Nine survival tactics for overseas flights with kids
By Monica McInnes With overseas travel more affordable and accessible for families, it’s easy to daydream about your next adventure. But if the very thought of a long-haul flight leaves you weak at the knees, make your imaginary holiday a reality with these nine top tips for surviving any overseas flight with your rugrats. 1. …
Why I go on a holiday every year without my kids or husband
By Sophia Auld While I’m no juggler, my days are spent trying to keep a lot of balls in the air. Like many women, I have a husband, kids, a career, and a home to keep in some semblance of order. Taking a holiday alone or with a friend is invaluable for helping me to …
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 …
Why I’d rather holiday in Australia than overseas
By Sophia Auld By the age of 15, I had visited at least 12 countries. From New Caledonia to the Netherlands, I’d set foot on three continents and been to iconic destinations that many people only dream of. Don’t hate me! Having a Dad that worked for Qantas meant we got ultra-cheap airfares, so the …
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) …
How to win at holidaying when kids outnumber parents
By Mim JenkinsonWe’ve all seen that family at the holiday resort we’re staying at. You know, the exhausted looking couple with what looks like a whole class of kids running around them. Shouting, squabbling, crying. And that’s just the parents. So how do you plan a holiday with three or more kids without the drama? …
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 …
Beat the heat with a hotel stay
As another record breaking heatwave is about to hit the nation yet again this weekend, we’re predicting it won’t just be the Celsius heating up, with plenty of Aussies headed for the sweet relief of a luxe hotel stay. According to Wotif travel expert, Amanda Behre, from spending the day by the pool, to the …
Nine reasons to make 2017 the year you travel more
By Monica McInnes With the new year already in full swing, it’s time to get serious about your plans for 2017. Forget the standard ‘lose weight’ and ‘save more money’. Instead, resolve to ‘travel more’ in 2017. Here are nine reasons why. 1. Time to reconnect Breaking the work, eat, sleep, repeat cycle is …
Five sanity saving travel hacks for parents
Found travel harder since the ankle-biters came along? Help is at hand, these five travel hacks will have you smooth sailing in no time. Hack # 1 – Utilise technologyWith the number of family-friendly apps available, it’s never been easier to have the power of tech in your hands on-the- go. Whether it is jamming …
