Fiji is home to resorts full of wide Fijian smiles, year round warm weather and a culture that dotes on children. For young families seeking to escape everyday routine in a tropical paradise, it is perfection. We've had four Fiji holidays with kids and each has been a wonderful break from reality. We don't come home more exhausted than when we left! In Fiji we relax and … [Read more...]
Voyager of the Seas review | Our action-packed week at sea
We recently spent a fun-filled week on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise ship. We sailed out of Sydney on a South Pacific itinerary that included stops at Mare in New Caledonia and Noumea, also in New Caledonia. Our overall impression was super positive and we have no doubt that we were on the best Australia-based cruise ship for families. See how Voyager compares … [Read more...]
Our favourite Fiji day trip | Oolala cruise to Savala Island Fiji
One of the main reasons we chose to stay at Denarau for our recent trip to Fiji was that I was super keen to do a day trip to an island. This was our first trip to Fiji since Hamish (4) dropped his day sleep, so we were all ready for a full day of fun and adventure. After some intense TripAdvisor research, I booked the Oolala Cruise to Savala Island Fiji. Oh yes. This is … [Read more...]
Which cruise ship is best for your family?
This week the 2016 Cruisers’ Choice Awards were announced by Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com.au). We were converted to cruising by our Disney Cruise last year. It was so kid-friendly! So while I was excited to see Disney's 4 ships take out the top 4 places in the Best Cruise Ship for Families category, I was also interested to discover some other great ships. I was … [Read more...]
Cost comparison | Where to travel in the July school holidays
Have you got a holiday booked for this year? Any ideas? How do you choose your destination? Do you start with where you want to go and work out whether you can afford it? Or start with the budget and go from there? Now that both of our kids are at school, we try to restrict our travel to school holiday times. Which is expensive! So to make it as affordable as … [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 the best place to stay in Fiji with kids
TripAdvisor recently released their 2015 Travellers' Choice Top 10 Hotels for Families - Fiji. But how do you choose the best place to stay in Fiji with kids? The one which is right for your family? How to choose the best place to stay in Fiji with kids Key to this decision are location and child-minding services. Do you picture yourself on a tropical island in the middle … [Read more...]
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji – Kids Club review
Family-friendly facilities in Fiji are universally pretty great. It is no wonder that many young families love to holiday here. We were very happy with the Kids Club and Mei Mei service at Outrigger on the Lagoon (review here) and, although it was a slightly different set-up at the Radisson Blu Kids Club, it was similarly fantastic. Alannah (6) loved it immediately, … [Read more...]
5 reasons to love Radisson Blu Resort Fiji
I'd heard that once your kids get to primary school, then this is the resort to take them to. I am so glad I listened to that advice. This resort did not disappoint! 1. Self-contained apartment accommodation A one-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family of four. Hubster and I took the king size bed in the separate bedroom. Sooo much nicer than … [Read more...]
Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji – Paradise for young families
Back in 2010 we had two kids, 2 ½ and 6 mths, and I was dreaming of a family holiday that felt like a holiday. I hadn’t used a babysitter/nanny/kids club while on holiday so far and I was desperate keen to try it. I kept reading about how fantastic Fiji was for kids, so I investigated. I had never been to Fiji, never even thought about it, but the more I looked, the more … [Read more...]
