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Family holidays

The CSIRO Parkes radio telescope was at the centre of the Australian film ‘The Dish’.

Six must-see astronomical sites in NSW

There are many ways to take in the star-spangled universe from rural Australia, but these are surely some of the most dazzling.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Big Apple Coaster loops around New York-New York hotel.

Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit

It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.

  • by David Whitley
The naturally occurring island of Avani + Fares.

Not just honeymooners: This spectacular resort welcomes all comers

Avani+ Fares resort sits beside a healthy 220-metre house reef, a home for marine life and corals, giving the easiest access to “pure nature”.

  • by Jane Reddy
Try and find something not so small it lacks facilities, but not so large you have to walk 20 minutes across the property to get to the pool.

This is how the French do cheap summer holidays (and you can too)

Having lived in France for the past 15 years, I can understand why the French love camping – but without pitching a tent.

  • by Chrissie McClatchie
Malamala Beach Club.

The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families

Whether you’re a first-timer or return visitor, travelling with teens or enduring the terrible twos, Fiji has a family holiday experience everyone will love.

  • by Shaney Hudson
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Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is one of the few luxury resorts that sucessfully caters to families.

Sorry, but kids should be banned from luxury resorts

I’m no child hater. It’s not the kids at these sorts of places I want to avoid, it’s the parents who feel it’s okay to bring them there.

  • by Craig Tansley
Hitting the hot tub at Club Med Kiroro Grand, Hokkaido.

I went to Club Med without my kids – and regretted it

When you have young children, a “holiday” is often just parenting in a nicer location. But at this place, I wish my kids were here with me, living the dream.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Budapest’s thermal baths are especially popular in the cooler months.

Ten of the best family things to do in Europe outside peak season

While Christmas-centric Europe in December is a wonderful time to visit, there’s a treasure trove of experiences for families to enjoy outside of the peak season.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Still one of the most magical places you can visit … Hobbiton.

Traveller Awards: The top spots for those who just want to have fun

Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, these experiences around the world will let you forget any seriousness and enjoy yourself.

  • by Traveller team
Trucks and road trains in Coober Pedy.
Opinion
Road trips

This silly pastime is one of the underrated joys of road trips

When you’re halfway into a 700-kilometre outback drive from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy, it’s pretty obvious that “I Spy” isn’t going to cut it.

  • by David Whitley

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