We’ve been travelling together since my twins were just one years old. At the time, the idea of navigating airports, luggage, and nap schedules any earlier felt a little daunting – so we started small. Our first few trips were UK-based, exploring the beauty of Cornwall and Devon.
Travel has always been close to my heart. As a child of Lebanese and Italian parents, I grew up surrounded by culture, movement, and family trips abroad and I knew I wanted to pass that love for exploring the world on to my girls.
Their first overseas trip was to Gran Canaria at two and a half, followed not long after by Lanzarote. That same year, we celebrated Christmas in France, where we’re lucky to have a family apartment in a ski resort. At just four years old, my girls went to ski school every morning for two hours – I was so proud watching them learn and grow in a totally new environment. We’re planning to return again soon, and this time we’re prepared as we’ve ben having a few private ski lessons in the UK, to help them build confidence before we hit the slopes again.
For a long time, I put off the idea of solo travel. It just felt too overwhelming – the logistics, the responsibility, the unknowns. But as the girls have gotten older things just feel less stressful now. In all honesty, I handed my worries over to God and took a leap of faith and we enjoyed our first solo holiday overseas, just me and the girls, last year!
We went to Ikos Aria, and I chose this resort because in my previous blogging life, I’d seen so many glowing reviews from other parenting bloggers. The resorts always looked luxurious, safe, and family-friendly and honestly, they were everything I hoped for and more. So much so, we’ve booked to go back again – deluxe style this time!
What’s Coming Next on RaisingTwins.co.uk
This blog is going to be my place to share all things travel – the trips we’ve taken, the lessons I’ve learned, and practical tips for making holidays more manageable (and magical!) with twins.
Next up, I’ll be posting:
- 🌟 Our full Ikos Aria review
- 🌲 A guide to Center Parcs with twins (we went in 2023 and are rebooked for 2026!)
- 🎿 Our Christmas skiing holiday in France – and our plans to go back, including our family UK ski lessons
- 🧳 Packing tips, solo travel hacks, and my personal go-to essentials
I hope our stories inspire you to take the trip, book the holiday, and create those beautiful memories – whether you’re travelling solo, with family, or navigating the wild world of twins on tour.
