Next best thing to going overseas
WE DON’T all have the time or money for an international holiday and these unique Australian spots could be the answer.
Family Holidays
This is Australia’s best hotel
IT MAY not look like much from the outside, but this converted 1940s storage facility is the most impressive hotel in the country.
Things on planes much worse than kids
SEPARATE areas for families with kids on planes will not help, argues one mum. Because there are things way more annoying than children on-board.
White lions arrive at Dreamworld
IF YOU have ever wanted to tell people you’ve played tug of war against a lion, now is your chance. These two beauties are ready and waiting.
Outrage over family portrait photobomb
A mother is furious after discovering a family photograph taken while on holidays has been ruined by a smiling topless woman.
How to travel full-time with kids
TRAVELLING full-time is hard enough without your kids tagging along. But some families have mastered the impossible and explained how they do it.
Disney announces lush new island ‘kingdom’
Disney has announced plans to turn a private island hidden in the depths of the Caribbean into an authentic new kingdom.
Adults shouldn’t go to Disneyland
It’s known as the happiest place on earth, but should Disneyland start excluding childless Millennials from their famous theme parks?
Where to spot the Queen in London
Queen Elizabeth’s face is everywhere from lampposts to currency in the UK, but spotting it in the flesh is another thing altogether.
Dad’s incredible effort to see daughter
After realising his flight attendant daughter was rostered to work right through the festive period, this dad came up with a brilliant plan.
Parents paying $1500 for bizarre camp
A growing number of parents are putting their kids into a camp that sounds pretty sad — but they’ll be taught how to find fame online.
The new $59 flight to paradise
DEMAND for this once little-known hotspot has gone sky-high and now Jetstar is offering direct flights there on the cheap.
Intriguing sight baffling locals
AT FIRST glance it appears to be a simple shop, but those who venture inside will find an intriguing sight which still has locals guessing as to how it got there — any why.
Best vantage points for NYE fireworks
AUSTRALIA is one of the first countries to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Here’s where to stake out a spot.
Gold Coast sheds tacky image
IT HAS long been known as Australia’s most brashy, most trashy city, but the Gold Coast has been revamped — and here’s the proof.
You’d never think to spend summer here
WHEN you think of summer holidays, the Gold Coast or Noosa might come to mind. But this spot? It wouldn’t even be in your top 50.
Why a week at sea converted me to cruising
When it came to cruising — especially with the kids — I’d always been a little sceptical. But this week at sea completely changed my tune.
Daft plan to unveil big Big Mac
WE’RE not lovin’ it. The Big Banana was one thing. But a giant Big Mac? What in the world were they thinking?
‘If Elvis played golf, he’d still be alive’
LOUIE Shelton has played guitar beside some of the biggest names in music, and he has a fascinating theory about the King of Rock’n’Roll.
Why Aussie snow will excite you in 2017
THE countdown’s on. Whether you’re a ski fiend or a first-timer, there are new attractions wherever you head on the Australian slopes this year.
Don’t take your kid overseas, says expert
YOU may think exposing your child to new countries and cultures is a great idea, but you’re actually doing more harm than good, a psychologist warns.
10 things to do in outback Queensland
A NEW open-air exhibition has opened at the Age of Dinosaurs Museum in Winton and there is plenty more to do while you’re there.
10 tips for a great camping holiday
IT’S the little things that make the difference on a camping trip. Like glow sticks and a door mat.
10 reasons QLD is better than NSW
FORGET State of Origin — there’s a lot more to this state v state rivalry than whatever happens on the footy field.
Harsh truth about travelling with kids
THERE are two types of holidays — those before you have kids and those after. One mum has documented the difference with brutal honesty.
Aussie holidays that don’t exist anymore
FROM theme parks to quirky roadside attractions, these places delighted generations of youngsters until they disappeared — but they’re never forgotten.
Hostie shames ‘irresponsible’ mum
FOR this mum, flying for the first time with a new baby was nerve-racking enough. But the cruel comments of a flight attendant made the experience unbearable.
Airlines ban kids’ travel sleeping devices
PARENTS will try anything to get their kids to sleep on planes. But some of their favourite gadgets have now been outlawed by Qantas and Jetstar.
Bye Byron, we’ve found a better spot
CHEAP oysters, empty beaches and great surf. This place has it all — and for that reason it could have places like Byron Bay beat.
State’s best fish ‘n’ chips in Terrigal
TERRIGAL Beach Fish and Chip Co has topped the public vote as the state’s best in the Australian Fish and Chip Awards 2017.
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