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  • Best Family Holidays in Queensland

    What does the sunshine state have to offer? You guessed it – plenty of sunshine, surf and smiles all around. Families across Australia often flock to Queensland for their yearly getaway and it’s easy to see why. From theme parks to tropical surroundings, you can expect the perfect Queensland family getaway with these top destinations: Gold Coast  Where kids and adults come to play. With Wet N Wild, Dream World, Movie World and Sea World all within walking distance from...

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  • Games For On The Road

    Going on a road trip with the family? Then it’s best to be prepared for a long day. In between entertaining the kids with games, books and iPad apps, why not try some good ol’ fashion road trip fun with these classic car games. Bingo Before you go, print out a few BINGO card sheets online. Simply type “Car Bingo” into Google and you will get a whole list of various free printable pages. Each card will have a number...

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  • Top Ten Aussie Holiday Destinations fo...

    It can be next to impossible to narrow down your perfect holiday destination especially when Australia has so many beautiful cities, towns, beaches and rainforests to explore. You need a lifetime of free time to really take in all the beauty and all of Australia has to offer for adults and children. However, if time is not on your side and you are looking for a top holiday destination spot, then below are some excellent options:: The Gold Coast, QLD...

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  • Saving on Food when Travelling

    Saving on food when travelling can be a nightmare, so the key to not spending a fortune is preparation! When you are away from home it can be easy to get carried away on the costs. You are out of your regular routine and do not have access to your kitchen. However, eating out every meal (plus snacks) for even one weekend can end up costing a family several hundreds, if not over a thousand dollars.  So whether you are...

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  • Five Ways to Save on Airline Tickets

    Five Ways to Save on Airline Tickets We have five ways to save on airline tickets and if you are looking into taking a flight then this is a big expense, especially if you are traveling as a family. Airline tickets alone most likely will cost you more than your accommodation and thus you need to be saving savvy when looking into the various flight options. Below are some ways to save on your flights this year: Do it Yourself...

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  • Choosing Your Holiday Accommodation

    Choosing Your Holiday Accommodation What to look for when choosing your holiday accommodation! Are you planning a holiday for 2013? Whether you are heading overseas, heading to a beautiful island or heading up the coast, where you stay can make or break your holiday. Wake up feeling refreshed and enjoy all the accommodation has to offer with these considerations: More than Just Beds When you have kids you will probably be spending a lot of time in your accommodation, whether...

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  • Packing for Your Babymoon

    Packing for Your Babymoon If you and your partner have decided to get away for a long weekend before baby comes, then good for you. Having a vacation just the two of you before baby is due is often referred to as a Babymoon. However, deciding what to pack for any vacation is hard enough without the added element of being pregnant. If you are planning a Babymoon vacation then here are a few tips to packing like a professional....

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  • Camping Trip Must Haves

    Camping Trip Must Haves Packing for a camping trip can be a week-long job. You need to pack enough clothes, towels and bed linen for each and every family member but you also need to pack the right cooking equipment as well as any bathroom essentials, toys and games for the day.  A great way to get more organized for each camping trip is to have a separate container filled with different things you will need. Consider these five containers...

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  • Getaway to the Gold Coast

    Getaway to the Gold Coast How often do you and your family pack up and go away for a weekend or even a couple of weeks? With life as busy as it is, most families forget to stop and take time out. Another excuse besides being busy, is that it's just too expensive to go on holidays. Well, yes it can be, but it all depends on where you go and where you stay. Resorts and five star hotels are...

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  • Enjoy a Family Staycation

    Enjoy a Family Staycation Do you have holidays coming up but cannot really afford to go anywhere? If you have a family and are living on one income, then one of the first things to be sacrificed are holidays. If you have come to the realization that your family vacation may not be in the budget this year, then don’t despair just yet. It is possible to enjoy a family vacation from the comfort of home in the form of...

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