Angela and her son Oliver at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast
A huge welcome to our first FREE digital magazine! We are beyond excited to be bringing you the best family travel stories from across Australia and around the world in this innovative new format, which gives you the chance to book a trip instantly and share ideas with your family and friends — not to mention cool features like quirky animations, links to pics on Facebook and Instagram, and videos.
Winter is just around the corner, but there’s no need to hide under the doona! We have lots of inspiration for holidays you can take in the cooler months, from whale watching on Phillip Island to the many (many!) awesome family activities on offer at Thredbo, and one of our all-time favourite destinations — Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Also in Queensland, globetrotting mum Meg Law writes about a family holiday to Fraser Island (K’gari). And since we are finally returning to the skies (hurrah!), we recruited a well-travelled hostie and mum-of-two to share her tips for how to survive a flight with kids. We also reveal what you need to know before booking a trip to Disneyland Resort in California post-pandemic (including the epic new Avengers Campus!). We hope you enjoy reading the mag as much as we enjoyed putting it together!
Angela Saurine, Editor
STORIES
From whale watching on the NSW South Coast to soaking up the warm Queensland sunshine, here are some great options for a winter getaway at some of Australia’s most family-friendly holiday parks.
In the heart of Surfers Paradise, Paradise Resort Gold Coast is consistently voted best family hotel or resort in Australia in the Out & About with Kids’ annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Find out why!
MEG LAW and her family explore the beautiful beaches, 4WD tracks and freshwater lakes on Fraser Island (K'gari) in Queensland.
Ready to book a trip to Disneyland Resort in California? We reveal all you need to know for a magical welcome back to The Happiest Place on Earth that will help you and your family get the most out of your experience.
From the Grand Canyon to Disneyland and Green Camp in Bali, there’s nothing Jacinta Tynan loves more than getting away with her two sons – even if it does have its challenges.
ANGELA SAURINE reveals fun things to do and family-friendly places to eat during a stay at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart.
From a toddler smearing poo all over the cabin window to kids turning into mini wind-up toys after being dosed up on Phenergan, we've all heard horror stories about flying with children. A Jetstar flight attendant and mum of two shares her tips to ensure a smooth journey.
Cover image: Destination NSW
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