Let’s be honest: New Zealand is already ridiculously good-looking. But when winter hits the South Island? It’s like someone threw a snow-dusted Instagram filter over the entire landscape.…
New Zealand is home to some of the best family road trips in the world. New Zealand is a touring country with destinations around every bend. We know…
Aotearoa-New Zealand has hundreds of walks and hikes for all members of the whānau, no matter how old they are. For young families easing into the hobby of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 nothing better than packing up the bags, piling in the kids and hitting the open highway for a good old fashioned Kiwi family road trip.
Tips for travelling with kids As airlines increase flight options and the New Zealand dollar continues to stretch further overseas, Kiwis are packing up their kids and taking to the skies…
Whether you’re off on holiday or just need to get from A to B – if your kids are anything like my kids, snacks are an essential part…
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…
I am reclining on a couch with my six month old baby boy asleep on my lap. He is resting after a big feed. It consisted of breast…
There’s lots to look forward to when you have an exciting overseas trip planned for you and your family. But, there can be lots of time to fill…
Travelling and sightseeing is exciting for you and your family, but can also be stressful. It’s useful to plan-ahead, so here are some tips on sightseeing and getting…
Travelling with children requires a bit more planning than you may have been used to in your heady child-free days. However, with this planning in place you can…
Travelling with children, and family members, who have food allergies can add extra stress to family holidays. The secret is to plan ahead! Check out our tips for travelling with family…
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…
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…