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10 things I wish I knew before I started travelling with kids
By Mim Jenkinson I knew that becoming a parent was going to mean big changes. Sleepless nights. Early starts. Not much quiet time. And *shudder*, a big change to how we holidayed. It would be goodbye to sun, sea and sangria and hello to camping and kids’ clubs. For years, I’d enjoyed world travel; from …
Checklist: Your guide to getting holiday ready
By Monica McInnes The lead up to any holiday can be hectic – there’s much to organise before you can even think about packing! Here’s the ultimate guide to get you holiday-ready without the stress. Work Get your passports in order – before you book an overseas trip, locate your passports (if you’re travelling overseas) …
5 tips for helping your kids sleep well in a hotel
By Mim Jenkinson If you’re anything like me, even if your kids are fairly good sleepers at home, the thought of a hotel stay brings an element of fear. Will their usual sleeping habits go out the window? Will we all end up like sleep deprived zombies during our holiday bliss? Being partial to travelling …
7 reasons to travel in Australia in February
If you’re feeling the post-holiday blues, there’s one simple solution: book a cheeky getaway for the last month of summer! Enjoy Australia in all of its glory in February with these great events worth travelling near or far for. FestivaleWhen: 10 – 12 FebruaryTaste and experience all that Tasmania has to offer. Held in Launceston’s …
10 Australian events worth travelling for in January 2017
Summernats, Canberra When: 5 – 8 January 2017 Did someone say horse power party? Join 100,000 others in this street machine celebration. Sydney FestivalWhen: 7 – 29 January 2017A kaleidoscope of culture, experiences range from the Canadian circus, Russian theatre and even a glitter dance party – don’t say we didn’t tell you. Portarlington Mussel Festival, Bellarnine …
Bang for your buck Aussie destinations
Whether you’re after a beach holiday, an outback adventure or a long weekend in wine country, we’ve crunched the numbers and found five great value holiday spots in Australia for under $150 a night. In no particular order (since we don’t like to play favourites), here is our pick of the top five bang for …
