It’s kind of odd, we’ve travelled all over the world, but we really haven’t seen very much of our own backyard, especially not the South Island. So we…
Cruise ships have typically been seen as more of a senior citizen’s-type holiday, but they can also offer affordable and hassle-free overseas holidays for families. You’ll get to see lots…
The summer has finally arrived in all its glory and with it comes the prospect of travelling with the little ones in your life. It might be a…
I usually write about tips on how to travel with kids and why it is such a great experience but, after recently returning from a 4 week holiday…
When I was a child my parents instilled a love of exploring the world. I never dreamed one day my children would be travelling with their grandparents and…
If you’ve been thinking about what to do in Marlborough while you traverse from either the North, or the South Island, our marvellous things to do in Marlborough article will seriously whet your…
At this time of year, we’re all looking forward to some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to relax and re-charge and enjoy the…
Queenstown is known as a winter-wonderland and an adrenalin-junkie’s paradise, but a family holiday any time of the year – even for a non-skiing, non-adrenalin-rushing mother – is the…
With longer days, warmer weather and the school holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stop hibernating with your family and start enjoying the…
It’s about this time of year many of us start planning a break away to sunnier shores. With those thoughts come the questions surrounding where to go, what…
The forecast is for tropical cyclones, heavy rain and floods! Surely a bit of rain can’t dampen the spirits when you’re holidaying in the glorious Coromandel? Here’s 7…
As the days get shorter, I begin to wonder how much longer we can sit out on our deck enjoying the sunshine. There’s so much of New Zealand to enjoy before we head…
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it, the stress of coming up with a great, original idea of what to give your offspring for their Christmas present is…
I must confess to not really stopping much in Taranaki. Fortunately for us, my parents bought a bach in Opunake and it’s allowed us to really start exploring this gem…
Call us selfish, but my husband and I weren’t ready to stop travelling just because we had started a family. What we’ve discovered along the way is that travelling…
With one hand holding your toddler and the other clutching the map, how many bags do you really want to be lugging around with you as you explore…
Are you planning on travelling overseas with a young family this year? If so, then you want to arm yourself with as much advice as possible before you…
Traveling in the car can sometimes be a nightmare with children. The all too famous line of ‘are we there yet?’ playing over and over like a broken record……
Traveling with the family shouldn’t be a scary or stressful endeavour. And traveling with an infant shouldn’t be any different. Read on for some great tips and destination ideas…
We all know planning a holiday for the family can be stressful and often pricey. Thankfully there are several ways to save some cash, from scoring cheap flights…
We love nothing better than a good old family road trip. Getting out on the road with a purpose makes the experience even better. Especially if we can make…
With family holidays becoming ever more expensive, Kiwi families will be on the look out for bargains this Spring. Accommodation always makes up a fair bit of the…
There are so many things to do and see in Rotorua with your family, it’s hard to know where to start. We recently spent a weekend in Rotorua, checking out the…
From the highs of family holiday fun to the lows of an unpredictable toddler meltdown, it appears Kiwi families are well versed on travelling tantrums with one in three (32%)* Kiwi…
There’s 101 things to do in Auckland, but when it comes to toddlers, some activities are better suited. We discovered 3 great things to do in Auckland with toddlers,…
Going on a holiday or weekend getaway with the family is a great way to escape from your day to day routine, create long lasting memories and spend quality…
If you put travelling together as a family on hold for all the years that it is a bit difficult, then you’re probably missing out on a lot. Have…
The thought of travelling with a toddler on long-haul flights is something that tends to scare the living daylights out of parents faced with the prospect – and to…
Wellington provides a scintillating range of things to do and places to go for all members of the family throughout the year. Here’s our list of 31 Things to do in…
Travel games like car cricket and 20 questions can make those long trips bearable. Try some of these road trip car games and activities the next time you’re…