Please everyone

There’s a joy and a stress that comes with those holidays where you need to please everyone. Balancing multiple needs can be a headache, but the result is completely worth it, as you embark on a trip brings people together like no other. We’ve teamed up with the Postcards From Midlife podcast, to create collections and find inspiration that make holiday planning easy, no matter how complex your requirements. See some of our favourite places, get expert advice from travel writers and journalists, and hear our very own Nicky de Bouille’s story of her own intergenerational expedition. 

Inspiration for your please everyone holiday

Where to stay

Whether you’re looking for a wheelchair-accessible gîte in the Loire, or a farmhouse combining space for the whole tribe and a quiet spot for a starlit soak in the hot tub in Cornwall, our filters will help you find a selection of places to please everyone. Read on for our team’s recommended places to tick your boxes.

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What to see

Everyone loves a castle! For some it’s about the history and the architecture, for others the expansive and beautiful gardens, and in France it’s often about the views from dramatic hilltop perches. Carolyn Boyd explores some of her favourites, with surprisingly entertained kids in tow.    

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What to do

With new legislation and some age-old challenges, taking your dog to France adds a layer of complexity to your trip, but it isn’t a family holiday without them. Travel writer Lottie Gross shares her detailed tips on going abroad with the dog, so you really can please everyone.  

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What to eat

Taking a few people away with you sometimes means adjusting your speed a little, so take Carolyn Boyd’s advice and live like the French. Simple meals, centred around great produce from markets and minimal preparation, help you swap stressful cooking for sociable snacking   

The inside track from Nicky de Bouille 

Nicky de Bouille, our Loire-based France expert, headed out on a trip to Brittany with three generations of the family. See how she got on with luggage conundrums, angry local cats and a surplus of cheese. 

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