Angela and Oliver feeding the alpacas at Quentin Park Alpacas near Dubbo
Summer is almost here! After back-to-back La Niñas, I’m sure I’m not alone in hoping for some sunny days ahead. We have some great ideas for how to spend them in this issue, including some of the best holiday parks for nature lovers, and top water parks around the country. Christmas is also coming, and after two years of COVID-19 restrictions there are some super fun things happening to celebrate the festive season at California’s theme parks. If Asia is in your sights, don’t miss our guide to where to eat, stay and play in Bangkok, and Evie Farrell’s story about why she loves holidaying in Malaysia with her daughter. Andrew Gee from Outrigger Resorts and Hotels also shares memories of his best boys’ trips with his sons, and you can read about my stay at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Of course, there’s no point in going away on a family holiday unless you make the effort to connect while you’re there, so we also have a story with some great tips on how to do just that. Happy reading!
Angela Saurine, Editor
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Splashing, tubing, sliding – if anything is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours on end it’s a water park! And from those within hotels and holiday parks to dedicated theme parks, Australia has some awesome ones to discover.
Thailand’s bustling capital provides an exciting introduction to one of our favourite holiday destinations, giving kids the chance to discover the country’s rich history and culture – not to mention the fun theme parks!
The well-travelled EVIE FARRELL loves Malaysia so much she’s returned with her daughter Emmie time and time again. She reveals her favourite destinations for a family holiday.
There’s no better way to lose yourself in pristine natural environments than on a holiday park getaway. Let the kids roam free riding bikes or frolicking on the beach with a stay at one of these NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
ANGELA SAURINE and her son discover some fun and educational experiences during a stay at Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo
California’s theme parks are gearing up for the return of Christmas celebrations. Here are some of the highlights from Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and beyond from November to January
Put your phone away, let go and release your inner child on your next family getaway, writes ANGELA SAURINE
Andrew Gee started his career at Outrigger Resorts and Hotels in Fiji more than two decades ago. As the company’s vice-president sales and marketing Asia Pacific, he has had plenty of opportunities to travel with his sons
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 family at Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands © Tourism and Events Queensland
