A little context

My WHY…

Because women deserve to believe that life can get bigger, not smaller, as they get older.

I’m interested in what happens when we get curious, try something new, look after ourselves, admit we’re struggling, change our minds and realise we’re not finished yet.

This is my story of strength, weakness, reality and utopia, four sides of a life still being written.

Why I exercise and what I really want from a fitness instructor

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Why I exercise (and what I really want from a fitness instructor)

A personal take on fitness, confidence, ageing and why I keep showing up at the gym, even when my body has other ideas.

Family adventures & travel

Places we’ve been, things we’ve tried

Family escapes, hotels, adventures and the places that give us something to talk about when we get home.

Crete, Greece


Celebrating 50 in Crete

Nine days at the Mitsis Royal Mare, with family beach days, moussaka, cats and a little midlife indulgence.


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Strathyre, Scotland


A family escape to the woods

A log cabin, Loch Lubnaig, canoeing, cycling, Persian barbecue and an unreasonable number of wasps.


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Rhodes, Greece


Atrium Prestige, Rhodes

A family stay in Rhodes, looking beyond the glossy photographs to see what a hotel actually feels like with a child.


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Yorkshire


A gourmet getaway

Can a boutique hotel deliver grown-up luxury when you have a small child in tow? The Burgoyne makes a convincing case.


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For travel PRs & tourism teams

Planning your next travel campaign?

I’m interested in thoughtful family travel, hotels, destinations and experiences that give readers something worth talking about.


More from Saffron & Cyrus


A few more things I’ve been writing about lately.

The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

  Hotel with stunning scenery on doorstep Disclaimer This stay was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own.  Yorkshire has hills that look like…

Inspired Chocolate review: why this chocolate factory is a midlife …

Disclaimer: This visit was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own. Chocolate-filled family adventure There’s something deeply satisfying about a family road trip that…

Chillingham Castle with kids: a haunted family adventure on the …

Chillingham Castle: a haunted family adventure on the Northumberland coast After two housebound staycations that involved more cleaning than relaxation, I’d promised Cyrus a proper Northumberland family day out as…

Midlife wellbeing during lockdown: little lifts, fermented tea and finding …

Small lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was no longer clinging to my duvet…

Lockdown: How To Help Toddlers Feel Better In Isolation

How to help make things easy for children during lockdown Simple, comforting ways to help children feel safe, calm and connected during lockdown. Tips that nurture routine, creativity and family…

Is It Safe To Exercise Throughout Pregnancy?

Exercise safely during pregnancy: what every mum-to-be should know Pregnancy fitness guide for mums-to-be. Learn which exercises are safe, what to avoid, and how to stay strong, balanced and energised…

How to handle screen time tantrums and encourage real-world play …

Screens, tantrums and raising a tiny digital dictator How to balance screen time and real-world connection with toddlers. Practical tips for parents navigating lockdown, tantrums, and technology. If you’re the…