Something self-contained, child friendly and not too far to drive? Online websites today are increasingly easy to use, search and browse, so you can find just the place to book accommodation Australia-wide - at your own convenience, 24 hours a day.TakeABreak.com.au has a specific family friendly section and promises easy browsing, ... Read more

Need to get away? Want to take the kids, but can't bear the thought of organising it all? Not to mention all the packing, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car. With almost three months worth of Australian school holidays every year, you're bound to be planning a trip ... Read more

Driving in general Motion sickness: If this is your first trip with the children and you are unsure if they get motion sickness or not, it is best to be prepared. Have handy a change of clothes, wet face cloth and a bag or container they can be sick into in case you can't stop in time. There are several wrist bands on the market for ... Read more

  Set on 12 acres of lush pastureland and remnant rainforest, Isla Park Retreat is a grand Queenslander built specifically as a "boutique" resort for couples and singles. It combines contemporary and traditional architecture. From every window and door there are views, of Blackhall Range, the ... Read more

Allawah Retreat, Atherton Tablelands, Far North QLD   This award winning retreat is located on 150 acres of Australian native bush, high on a mountain ridge overlooking the Atherton Tablelands, in the Cairns Highlands, and only one hour's scenic drive to the Cairns International Airport and Great Barrier Reef departure terminals.Allawah ... Read more

What makes Billabong B&B different?Billabong B&B is set on an ssland surrounded by a natural billabong stocked with fish and waterlilies.  This is a unique spot, only 10 minutes from downtown Cairns yet it feels like you are in the middle of Cape York at a secluded and pristine billabong in the middle of nowhere.  ... Read more

YT's By the Sea B&B, Mackay, Whitsundays and Mackay Region, QLD   YT’s By the Sea, Lamberts Beach, Mackay, Whitsundays and Mackay Region of Queensland.YT's By the Sea offers a totally private accommodation experience for guests – only one luxury guest suite, which has its own patio overlooking a rainforest ... Read more

Need to get away but want to make sure the access, activities, attractions and facilities where you are going meet your needs? Not to mention finding a great deal!   Reports that we are all living longer and most of us are getting about more freely than our parents could at our age (yippee!). The great news is that we are taking ... Read more

Location, Location, Location Just as location is important for your big day, for both the ceremony and your reception, choosing the right honeymoon destination is key to your enjoyment once all the hard work is over.   Whether it is the bride or the groom planning your honeymoon, there are a range of things you ... Read more

Need to get away but can’t bear leaving your ‘best friend’ home alone? Not to mention finding someone to look after them, and then the long face they pull when you all pile into the car.   According to the RSPCA, “Australia has the highest incidence of pet ownership in the world with pets being owned in more ... Read more