Family holidays
I spent a day trying Disneyland’s oldest, ‘politically corrected’ rides
Although Disneyland is known for cutting-edge technology, some of its rides are 70 years old. And some have recently been updated for politically correct reasons.
- Julie Miller
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Want a taste of Shogun-era Japan? It’s harder to find than you’d think
There’s not much shogun-era history left in Japan but Matsumoto, north-west of Tokyo, is a great place to relive samurai rule and shogunate warfare.
- Ben Groundwater
- ★★★★
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The only resort located on one of Australia’s most famous beaches
A stay at the finest resort in Broome makes me wish I had more time to spend in this remote town.
- Kristie Kellahan
- ★★★★
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This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.
- Jenny Hewett
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
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
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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
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
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
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
- ★★★★½
- Ship reviews
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
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