Spirit of Tasmania – a Family Friendly review

As frequent travellers to Tasmania, our family was looking forward to our first trip on the ‘new’ Spirit of Tasmania. Both ships (Spirit of Tasmania I & II) underwent a $31 million refurbishment in 2015. I really wanted to love this trip, but while the décor has improved, there were some lowlights amongst the highlights. … Continue reading “Spirit of Tasmania – a Family Friendly review”

Family holiday accommodation – winter specials and deals

You want a great deal on your family holiday accommodation? Read on to find some of the great deals, packages and rates offered by some of Australia’s best family holiday accommodation providers – not to mention some great properties in Thailand and Italy too. Want a resort in Queensland, spacious holiday apartments, a farm stay … Continue reading “Family holiday accommodation – winter specials and deals”

Revealing hidden holiday gems of Tasmania’s North West

Based on the number of web hits I get on Family Friendly Accommodation for for family holiday accommodation in Tasmania, this state is becoming a very popular holiday destination for families. As a Tasmanian by marriage (and having lived there for 4 years, with regular visits since), I am lucky enough to have seen much of the island … Continue reading “Revealing hidden holiday gems of Tasmania’s North West”

Experience our colonial past at Tasmania’s Woolmers Estate

Ever since I was young, I have loved visiting historic homes. There is something that hits me when I think about the people who have lived inside the walls across generations – and wonder at the lives they led. In Australia, despite the beauty and opulence many of these homes display even today, there is … Continue reading “Experience our colonial past at Tasmania’s Woolmers Estate”

Family friendly ghost tour impresses younger visitors

Despite her bravado just a couple of hours before arriving, Miss 8 dug in her heels and refused to enter the cottage to hear of the haunting tales being told within. “No mummy, no mummy, no mummy,” she said as she clung to my hand, before turning and running along the veranda, back to relative … Continue reading “Family friendly ghost tour impresses younger visitors”