I used to love flying. Then I had children

I used to love flying. Then I had children

You’ve probably seen those social media posts where parents meekly hand out apologetic notes and earplugs. I think it’s sad.

  • byShaney Hudson

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An affordable boutique hotel in Europe’s best-preserved medieval city
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Bruges

An affordable boutique hotel in Europe’s best-preserved medieval city

This is the perfect base to explore this beautiful,historic Belgian city or as a rest stop on a longer European trip.

  • byShaney Hudson
Train-themed hotel offers luxurious Singapore stopover

Train-themed hotel offers luxurious Singapore stopover

This Pullman hotel leans heavily into the brand’s vintage train aesthetic with a first-class welcome for jet-lagged guests.

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The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families

The ultimate Fiji holiday guide for families

Whether you’re a first-timer or return visitor,travelling with teens or enduring the terrible twos,Fiji has a family holiday experience everyone will love.

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The perfect resort for a family’s first international getaway

The perfect resort for a family’s first international getaway

Just 20 minutes from the airport,Denarau is the perfect place for exhausted families with young kids to test the waters on their first international trip away.

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Despite battling overtourism,this beautiful European city can be magical

Despite battling overtourism,this beautiful European city can be magical

Bruges is an incredibly rich cultural destination during the day. But stay overnight,and you’ll find the city retains a magical,almost timeless quality.

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There is no greater airport to eat in than this one
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There is no greater airport to eat in than this one

This five-star airport delivers one of the most enjoyable airport experiences around. Just be sure to bring an appetite.

  • byShaney Hudson
How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday

How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday

Until our family experienced our first stopover in Singapore,I didn’t realise I’d been doing long-haul flights all wrong.

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A $35 million renovation has made this Fiji resort perfect
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Fiji

A $35 million renovation has made this Fiji resort perfect

An extensive facelift has reinforced Sofitel Denarau’s place as one of Fiji’s top resort options.

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Even with a perfect flight,doing a long haul with kids is hell
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Air travel

Even with a perfect flight,doing a long haul with kids is hell

Most people don’t understand that for parents,flying with children is about as much fun as having your teeth pulled.

  • byShaney Hudson
Sick of resorts? There’s an alternative (and cheaper) way to stay in Fiji

Sick of resorts? There’s an alternative (and cheaper) way to stay in Fiji

We make new friends,eat home-cooked meals and life slows down. But this kind of holiday isn’t for everyone.

  • byShaney Hudson