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English speaking German girl looking for nanny type job

Hi all, I have a German friend whose daughter is 18, has a driving license, speaks (as well as German) French and English and is looking to get some work in the UK perhaps as an au pair or something similar. I have personally met her and she really has a delightful and happy personality as well as b...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: English speaking German girl looking for nanny type job
Replies: 0
by Jo Mac
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:18 am

Re: Mid budget accommodation options for Sardinia

Have a look at http://www.familyholidayscompany.com/bl ... idays-2015 - these are our top picks for family holidays in Sardinia. Le Dune or Chia Laguna are fantastic for mid-budget. Let me know if you would like a quote.
Forum: Travel
Topic: Mid budget accommodation options for Sardinia
Replies: 3
by Jo Mac
Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:07 pm

Re: May half term - looking for inspiration

I have just written a blog on exactly those sort of holidays - loads of places in the Algarve and longer haul. Might be worth having a look, http://www.familyholidayscompany.com/blogs/-villas-and-apartments. I would also recommend Princesa Yaiza but they are not really self-catering more just a hand...
Forum: Travel
Topic: May half term - looking for inspiration
Replies: 7
by Jo Mac
Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:05 pm

Re: May half term - hotel suggestions please

My colleague Julie went to test the Mark Warner in Turkey so is well worth consulting as she has also been to the Martinhal, Sani etc. 5-stars and would be happy to give you an honest opinion. The Mark Warner holidays we recommend are on our site http://www.familyholidayscompany.com/mark-warner-holi...
Forum: Travel
Topic: May half term - hotel suggestions please
Replies: 3
by Jo Mac
Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:11 pm

Re: Winter sun + 23mth baby?

Hi Owenwe Just a word of caution on Mauritius - it is fab for children but in March you are in the wet season and there is a chance of a tropical cyclone which would not be fun with a young child. Better weather would be in the Caribbean if you want long haul or otherwise Dubai or Canaries. We have ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Winter sun + 23mth baby?
Replies: 6
by Jo Mac
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:09 am

Best prices at the Martinhal in the Algarve

Just a little note to warn anyone thinking of going to the Martinhal this summer that they have just hiked the prices for most key dates - the Martinhal operate a system like Easyjet where the price goes up the better sold a particular date is. Prices are likely to rise again at some point. If you c...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Best prices at the Martinhal in the Algarve
Replies: 1
by Jo Mac
Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:32 pm

Re: Abama, Tenerife - Advice on Going Half Board?

Hi, Unless you have a hire car or bothered to grab a taxi there is nowhere else to eat and food is expensive at the Abama. Double check with whoever you booked it with as I am sure that the kids will get a free HB upgrade making it probably worthwhile - also check if this means they are restricted t...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Abama, Tenerife - Advice on Going Half Board?
Replies: 1
by Jo Mac
Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:26 pm

Language Exchanges

Would love some advise as doing a survey into the sad fact that many schools are now no longer offering French/Spanish/German exchanges. For those that don't, I might have a solution but as I don't know which schools these might be without calling each one individually it feels a long job. Please co...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Language Exchanges
Replies: 1
by Jo Mac
Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:22 pm

Re: What's the best way family friendly holiday?

New for families this year was the Marbella Beach Club in Corfu, for 2015 it will be the Marbella Corfu. 5 Star but excellent value, has a crèche and kids clubs from 6 months run by UK based Worldwide Kids. We have had excellent reviews this year. Have a look at http://www.familyholidayscompany.com/...
Forum: Travel
Topic: What's the best way family friendly holiday?
Replies: 3
by Jo Mac
Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:36 am

Re: Holiday ideas for October half-term

Hi Audrey Mauritius is the perfect at this time BUT you may have left it to late to book unless you can miss a couple of days of school as the flights are busy and expensive. I have just returned this summer and feel it offers safe exotic. I have blogged some bits here, http://www.familyholidayscomp...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Holiday ideas for October half-term
Replies: 5
by Jo Mac
Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:25 am

Re: January holiday in Mauritius

We are just back form our family holiday to the Paradis in Mauritius. I think it is fabulous and you can within the kids club have a private nanny at 7 Euros per hour for your little one. They will also keep an eye on your 3 year old too even though they can stay on their own at no extra cost. They ...
Forum: Travel
Topic: January holiday in Mauritius
Replies: 5
by Jo Mac
Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:11 pm

Re: Wanted: ideas for warm November holiday with 2.5yr & 4mo

If you are not worried about childcare then look at are the Princess Yaiza in Lanzarote which has a handy kitchenette in all the suites so great to keep snacks in fridge and microwave for evening/morning warm milk etc. and the most amazing kids world/area. You can get a 2 bed suite so you have space...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Wanted: ideas for warm November holiday with 2.5yr & 4month
Replies: 3
by Jo Mac
Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:30 am

Ideas for games on a long flight

I am compiling a definitive list on the best games (non-electronic) for 1-4 year olds on flights. Anyone got any good suggestions? Thanks Jo
Forum: Travel
Topic: Ideas for games on a long flight
Replies: 0
by Jo Mac
Tue Jul 08, 2014 12:34 pm

Re: Dubai

Coincidently my colleague Hazel has just been to Dubai to inspect the best hotels/ resorts for families for our travel company. Feel free to email her for advice directly, hazel@quovadistravel.co.uk. She is also writing a blog about her findings which will be out soon, have a look at www.familyholid...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Dubai
Replies: 5
by Jo Mac
Tue Jul 08, 2014 12:25 pm

Re: Princess Laiza - tips or advice?

Depends what room type you have booked. If you have a 2 bedroom suite then you will be in the annex - some prefer the location of this, others not but room type and décor is the same. If you have a 1 bedroom suite then you are in the main building. As far as views and locations go I don't think ther...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Princess Laiza - tips or advice?
Replies: 5
by Jo Mac
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:27 am