The Great Barrier Reef will easily make anyone's bucket list of must-see visits when planning a trip to Australia. On my first trip Down Under I was 18 years old and on an exchange program so I didn't have much control over what I was able to see and do during my time in the country. While I was grateful for all the wonderful sights I was able to take in, I always regretted not being able to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. While planning a family visit this past September, we … [Read more...]
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef with Kids
January 24, 2018 By 16 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids
October 26, 2017 By 15 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Whether you're visiting Sydney from out of the city or out of the country, we've rounded up some of our favourite family activities from our own visit to Sydney from Canada. From exploring the many coastal beaches to getting to know the Australian wildlife, these are our top things to do in Sydney with kids. Plus, a way to visit them all without breaking the bank. Top Things to do in Sydney with Kids Taronga Zoo Taronga Zoo is a gorgeous world class zoo with sweeping … [Read more...]
3 Reasons We Loved Featherdale Wildlife Park
October 20, 2017 By 24 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary passes and perks to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, all opinions and experiences are my own. Located less than an hour from the city of Sydney and on route to the Blue Mountains, you'll find Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale is home to the largest collection of Australian native animals in the world making it a fun and educational visit for Sydneysiders and International guests alike. Planning an Australian adventure or thinking of … [Read more...]
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
September 8, 2017 By 30 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Disclosure: We received complimentary passes to visit Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, all opinions and experiences are my own. Preparing for our trip to Tropical North Queensland, Australia we knew that the boys would get a real kick out of seeing the big saltwater crocodiles and Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures looked like the best place for it. Located in a World Heritage area between Cairns and Port Douglas Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is an award winning eco-adventure and the … [Read more...]
Beaches Resorts is Luxury All-Inclusive
March 14, 2015 By 55 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
Find out why Beaches Negril is the top tier of all-inclusive vacations for families! I recently read an article on the hidden cost of cruising, and it reminded me that while it's intriguing to wake up in a new destination each day, it's why we always choose all-inclusive vacations. There's really no better value for the money, and the peace of mind knowing you aren't racking up a bill each day is priceless. There's nobody who does family all-inclusive better than Beaches … [Read more...]
Dining at Beaches Negril Restaurants
January 22, 2015 By 56 Comments We earn commission from purchases made via product links in our posts
disclosure: We received a discounted stay at Beaches Negril, however, all opinions expressed are my own. We had wanted to travel to a Caribbean all inclusive with the family for awhile now, but one of the biggest things holding us back was our picky, picky eaters. My husband and I had visited resorts before and felt bored with the food after a couple days, but were happy to make do. Our kids on the other hand, they are as stubborn as it comes and we worried how they would … [Read more...]
