In this issue

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.

Holidays With Heart

ALENEY DE WINTEr explores the emerging trend of philanthrotourism and the simple steps we can take to raise a new generation of responsible travellers.

6 mins

Suite Dreams

Gone are the days where location and a comfy bed were coveted accommodation holiday essentials. BRONTE GOSSLING and ANDREW WOODWARD discovers there’s so much more to enjoy in these fantastical family suites.

4 mins

Boot Scootin' With Bub

SHANEY HUDSON discovers Tamworth is so much more than just the home of country music.

4 mins

Wild Nights

AMBER JACOBS dons her PJs to uncover Australia’s best zoo sleepovers.

3 mins

Coffs Coasting

Beaches, butterflies and (mutton)birds, oh my! CHRISTINE KNIGHT and family explore Coffs Harbour.

4 mins

Choose Your Own Baby Adventure

EMMA CASTLE discovers there’s more than one way to holiday with a baby in tow.

4 mins

Sri Lanka Surprises

EVIE FARRELL and her daughter take us on a loop around palm-fringed Sri Lanka, where elephants, temples and kid-friendly beaches are just the start.

4 mins

Endless Summer

Holidays with Kids catches up with Helen Janneson Bense of GypsyLovinLight as she and her family chase the sun.

3 mins

Fiji Time

SNEZANA BELEVSKA-BENNELL and family find paradise with a side of sea life and sustainability at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort.

4 mins

Head Over Heels For Hawaii

NATALIE MOURAD travels to the heart of Oahu to discover innumerable delights for families

4 mins

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Holidays with Kids Magazine Description:

Holidays with Kids is Australia’s leading family travel magazine and website. Holidays with Kids takes readers on a journey through the best the world has to offer, without losing sight of those important factors that families must consider when planning a holiday. Holidays with Kids covers issues ranging from children’s safety through to family entertainment and includes the full spectrum of accommodation styles, from camping and farm stays through to luxurious resorts. Holidays with Kids is the ultimate guide to family travel and lifestyle and answers all the questions families want to know before leaving home, whether taking their first trip with a baby or with a demanding teenager.