Drugging kids on long haul flights
Sandy Smith Anyone who has ever flown long haul will have witnessed the distress caused to fellow passengers by screaming children, but what about the anxiety felt by the parents? Uncomfortable under the glare of irate travellers how far will some parents go to control their children?
Top things to do in Mornington Peninsula
There are many ways for families to explore Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Melbournian’s sunny seaside playground, a little over an hour’s drive from the CBD. So get on your bike, behind the wheel, walk, ride or take to the water.
Perfect playground for families
SHERIDEN RHODES There are many ways for families to explore Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Melbournian’s sunny seaside playground, a little over an hour’s drive from the CBD. So get on your bike, behind the wheel, walk, ride or take to the water.
Dreaming of Daydream
LAKSHMI SINGH Surrounded by the pristine blue-green waters of the Great Barrier Reef, we soak up the warmth of the glorious Queensland sun and fight the urge to dive headfirst into the sparkling waters of the swimming pool that beckons us from the moment we arrive at Daydream Island.
EXCLUSIVE
Top ten resorts with the world’s best kids clubs
Staff writers Looking for a resort with a world-class kids club? We have the list of top ten hotels in Australia and around the world boasting the best kids clubs on offer.
USA
Times Square Cookie Monster charged with assaulting child
Cookie Monster stands accused of shoving a two-year-old. Super Mario was charged with groping a woman. And Elmo was booked for berating tourists with anti-Semitic slurs.
Sights of Port Stephens
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Languid, sheltered bays with beautiful sapphire waters and almost-guaranteed sightings of dolphins or migrating whales - what’s not to love about sunny Port Stephens?
Simple pleasures found at a coastal gem
SHERIDEN RHODES Languid, sheltered bays with beautiful sapphire waters and almost-guaranteed sightings of dolphins or migrating whales — what’s not to love about sunny Port Stephens, asks Sheriden Rhodes?
Autumn school holiday guide
Livia Gamble Unlock the secrets of the carnival or learn the dance moves to Michael Jackson's Thriller - there is something to suit every child and every budget.
Barbie on board
AMBER ROBINSON I keep finding specks of glitter on my pillow. That’s the first hint that the Royal Caribbean cruise I’m on comes with added sparkle – courtesy of the world’s most well known fashion doll, Barbie.
On board with Barbie
The all new Barbie Premium Experience available on select Royal Caribbean cruise ships offers some amazing activities for pink-loving kids on the high seas. Here is a little taste of what we got to discover on board with Barbie.
Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas, twin sister of Oasis the Seas, is the world's biggest cruise ship.
A perfectly familiar holiday destination
ANTONIA KIDMAN Antonia Kidman shares her love of Thailand and why it is the perfect holiday destination for her large family.
UK
Behind the scenes at Hogwarts
Shaney Hudson spills the beans on the English Harry Potter studio tour for diehard muggles.
Kid-free zones on planes
Clive Dorman Frustration over screaming children on planes sees AirAsia launch kid-free 'quiet zones' on board. But will other airlines follow suit?
Barbie opens her own cafe in Taipei
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With hot pink sofas, high heel-shaped tables and chairs decorated with tutus, the first Barbie-themed restaurant has opened in Taiwan, catering to fans of the iconic doll.
Taiwan
World's first Barbie restaurant opens
With hot pink sofas, high heels-shaped tables and chairs decorated with tutus, the first Barbie-themed restaurant opened in Taiwan on Wednesday catering to fans of the iconic doll.
Tourist's shark tale makes headlines
MARISSA CALLIGEROS A Welsh holidaymaker has made international headlines after dragging a two-metre shark from shallow waters where young children and toddlers were swimming at a popular Sunshine Coast beach.
Gwyneth shares rare photo of her kids
Staff writers Gwyneth Paltrow is known for being fiercely protective of her family’s privacy but the 40-year-old actress surprised her fans with an intimate photo of herself with her two children.
Cruising
Sea monster: on board the world's biggest cruise ship
Louise Goldsbury. A cruise liner so large it's divided into 'neighbourhoods' has unexpected advantages for passengers.
Bali or Fiji? Battle of the Aussie holiday hot spots
Rosemarie Milsom Bali and Fiji make kid-friendly holidays a breeze, but which one you choose depends on whether you want an edge to your tropical getaway.
Riding the high-seas highway
SHERIDEN RHODES Is ocean cruising the new family holiday road trip? Sheriden Rhodes and her loved ones go aboard a 915-footer and take it for a test drive.
Parents pampering kids with hot fudge scrubs
Jane E. Fraser Forget the grown-ups, fancy holiday resorts are now offering all manner of pampering treatments to take the "stress" out of children's lives.
Holiday secrets of the stars
JO CASAMENTO Jo Casamento discovers how some of our best-known parents deal with summertime with their kids.
Sydney's surprising stays
SHERIDEN RHODES Ditch boring hotel rooms and try something out of the ordinary with the kids next time you visit Sydney, or if you already live in Australia’s biggest city, get out and explore your own backyard.
Ages and stages the key to holiday plans
Jane E. Fraser If you're travelling with toddlers or temperamental teenagers, it's all about choosing the right sort of trip.
Kidman's new island home
ANTONIA KIDMAN Living abroad in Singapore with her husband and five children has definitely presented Antonia Kidman with its share of challenges, mainly in the form of heat, but she is all praise for the island country that has captured her heart in unexpected ways.
Fiji
Escape to turtle island
Lauren Quaintance Is it possible to take kids to a luxury resort without spoiling it for everyone else?
Australia
Kid-friendly Australian island resorts
Deborah Dickson-Smith Deborah Dickson-Smith took her water babies to five Australian island resorts to rate their kid-friendliness.
HAWAII
A Hawaiian holiday
SHERIDEN RHODES Try stand-up paddle boarding, hit the waves on Oahu, learn lei making or swivel your hips and master the hula - Hawaii is the ultimate kid’s paradise.
