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15/10/2026

Half-term is nearly here, and if you haven’t booked anything yet, you’re far from the only one.

The good news is that it may not be too late to get away. You might still be able to chase a bit of autumn sunshine, and there’s a lot to be said for staying closer to home too.

Here are two very different ways to do it.

A bit of sunshine 🌞

If the clocks going back already has you dreaming of warmer days, a short sunny break could be just the thing. It doesn’t need to be a big trip. A few days of pool time can do wonders before the dark evenings properly arrive.

A UK break 🇬🇧

We do UK holidays too, and they often get forgotten. A lodge with a hot tub is a lovely way to slow down, with no airport, no passports and no early alarm. Or you could go for a city break, with a wander round somewhere new, good food and a change of scene.

Whichever you pick

There’s no right answer. Some families want warmth, others want a cosy weekend, and some want both at different times of year. It all depends on your family, who’s coming and what would feel like a proper rest.

Availability changes quickly at half-term, so if you’re thinking about it, it’s worth asking sooner rather than later.

Sunshine, lodge or city break: which would you pick for half-term? And if you’d like help working out what’s still possible, send us a message.

12/10/2026

🎄Christmas market breaks look effortless in the photos. Fairy lights, hot chocolate, someone holding a pretzel. The planning is where a few things can catch you out, so here’s what’s worth knowing before you book.

Check the dates 📆

Markets don’t all open and close on the same days, and some wrap up before Christmas itself. Look up the dates for the specific city rather than assuming.

Weekdays are calmer 😀

Weekend evenings can be very busy. If you can travel midweek, you’ll usually have more room to wander, which matters if you have a pushchair, tired children or someone who finds crowds draining.

Think about the ground underfoot 🥾

Lots of market squares are cobbled, and some sit on hills. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or walking aid, or tires quickly, ask before you book rather than finding out on arrival.

Wrap up properly ⛄

It’s properly cold standing around outside. Layers, gloves and comfy boots do more for your trip than almost anything else.

Don’t forget the admin ✈

Check everyone’s passport and your travel insurance well before you go. Both are far easier to sort now than the week before you fly.

Pick the pace you want 🚶‍♀️

Some people want a different market every evening. Others want one good evening and a lie-in. Either is a perfectly good Christmas market trip.

Have you been to a Christmas market abroad? Tell us which one and whether you’d go back. If you’re thinking about one, send us a message and we’ll help you work out what would suit you.

09/10/2026

Halloween is three weeks away, so let's talk about the places that take it seriously. Whether you're planning for this year or filing it away for the next, here are five with a proper story behind them.

1. Edinburgh, Scotland
Old closes, underground vaults and a long history of ghost stories, all in a city compact enough to explore on foot. Worth knowing: the Old Town is hilly and cobbled, so it's one to think about if anyone in your group finds that tricky.

2. Whitby, North Yorkshire
This is where Bram Stoker found inspiration for Dracula. You get the abbey ruins on the clifftop, a harbour town and a goth weekend crowd who clearly love it there. Getting up to the abbey means a famous flight of steps, so check what suits your group.

3. Salem, Massachusetts
The witch trials history is the draw, and the town leans into October more than anywhere else on this list. It gets very busy, so booking early and being flexible matters.

4. Disneyland Paris
For families who want Halloween without the proper scares. There's a seasonal celebration with decorations and costumes, and it's a good fit for younger children who like the idea of spooky more than the reality.

5. Transylvania, Romania
Castles, medieval towns and forested mountains. It's a very different trip from the others, and well suited to people who like slower exploring and a bit of atmosphere.

There's no correct choice here. A cosy weekend in Whitby and a long trip to Romania are very different holidays, and the right one is whichever suits you.

Which one would you choose? And if you'd like to talk through the options, send us a message.

07/10/2026

Christmas is closer than it feels, and the popular dates tend to go early, so if you've even half-thought "should we go away this year?", now is a good time to start the conversation.

There's no right answer here. Some families want snow, some want sunshine, and some want to be home by Boxing Day. Here are five very different ideas.

1. Lapland, Finland
Snow, reindeer, husky rides and a meeting with Santa. It's the classic for a reason, and children old enough to believe tend to find it unforgettable. Worth knowing: it's properly cold and the days are short, so think about warm kit and how little ones cope with the dark and the chill.

2. Disneyland Paris
Seasonal decorations and a festive feel, and it's close enough for a shorter break. It's a good fit for families who want something relatively easy to reach, though it's busy at this time of year, so plan the pace carefully.

3. Cologne, Germany
Several Christmas markets across the city, mostly walkable, with hot chocolate for the children and something a bit stronger for the adults. A good option if you like atmosphere more than rides. Evenings get crowded, so it's worth thinking about prams and tired legs.

4. Tenerife, Canary Islands
For families who'd rather swap coats for swimwear. Winter sun without a very long flight, and plenty of choice for different ages and budgets.

5. A cosy UK break
A cottage or lodge somewhere you can slow right down. No airports, no passports, familiar food and a lot less pressure. For some families, especially those who find travel draining, this is the best Christmas of the lot.

None of these is the "correct" choice. The right one depends on your family, your children's ages and what would make the holiday feel like a rest rather than a project.

Which one would you choose? And if you'd like help working out what would suit your family, send us a message and we'll talk it through.

05/10/2026

Let's talk about the thing that causes more airport stress than almost anything else: the bag.

Here's the bit that catches people out. There is no standard rule. Every airline sets its own, and the same airline can have different rules depending on the fare you booked.

Cabin bags🎒

Some fares include a small bag that has to fit under the seat. A larger cabin bag for the overhead locker may cost extra, or be included, depending on the ticket. Size and weight limits differ from airline to airline, so the case that was fine last time might not be fine this time.

Hold luggage 🧳

Same story. Some fares include a suitcase, some don't, and the weight limit varies. Adding it at the airport is usually the most expensive way to do it, so it's worth knowing before you get there.

The things that surprise people ❓

Two airlines on one trip can mean two different sets of rules
Sports equipment, mobility aids and baby gear often have their own rules, which are worth checking before you travel
The weight limit applies to the bag itself, so a heavy case can be a problem before you've packed a thing

A simple habit ✅

Check the allowance on your booking confirmation, then measure and weigh your bag at home. Five minutes now is much easier than repacking on the airport floor.

If you're travelling with children, medical equipment or mobility aids, please ask us before you fly. It's always easier to sort out in advance.

What's the strangest thing you've ever had to take out of your suitcase at the airport? Tell us in the comments.

02/10/2026

There's a certain kind of pressure around holidays. The idea that if you're not out exploring every single day, ticking off sights and filling every hour, you've somehow wasted the trip.

We'd like to gently push back on that.

Some people genuinely love a packed schedule. Up early, out the door, seeing as much as possible. And that's brilliant, if that's what actually recharges you.

But for plenty of others, the best holiday is one with absolutely nothing planned. A sun lounger that doesn't move for six hours. A book that finally gets finished. A pool, a balcony, a long lazy breakfast with no particular place to be afterwards.

Neither one is the "better" way to holiday. One isn't more productive or more worthwhile than the other. A holiday spent doing very little can leave you just as rested, just as happy, and just as ready to go home as one spent seeing every landmark in the guidebook.

This matters especially if you're travelling with young children, managing additional needs, or just come home from work exhausted more often than not. Sometimes the most valuable thing a holiday can give you is permission to do nothing at all, without feeling like you should be doing more.

So if your idea of a perfect trip is staying in one spot and barely moving, that's not a lesser holiday. That's just your holiday.

Are you a "see everything" holidaymaker, or a "do absolutely nothing" one? No judgement either way.

30/09/2026

Right, let's have some fun today. On this damp Wednesday, we're settling some proper travel debates once and for all. Or at least starting the argument properly.😉

In the comments, answer these. Quick fire, gut reaction, no overthinking...

Window or aisle?
Beach or city break?
Pack days before, or the night before (we won't judge, much)?
Sun lounger by the pool, or explore every day?
Local street food, or hotel buffet?
Fly at 6am, or fly at 6pm?

Some of these will be obvious. Some of you are about to cause a family argument in the comments.😂

Tag someone who'll absolutely disagree with you on at least one of these, we want to see the debate play out.

Pick your side on each one in the comments, and tag a friend who needs to weigh in too.

28/09/2026

"Has a kids club" sounds like a tick in the box. But two hotels can both say it and mean completely different things.

Here's what's worth finding out before you book.

Age range

Clubs often have a minimum age, and some are split into age groups. If you've got a toddler or a baby, don't assume they're included. It's a common surprise.

Opening hours

Many clubs don't run all day. Some close over lunch, some only open for a few hours, and evening sessions are often separate. Ask for the actual timetable, not just "yes, we have one".

What's included and what isn't

In some hotels the club is free, in others certain sessions, evening clubs or babysitting cost extra. Even in an all-inclusive, it's worth checking.

Who's looking after the children

Ask how the club is staffed, what languages the team speak, and how drop-off and pick-up work. Some clubs let parents stay while children settle in, others don't. Neither is wrong, but it helps to know which suits your child.

Toilet training, food and allergies

Some clubs have rules around nappies or toilet training. If your child has an allergy or dietary need, ask how snacks and meals are handled while they're in the club.

Additional needs

If your child needs extra support, or a quieter space, please ask the hotel directly what they can genuinely offer. Don't assume, and don't be shy about it. It's far better to know in advance.

Time of year

Some clubs run a reduced programme, or don't open at all, outside peak season. Worth checking if you're travelling at half-term or in the autumn.

None of this means a kids club isn't worth having. For lots of families it's the bit that makes the holiday work for everyone. It just pays to know what you're actually getting.

Have your children loved a kids club, or given it a very firm "no thanks"? Tell us what worked, and if you'd like help checking the details for a particular hotel, send us a message.

25/09/2026

Here's a little insider secret about how it all fits together behind the scenes at Global Affair.

Booking the right holiday is one part of the puzzle. Actually getting there, calmly and on time, without the usual pre-holiday stress, is another one entirely. That's the bit that quietly makes or breaks how a trip starts and ends.

That's where it helps having Ali's other half, Steve, in the picture too. He runs Airport Transfers Torbay, pre-bookable taxis and minibuses from Torbay and South Devon to any UK airport, cruise port or train station, whether it's a couple travelling light or a full family with a car boot's worth of luggage.

Anyone who's ever tried to coordinate an early flight, a taxi running late, and a car full of suitcases knows exactly why this matters. It's one less thing to worry about, one less "have we booked the transfer yet?" panic the night before you fly.

It's honestly one of the nice things about how Global Affair works. We're not just booking your holiday and waving you off. The whole journey, start to finish, tends to be a bit more joined up than people expect.

Check out Airport transfers Torbay for your next holiday:
Facebook: AirportTransfersTorbay
Contact: 01803 857050
Web: www.airporttransferstorbay.com

What's your least favourite part of the "getting to the airport" stage? Be honest, we've all had a stressful one.

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