Tips
A dietitian’s guide to food for kids on a road or plane trip
By Sophie Auld If you’re heading off on a family holiday, it can be tempting to pack foods for the kids that are big on convenience but low on nutrition. I plead guilty to stuffing bags full of salty and sugary snacks into the car, and stopping en-route for a greasy feed. But there is …
Our Top Picks: Melbourne Hotels For Any Budget
Australia’s coolest (sorry, Sydney) city has no shortage of awesome hotels. In fact, there are so many you might feel overwhelmed trying to choose the right one for you. So to help you out, we’ve rounded up our favourite Melbourne stays for every budget. They’re our hidden hotel gems, and they’re gonna bring a little …
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. …
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 …
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 …
30 ways to squeeze more out of summer
1. Play the watermelon seed competition. Stand in a row and see who can spit their seed the furthest. Strangely addictive! 2. Take advantage of the summer holiday sales. 3. Fuel up on frozen treats. 4. Two words: BBQ gains. 5. Make a splash! Enjoy the water in different ways like snorkelling, surfing lessons or …
6 kid-friendly gadgets for capturing holiday moments this summer
It’s never been easier to take awesome holiday snaps and videos than it is today. This summer, why not hand over control of the tech to your youngsters and discover what holidays look like through their eyes. They might just surprise you. Here are our top kid-friendly tech picks: 1. SmartphoneTop pick: Samsung Galaxy 7 …
Holiday filming tips for kids
Do you have a young Spielberg on your hands who you’re planning to let loose filming up a storm these summer holidays? We chatted with 11 year-old Ted Baker from Sydney (right), who created his very own family holiday movie recently. He shares his top tips for filming success!
11 free apps you shouldn’t travel without
With over two million apps in the App Store alone, there’s no shortage of these digital tools to choose from but the last thing you want is valuable phone space being filled up with gimmicky ones. We’ve rounded up the top apps savvy travellers will actually use. 1. Apple Wallet (free) Available on IPhone Go …
