Family Travel Ideas from Adelaide and Beyond

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• All-Inclusive Bali Family Holiday. Less Planning, More Relaxing
  

  A Bali Holiday with kids - minus the mental load. **UPDATED 2026**Six years after our first stay we're back at Grand Mirage and Samabe Villas in Nusa Dua, Bali we're back....and this time I've got two kids with me (age 7 and 13) so we really gave the all inclusive experience a run for its money. We spent 3 nights in each location, and both were fantastic but also very different in terms of family friendly facilities, room types, inclusions and price. The Grand Mirage Nusa Dua The Location Set on the southern part of Bali in the Nusa Dua resort area the Grand Mirage is right on the beach, and if you've been to Bali before but always stayed in Seminyak, Kuta or Legian the first thing you should know is that Nusa Dua has white sand, much cleaner, nicer water and the beaches are much quieter. You'll also find plenty of restaurants, shopping and spas within walking distance. The Accommodation at Grand Mirage Nusa Dua There are two parts to the accommodation here, the main resort and the Family Paradise wing. We stayed in a 2 bedroom Family Suite in Family Paradise. The layout of this room is…

• Thinking about cruising with kids? A short cruise might be for you
  

  If you've been curious about cruising but aren't ready to commit to a week (or more) at sea, a short cruise is a fantastic way to test the waters. For South Australian families, it's also the perfect excuse to swap grey winter skies for tropical Queensland sunshine. We recently hopped aboard Carnival Encounter for a 4-night cruise from Brisbane to Airlie Beach and discovered that you don't need a long itinerary to decide whether cruising is your family's kind of holiday. Why a short cruise works Four nights is long enough to experience everything cruising has to offer and work out if it suits your family. Here's why it might... A low-risk way to try cruising, especially if you're unsure about seasickness or whether younger kids will enjoy being onboard. It's a great way to go on holiday with a group of other families and friends and be able to enjoy time together, but also do things separately if you want to. Great value for money, with accommodation, meals, entertainment and transport all included in one price. If you're strict with not spending extra on board you'll know exactly what your holiday is going to cost from start to finish.…

• Paradise Resort - Gold Coast
  

  I feel like a family holiday should be mandatory... at least once a year. I know, I know, not everyone is in the position (financially or otherwise) to jet-set all over the country BUT if holidaying with little ones has taught me one thing, it's that happiness is contagious. Booking travel is a sure way to give your family that little spark of excitement, especially after the couple of years we've had with COVID and what not. Now, in my opinion, holidays with kids are *always* a good idea, and often it's the little touches that make a place so special. Queensland is and always will be our happy place and the Gold Coast is no exception. Surfers Paradise beckons families year-round with its sunny weather and gorgeous coastline, but with so many high rises and endless accommodation options, deciding where to stay can be a daunting exercise, or at least, it used to be. I give you... Paradise Resort. Heaven for Kids - Paradise for Parents! An absolute mecca for pint-sized guests (and their paying adults), this large family-friendly property promises a trip here isn't soon forgotten. With a range of affordable rooms, Paradise Resort offers a comfortable night's…