The simplicity of a cruising holiday is part of its attractiveness. No long flights in cramped seats. No wondering where your next meal is coming from. And absolutely no lugging suitcases from place to place. You just rock up to the ship, wander on at your leisure and start enjoying the facilities. Jump straight in the pool if you like, or have lunch at a table with an … [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...]
Cruise vs Resort Holiday | Which is best?
Warm, sunny days spent playing and relaxing in the water make for wonderful family holidays. We love this style of break for relaxing, recharging and reconnecting as a couple and as a family. Fun in the sun We first went to Fiji when Hamish was about 10 mths old and Alannah was almost 3. It was the first time we'd tried a kids club and it was SO HARD to relax and enjoy … [Read more...]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | Disney’s Ultimate Princess Experience
Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices. These Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will transform your child into the Disney prince or princess of their choosing. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are found in many of the Disney parks and cruise ships around the world. On our Disney … [Read more...]
Sun Princess’ new makeover is revealed
We all need a style refresh from time to time - a new lipstick or pair of shoes - and so do cruise ships. Mid-size cruise ship, Princess Cruises' Sun Princess, has recently arrived back in Australia following an extensive refurbishment. And, as she sat basking in the glorious sunshine on Sydney Harbour, I admired and indulged in her new features over the course of a day … [Read more...]
Why a Disney Caribbean cruise should be on your travel bucket list
Our week-long Disney Eastern Caribbean cruise was the absolute highlight of our U.S. trip. As much as we loved Disney World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Legoland, all four of us came home talking about how, when and where we could get ourselves on another Disney cruise. Even the kids choose the cruise when asked would they prefer to go to Disney World … [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...]
What to pack for a cruise
I recently received this lovely email - Hi Kirralee, Loved your site. Found it through facebook. I would love to read an article on packing for a cruise. We are booked on our first ever cruise in November 2015 to Fiji for 7 nights. I usually dress very casually as a busy mum of 3. But would love to see some examples of how to dress casually but with STYLE! Cheers, … [Read more...]
Why we have booked a Disney cruise
Later this year we will be jetting off halfway around the world on our super dooper Disney Extravaganza! Yippee!! One of the parts we are most looking forward to is our Disney Cruise in the Caribbean. I'm imagining watching the sun set while sipping a cocktail, laughing with the kids in the water and soaking up that gorgeous tropical warm weather. Basically Queensland with an … [Read more...]
