Holidays with Kids Magazine - Volume 53

In this issue

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.