An upcoming holiday tends to send me straight to the shops. Rather than being a last-minute panic disaster, it's often when I make my best purchases. The holiday highlights what is missing from my wardrobe and I can look for what I need with a specific circumstance in mind. A case in point was my recent trip to Melbourne to visit family, hang out in a cool hotel and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
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...]
Scarves, Snoods & Wraps – Add colour and warmth to your travel wardrobe
I don't think it's any secret that I'm partial to a scarf. I love them as a way to inexpensively update last year's favourite outfit. I love that you can stick to classic neutrals for your big ticket items and use a scarf to add some personality. A scarf is like a cushion. You can get your couch in a neutral colour that's not going to go out of fashion in a hurry, then add your … [Read more...]
Top 8 kid-friendly city hotels for a winter weekend in Melbourne
Last week I did the Sydney version of this post in response to a reader request (thanks Katherine!). Well that was all well and good, but reader Meg needs the goss on Melbourne. Which hotels would suit a young family wanting to explore beautiful Melbourne this winter? My top tips for choosing your city hotel Location - Stay as close as you can afford to the places that you … [Read more...]
What I wore for our weekend in Melbourne
A couple of weeks ago we had one of our regular trips down to Melbourne. The main aim is always to catch up with our parents and friends, but this one was also timed to catch a football game, so hubster could watch his beloved Richmond Tigers. We stayed at the wonderful Crown Promenade, where the service was perfection. Friendly yet professional. Loved it. On … [Read more...]
Top 8 kid-friendly city hotels for a winter weekend in Sydney
I recently received a question from a reader. Katherine is keen to have a winter weekend in a city hotel with her kids aged 4 and 8, and would like some hotel suggestions. Well Katherine I think that sounds divine! With so much for a young family to do in the city, stopping off for a night or two in a fancy hotel will be a whole lot of fun. My top tips for choosing your city … [Read more...]
Tracksuits – For ultimate holiday comfort
Now that the weather is getting cool, there's nothing like changing into your trackies at the end of the day to really feel relaxed. If there's ugg boots, an open fire and a glass of wine involved too, then so much the better! But with all the stylish gym wear out there, there's no need to look daggy in your trackies. Mix and match your own tracksuit and you'll be looking … [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...]
What to pack for Japan
Is Japan having a moment? I keep hearing of people going or planning to go. And each time I do it creeps stealthily up my travel wish list. It's a bit sneaky that way. It might not be the first place you think of for a holiday, but it has so much cool stuff! Especially when you can escape our cold weather in winter for a blast of summer sunshine. (And stuff your face with … [Read more...]
