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No fear: Ben Groundwater skydiving in Switzerland during his pre-parenting days.

As a young traveller, I had no fear. Then one thing changed

I used to think I thrived on fear when travelling: pushing limits, taking risks. But I had no idea. As soon as you become a parent, you understand true fear.

  • Ben Groundwater

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Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break while their loved one receives care. But what about if you want to travel together?

How to holiday with a loved one who needs care

Respite care can provide an option for family members to take a break, but what about if you want to travel together?

  • Rachel Lane
Arriving in Rarotonga feels like stepping into a living postcard.

A short(ish) flight away, this place is like stepping into a postcard

There’s plenty to do when visiting the Cook Islands, or you can choose to do nothing at all.

  • Tatyana Leonov

‘Tasmania’s Byron Bay’ and four other easy summer getaways

With this season proving to be a scorcher, here are the best places to go to beat the heat.

  • Craig Tansley
Shane Wright and his dog, Scully, out on a run.

Tight lines between an old man and a young boy

Beach fishing is akin to crossing the desert in search of an oasis. For one week in 1986, my grandfather and I took that trip together on the NSW South Coast.

  • Shane Wright
Ellie Biddle, 6, Kaiden Tee, 7, and Alexander Tan, 8, enjoy some play time at Camp Australia’s holiday program at Abbotsford Primary School.

School’s out but Kaiden’s happily on a steep learning curve

School holiday programs are in full swing as parents turn to outside help to keep their children entertained and active. Experts say there’s nothing to feel guilty about.

  • Bridie Smith and Madeleine Heffernan
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Reflections Jimmys Beach underwent a $5 million upgrade in 2022.

No more roughing it: Aussie holiday parks aren’t what they used to be

Everything from swanky cabins to retro Airstream trailers and full-blown resort facilities are on offer, and budget-conscious travellers are flocking in droves.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
Michelle Cazzulino’s hire car on the tow truck near the entrance to the Mount Blanc Tunnel. She and her two younger children were taken down the mountain in the back of the car.

Don’t sneer at fellow Australian holiday bogans lest you become one

I had always been faintly sniffy about bogan Australian tourists in trouble abroad. You’ve seen them on the news, right?

  • Michelle Cazzulino
Under the radar: Crowdy Bay.

Hit the road: 11 of the best camping spots between Sydney and Brisbane

The regions between the two capital cities make for some extraordinary camping – be it in a hilltop glamper, riverside camper or beachfront tent.

  • Penny Watson
West Head Beach… Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is overlooked by most Sydneysiders.

How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently

With two youngsters in tow, the city requires a different approach – and a new perspective unveils a very different place.

  • David Whitley

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