Cruising with Carnival to New Caledonia

For those of us oppressed by the daily work life hustle the temporary liberation provided by a getaway where all meals, accommodation and age appropriate leisure activities are included can be restorative.  In our instance it allows me to leave the Mental Load at home –  I don’t have to even think about feeding the…

Family Camp – Camp Coolamatong

  I stumbled across the idea of family camps a couple of years ago.  The all inclusive model for a family escape is appealing, but traditional all inclusive resorts challenge the budget not to mention being few and far between in Australia.  Family camps offer an all inclusive package of accommodation, food and activities for…

Princess for a weekend at the Langham Melbourne

The chocolate fountain drips its bounty of sweet temptation.  Nearby are placed a bowl of marshmallows ready to be dipped into the molten deliciousness.  It is breakfast and we are staying at the Langham Hotel in Melbourne.  A flagship destination for Melbournians wanting a decadent and luxurious experience – The Langham’s Melba Restaurant is popular…

Disney Aulani Resort – The good and the bad

The Disney resort in Hawaii has been on our to do list for years – I’ve been scouring their website since the boys were little anticipating a trip there. This past week the stars aligned – offering a conference-vacation combo that fulfilled my professional and family needs perfectly.   The feedback we had from other…

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.

A genteel mountain escape with a decidedly family friendly slant.  That’s how I’d describe the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, a McGallery by Sofitel hotel.  Crossing the threshold into the Fairmont Resort we were immediately transported to a bygone age of mountain hospitality.   A roaring fire place, deer antler chandelier and spectacular views of the…

Disney’s Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong

Nineteen sixties era rock music plays in the background as families cool off in a piano themed swimming pool under palm trees after a day at Disneyland.  No we are not in California, we are in Hong Kong, and most of the families that we met at the Disneyland Hollywood Hotel which celebrates nostalgia for…