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Discover The Trunkisaurus

We couldn’t wait to share one of our favourite new videos with you from the team at Trunki. These British creators of original luggage for kids make some of our best sellers, including the Trunkisaurus ride-on suitcase for travelling tots (available in green or yellow). Since the companies remarkable start in 2006 , they have expanded their range to include other cute travel essentials, which double as quirky friends to keep the kids entertained. When the guys from Trunki turned up at AlexandAlexa the other day we were all wondering if they were carrying new samples or if they have taken to using the Trunkis as briefcases.

Guest Blogger: Family Friendly Holidays at Lake Como, Italy

The winner of the S/S11 Look Book Giveaway talks to us about family friendly holidays in Lake Como, here you can see her daughter modelling just some of her fantastic AlexandAlexa summer holiday haul.

“Peggy is a mother of two and author of ‘Paul & Paula’ a kid’s design and lifestyle blog. Originally from Berlin and now based in Amsterdam, Peggy is always on the lookout for kid’s style inspiration that goes beyond “pink, princess style and teddy bears”. The blog has an international focus and is full of her original inspirational images.

Family friendly Italian holidays, view of Lake Como

View of Lake Como Italy, Photo copywrite Paul & Paula 2011

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WIN THIS WEEK! A luxury weekend break at Bovey Castle & designer kids outfits

Shop at AlexandAlexa for your chance to win an exclusive two night family break at luxury hotel Bovey castle plus designer childrenswear outfits.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All AlexandAlexa Customers quoting ‘Bovey Castle’ in the gift message area will be entered into a draw to win a 2 night Family stay at Bovey Castle, transport not included. The winner will be contacted on Monday 25th July. No purchase necessary, to enter please send your name, address and daytime contact telephone number to [email protected]. Offer closes Midnight Sunday 24th July. Subject to availability. Two night stay is based on two adults and two children sharing a Junior State room. Prize to be taken before 18th December 2011. If £150 credit is not used in its entirety , no change will be given. The credit will be adjusted on departure. Should you require a gift message with your order, please state this in the gift message box as normal under the ‘Bovey Castle’ quote.

Trunki: a genius idea!

What a fabulous invention! We have always envied kids that go around the airport riding on their Trunki, particularly when there is nowhere to sit and the team at Alexandalexa.com has often considered buying some to carry laptops, magazines and all necessities while on business trips… a genius idea and a very cute one too!

One would think that it was an easy ride for Trunki’s inventor Rob Law to market his product; surely the first clever buyer to see it just snatched it with a big order and an exclusivity contract. But that wasn’t so; in fact Rob went on quite a journey to finally bring Trunki to kids (and parents). On this video the inventor of award winning Trunki (17 awards so far, to be more precise) tells the story of Trunki, what inspired him and the stumbling stones along the way; we are glad he made it!

So parents, wave goodbye to tiring travel, tears and tantrums – kids will love to pack, carry and ride their own luggage and to sit through the airport queues too. Of course you can find them at Alexandalexa.com.

Adventures with TinTin

Calling all Tintin fans!!

If you and your family are looking to do something a bit different for your next holiday, why not check out onthegotours.com. They have teamed up with Moulinstart and are now bringing you and your family the exclusive chance to travel in the comic book hero’s footsteps to exotic locations such as India, Egypt and Jordan. From a three day weekend to a 15 day voyage, you can choose how long your adventure lasts and where it takes place. The trails are specially designed for families with children aged 7-12 years; however that doesn’t mean that adults are not welcome! Tintin manages to charm just about everybody from age 7 to 77, Moulinstart have designed the adventures to suit all ages and degrees of Tintin mania – from true aficionados to the everyday fan! Prices start from £1,579. To find out more information about Tintin destinations, go to: http://www.onthegotours.com/Destination-Tintin.