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6 holiday hacks for single parents
Last year, I saved my pennies so I could take my two boys away for a few fab nights to Q1 Resort & Spa on the Gold Coast. My expectations of this holiday were higher than the 78 floors of the hotel. I’d been hanging out for this time away with the kids, pouring lots …
The 9 things not to pack when you holiday with kids
The phrase “travelling light” isn’t one that’s commonly used by parents packing for a getaway. In fact, “holiday hoarder” might be a little closer to reality. The good news is, you can cut back on your travel load with a little clever thinking and forward planning. Here are the top nine things I think you …
Your guide to Australia’s half-price flight destinations
If you’re anything like me, you’re keeping your eyes (and your smartphone) firmly fixed on the awesome offering of half-price flights for fabulous destinations around Oz. Of course you are – wot’s not to love about all the seriously epic holiday hot spots on offer?! No matter which destination you’re keen to hit, there’s something …
9 hacks for packing light for family holidays
Heading away with the fam these school holidays? Packing for yourself can be testing enough, let alone getting the world in one bag for little ones as well. Sure, it’s a challenge but packing light for a family holiday is definitely doable! You just need some helpful packing hacks – here are nine of my …
8 sanity-saving hacks for holidaying with your family
A family trip doesn’t have to be all ‘are we there yet?’ and ‘stop annoying your brother!’ Follow these eight sanity-saving holiday hacks and you’ll have a restful and fun (no, seriously!) getaway, no matter which generation is in tow. Hack #1: Plan the trip as a family A little mutual back-scratching is a timeless …
11 reasons to book your Easter or school holiday getaway NOW!
A triple whammy is coming up soon – that’s right, Easter, a long weekend AND school holidays are about to hit our calendars! But rather than sitting around thinking about the perfect getaway, it’s time to start planning and booking so you don’t miss out! Here are 11 reasons why you should book your Easter …
Bookmark me! Every public and school holiday date for 2021
Although travel plans can change, there’s one thing that’s for certain – public and school holidays are peak periods for getting around Oz. Whether you’re trying to align with school holidays (or avoid them completely!), planning ahead and shopping around for flexible deals is essential if you don’t want to miss out on a good …
6 tips for amazing holidays with your grandkids
Creating beautiful memories with your grandkids is the best part of being a grandparent. That, and letting them stay up late, buying them awesome presents and feeding them extra sugary treats when the parentals aren’t looking ? What better way to create memories than on holidays! Leave their parents at home (trust us, they’ll thank …
15 hacks to help you stick to your holiday budget this year
You’ve done the hard yards and saved enough for a well-deserved holiday, nice one! While you definitely want to make the most of your trip (make that three scoops of gelato, not two, right?!), you also don’t want to run out of steam just a few days in – travel isn’t a given these days, …
Where to travel this summer, according to the Wotif team
It’s pretty much impossible to resist a summer getaway, especially for Aussies! Living in the lucky country means being spoilt for choice when it comes to holiday destinations but with so many awesome places to visit, whittling it down to a summer shortlist can be a tough task. Not sure where to start? The well-heeled …