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Can you really pack for a family holiday using just carry-on luggage? If you’re armed with savvy space-saving tips and travel only with the bare essentials, it’s entirely doable. We’ve turned to the Mumsnet talk forums for insights from travellers that have been there, done that and packed their souvenir t-shirts into compression bags for the flight home.
Jetting off on holiday with kids in tow? Flying with young children can be a daunting experience, particularly for first-time parents. But fear not. We’ve got some creative tips and tricks from Mumsnet’s community of frequent flyers to keep little ones entertained and relaxed on your next flight.
Whether you run regularly, are training for a race or want to stay active with kids in the mix, a running buggy is a brilliant purchase for active families. We’ve got top recommendations from Mumsnet’s running community to help you find a pram for all-terrain adventures the whole family can enjoy.
Looking to book a hotel for a weekend escape, a city break or a half-term holiday? Save big on your next stay with a Hotels.com discount code, created especially for Mumsnetters.
Planning a right royal knees up to toast the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (and an extra day off work)? We’ve got all the stuff you need to create a party fit for a Queen, from vintage bunting to a life-size cutout of Her Maj.
To make commutes and office days a little easier, we’ve rounded up the products that Mumsnetters swear by, from laptop bags to lunch boxes.
Ryanair offers some of the cheapest flights in Europe, but exceed its baggage allowance and you could be faced with a hefty fine. To avoid any confusion (and additional fees), we’ve outlined the main charges to be aware of, as well as rounding up a selection of Ryanair-approved carry-on bags to buy for your next trip.
Home to Europe’s biggest food market, its oldest zoo and its finest collection of art nouveau buildings, Riga is a city of little-known superlatives. Its compact center is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site packed full of architectural treasures and there’s plenty to explore on both sides of the river Daugava, including topnotch restaurants and buzzy creative quarters. Here are seven reasons to put this Baltic beauty on your bucket list.
