family travel
12 thoughts every parent has had flying with kids
If you’re anything like me, travel is a true passion – something you do as much of as you can. So when I had kids, I really wanted to pass that love of travel on to them – to take them to places I had visited (and loved) and discover new ones together. But you …
My family holiday made me a better mother at home. Here’s why.
There’s an old saying, “A change is as good as a holiday.” And I get it. I really do. But sometimes you just need an actual break! And that’s okay too. It wasn’t until I was two vodkas deep, swinging in a hammock with a book in hand, listening to my kids scratching in the …
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. …
Six tips for parents who have to travel for work
3. Little notesI like to hide little notes in my kid’s lunchboxes and under their pillows for while I’m away. Even if it simply says “Have a great day – Love Mum or Dad”, it’s another way to let them know that they are always in your thoughts despite your hectic schedule. 4. Cherish the …
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 …
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 …
A kid’s eye view: Vanessa’s family holiday
There’s something pretty special about seeing the world through the eyes of kids. 9 year old Vanessa filmed her family holiday on the NSW Central Coast. Watch the video and enjoy the simplicity of her kids eye view! Watch the video now ▼
A kid’s eye view: Ted’s family holiday
Relive the simple pleasures of holidays as a kid through the eyes of 11 year old, Ted Treseder! We sent him and his family on a holiday to Canberra and tasked him with capturing his favourite moments. Watch the video now ▼
Wotif we saw holidays the way kids do?
Do you remember what holidays looked like and felt like when you were a kid? Probably pretty different to how you view holidays now! We sent three Aussie families on holidays and asked their kids to capture their little holiday moments. The results might surprise you. Watch the video now ▼
