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”

Choosing age-appropriate holiday accommodation

So, you’ve booked your flight and now have to sort through a multitude of websites and properties to try and work out which holiday accommodation is best for your family. It can be overwhelming. I am a bit obsessive when it comes to trying to find the right family friendly holiday accommodation. But I always start … Continue reading “Choosing age-appropriate holiday accommodation”

Cheap and cheerful things to do in Melbourne

I must admit to being initially surprised when I read that Melbourne is the number one domestic tourist destination that Australian families want to visit over the next two years. As a born and bred Melbournian, I can get a bit blasé about my hometown. But then there are those times when you get out … Continue reading “Cheap and cheerful things to do in Melbourne”

Things to do in Perth on your Family Holiday

It may be a longer flight than most Australian destinations, but don’t let that deter you from considering Perth and Western Australia for a family holiday. I survived my flight with a 5 and 2-year-old on a flight with no entertainment – despite the woman seated in-front of me who was not very understanding and … Continue reading “Things to do in Perth on your Family Holiday”

Experience the magic of Mary Poppins in Queensland

It was not until I was watching the movie, Saving Mr Banks (pictured above), that I learned the woman who created Mary Poppins was an Australian. How did I get to adulthood not knowing this? “Was Mary Poppins Australian mum?”my children asked. Well, not the magical original super nanny, but the woman who created her, … Continue reading “Experience the magic of Mary Poppins in Queensland”