Our four year old has asthma. His illness, as well as the disruption it causes to our daily lives, influences decisions we make about travel. For example, we will only travel to places that have access to both an emergency department and hospital ward capable of looking after him if he becomes unwell as he…
Before delving into this post I want to remind people that this is a personal blog. I am not paid to advertise products or services. The following advise regarding the necessity of travel insurance is therefore independent and a result of my own reasoning and experience. Travelling without travel insurance leaves you and your family…
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk, Cairns[/caption] I admit it. My children get far too much screen time. The reason? My eldest son is particularly high drive, requiring stimulation round the clock as well as demonstrating a persistent resistance to independent play. If it were not for the TV I would not be left in…
Gone are the days when I could throw a few items in a bag and make do at my destination. Modern parenting involves furnishings, toys and devices which help both to keep our children safe and our days running smoother. We can’t of course take everything we use at home. Good packing is therefore one…
I know where my strengths lie and they include an ability to inform and to motivate. I have recruited someone more gifted than I at the craft of writing to share her travel story. Published author Nicki Gill shares her “Great Barrier Reef with a toddler” experience in this post. Her writing also features in…
Many thanks to Sarah Pye, the author of the fabulous guidebook for traveling families: “Kids Welcome to Queensland” for this useful post. All over Australia, each school holidays, families hitch their wagons and head out into the great outdoors. I should know, I am one of them! My daughter Amber and I travel around…
There are few vacation destinations in Australia that are as perfectly suited to a getaway with a baby or small child as Port Douglas. These include miles of stroller friendly beach, waves so gentle as to banish the anxiety that many parents experience at a true surf beach, an excess of family friendly, self contained…
Here is a summary of what some of the most popular airlines offer traveling families. Qantas Children’s fares – On international flights Lap children pay 10% of the adult fare. Qantas occasionally offers special children’s airfares. Check with Qantas whether these are available prior to booking your planned flight. Children’s luggage allowance – Children travelling…
The following list details the services offered by a range of family oriented airlines. While the services offered vary by class this summary details the services economy class passengers receive. These details were true at the time of writing things may change. Always confirm your specific luggage allowances directly with the airline once you have…
There is a fine balance between over and under packing when it comes to carry on luggage. On one hand it is important to cater for worst case scenarios. Vomit, overflowing poo, delays, unexpected fevers and tantrums are just some of events I have encountered when travelling with my boys. On the other hand, carry…