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#GoLikeALocal With Tigerair

March 14, 2019 By

Aussie families we want to hear from you! Share your local travel hot spots for a chance to win a $250 Tigerair voucher!

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Finding Paradise: It’s a shore thing with P&O Cruises

November 19, 2017 By

We recently became tourists in our own town when we hopped onboard P&O Cruises Pacific Aria.  The Caribbean, Fiji, New Caledonia, as some examples, all have special memories for us, but when it comes to exploring must-see tropical destinations – you really can’t beat Queensland. Our family is from Brisbane, so we may be a […]

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DC Rivals HyperCoaster and Movie World tips with kids

June 7, 2017 By

This week Warner Bros. Movie World announced that a ride of epic proportions would be coming to the iconic Gold Coast theme park this October.  Which also makes it perfect timing for any families looking for something new to try over the Summer school holidays. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is said to be the LONGEST, FASTEST and […]

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Cruising Moreton Island with Experience Oz and Dolphins in Paradise

March 28, 2017 By

If you’re looking for a unique experience that you can do with the family; but also the opportunity to relax, then please consider what i’m about to share with you. Picture this: You board a boat. That boat transports you to a blissful location where your only job is to relax and take in the […]

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Tangalooma sampler – our visit to Brisbane’s Island Getaway

February 27, 2017 By

It’s not every day that you get to explore an island paradise.  It’s even less likely that on that day you’ll get up close and personal with wild dolphins, find both Nemo and Dory, play island monopoly and be home in time for bedtime.  It is possible however if you take a trip to Tangalooma Island […]

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Novotel Brisbane Family Staycation

February 5, 2017 By

Sometimes all you need is a short break to recharge the batteries.  We stayed at the Novotel Brisbane on a Saturday night during the school holidays with nothing but relaxation and fun on our to do list. This was also my first stay at a Novotel with the boys. I was pretty excited because from […]

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A Royal Staycation in Brisbane

November 29, 2016 By

Summer is coming and we’re excited!  The school holidays are just around the corner and many families from across the globe are flocking to the Sunshine State.  The Gold and Sunshine Coasts are always a popular choice but if you’re visiting Queensland, don’t forget to give our hometown of Brisbane a try! We love being […]

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Monaco Caloundra Family Friendly Stay + Sunshine Coast Highlights

July 5, 2016 By

A favourite holiday destination for our family is Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.   We live in Brisbane which is an hour away and the Sunshine Coast makes for an easy and relaxing holiday escape. A few week’s ago we were invited to Australia Zoo to celebrate the release of 20th Century Fox’s “Ice Age Collision […]

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Australia: Paradise Resort – the perfect Queensland holiday experience

March 1, 2014 By

We took a punt and booked a long weekend away with friends at Paradise Resort on the Gold Coast.  By punt, I mean…its usually great for kids but for mums and dads its all a bit ho hum. Well…happy to eat my words (I love to eat anyway and p.s. the food here was good) […]

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