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Travelling with another family has so many perks that can make your trip easier and more enjoyable. Double the family means double the fun, right? If you’re friends with a family you think would be great to holiday with (you know: one with kids a similar age to yours who you’ve had successful play dates …

Hitting the road with teenagers can be challenging at the best of times but there’s no reason to stress with these 10 tried and tested travel tips. 1. Brainstorm your trip A good trip starts long before you hit the road. Get your teenagers together and have a brainstorming session about where they want to …

Australia is home to some epic road trips. Some span the country, while others are in your own backyard. But no matter whether you’re going near or far, there’s no denying the benefit of a little preparation and planning. Here’s our ultimate to-do list for your next great Aussie drive. 1. Download some maps Mobile …

Last year, I saved my pennies so I could take my two boys away for a few fab nights to Q1 Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast. My expectations of this holiday were higher than the 78 floors of the hotel. I’d been hanging out for this time away with the kids, pouring lots …

The phrase “travelling light” isn’t one that’s commonly used by parents packing for a getaway. In fact, “holiday hoarder” might be a little closer to reality. The good news is, you can cut back on your travel load with a little clever thinking and forward planning. Here are the top nine things I think you …

A family trip doesn’t have to be all ‘are we there yet?’ and ‘stop annoying your brother!’ Follow these eight sanity-saving holiday hacks and you’ll have a restful and fun (no, seriously!) getaway, no matter which generation is in tow. Hack #1: Plan the trip as a family A little mutual back-scratching is a timeless …

Sure, heading out for fancy meals and staying in stunning hotels are holiday highlights, but when it comes to taking a truly great family trip together, the best memories are made of the other stuff. You know, the cheek-aching giggle fits you share with a sibling or the unexpected scenic route you were forced to …

Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand

Wow, 2020 has been a doozy, hey? Did you ever think you’d become an impromptu kindergarten teacher, sourdough expert and pandemic specialist all at once? Probably not. But however you’ve been coping with this truly crazy and unprecedented situation, there’s one thing we can all agree on – we could all really do with a …

Being a full-time working dad means I always look forward to spending time off with my wife and daughter. So I was thrilled to take our first big trip with our 2-year-old in tow. I was one part excited, one part terrified – but I can safely say that, since coming home, I can’t wait …

The idea of taking your kids on a long-haul flight might make you think about having your family holiday closer to home. Like, in the lounge room. But it’s not that scary – we promise! The secret is in clever carry-on packing. Sure, there are the obvious essentials, like a water bottle, a change of …