Sitting snugly in a lush, tranquil valley, surrounded by historic villages and soaring mountains is the picturesque town of Bright in Victoria. It is shaded by oaks and eucalypts, maples and elms, with fresh, clear water polishing the river stones as it tumbles down from the alpine peaks into the meandering rivers and creeks. This spectacular setting draws you outside … [Read more...]
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Big 4 Bright caravan park review | Bike-riding bliss for kids
Staying at a caravan park in school holidays is holiday heaven for your pre- and primary-school aged kids. It's a safe space to roam, there's plenty of potential friends, as well as a range of play equipment and/or organised activities. We found the Big 4 Bright caravan park to be all this and more, with a peaceful and convenient location by the river, only a short walk to … [Read more...]
Meet Winnie-the-Pooh and friends at The Crystal Palace – Magic Kingdom character dining
The Crystal Palace is one of three Magic Kingdom character dining options and definitely the cutest! This is where you'll find the cuddly and adorable characters from Winnie-the-Pooh. We are big fans of Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet and Winnie-the-Pooh, especially after seeing the wonderful Christopher Robin movie, and were keen to revisit this fun character meal on our most recent … [Read more...]
Why Cinderella’s Royal Table is a Disney World must do
Cinderella's Royal Table is a Disney World must do, because it allows you to do the impossible - to go inside Cinderella's Castle. Anyone can walk through the arches at ground level, past some beautiful mosaics and come out on the other side. Other Disney parks have paths to follow deeper into their castles, displaying dioramas telling Sleeping Beauty's story. At Disneyland … [Read more...]
What to FastPass at Epcot – the best Epcot rides and attractions | Disney World
Epcot is a brilliant theme park and unlike any other around the world, with its mixture of epic rides in Future World and culture-packed World Showcase. The best Epcot attractions like Soarin', Test Track and Frozen Ever After meant that we spent a day and half here this trip and left wanting more. Epcot is also huge (more than twice the size of Magic Kingdom!), so you … [Read more...]
Meet cheeky Chip ‘n’ Dale at Garden Grill Epcot character meal | Disney World
The kids adored meeting Chip 'n' Dale at an Epcot meet and greet last time we visited, so a Garden Grill Epcot character meal with these cheerful chipmunks was high on their wish list this time around. This is one of the few places you can meet Chip 'n' Dale in the whole of Disney World and they’re always a lot of fun. Cheeky and full of cuddles. Walt … [Read more...]
How to do Animal Kingdom in one day | Disney World’s most beautiful park
With only about 18 attractions versus the 33 at Magic Kingdom and 26 at Epcot, it's not actually super hard to do Animal Kingdom in one day. You may in fact only be able to fit half a day into your Disney World schedule like our last visit. But if you want to see and do everything in one day (and you definitely can!), then you need a plan. 8am Quiet walk through Asia … [Read more...]
Tusker House character meal at Animal Kingdom | Walt Disney World
The African-themed Tusker House is where you can meet many of the most popular Disney characters while enjoying excellent food in a relaxed setting. This character meal is a Disney World must do for us. We love that the Tusker House characters don't seem rushed. There is a laid back vibe for both the characters and the diners. The characters will stay at your table for … [Read more...]
Right royal fun in the State Rooms and Mews – Visiting Buckingham Palace for kids
Visiting Buckingham Palace for kids was so much more fun than I expected. In all David and my past visits to London we had never been there in the July to September period when the Buckingham Palace State Rooms are open. And to be honest I thought it might be a little dull. But, being the big fan of the Queen that I am, our trip to Buckingham Palace in London was an … [Read more...]
5 day Sydney itinerary for family fun – Visit the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and much more!
Immerse yourself in the relaxed life of a Sydneysider on this 5 day Sydney itinerary. Experience the spectacular Sydney Harbour from every angle, squish the sand between your toes on a vast, golden beach and snuggle up to some native animals. Why visit Sydney? Sydney is a show-off of a city. The elegant beauty of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge never … [Read more...]
