It's impossible not to be impressed by Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. Leave reality behind and step into this alternative universe of luxury, exquisite service and endless splashtastic fun at their Aquaventure Waterpark. It is definitely the best place to stay in Dubai. Especially for families! For us, a few days at Atlantis was the most heavenly end to an amazing trip. … [Read more...]
What to do in Barcelona for 3 days
When you are deciding what to do in Barcelona for 3 days, La Sagrada Familia must be at the top of your list. Because it is not just a famous church like so many others in Europe. This is where the heart of Barcelona beats. Where you can experience Barcelona's passion for creativity, its love of modernist art, where Gaudi's unusual style is celebrated. Barcelona is a … [Read more...]
Central and affordable hotel with family room Barcelona
If it wasn't for jet lag's 3am alarm, we would have slumbered blissfully in this fabulous kid-friendly Barcelona hotel. With a very reasonable price considering its amazing location, I think it's the best family room Barcelona has to offer - Petit Palace Boqueria Garden - click to check prices. After prioritising a central location in the Barri Gotic, or Gothic Quarter, my … [Read more...]
Get your giggle on at The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket
Brought to you by Monkey Baa Theatre Company Carrying an uplifting message of friendship is The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket, coming to Sydney in the September school holidays. The adorable and heart-warming silliness in this children's play will particularly appeal to 4-8 year olds. Negotiating a path through the social complexities of pre-school and school can … [Read more...]
Take the scenic road to Pie in the Sky Cowan | A Sydney day trip
Sitting in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, an hour north of the city on a ridge overlooking the Hawkesbury River is Pie in the Sky cafe in Cowan. Enormously popular with cyclists of both the human-powered and motor-powered persuasion, this unassuming cafe makes for an easy Sunday drive to get out of the city and in amongst some natural beauty. Take the scenic road to Pie … [Read more...]
8 tips for meeting Disney Cruise characters
"Would you come back to the castle with me to look after my flower garden?" Alannah, aged 8, was starry-eyed after this conversation with Belle on our Disney Caribbean cruise. "What sort of flowers should we plant? We must have roses of course, but what else?" The meet and greets with Disney Cruise characters are not the quick photo opportunities that you have in the Disney … [Read more...]
Hands on family fun at Scienceworks Melbourne
Scienceworks Melbourne puts fun first, learning second and, as a result, it is a brilliantly interactive museum for kids. Race Olympians, kick virtual soccer balls and design cars of the future. Rather than telling kids how awesome science is, it invites them inside it, to operate science-powered activities and make them a part of the experiment. Scienceworks … [Read more...]
How to plan your first trip to Hamilton Island with kids
Brought to you by Hamilton Island Chugging up One Tree Hill in our nifty golf buggy, toddler Alannah squealed with delight. The wind in her hair, the sea far below and an adventure ahead, she was in her element. While our pre-kids travels had taken us around the globe, becoming parents brought our sights back to Australia, to exploring our beautiful backyard. No long … [Read more...]
Thai-riffic! School holiday cross-cultural fun
Sponsored by Monkey Baa Theatre Company Thai-riffic! is a new Australian play adapted from the best-selling novel by children’s author Oliver Phommavanh. It is an hilarious and heartfelt story about acceptance of differences, especially cultural ones. Tweens that might feel they are different for whatever reason will particularly relate. And aren't we all in those shoes … [Read more...]
9 best things to do at LEGOLAND Florida: Tips & tricks inside!
Surely every LEGO fan wishes they could shrink down small enough to play inside their cool creations. LEGOLAND Florida delivers this experience by surrounding you with LEGO Movie characters and LEGO creations blown up to kid-size. Everything really is awesome! Make the most of your visit by hitting the best things to do at LEGOLAND Florida (click to jump to section) and beat … [Read more...]
