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…
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…
In May I was invited to be a guest blogger on Sarah Pye’s blog “Kid’s Welcome“. Sarah is the author of a fantastic book “Kids Welcome to Queensland that provides specific information to guide families in their exploration of Queensland. The following is a short excerpt from my post, that seeks to assist parents in…
Forget what you have heard about Canberra being a boring bureaucratic wasteland. Canberra is a wonderful place to visit with children. Those of you that read my previous post “That I will be thankful” will know that I was not looking forward to my trip to the Australian Capital Territory. The visit was to allow…
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…