Angela and Oliver swapping hats at Bangalow Markets
Welcome to our first issue of the year! We hope your summer has been as fun as ours has, with lots of beach days (what La Niña?), the return of events and festivals post-COVID and special time with family and friends. Do you find as soon as a holiday is over you start planning the next one? Us too! Funny that, isn’t it? Don’t worry – we have you covered with some great ideas this issue, starting with the top family travel trends for the year ahead! We also reveal some paradise-like cruise destinations for your bucket list, and how you can save money when booking holidays, which we thought might be handy in a time of rising interest rates and soaring inflation (eek!). We also reveal the top things to do in Ballarat with kids, where to eat, stay and play in Hervey Bay, and some of the coolest US museums to check out during your next trip stateside. Horse lovers shouldn’t miss our Q&A with Debbie Schwartz, who’s introduced pony rides at some of Australia’s most family-friendly resorts, while Meg Law and her family share their latest adventure at NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park in The Grampians. Happy reading!
Angela Saurine, Editor
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From haycations to regenerative travel, ANGELA SAURINE reveals how the way families holiday is changing
From panning for gold at Sovereign Hill to creating magic potions at Kryal Castle and seeing a tiger at Ballarat Wildlife Park, a world of family fun awaits in this historic inland city. Here are some ideas for your itinerary
Whether you are seeking a tropical paradise or a fun-filled adventure destination, good times await on a Carnival Cruise Line holiday! Here are some of the incredible places you could visit on your next family cruise
From sliding down natural rockpools to tasting craft beers at the local brewery, MEG LAW and her family discover the best things to do during a stay at NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park in The Grampians
A passion for horses has seen Debbie Schwartz introduce equine experiences at some of Australia’s most family-friendly resorts, including Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains
ANGELA SAURINE reveals the best things to see and do and family-friendly restaurants to check out during a stay at Mantra Hervey Bay
From fossils to the future, the US is bursting with exciting and educational museums. Here are eleven of the best.
Travel insiders share their tips on everything from the best time to book flights to how to access the hottest deals first
There are billions of travel influencers on social media who help inspire, inform and uncover some of the coolest spots around the world
Cover image: A mother and daughter at Abu Simbel in Egypt on an Intrepid Travel tour
