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Lion at Monarto Safari Park, South Australia.

This heart-stopping big cat encounter is an Aussie best-kept secret

Lions, zebras and … kangaroos? At South Australia’s open-plain safari zoo, the lion-feeding experience delivers an unexpected thrill.

  • Riley Wilson
The bright lights of Shinjuku.

They say four days in Tokyo is plenty. I firmly disagree

You could hop from city to city, kids in tow, frantically ticking off Japan’s main sights. But here’s why three weeks of staying put in one city is perfect.

  • Barry Divola
Bad parenting is often to blame for misbehaving kids.

Banning adults-only hotels is insane. Most children are intolerable

As a stressed adult, I have a list of things that relax me on holiday, and the presence of children isn’t one of them.

  • Mark C. O’Flaherty
The Sundays, Hamilton Island.

The verdict on Hamilton Island’s first new hotel in 18 years

Former staff accommodation has been changed into a luxury escape that fills a gap in the holiday island’s offerings.

  • Katherine Scott
In we go...

My kids wanted to go shopping in an urban maze. It was terrifying

The souks of Marrakesh are full of very pretty things, about 98 per cent of which my daughters want to buy.

  • David Whitley
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Discovery Princess, aka the Love Boat.

On board the modern version of the Love Boat headed for Australia

The largest Princess ship to homeport in Australia, passengers will enjoy the easy-going vibe when it arrives this summer.

  • Kristie Kellahan
A family snow holiday without the tantrums and budget blowouts? Yes, it’s possible.

How to have a snow holiday with family and remain friends

A snow holiday without the tantrums and budget blowouts? Yes, it’s possible. Here’s how to plan the best winter ski break for your family.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
When it comes to travel, why is it OK to discriminate against children?

A ban on adults-only hotels and resorts? I couldn’t agree more

It’s appalling you’re allowed to ban an entire section of society because it’s become acceptable to say you dislike them. One country is doing something about it.

  • Ben Groundwater
The first staff on a test run of the new Perisher ski lift.

Australia’s highest lift ready as ski resort rivalries heat up after snow

As the resorts celebrate a strong start to ski season, here’s what’s new on the mountains this year.

  • Kate Allman
The view from the top – Glacier Point.

Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one

Towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, giant sequoia trees – here are seven must-see highlights of one of the world’s most famous national parks.

  • Ben Groundwater

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