Your Family Holiday Stories
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 | Capricorn Region - Outback to the Barrier Reef
Pack your swimsuit, find torch, grab your boots and get ready for the adventure that is the Capricorn Region. Taking its name from the Tropic of Capricorn, this region is home to many remarkable towns and natural wonders. |
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PowerShot Travel Blog
Armed with their PowerShot cameras and hitting the open road in their SUV, the Power family explore Australia from the Queensland coast to the National Parks of the Northern Territory. Here they share their memories and photos. |
 | Darlington Beach, Coffs Coast
Think Big for Your Next Seaside Holiday - a review of NRMA Holiday Park Darlington Beach, Coffs Harbour by Andrew Mevissen. |
 | Skip Along to Murramarang
The well-known resort itself has won countless national and state tourism awards and many environmental accolades for its work on sustainable tourism initiatives. In addition, Murramarang was voted by readers of Holidays with Kids magazine this year as one of the top 10 holiday parks in Australia. |
 | Jervis Bay Caravan Park
There is nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats, wrote Kenneth Grahame in The Wind in the Willows. And that's exactly what we did on our recent weekend at Jervis Bay Caravan Park at Huskisson on the NSW South Coast and Grahame was right - nothing beats having fun on the water. |
 | Blight Family Holiday at the Gold Coast
Are you struggling to find the ideal holiday destination for teens and younger children? The Blight family found their compromise at Queensland's Gold Coast |
 | Gerroa Shores Holiday Park
"Now this is camping," exclaimed my 10-year-old daughter as we set foot inside our luxury spa cabin nestled by the river at Gerroa Shores Holiday Park on the NSW South Coast. |
 | Dooralong Valley Resort
Just up the road ‘a bit’ from our home-base in the Northern Beaches, I and my clan have uncovered the perfect re-grouping for the troops in The Dooralong Valley Resort. |
 | P&O Cruise Review
Our family (mum, dad, four-year-old Paris and six-year-old Andrew) had the opportunity to go on a wonderful family cruise together on P&O’s Pacific Sun. We all loved the cruise – it was the best holiday ever. |
 | Cable Beach Club, WA
Set against the beautiful and dramatic Cable Beach, iconic Cable Beach Club Resort is an indulgent oasis in Broome, Western Australia. Luxurious villas, elegant suites and deluxe rooms set amongst tropical gardens will captivate you in a kaleidoscope of colours radiating from Australia's wondrous out-back. |
 | Holidays at Coffs Harbour
Hands up if you’re happy with your level of health and fitness. Anyone? No? Thought so! Well, a holiday is about taking a break so what better time to reflect upon your health and fitness than while on holiday, and hopefully, make some lasting changes. |
 | One Mile Beach Holiday Park
Holiday parks have always been a great Aussie holiday option and, if you want to know why they’re so popular, you need only head to One Mile Beach Holiday Park in Port Stephens.
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 | Gypsy Wagon in the Otway
We decided to ditch the computer games and really slow down the pace, hiring a quaint horse-drawn gypsy wagon in the Otway State Forest. It was a terrific family getaway and we even took the dog.
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 | Mt Buffalo Chalet
The historic Mount Buffalo Chalet, perched atop a steep gorge at beautiful Mount Buffalo National Park 320km northeast of Melbourne. |
 | Mobys Beachside Retreat
Children staying at Mobys Beachside Retreat are among the most enthusiastic users of its conference centre. But the kids don’t hold conferences – they watch movies. |
 | Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Located in the grounds of Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo. Accommodation is in Africian-style tents with all the creature comforts like beds and ensuite in the tent. At the front door, you are looking out at the Africian Savannah, watching giraffes, zebra and other exotic animals roaming. |
 | Rafferty's Resort, Lake Macquarie
It was an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney to Rafferty's Resort for a short break during school holidays, giving us the rest of the day to settle in and explore. |
 | Club Med, Lindeman Island
This was a highly anticipated event in our family, we were off to Club Med, Lindeman Island. We had done a lot of research in preparation for this particular holiday and discussed many different resorts, islands etc... |
 | Whitsunday Apartments, Hamilton Island
I'd like to tell you about a fabulous holiday destination to take kids...Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday Islands. We've been there three times now because it is the only place we can take holidays with the kids where both adults and kids enjoy it. |
 | My Norfolk Island Holiday
Watawieh yorlye! I learnt that greeting last year when my family and I went on a holiday to Norfolk Island. We had a great time there. Norfolk Island was a fun and relaxing holiday place. |
 | Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise
As far as I am aware they have the only kids club (KO Club) that is both free and which will look after kids to 10:00pm each night. The only fee is $10 if you wish them to provide the evening meal. |
 | Competition Winner's Stories
Jamberoo Competition
Congratulations to the MacQueen family who won a family pass to Jamberoo Recreation Park! >>more
Holidays with Pets
Congratulations to 5 year old Benjamin Williams from Diamond Creek, Victoria. >>more |
 | Castaway Island Resort
Castaway Island is a first-class private tropical island resort in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands, 30 kms from Nadi International Airport. |
 | Malolo Island Resort
Malolo is an intimate, rustic resort. It's about a bure near the beach, surrounded by the world's friendliest people with a living and authentic culture. You will be served by the descendants of villagers who have lived there for thousands of years, offering true Fijian hospitality. |
 | Plantation Island Resort
Plantation Island Resort is located 10 miles offshore, west of Nadi on the island of Malololailai. The resort utilises 23 acres of landscaped gardens and has 7 km of white sandy beaches. |
 | Shangri-La's Fijian Resort
Located on its own island and boasting some of Fiji's finest beaches, this resort offers an abundance of facilities to keep every family member occupied. A protected bay forms a natural lagoon inside the reef, which is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and all water sports. |
 | Sheraton Fiji Resort
The contemporary Sheraton Fiji Resort has a light, airy ambience and offers uncompromising luxury and service in 25 acres of tropical gardens. |
 | Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji
Sonaisali is a true island escape; a small green dot in the beautiful South Pacific Ocean...with the mainland of Fiji only a short boat ride away. |
 | The Naviti Resort
The Naviti Resort can indeed be "All Things to All People"...From a frolicking family holiday to being the perfect romantic retreat for a wedding or honeymoon.
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 | Treasure Island Resort Fiji
Treasure Island is a beautiful coral atoll just 30 minutes from Viti Levu, Fiji's mainland. Surrounded by an established marine reserve and covered with tropical gardens, the Island is home to several endangered species (Hawkes Bill Turtles, Crested Iguana). |
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Turtle Bay Resort, Santo, Vanuatu
Boasting 2 acres of gardens and 120 metres of waterfront, including plenty of secluded areas in which to lose yourself. Situated in Turtle Bay with excellent snorkelling and diving, and calm, azure waters perfect for canoeing and swimming. |
 | The Westin Resort
The Westin Resort, formerly Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort, is renown for its Fijian traditional and cultural environment with timeless ambience of the islands blended with sophisticated holiday pleasures. You will be mesmerized by our warm, smiling hospitality in Fijian style from the moment you arrive at our unique and authentic resort in Fiji. |
 | Just back from Hong Kong
Simon and his six year old daughter explore some of the cool thinks to see and do in Hong Kong besides Disneyland. This vibrant city is a wonderland for kids. |
 | Sabah, Malaysia
If you are looking for a destination that will turn heads amongst your friends, tell them you are off to Sabah in Malaysia. |
 | Trip to Malaysia
Our family had a fabulous time in Sabah and Kuala Lumpur. The Sutera Harbour was fantastic, the rooms were great. The kids' club was nothing special but the kids spent most of their time in the pool or water slides. |
 | On location in Bali
This was the Carwardines' third trip to Bali as a family and definitely won't be their last! With five children, Alistair says, Bali is the most affordable destination for them. >>more
The Antonies are serial visitors to Bali with this being their 12th trip! Lucky them! This trip they plan to take advantage of the time Tim has between jobs, and stay for 6 weeks. >>more |
| Dreaming of a White Christmas?
Whistler offers great family options as the village atmosphere offers alternative activities other than skiing. There are plenty of shops, great restaurants , spas and coffee shops – all making for a wonderful holiday! |
 | Disneyland California
The Pugliese family head to Disneyland in California with their three young boys. Did they have a good time and would they do it again? Read on to find out how the holiday went. |
 | African Safari
My wife was swearing, my 13-year-old daughter had gone pale and buried her head in her mother’s shoulder, and my six-surrounded.” Al fresco dining in the Tanzanian bush can be a visceral experience when there are lions around – all around. |
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