Benedict Smith
Benedict Smith is Editorial Assistant at Family Traveller. He is bilingual, having lived in South America and Spain, and once got chased by Highland Cows on the Isle of Mull.
Latest stories:
6 best places in London to stretch your legs
Running through the six best spots in London to get out and stretch stiff legs while maintaining social distancing, from Richmond Park to Clapham Common
Bingham Riverhouse: A cosy riverside retreat in Richmond
Cosy fires, river views, superb location and delightful seasonal food make Bingham Riverhouse an excellent choice for families visiting the capital
Billie Faiers: Marbella has changed a lot since I was a kid
Family Traveller sits down with TV star Billie Faiers to discuss family holidays, packing suitcases and the launch of her new clothes collection
Turkey scraps visas for UK tourists
Turkey has announced its decision to scrap visa requirements for UK tourists, meaning families could save over £100 on their holidays
Flygskam: what is it and can it save the environment?
The Swedish term flygskam entered the British mainstream amid a rising tide of sentiment for action against climate change. But can it save the environment?
Pound sees boost just in time for February half term
A boost to the value of the pound against the euro is good news for families with plans to visit Europe over February half term
Eurostar takes on airlines with new London-Amsterdam route
Eurostar offers families an alternative to flying with the launch of a new direct route between London St Pancras and Amsterdam Centraal
Brexit: How will February half term be affected?
On 31 January, the UK ceased to being a member of the European Union, 47 years after joining. Find out how this could affect February half term travel plans
Coronavirus: How is travel being affected?
As the WHO declares the outbreak of coronavirus a global health emergency, find out how your travel plans may have been affected
New South Wales bushfires: How to help
New South Wales has been one of the regions most affected by the Australian bushfires sweeping the country since September 2019. Here's how to help
UK’s top counties for a family staycation revealed
In response to rising concerns about the impact of flying, the AA reveals its list of the best counties to visit in the UK in 2020 for families
2020’s greatest sustainable holidays for families
Family Traveller runs through the best sustainable family holidays in 2020, from UK glamping trips to travelling around Europe by train
Could family holidays improve school performance?
John Kinnear from Family Holiday Association discusses the benefits of family holidays, from improved school attendance to higher parent-child transparency
What’s new for families in 2020?
From new hotel openings to a David Walliams-themed attraction, Family Traveller runs through the exciting things to look out for in 2020
Review: Sleeping Beauty at Watford Palace Theatre
Sleeping Beauty arrives to Watford Palace Theatre for a fresh musical pantomime, packed full of singing, clapping and family festivities
