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...]
All the family fun of a Gold Coast theme park holiday
This was the Gold Coast theme park holiday when my 8 year old daughter joined me on the dark side! When it became all about the thrill rides. It was thoroughly proven on The Claw at Dreamworld. She was keen, but I was worried it would be too much, too scary for her. But as the ride spun and swung through the clear blue sky, something changed between us. As we laughed and … [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...]
Top 8 kid-friendly city hotels for a weekend in Brisbane
Reader Trudy is taking her two kids to Disney on Ice in Brisbane in June and wants to make a weekend of it with a stay at a CBD hotel. What a fabulous idea! I'm a big fan of the staycation and love playing tourist in my own city. Unless you work in there, most of us don't get into the city very often, so it's just like a weekend in a new place, but without all the transport … [Read more...]
Top things to do on Hamilton Island with kids
Brought to you by Hamilton Island Primary-school age is such a perfect time to travel with kids. No longer are they too young, too short or too scared. Instead they're fearless and enthusiastic balls of endless energy, with an insatiable appetite for new adventures. If it involves water, sport or thrills, then they are there! Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do on … [Read more...]
Myer Giftorium – Your one-stop Christmas shop
How many people are you buying for this Christmas? It's a bit overwhelming isn't it. I've got 12 I think (or have I forgotten someone?), and I'm sure that's not a lot in the scheme of things. But I'm not great at choosing gifts. Possibly because I over-think it and talk myself out of any ideas, or possibly because everyone seems to have everything that they want, or possibly … [Read more...]
Cats The Musical – West End glamour right here at home
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Cats The Musical Keen to catch a Broadway show next time you're in New York? How about a West End production in London? It's one of those bucket list type experiences isn't it? However I suggest you reconsider. Get some West End glamour without stepping on a plane. Don't wait til you go overseas to have a night (or day) at the theatre. We have … [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...]
9 family-tested summer holiday destinations
Have you just sent your munchkins back to school? How are you coping? My youngest had his first day yesterday, so I'm a bit of an emotional mess right now. Not him though. He's loving it! I've been distracting myself reading about the fabulous holidays all these lovely mamas had with their families over the summer. 1. It was all about the surfing and the … [Read more...]
