The team at Holidays with Kids chooses to keep our readers inspired by the world and its many wonders. And given we are lucky enough to be living in one of the world’s most coveted travel destinations, we’re paying particular attention to showcasing our own big, beautiful backyard.

With hearts and minds focused firmly on Australia, we’ve dedicated this issue to inspiring family holiday experiences that will prove as good for the soul as for the communities around our beautiful country who need us. We share destination inspiration in some of our bushfire-affected towns and regions, get back to nature on Kangaroo Island, have a whale of a time in Warrnambool, uncover some of the most happening holidays parks across NSW and Queensland, and soak up some rays on the Sunshine Coast. Plus, we’ve got the lowdown on what’s new this season at some of the best ski fields Down Under. We turn the page on locations of literary legend and discover that in the digital age, the world’s most iconic landmarks, theatres and attractions are inviting you in to explore without even leaving your couch. So you’re ready and inspired when it’s time to once more explore beyond our own backyard, we’re sharing the best of Vanuatu, delving into the warm culture of Fiji, enjoying day trips with a difference in Bali and combining wildlife with wellbeing in Sri Lanka.  

This issue we explore... Entertaining the kids this summer just got easier as we reveal the results of our annual Readers’ Choice Top 10 Australian Attractions Awards, as selected by you, our fabulous readers. 
We splash into Fiji, uncover all that’s shiny and new in Bali, explore Thailand two ways, take a sneak peek at the Maldives’ newest resort, find out why Phu Quoc rocks and set sail on Norwegian Encore’s maiden voyage from Germany to Southampton. We also join an intrepid father and son along the Kokoda Trail, follow a kid on a conservation mission to South Africa and look into the rise of family marine adventures.
We find plenty of holiday fun in our own backyard as we uncover some of Canberra’s quirkiest secrets, enjoy a natural history lesson on Lord Howe Island and head on a rollicking solo mum road trip from Perth to the Coral Coast. We get seduced by the delightful diversions of the southern Gold Coast and discover a rainbow of family delights in Tropical North Queensland.

This issue we... Celebrate! This issue marks 20 years since Holidays with Kids was born. To celebrate our big 2-0, our bumper birthday issue is heaving with holiday inspo. We enjoy the chaos and calm of Bali and Vietnam, check out Fiji’s eco cred and discover the delights of Dunedin. We follow a family as they bike across the Gobi Desert, make magic happen at Walt Disney World Resort, enjoy the delights of Paris and dive into Asia Pacific’s best underwater sites.  Explore home turf… There’s plenty to be found on our doorstep, from beachside bliss on the Gold Coast and checking out all that Mackay has to offer to delving into our country’s history in Bathurst and Ballarat. If your family is a fan of all things outdoors, then read our guide on how to avoid caravan sway and check out our list of the most tricked-up holiday parks in Australia.

From international jet-setting to quintessential Australian beach getaways, this issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips for every
holidaymaking family. This issue we explore...

Sustainable travel 
Our Editor finds out why the best elephant experiences for families are the wild ones, while our Kid Editor makes a case for going green on all your family’s adventures.

International travel 
We discover that a galaxy far, far away is now closer than you think with the launch of Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, then get our fix of sun, sand, surf and more in Waikiki. Dive into the fun of Tokyo, go wild in Malaysia, reconnect with the family at Club Med Bali, find paradise in Fiji and get your thrills on the hottest rides at sea. We also meet with the Dalai Lama in India, splash about in
Sentosa and go on a very special multigenerational road trip through New Zealand. Finally, we plan our Northern Hemisphere ski trips, from Canada to Japan.

Domestic travel 
There’s plenty to be found on our doorstep, from beachside bliss at the reimagined Daydream Island Resort to big skies and red dunes in Outback Queensland. We return to those beloved family destinations, the Sunshine Coast and Port Macquarie, and venture far off the beaten track on a remote camping adventure to Australia’s westernmost point. Get inspired by Canberra and turn up the heat with 28 places to camp this winter.

In Holidays with Kids, we explore... Our Editor takes an in-depth look at solo parent travel.  We explore the world’s other great wonders, splash into Fiji, get wild in Sabah and go troppo in Vanuatu. We reveal insider secrets to Bali, get our game on in Africa, get festive in Guangzhou, and ride the rails through Britain and Europe. We discover there’s plenty of fun to be found in our own backyard as we hit the road from Uluru to Kakadu, head outback for Birdville’s Big Red Bash shoot for the moon in Parkes, enjoy a taste of South Australia, snap up a little sunshine and sea along the Queensland Coast and dive deep into Australia’s best underwater experiences.
Our ski editor uncovers what’s new and exciting this season at some of the best ski fields on both sides of the ditch.

This issue we explore...
Treading lightly Our Editor explores how travel can teach kids about making a positive environmental impact on the road.
Top 10 Readers’ Choice Awards – Attractions It’s time for us to reveal the results of our annual Top 10 Awards, as voted by our readers. Did your favourite attraction make the list?
International travel We follow a Land Rover and two kids on a 101-day journey across Africa, check out Bali with fresh eyes on a first-time visit, share 29 reasons to head to Fiji, join an underground glow-worm rave in the caves of Waitomo, New Zealand, and venture to the birthing wards of the world’s reefs in the name of ocean conservation.
Holidays with baby Keep your baby sun- and water-safe this summer with these essential safety tips, plus we road-test the nappy bags that prove practicality and fashion do mix.
Domestic travel In Australia, we discover what’s beyond the theme parks on the Gold Coast, go wild in the Great Western Plains, get an insider’s tips for a capital holiday in the ACT, take a road trip down the east coast of Tasmania and check out the abundant natural beauty of beach and bush on New South Wales’ Central Coast.
Caravan and camping From east to west, we share the ultimate bucket-list camping destinations around Australia (and which experiences to check off while you’re there).

Welcome to the USA special flip edition. 52 pages of inspiration and ideas for visiting the USA with kids. Join us as we make California dreams a reality on an epic family road trip, go on a very Eloise New York City adventure, discover the extraordinary outdoors of Colorado and find Moana-inspired magic in the Hawaiian islands. Plus, we visit a certain big mouse in Florida.

This issue we explore...
Holidays with heart  - Explore the emerging trend of philanthrotourism and the simple steps we can take to raise a new generation of responsible travellers.
Suite dreams - These themed family suites are destinations in and of themselves, whether you’re dreaming of a city break with Hello Kitty or a theme park getaway with LEGO galore.
International travel - We’re dreaming big this issue. Our new Kid Editor, Rafferty Laight, takes us on a cosmic adventure to outer space, while back on Earth, we share everything you need to know to plan a family diving holiday and where to enjoy a holiday with a side of skiing or snowboarding in the Northern Hemisphere. We get an insider’s guide to Malaysia, discover why Sri Lanka is the hottest destination for families, see old meeting new in Tokyo, find paradise in Fiji, embrace the Aloha spirit in Hawaii, cruise aboard the innovative new Norwegian Bliss and scale the heights of Peru.
Holidays with baby - There’s more than one way to holiday with a baby in tow, so we encourage new parents to choose their own adventure, whether it be skiing or cruising, camping or a beachfront resort. We also road-test three travel cots to help you select the best one for your bub.
Domestic travel - In Australia, we show you the best spots for whale-watching success, boot scoot into Tamworth’s annual Country Music Festival, have a sleepover at the zoo and wonder if everything really is bigger in Outback Queensland. A local shares all the best bits of the Northern Territory for families, before we track down all the fun there is to have in our nation’s capital.
Caravan and camping - Follow us as we find the best country camping destinations from the east coast to the west coast, bed down beside the beach in Coffs Harbour and prepare you for a camping road trip with our best tips.

This issue we explore...
The world’s most awesome family tours  From new perspectives on classic destinations to thrilling adventures in far-flung locales, we uncover the organised family tours that will awe travellers of all ages. Our writers have travelled the globe to bring you the hottest experiences in family holidays: indulging in la dolce vita in Italy, enjoying the spectacle of Britain’s annual Horse of the Year Show, experiencing the underwater delights of Vanuatu and disconnecting at Fiji’s Malolo Island Resort. We also discover why Vietnam is one of the best destinations in Southeast Asia for culture-seeking families, bring you the latest from Disneyland (hint: Pixar) and give you 29 reasons to say ‘Aloha’ to a Hawaiian holiday. We then delve into Japan, sharing three different perspectives on this awe-inspiring nation. Our new section shares everything you need to know about travelling with tots. Laze on the beach with our guide to Asia Pacific’s best resorts for bubs and prepare for your next adventure with our baby carrier reviews. We also chat with our cover star, Kirianna from Riley’s Travels, about seeing the world with her 18-month-old son.

What’s inside?
Top 10 Readers’ Choice Awards 2017: Best Australian Attractions - We share the results of our inaugural survey to reveal the world’s best Attractions in Australia, as voted by you.
Real-life destinations from the movies  - The settings of your kids’ favourite movies are often so fantastical you’d think that they could only have been dreamt up in someone’s imagination, but many were inspired by real-life destinations, though without the enchanted furniture and talking animals. We’ve hunted far and wide to uncover the places where your kids can relive their favourite movie moments.

International travel - Our globetrotting writers have travelled to the four corners of the Earth to bring you the hottest in travel, lazing away at some of Bali’s best beach clubs, going wild on Africa’s coolest safari experiences, island-hopping through glorious Greece, taking on Tokyo, and frolicking in fabulous Fiji. We also meet an adventurous family of three who’ve turned a life of discovery with their baby in tow into a full-time career, and spend 30 days at Walt Disney World with the Bucket List Family. While we’re in America, uncover movie-making magic in Utah’s Moab, and dig up some of the best experiences for families in California’s Anaheim.
Domestic travel  -  In Australia we also unearth the best of Canberra for kids, enjoy beachside bliss at Lake Macquarie, road trip through Tasmania, get lost in fun at Port Macquarie, go for gold in Ballarat, explore Outback NSW, cruise to Moreton Island, and put a little extra sizzle into summer on the Sunshine Coast. 

From cultural city escapes to laid-back beachside getaways, this issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips to suit all styles of family travel.
What’s inside?
Top 10 Readers’ Choice Awards 2017: Best Family Resorts 
It’s that time of year again. We share the results of our annual survey to reveal the world’s best resorts and hotels for families, as voted by you.
The ultimate family bucket list
Every family has a dream holiday, that one getaway that ticks all the boxes for parents and kids alike. We’ve gathered your suggestions to bring you the once-in-a-lifetime trips that need to be on your bucket list, from the geysers and waterfalls of Iceland to an around-the-world Disney extravaganza. 
International travel 
Spring is in the air for our writers as they track down sun, sand and thrills in Hawaii, Sri Lanka, Fiji and the Philippines. We take a spiritual journey through Bali, the Island of the Gods, and embark on a multigenerational escape on Mexico’s Isla Holbox. Get up close to glaciers and whales in Alaska, uncover a legendary world in South Africa’s Lost City and hit the slopes with French flair in Val d’Isère. Plus, to celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter, Aleney de Winter and her family of Potterheads head to Great Britain on a wizarding journey.
Domestic travel 
There’s more to the Gold Coast than beautiful beaches and theme parks, so we give you 29 reasons to visit now, then head north to Tropical North Queensland, where the rainforest meets the reef. Discover the best of Western Australia, from top to tail; head to Central West NSW for food, fun and culture; and make some new friends in Port Stephens.
Caravan & Camping 
Tamworth, the Country Music Capital of Australia, contains endless delight for families looking for the ease of rural living with city convenience. We pitch a tent at some of Australia’s greatest beach campsites and share eight reasons why you should hit the road on a family caravanning adventure.

From cultural city escapes to laid-back beachside getaways, this issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips to suit all styles of family travel.

From cultural city escapes to laidback beachside getaways, this issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips to suit all styles of family travel. The world’s coolest candy stores: Isn’t our candy-themed cover this issue just adorable? We thought so too, which is why we are opening our 51st edition of Holiday with Kids with a countdown of the coolest lolly stores in the world for little sweet-toothed munchers to lust after. As always our writers have been jet setting around the world in search of the latest and greatest in family travel. We learn about the life of a gaucho in Argentina, meet Moana in Hawaii, explore the remote and scenic landscape of Tōhoku in Japan, get lost among the temples of Cambodia, get an insider’s guide to the Philippines, trek the heights of Machu Picchu, walk the streets of Cape Town and find out why Fiji’s Castaway is the most family-friendly island on Earth. Back on our home turf, we discover why Lord Howe Island is a great getaway for families with teens, round up the best places for Australian snow bunnies to slide down the slopes, reveal the best of kid-friendly South Australia beyond Adelaide, investigate the coolest cultural events and attractions for little ones in Melbourne in 2017, cycle the beaches of Tropical North Queensland, and spend a night sleeping among animals in Dubbo.  For those with a soft spot for hashtags, we follow social media stars – The Blonde Nomads – along the east coast on a camping adventure.  To up the cute factor this issue we asked our younger readers why they love camping holidays so much to get a kids’ perspective on why Aussie families just can’t get enough of the great outdoors – trust us, their charming answers will have you laughing out loud.

Is your family dreaming about a relaxing beachside getaway, getting back to nature in the mountains or discovering the culture and streets of a bustling metropolis? This issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips to suit all bucket lists. This issue is the 50th edition of Holidays with Kids magazine and to celebrate this milestone, we start this edition with a special feature on our 50 favourite kid-friendly experiences from around! In our sunburnt country, we swim with the majestic creatures of Ningaloo Reef, get a kid’s perspective on what makes Canberra the capital of fun and discover that the Gold Coast glitter’s best at night. Heading overseas, we road trip through New Zealand’s South Island, brave some DIY cruising down the Canal du Midi in France, explore the Swiss mountains that inspired ‘Heidi’, take a Sabi Sabi safari in South Africa, walk the streets of New York City, and discover why Tokyo is fast becoming the talk of the town.

Full of festive cheer – and our annual Top 10 Readers Choice Awards – this issue has stories, inspiration, news and tips to suit all styles of family travel. Follow us as we journey from the Finnish Laplands to our very own Bondi beach in search of the places that will have adults and kids alike believing in the magic of Christmas. We begin our tour of Australia in regional Victoria, bringing you its undiscovered gems of family fun before heading north to experience a slice of rural life at New South Wales’ cosiest farm stays and meet the colourful marine life at the Whitsundays. With the magic of Christmas in the air, we head to Finnish Lapland to meet Santa himself – and his elves too! And with the return of summer, we lap up the sunshine in the best of the best beach destinations worldwide, from Phuket to Bali, the Cook Islands to Hawaii, and Mauritius to Fiji.

In the latest issue of Holidays with Kids, we’re unleashing our inner wild child, embracing the great outdoors and thrilling animal encounters, from walking with elephants in Thailand to spotting lions in South Africa. We also uncover unique places that will touch young souls, uncover the wonders of Outback NSW, embrace the return of Vanuatu and find there’s something for all ages in Canberra.

Welcome to the autumn edition of Holidays with Kids, bursting with holiday ideas to inspire children and parents alike. In Australia, we’ve got a Red Centre road trip, a guide to what’s on this year in Melbourne, a summer stay at the Snowy Mountain’s Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa, enter the wilds of Western Australia, follow dusty tracks into Outback Queensland and more. Overseas, we search for tigers and the Taj Mahal in North India, get lost in the bite-sized Luang Prabang in Laos, discover a surprisingly family-friendly Macao, rediscover the welcoming Bula smiles of Fiji, go on the road in Northwestern USA, plus enjoy some beachside fun in Hawaii, Samoa and Thailand.

Welcome to the summer edition of Holidays with Kids, bursting with holiday ideas to inspire children and parents alike. In Australia, we’ve got some capital ideas for a kid-friendly escape in Canberra, a hands-on tasting tour of Aussie produce, the best zoo sleepovers, gold-plated dreams in Ballarat, little penguins and chocolate factories on Phillip Island, and the best from Sydney, what’s new on the Gold Coast and more. Overseas, we’ve found the most vibrant festivals for families, meet our favourite authors in Britain and get a sneak peek of the newest smartship on the seas, Ovation of the Seas. Our panel of experts selects the best African safari lodges for kids of all ages, dive into the enormous playground that is California, follow the ‘Sound of Music’ trail in Austria, journey through the jungles of Brunei, find the kookiest themed suites in Japan, plus beachside fun and culture in Fiji, Vietnam and Bali.

Welcome to the spring edition of Holidays with Kids, bursting with holiday ideas to capture the imagination of kids and parents alike. Beginning in Australia we head to the Sunshine Coast and inspect the offerings of Noosa before heading south to NSW in search of humpback whales. From here we conquer the Great Ocean Road before stopping at Busselton in Western Australia en route to the Top End, finishing in Darwin.
Overseas we journey to Finland in search of Santa before navigating the world in a series of adventures and then land at Disney for a birthday bash. Next stop, Hawaii, as Tracey Spicer suggests a fail-proof itinerary before we move on to South-East Asia calling in at Thailand, Singapore and Bali and finishing off in Fiji and Vanuatu.

Welcome to the spring edition of Holidays with Kids, full of family-friendly experiences near and afar.  For adventures in our own backyard we look to Broome and discover why Australia’s beautiful West Coast is fast becoming a family favourite, before travelling east to Heron Island and the Tweed Coast, stopping at Victoria’s ski fields, our nation’s capital and regional Macarthur on the way. 

Beyond the seas we explore the colours of Mozambique, test the rides at Universal Studios and Disneyland and discover the many delights of Scandinavia. We also embark on a delicious food tour of Japan before a jungle encounter in Borneo and for island adventure we journey to New Caledonia, Bali and Mark Beretta reviews his holiday to the Fijian island of Yasawa. 

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