In November last year, we travelled to Dubai with our 11-month old baby, staying at One & Only Royal Mirage. We booked this trip knowing it would probably be our last holiday for a while. We were in the middle of selling our house, completion was expected in early December, and once it went through … Read more
In October last year, we travelled to Türkiye with our 9-month old baby Mila. Here’s our honest review of Cullinan Belek (is it really worth it?). Turkey keeps pulling us back. Every year we go, we somehow end up at a nicer hotel than the last, and every year I’m reminded why Turkey — specifically … Read more
On paper, Finest Playa Mujeres looks perfect for a holiday with a baby. Modern, clean, beachfront, all-inclusive, close to Cancún airport, and consistently well-reviewed for families. It’s exactly the kind of hotel that comes up when you spend three evenings researching where to take a three-month-old for their first proper trip. And honestly — it … Read more
Cancún sounds like the easy part of travelling with a baby. All-inclusive resort, sunshine, no need to plan meals, everything in one place — it feels like it should be the most relaxing leg of any trip. And in theory, it is. But in reality, Cancún with a baby can be either genuinely relaxing or … Read more
Mexico City with a baby sounds like a lot. And honestly — it kind of is. We spent two weeks there with Mila when she was three to four months old, staying with José’s family in Coyoacán. And I want to be upfront: this wasn’t one of those trips where you’re out all day ticking … Read more
We had a transatlantic flight booked when Mila was three months old. UK to Mexico City, over ten hours, so she could meet José’s family. And before you ask — yes, we knew what we were signing up for. No, we didn’t feel ready. Yes, we did it anyway. Before the big one, we did … Read more
I’ll be honest with you — when Mila was about six weeks old, still covered in newborn fluff and waking every two hours, I googled “first holiday with newborn” at 3am whilst sitting in the dark feeding her. Every result was either terrifyingly ambitious or so cautious it basically said don’t bother until they’re at school. … Read more