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...]
Europe Travel Blog
The history, foods and cultures of Europe tempt us back again and again. My Europe travel blog is perfect for families keen to introduce their children to this incredible place.
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9 tips for an amazing Disneyland Paris day trip
Visiting Paris is wonderful, but in amongst all that French art, culture, food and language, make time for some rainbow-coloured, Disney-flavoured escapism. A Disneyland Paris day trip is the perfect way to let loose. Our day trip to Disneyland Paris (DLP) was a last minute decision. We hadn't planned on going, but there was a super cheap deal (GBP 32 or about AUD 55 pp) … [Read more...]
Best place to stay in Dubai – Atlantis The Palm & Aquaventure Waterpark
It's impossible not to be impressed by Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. Leave reality behind and step into this alternative universe of luxury, exquisite service and endless splashtastic fun at their Aquaventure Waterpark. It is definitely the best place to stay in Dubai. Especially for families! For us, a few days at Atlantis was the most heavenly end to an amazing trip. … [Read more...]
What to do in Barcelona for 3 days with kids
Barcelona is a very kid-friendly city with plenty of parks and beaches, wide footpaths for strollers and much of the beautifully historic Barri Gotic area is pedestrians only. When you are deciding what to do in Barcelona for 3 days, La Sagrada Familia must be at the top of your list. Because it is not just a famous church like so many others in Europe. This is where the … [Read more...]
Central and affordable hotel with family room Barcelona
If it wasn't for jet lag's 3am alarm, we would have slumbered blissfully in this fabulous kid-friendly Barcelona hotel. With a very reasonable price considering its amazing location, I think it's the best family room Barcelona has to offer - Petit Palace Boqueria Garden - click to check prices. After prioritising a central location in the Barri Gotic, or Gothic Quarter, my … [Read more...]
Best things to do in Paris with kids | Our 3 days in Paris itinerary
13 best things to do in Paris with kids Go up the Eiffel Tower Relax on a Seine Cruise Explore an art gallery Eat plenty of crepes and pastries Ride a carousel Walk along the Seine Check out the Louvre pyramids Play at the Luxembourg Gardens Negotiate the metro Visit the Arc de Triomphe Admire the Parisian streetscape Wander along the … [Read more...]
9 reasons to take your kids to Barcelona
Let me introduce you to Christine. This beautiful woman blogs at Adventure, Baby!, where I particularly love the travel guides that she has written for New York, Singapore, Barcelona and London - all with families in mind. So useful! Plenty of good stuff about entertaining the kids in Sydney too. Particularly if they're partial to ice-cream or nutella donuts! Mmmm yummy! Spain … [Read more...]
