Chatsworth House The saying ‘photos don’t do it justice’ is the phrase that sprung to mind on the drive approaching Chatsworth House. Even though the journey for our staycation to Derbyshire from 52 Degrees North base was a mere two hours the increasingly consistent questions of ‘are we nearly there yet?’ were slowly replaced […]
We take a look at a fantastic family friendly walk to Steall Waterfalls set in the foothills of the Glen Nevis range, which you might have seen somewhere before! The route: Thankfully, the walk itself is far easier than finding the car park – which is a great start! The car park is tucked away […]
We are set solid in a digital age where google searches effortlessly find answers for every conceivable question. There are constant advances in technology, such as self-drive cars. These are now almost accepted with an air of expectation followed by a shrug of the shoulders rather than full of wonder. It is all so readily […]
Dizzy heights, dancing goals, thrills, slides, illuminations all bundled up into quality family time. A much-needed family weekend away! That’s what we have returned from. Off we set, up North to Blackpool for a weekend of fun and family time. We stayed at the Haven, Cala Gran Holiday Park, which included the leisure passes for […]
Budapest is the type of City that finds you lost in wonder, sets you free and brings you architecture beyond your wildest dreams. Here’s some stunning experiences I had in Budapest which you must try yourself (and don’t miss the video at the end!). Hop on Hop off bus One of the most important […]
I’ve just returned from a trip to London with Superbreak (video below). The main purpose was to meet representatives of Superbreak and also experience some of the shows, excursion and tickets we have access too. This is where I have a confession to make… I’d never seen Phantom of the Opera, there I’ve said it. […]
The summer has gone, the days are getting cold and there have even been reports of snow! In order to get your ‘sun fix’ you’ll need to travel further afield. Travelling further gives you a plethora of new cultures, foods, sights, smells and sounds to experience. It could also mean that you need to have […]
‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.’ Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet. Choosing a name for a brand-new business is hard. You get your creative juices flowing, think you’ve found ‘the one’ so check out the URL and doh! – Someone already has it! That […]
A Stratford-upon-Avon mum-of-two is boarding a new career path thanks to her passion for adventure and family travel. Donna Nixon, who has lived in Stratford-upon-Avon all her life, is launching a new independent travel agency, 52 Degrees North Travel, to help travellers enjoy greater holiday inspiration and travel protection. The former communications and marketing manager […]