My Favourite Travel Highlights From 2018
What a year 2018 has been! I went on 14 trips and wrote 195 posts and have loved every minute of it! Here are some of my favourite travel posts from 2018. I hope they will give you some travel inspiration.
I have had so many travel highlights throughout my life but our road trip in South Africa earlier this year, is up there with the best of them. Seeing Luke’s face as we watched lions playing just meters from our jeep, is something I will never forget. Paragliding off Signal Hill in Cape Town was pretty memorable too! You can see all my travel posts from South Africa below.
Read: Top tips for visiting South Africa
Read: Cape Town – What to do, where to stay, where to eat and safety
Read: How to plan the perfect South African road trip
Read: A luxury safari at Amakhala Game Reserve
Read Why Val du Charron is the best place to stay in South Africa’s Winelands
Read: Our family stay at Cape St Francis Resort
I loved my trip to Malaysia and how I got there! Flying with Qatar Airways, in the best business class in the world, was an great experience. We visited Kuala Lumpur and the island of Penang which has so much more to offer than just stunning beaches. This trip really opened my eyes to the diversity of Malaysia, I would love to go back and visit Borneo and some of the other islands.
Read: My Penang travel guide
Read: 7 things you must do in Kuala Lumpur
Read: My review of Qatar Airways service
I also enjoyed two mini cruises this year! I was fortunate to be able to bring the kids with me on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, as Luke was chosen to road test the newly revamped ship. I also had the pleasure of cruising on MSC’s brand new ship MSC Seaview, and boy was she stunning.
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Read: My review of MSC Seaview
Read: My review of Independence of the Seas, the ultimate family cruise ship
I was delighted to be able to show the kids New York, a place I use to visit regularly before they came along. A family wedding in Philadelphia meant we got the opportunity to see both Philadelphia and New York in July.
Read: 12 things to do in New York with kids
Read: 6 reasons to choose the Beacon Hotel for a family stay in New York
Read: Top 25 things to do in New York
Our stay in the fabulous Aqua Suites in Lanzarote was the best way to round off a great summer. It was a super relaxing holiday with great food and nice quality family time. The kids are already asking me if they can go back next year.
Read: Why Lanzarote is my favourite Canary Island
Read: Why the Aqua Suites is the best place to stay in Puerto del Carmen with kids
Read: Things to do with kids in Puerto del Carmen
I visited Puglia in Italy for the first time over the October bank holiday weekend. We spend two nights in the stunning city of Matera and two nights in a fabulous Airbnb in Alberobello. Puglia is a place I will definitely be returning to – I still have to write my posts on our stay here, but Ill get to it asap – watch this space!
Working with Ireland’s Blue Book gave me the opportunity to visit some of Ireland’s Country House Hotels, Marlfield House and Dunbrody House Hotel. I enjoyed some great Irish hospitality and the most delicious food. I am hoping to visit more of their properties in 2019.
Read: Marlfield House – the perfect option for an overnight escape.
Read: Dunbrody House serves up much more than just good food.
I also managed to fit family breaks in Lough Erne Resort, and Ireland’s best family hotel – Kellys Resort & Spa, as well as a girls night away with my Mum and sister in Monart.
Read: My review of Monart
Read: Is Kellys the best family hotel in Ireland?
Read: Living it up at Lough Erne Resort
Read: Luxury family hotel breaks in Ireland
Read: 5 things to do in Wexford with kids
A massive thanks to everyone for all the follows, likes, comments and shares, I really appreciate it. I know I wouldn’t be able make all these trips happen if it wasn’t for all of you reading my blogs and supporting me on my journey. With trips planned to Vietnam, Dubai, Maldives and hopefully a ski trip, 2019 is looking great already! I hope my favourite travel posts from 2018 will help you plan your next adventure and that 2019 is full of lots of exciting trips for all of us!
Keep travelling!
Sarah