Our Little Family Travel Blog

Exploring the World as a Family

Travel has always been a huge part of our lives. Before becoming parents, we spent years exploring new destinations, discovering hidden gems, and creating unforgettable memories. When Theo arrived, one of our biggest hopes was that our love of travel wouldn’t stop – it would simply evolve.

Many parents worry that travelling with a baby or toddler will be difficult, but our experience has shown that adventures simply look a little different. Slower mornings, more snack stops, and plenty of opportunities to appreciate the little things through Theo’s eyes.

This section of Wings & Wonders by Emma follows our own family adventures, sharing honest experiences, tips, recommendations and memories from the places we’ve visited together. If you’re wondering whether travelling with little ones is worth it, the answer from us is a resounding yes.

We’ve just come back from the loveliest little getaway in 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗱𝗲𝗻, and it was everything we hoped for (and more!). 🏡💛

We spent a few days exploring 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲, 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻, and 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 — where we couldn’t resist visiting 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹, home of the famous witches 🧙‍♀️. The views were incredible, the walks were perfect, and the countryside charm made it such a peaceful escape. 🌄

𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼 absolutely loved his first trip — so many smiles, naps, and cuddles! 👶💕 And of course, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗲 had the time of her life with all the new walks, sniffs, and adventures! 🐾❤️

We’d definitely recommend both 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗱𝗲𝗻 itself and the 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 we stayed in — it was the perfect home-from-home. The village is absolutely gorgeous and has such a lovely, friendly feel. 🌸

If you’re ever in the area, make sure to stop by Sanwitches cafe sabden — a fabulous little café serving up delicious treats and the warmest welcome ☕🍰 — and sabdensmash for quite literally the burger of a lifetime! 🍔🔥

Already dreaming about our next family escape! ✈️💛

Before Christmas, we took 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨 up to the 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 to spend some precious time with my dad, his partner, and grandparents — and it was truly one for the memory books 🤍

The Highlands are 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, but there’s something extra special about seeing them in the lead-up to Christmas. The mountains, lochs, winding roads and quiet beauty make you slow down and really take it all in.

Even the journey itself was part of the adventure. Although it was around 𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, the scenery along the way was absolutely stunning — every mile bringing something new to look at.

And I have to say… 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 ⭐️

At just 𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝, he couldn’t have been better behaved, reminding me that travel with little ones is always worth it — memories like these are priceless.

Trips like this are exactly why I love travel so much. It’s not always about flying far — sometimes it’s about 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, one journey at a time 🤍

In May 2026, we took the plunge and embarked on our first family holiday abroad together, heading to the beautiful resort of Alcudia in Mallorca.

After months of planning (and perhaps a little overthinking!), the trip exceeded every expectation. We stayed at the incredible Zafiro Palace Alcudia, a hotel that genuinely understands what families need whilst still offering a touch of luxury for the grown-ups.

From baby-friendly dining options and spacious accommodation to fantastic pools and exceptional service, every detail made travelling with a toddler feel easy. The hotel even provided thoughtful touches that made bottle preparation and family life abroad simple and stress-free.

One of our favourite things about Alcudia was how much there was to explore. The charming old town, bustling marina, beautiful beaches and family-friendly atmosphere made it the perfect destination for our first trip overseas as a family.

Most importantly, it showed us that travelling with a young child doesn’t mean compromising on quality or experiences. It simply means seeing the world through a new perspective.

If you’ve followed my journey for a while, you’ll know there’s one place that always draws us back… the 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬.

This week, the three of us packed up the car once again and headed north to spend some precious time with my dad, his partner and grandparents, staying on the beautiful 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐬. 💙

No matter how many times we make the journey, it never gets old. The moment the roads begin to wind through the mountains and the lochs come into view, you can’t help but slow down and appreciate just how incredible this part of Scotland really is.

The Highlands have a way of making you forget about the rush of everyday life. Whether you’re watching the sunlight dance across the loch, listening to the peaceful silence or simply taking in the breathtaking scenery, it’s impossible not to feel completely relaxed.

This trip felt especially special because 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝.

Instead of being our tiny passenger, he was eager to explore every new place we visited. From toddling along the shoreline to pointing excitedly at boats, birds and the endless views, seeing somewhere so special through his eyes made us fall in love with it all over again.

As much as I love helping my customers discover destinations all over the world, trips like this are a lovely reminder that you don’t always have to jump on a plane to create unforgettable memories. Some of the most incredible adventures can be found much closer to home.

The Scottish Highlands offer something for everyone. Dramatic mountain landscapes, peaceful lochs, cosy villages, scenic road trips, fantastic walking routes and an overwhelming sense of calm that keeps you wanting to come back.

For us, it’s become so much more than just a holiday destination. It’s somewhere to reconnect with family, switch off from everyday life and make memories that we’ll treasure forever.

I’m already looking forward to our next visit… although I never enjoy saying goodbye! 🤍

After all…

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥… 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 🤍✈️

Our family travel story is only just beginning.

As Theo grows, we’ll continue sharing our adventures, family-friendly recommendations, honest reviews and travel tips right here on Wings & Wonders by Emma.

Whether you’re planning your first trip with a baby, a toddler-friendly beach holiday, or simply looking for inspiration for your next family adventure, we hope our experiences help show that travelling with children can be every bit as magical as travelling before them.

Because the best souvenirs aren’t the things we bring home – they’re the memories we create along the way.