With spectacular sights jostling each other for prime position, Rome is a city of superstars. Around every corner is a headline act designed to grab your attention. We adore Rome and have visited several times, but we recently took the kids for the first time. We had a one day stop during our Disney Mediterranean cruise and the stars aligned for a beautifully memorable day. … [Read more...]
8 tips for meeting Disney Cruise characters
"Would you come back to the castle with me to look after my flower garden?" Alannah, aged 8, was starry-eyed after this conversation with Belle on our Eastern Caribbean Disney cruise. "What sort of flowers should we plant? We must have roses of course, but what else?" The meet and greets with Disney Cruise characters are not the quick photo opportunities that you have in the … [Read more...]
5 reasons you need travel insurance for cruising
The simplicity of a cruising holiday is part of its attractiveness. No long flights in cramped seats. No wondering where your next meal is coming from. And absolutely no lugging suitcases from place to place. You just rock up to the ship, wander on at your leisure and start enjoying the facilities. Jump straight in the pool if you like, or have lunch at a table with an … [Read more...]
7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise of Awesomeness
Our 7 night Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise was the absolute highlight of our U.S. trip. As much as we loved Disney World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter and LEGOLAND, all four of us came home talking about how, when and where we could get ourselves on another Disney cruise. Even the kids choose the cruise when asked would they prefer to go to Disney World (including … [Read more...]
Voyager of the Seas review | Our action-packed week at sea
We recently spent a fun-filled week on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas cruise ship. We sailed out of Sydney on a South Pacific itinerary that included stops at Mare in New Caledonia and Noumea, also in New Caledonia. Our overall impression was super positive and we have no doubt that we were on the best Australia-based cruise ship for families. See how Voyager … [Read more...]
Cruise vs Resort Holiday | Which is best?
Warm, sunny days spent playing and relaxing in the water make for wonderful family holidays. We love this style of break for relaxing, recharging and reconnecting as a couple and as a family. Fun in the sun We first went to Fiji when Hamish was about 10 mths old and Alannah was almost 3. It was the first time we'd tried a kids club and it was SO HARD to relax and enjoy … [Read more...]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique | Disney’s Ultimate Princess Experience
Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a magical beauty salon owned by Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and operated by her skilled apprentices. These Fairy Godmothers-in-Training will transform your child into the Disney prince or princess of their choosing. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques are found in many of the Disney parks and cruise ships around the world. On our Disney … [Read more...]
Sun Princess photos and refurbishment review
We all need a style refresh from time to time - a new lipstick or pair of shoes - and so do cruise ships. Mid-size cruise ship, Princess Cruises' Sun Princess, arrived back in Australia following an extensive refurbishment in 2016. And, as she sat basking in the glorious sunshine on Sydney Harbour, I admired and indulged in her new features over the course of a day spent … [Read more...]
Which cruise ship is best for your family?
This week the 2016 Cruisers’ Choice Awards were announced by Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com.au). We were converted to cruising by our Disney Cruise last year. It was so kid-friendly! So while I was excited to see Disney's 4 ships take out the top 4 places in the Best Cruise Ship for Families category, I was also interested to discover some other great ships. I was … [Read more...]
Can you take kids to Antarctica?
Antarctica is a bucket-list dream for many. Especially those keen to tick off all the continents. But do you need to wait until the kids leave home? Is it a trip reserved for rich retirees? Or is it suitable for your next family holiday? In our case we fell head over heels for the place when watching Shelley Craft visit on The Great Outdoors many years ago (before kids). … [Read more...]