Thailand has long been a popular holiday spot for Australian families – it’s not too long a flight, it’s relatively safe, good value for money, not to mention that the culture, natural environment and shopping opportunities are amazing. Phuket and Koh Samui are firm favourites but away from the hustle and bustle of these Thai … [Read more.]
Hands up all the parents who’ve been trying to find holiday accommodation, only to be faced with an alarming number of sub-quality choices out there? For many couples with young children, it can be frustrating to wistfully reminisce about their array of luxurious getaways pre-kids only to compare it to the distinctively less appetising assortment … [Read more.]
One of the best things about winter has to be skiing or snowboarding down a picturesque mountain covered in light, fluffy, powdered snow. Is there a better feeling than waking up to a white winter wonderland and then spending the rest of the day zooming down the runs with the brisk air flushing your skin?
Could there be a more relaxing type of holiday than taking a cruise? There’s no waiting around in airports for connections (goodness knows that can start tantrums, and that’s just the adults!), no hotel transfers, no pressure to sightsee… or do anything, really. It’s just you, a deckchair and the world at your fingertips – … [Read more.]
I received this gorgeous little Havaianas media kit via courier yesterday and promptly fell in love with the cutest fashion accessory to launch this summer.
When you think of the Maldives, chances are you envisage a honeymooning couple walking hand-in-hand along a pristine beach – there’s perfect white sand, the water is the most amazing azure hue and the loved-up twosome is heading towards one of the gloriously luxurious over-water bungalows. Parents of young kids may sigh, either remembering their … [Read more.]
Japan’s capital, Tokyo, is a hustling, bustling metropolis that’s always at the forefront of business and technology, so it’s a pleasant surprise to find out that it can also be a perfect destination for a family holiday. The Land of the Rising Sun is home to sushi, sumo wrestlers, geishas and breathtakingly beautiful cherry blossoms … [Read more.]
I recall the moment we discovered our son loved a battery operated swing. So content was he being rocked to and fro while I savoured the freedom that came with two free arms.
Looking for the ultimate overseas family holiday? Somewhere that has beautiful year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, a relaxing vibe, ultra-friendly locals and amazing accommodation? Well, dust off your passports and say “Bula” to days or weeks of chilled-out bliss because a tropical Fijian oasis awaits you … and it’s just a four-hour flight from the east … [Read more.]
When most people dream of a long weekend in the Hunter Valley they have visions of a romantic break for two, meandering through the vineyards and feasting on the countless gourmet dining delights that abound. Well, happily for young families, DINKS (double income no kids) no longer have the monopoly on enjoying what this beautiful … [Read more.]
At some point in the 1980s my friends and I were into ‘chocolate’ making. There was a large outlay for moulds, essences and of course for the main ingredient, chocolate. I’m not sure much of it ever made it into the moulds although I know we had a lot of fun.
Easter may have started as a religious celebration but it also has many other cultural associations – bunnies, bonnets, baskets, eggs, hot cross buns and, of course, chocolate. As much as we like chocolate, there is only so much little people can (and should!) have so we’ve put together a few cocoa-free treats and activities … [Read more.]