TRAVEL

-WITH THE O’HALLORANS-

Welcome to Travel with the O'Hallorans

We’re made up of Lyndsey, Erin and Grandma, who all love a new adventure. We try to get away as much as possible, especially during school holidays and variety is a must for us. That means staying anywhere from a luxury hotel to a hostel and it’s not often we go to the same place twice. 
 
We do a real mix of travelling, sometimes as a family and sometimes separately. Sharing both the good and the bad, you’ll find itineraries, reviews and ideas for days out both in the UK and further afield. 

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Chessington Hotel entrance

An overnight stay at Chessington’s Safari Hotel

Since staying at Legoland in one of their Woodland Village, I really wanted to stay at a different theme park. Chessington was the easiest for me and Erin to get to by train, with a quick swap in London. As a non-driver, I had to make sure that public trasnport was doable. I chose to book an

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Erin at Adventure Point Pizza and Pasta

Pizza & Pasta Buffet at Chessington World of Adventures

After a busy morning making the most of the rides and attractions at Chessington World of Adventures, we were definitely ready for a break. The weather was incredibly hot during our visit, and after spending hours walking around the park, all we really wanted was somewhere indoors where we could sit down, cool off and enjoy a

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Bruges' colourful square

Brugge in a Day – My first EDT

The past year has meant big changes for me and I wanted to do something really exciting for my 40th birthday. I obviously lovely travelling but had never done an EDT… until now. My Mum bought me a ticket to do a coach trip by day from North Walsham to Bruges with Wrights Coaches, which was a

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Watching a boat trip on the river in Bruges

What to pack on a coach day trip to Bruges

For my 40th birthday I wanted to do something really exciting. My Mum bought me a ticket on an EDT to Bruges with a local company, Wrights Coaches. While I was nervous, I was also really excited and couldn’t wait for an adventure, even if it was on my own. However, having never done anything like this

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Parkdean's Fairground mini golf

Activities at Parkdean Vauxhall Holiday Park

One of the things we love about going to a holiday park is the range of activities usually on offer. As we were new to Parkdean this year, we wanted to experience a real mix. While we didn’t have time (or the money) to try everything, you can find out a bit about some of the activities

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A woman and a child posing on a picturesque cobbled street surrounded by white wooden houses and lush greenery in Norway.

How to spend a day in Stavanger with kids

On our Norweigan Fjords cruise, Stavanger was the first port we stopped at. As first time cruisers, we didn’t really know what to expect, but was excited to wake up and discover somewhere new. If Stavnager is on your port list, you’re in for a real treat, especially if you’re visiting as a family. Here are some

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John and Erin at the entrance to the York Castle Museum

Visiting York Castle Museum with kids

AD | Press tickets Visiting York Castle Museum with kids is a fantastic adventure! This family-friendly museum offers a unique glimpse into history, featuring everything from Victorian streets to discovering life behind bars in the prison.

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Child riding a Segway confidently during the Junior Segways session at Haven Caister-on-Sea holiday park.

Haven activities: Junior Segways

If you’re going on a holiday to a Haven park, then you can expect there to be lots of activities to take part in. As there are lots to choose from, it can be hard to know what to pick! Find out more about Junior Segways, an activity we took part in at Haven Caister-On-Sea.

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