Orlando, Florida is the centre of the world when it comes to theme parks. And out of the 16 theme parks here, Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) is king. It is the crowning jewel in an impressive group which includes Universal Orlando Resort (containing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter), Legoland and SeaWorld Orlando Resort. With over 100 square kilometres, it is a big task to … [Read more...]
5 ways to help your child sleep on holiday
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Disney Junior For little kids, holidays mean lots of time with mum and dad doing super fun things, but they can also mean disruption to their routines and discomfort with unfamiliar surroundings. A child who sleeps well at home may have trouble getting off to sleep and staying asleep when in a different bed in a different room and all the new … [Read more...]
8 sun-soaked reasons to head to Hawaii
I'm 100% comfortable with my Disney fandom. After all, I belong to a few Disneyworld Facebook groups and some of those guys completely bypass fandom and head straight on into obsession. When I shared last week (in this post) that I'm super keen to get to Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii, the absolutely divine Lauren from The Thud piped up that she's off there in a couple of … [Read more...]
Top 5 things to do in Fiji with kids
I've popped over to Toddlers on Tour to talk about the Top 5 things to do in Fiji with kids. Come over and say hi! … [Read more...]
How to find holiday rental accommodation you can trust
Let me introduce you to Leanne. This woman of awesomeness and all-round lovely lady runs Getaway Guru, an online agency offering a large and VERY tempting range of Australian- and NZ-owned holiday rentals in France and Italy (I'm dreaming of this one!). She is my go-to gal for advice and hand-holding for holiday rental accommodation anywhere in this wonderful world. This type … [Read more...]
9 travelling mamas to follow on Instagram right now
If you're on Instagram, then chances are you've noticed that everyone and their dog seems to be on holiday at the moment. Although it makes me a little bit sad that I'm not off on a fabulous adventure of my own, I can't get enough of the gorgeous photos that are filling my feed. Are you on Instagram? What sort of pics do you love best? Travel? Homewares? Clothes? Shoes? … [Read more...]
Can you take kids to Antarctica?
Antarctica is a bucket-list dream for many. Especially those keen to tick off all the continents. But do you need to wait until the kids leave home? Is it a trip reserved for rich retirees? Or is it suitable for your next family holiday? In our case we fell head over heels for the place when watching Shelley Craft visit on The Great Outdoors many years ago (before kids). … [Read more...]
15 kid-approved Easter holiday destinations
This year is rushing past so fast! It's less than 6 months to go until our big overseas adventure, but meanwhile I'm loving reading about all the fabulous holidays these gorgeous families have been on already this year. 1. This one blew my mind! What a precious experience for Robyn and her family to get up close and personal with elephants in South Africa. 2. Seeing … [Read more...]
How to choose your Fiji resort
Trip Advisor recently released their 2015 Travellers' Choice Top 10 Hotels for Families - Fiji. But how do you choose your Fiji resort? The one which is right for your family? Key to that decision are location and child-minding services. Do you picture yourself on a tropical island in the middle of the ocean or do you want to minimize travel time? Would you like a … [Read more...]
How to make a travel map to plan a trip
A couple of months back the kids and I enjoyed following hubster's week-long charity bike ride by making a travel map. See How to make a travel map to track a traveller. But that was just a trial run for the main event! We are all going on our Disney Extravaganza later this year, and to help with the anticipation and planning, we have made a new travel map. I remembered to … [Read more...]