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,...
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You know how some holidays with kids feel more like relocating chaos to a hotter climate? Bali is not that. It’s one of those rare unicorn destinations where you can relax and keep the kids entertained, without needing a second mortgage or a week to recover. We recently spent a few days exploring the recently opened Marine Safari Bali and Varuna Bali, and let’s just say… the bar for “family day out” has officially been raised. Marine Safari...
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Bali has long been a favourite family holiday destination for South Australians, and it is easy to see why. It is close to home, relatively affordable, and packed with experiences that suit everyone from babies to teenagers. Whether you are planning your first overseas trip with kids or returning for another family adventure, Bali offers a relaxed and welcoming environment for travelling with children. From calm beaches and family friendly...
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We have just returned from our first ever family cruise holiday. 10 days aboard Royal Caribbeans’ Ovation of the Seas from Sydney to New Zealand. There are lots of online review and guides about crusing with kids, so instead of rehashing the basic info I thought I’d share with you a few tips and tricks from our trip. What to pack, what not to pack, what to expect, what the food is like and most importantly…..did the kids love...
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Cruising is back, baby and we are HERE. FOR. IT! We recently got back from 10 days aboard Ovation of the Seas around New Zealand and after being initially hesitant about cruising with kids, I’m here to tell you, it’s definitely worth a look at for your next family holiday. My 4 and 10 year old absolutely LOVED every second of it. Check out our FB and IG posts to see the proof! Ovation of the Seas docked at Picton, New Zealand...
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Disney Magic at Sea is coming to Australia and New Zealand from October 2024 to February 2025 for a special new season. Booking opens for all Guests from approximately 10pm AEST Monday 26 June 2023. If you want to know first hand what it’s like aboard stay tuned in December where one of the KiA Nanna’s takes one very lucky KiA Kid ONBOARD! We can’t wait to tell you more later in the year. But for now, here’s what we...
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Planning a family holiday in Dubai can be, in one word, overwhelming and in another word expensive! There are SO MANY options for accommodation, things to do and places to see that trying to put together an itinerary can be a bit of a brain explosion. I recently spent a mind blowing 4 days in Dubai with my 7 year old visiting my sister who has lived in the UAE for 5 years, so we had a bit of insider help. I’m sure there are MANY more...
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Why Ski Japan? Only because it’s got THE BEST snow in the world! Add to this the awesome side of experiencing another culture, the comparably short travel time to get there and such lovely people and you’ve got enough reason to consider a visit. View of Madarao resort from Kuma Lodge This year we took the kids to Japan for a 2 week holiday in early March and cannot recommend it highly enough! The best bit is that it didn’t...
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I recently got back from a 10 day holiday on the Hawaiian island of Oahu with my 3 year old daughter, my sister and her 13 year old son. We stayed at the Sheraton in Waikiki and hired a car so got to see quite a bit of the island. If you’re ok with driving on the other side of the road I’d definitely recommend a car so you can escape Waikiki for a few days and see the other beautiful spots Oahu has to offer. There are LOADS of...
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My lil family of 3 have just returned from a day 5 holiday dash to Fiji. I have been to Fiji before, but that was many moons ago, before kids, you know, when you just went on holidays and did WHATEVER you liked, WHENEVER you liked. No….can’t remember that far back? Me either. Anywho, this isn’t our first overseas trip with Winnie, so we felt like we knew what we needed from our accommodation and after a few nights of trawling...
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