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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Mum-of-22 Sue Radford flies family back to Disney Florida weeks after spending £50k on the same trip for her birthday
JUST months after parents-of-22 Sue and Noel Radford flew to Florida for Sue's £50,000 bumper 50th birthday trip - the family is back at Disney once more. The Morecambe-based brood has shared snaps from the popular holiday resort, including watching fireworks and enjoying giant slushies. 7 Britain's biggest family - the Radfords - are back in Florida after visiting in April Credit: Instagram 7 The family enjoyed watching the fireworks on Disney Boardwalk Credit: Instagram 7 Sue Radford splashed an estimated £52,000 on her 50th birthday trip to Orlando in April Credit: Instagram Sue, who is mum to Britain's biggest family, showed how her kids had been enjoying Disney's Boardwalk in Orlando and how they had visited a cake shop with some delicious treats. After walking away with some bites, they then caught some fireworks going off in the nearby theme park. The kids then seemed thrilled as they got super-sized slushy drinks to enjoy. This follows the Radfords having a More on the Radfords Despite telling The Daily Mirror they have been "feeling the pinch" financially, they said they planned to spare no expense on the holiday of a lifetime. Sue and Noel star in Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting and also earn money from their business £26,000 flights Sue and her husband Sue, 50, and Noel, 54, are parents to Chris, 36, Sophie, 31, Chloe , 29, Jack, 28, Daniel, 26, Luke, 24, Millie, 23, Katie, 22, James, 21, Ellie, 20, Aimee, 19, Josh, 17, Max, 16, Tillie, 15, Oscar , 13, Casper, 12, Haillie, 10, Phoebe, 8, Archie, 7, Bonnie, 6, and Heidie, 5. Most read in Fabulous Sadly the couple's 17th child Alfie was still born on July 6, 2014. All in, the family are thought to have sent a jaw-dropping £26,228 on flights - and that's before the excess charges or any extra baggage. Millie Radford sparks concern of the family feud reigniting as she says she wants to go 'home' during Florida holiday It's not known if the whole family is back out for their second visit. £20k park tickets Based on the cost of a seven-day Disney visit, which would require each guest to hold a 7-Day Magic Ticket for entrance, Sue and Noel could have forked out £20,065 for each of their Florida trips this year. Luckily for Sue and Noel, children under the age of three go free. So some of the children on the trip won't cost a penny to get into the park. The tickets include access to the park and water parks with the eligibility to enter multiple parks per day. Holders will also have the 'memory maker' package which includes unlimited Disney photopass downloads - pictures taken by photographers around the park, on rides and in restaurants . 7 Sue shared how they visited an epic cake shop at Disney during this trip Credit: Instagram 7 The kids seemed thrilled at stocking up on some tasty treats Credit: Instagram £6k accommodation Sue and Noel have spoken about their approach to holiday accommodation previously, while appearing on the This Morning show - they revealed they usually opt for a villa to save costs and ensure the bunch can bunk close together. Last September, they shared an One eagle-eyed viewer recognised the accommodation as similar to a property listed on rental site, The glam Vrbo house sleeps 15 - so Sue and Noel will need to book 3 to comfortably house all 39 travellers. The accommodation costs £300 per night, working out at £2,100 per villa for a week and £6,300 in total for all three. And that's without any food in the villa or out in the parks. 7 Renting holiday accommodation when you have 22 kids certainly doesn't come cheap Credit: Instagram 7 Sue during her first trip to Florida at Easter Credit: Instagram How does family-of-22 the Radfords afford to live? AS Britain's biggest family, it may come as no surprise that Sue and Noel Radford must have some hefty bills. Between them, they have a whopping 22 children and seven dogs, which often has some people wonder how they manage their money. The On their The family expanded their business to cater to online orders placed across the UK. The business is a family affair, with Noel at the helm, and some of their children helping out. The older kids, who are working at least part-time, don't get a free ride as they're made to pay a small amount of rent to their parents. "Us older ones do pay a little bit of board. Granted it's not a lot but I'm also trying to save up for my own house at the moment.' their daughter Sue added: "We've always said if you want to buy somewhere, renting is a bit of dead money, so we'd rather you saved that money up and stayed at home a bit longer. 'I also do believe they should pay board if they are earning. We've always been brought up by our parents that we had to pay board.' They also revealed they make money from brand partnerships on social media. The Brand expert Andy Barr believes Noel and Sue have been paid less than £10,000 for each show. He told the "If they continue to get commissioned for a fourth or fifth season, then they are going to be able to command a higher fee." He estimates that the Radfords make £ 5,000 an episode.
Irish Examiner
25-04-2025
- Irish Examiner
Departure Lounge: Immerse yourself in nature and adventure with these getaway deals
Going Dutch Much like Japan's cherry blossom season, Amsterdam's tulip festival is a sight worth travelling for. Runing until April 30, there's still a few days left to jump on a plane and take in the colourful spectacle of blooming tulips at over 80 locations across the Dutch capital's public areas and gardens. Some 880,000 tulips were planted for the occasion, with the 2025 edition paying tribute to Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. Two nights in the three-star France Hotel, from April 28, flights from Dublin, from €335. Deal of the week With nature trails in the neighbouring national park and adventures on the uninhabited Bird Island and Green Island, you can immerse yourself in island life. Spend a week in sunny Antigua embracing the Caribbean vibes of the adults-only, all-inclusive resort, The Verandah Antigua. Set in 30-acres bordering Devil's Bridge National Park on the north east coast of Antigua, you'll find two dazzling beaches and three pools, with tennis, kayaking, and catamaran trips available to enjoy. With nature trails in the neighbouring national park and adventures on the uninhabited Bird Island and Green Island, you can immerse yourself in island life. Book a trip to The Verandah by 30 April and receive savings of up to €1,650 pp on stays between now and January 2, 2026. Seven-night all-inclusive from €2,249 pp based on two sharing a hillside suite, flights, and transfers. Disney dreams Book a stay with a seven-day or 14-day Magic Ticket for all members of your party and you'll enjoy free dining and drinks (worth €1,273 per adult) and 14-day tickets for the price of seven. Disney Holidays have launched a new value deal for holidays to Walt Disney World resort booked between April 29 and November 5 for selected travel in 2026. Book a stay with a seven-day or 14-day Magic Ticket for all members of your party and you'll enjoy free dining and drinks (worth €1,273 per adult) and 14-day tickets for the price of seven. Double the days to experience four theme parks and water park fun. Book by 1st July to save €300 per booking on flight-inclusive packages when you book direct with Disney or save €200 per booking on hotel and ticket packages. Zurich delights Zurich offers the creative reset you need. Zurich is notoriously expensive, but a spring break in the exciting Swiss city is more accessible thanks to Ruby Mimi, a boutique hotel minutes from the River Limmat, old town, shops and central train station. The Art Nouveau interior pays homage to the building's former days as a cinema, bringing glamour to the friendly pricing. With new exhibitions at the Kunsthaus Zürich and Museum für Gestaltung, two of the city's renowned art and design institutions, Zurich offers the creative reset you need. Rooms from €210 per night (based on two sharing). Keep the faith Check in to the rolling estate for two nights and enjoy a trip to one of three gorgeous gardens: Lafcadio Hearne Japanese Gardens (23 minutes away), Curraghmore House & Gardens, the home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford, or Mount Congreve, known as one of the 'Great Gardens of the World'. Faithlegg in Co Waterford is enticing garden lovers with a two-night break that incorporates a visit to one of the county's famous gardens. Check in to the rolling estate for two nights and enjoy a trip to one of three gorgeous gardens: Lafcadio Hearne Japanese Gardens (23 minutes away), Curraghmore House & Gardens, the home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford, or Mount Congreve, known as one of the 'Great Gardens of the World'. One night's dinner at Faithlegg's Roseville Rooms is included, as is breakfast both days. From €450 for two people sharing. Read More Departure Lounge: Easter deals to hop on for an unforgettable getaway this year
