Snow, What’s in it for the family?
July 30, 2008
A family snow holiday can mean many things to Australians; it can be a completely foreign concept, an unimagined idea, or a far off dream. For others it’s an alien and daunting prospect, but something they might want to try at least once in a lifetime. Read more
Children and wine? Just vine
July 29, 2008
Rachel Browne thought little ones and wineries didn’t mix, until she followed the lead of the good doctor.
Conditions at Coolangatta Estate have improved somewhat since Scottish surgeon turned entrepreneur Alexander Berry spent his first night there in 1822 sleeping under a tree with only a sail for protection from the elements.
Children and wine? Just vine - Short Breaks - Travel - smh.com.au.
Super family travel as Emirates picks up its first A380 superjumbo
July 29, 2008
Families can now travel with more comfort and style with Emirates new A380 superjumbo. Gulf airline Emirates took delivery on Monday of its first Airbus A380 superjumbo jet after repeated delays and promptly said it would buy 60 other planes from the European firm.
Emirates picks up its first A380 superjumbo - News - Travel - smh.com.au.
Spanish Chicken, the most boring dinner in the world
July 28, 2008
Scenario: You have been on the beach or ski slopes all day with the family and you have just run into friends, one thing leads to another in the conversation then bang someone comes out with - “hey you should come back to our holiday apartment this evening for dinner” before you comprehend what has just been said an answer shoots back Read more
Mums to give birth, staying at 5 star hotels
July 27, 2008
With the rising cost on the Australian Health System to keep up with maintaining care for mums in Private hospitals. Mothers are now given the choice to have their babies then move into a 5 star hotel with water views!
Have your baby in a luxury hotel | NEWS.com.au.
Personally as a Dad this sounds all well and great, but if your well enough I think I would want to bring mum and baby home! Anyway, its a great service for those that want to take it up. Its a win for the over stretched hospitals and win for the hotel with guaranteed stream of business coming from the private hospitals.
This really goes to prove that the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach hotel is a very kid friendly hotel.
$95 per couple, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
July 26, 2008
You would have to be quick to grab this great rate, the first 100 callers from the “Great Outdoors” were able to secure $95 per night rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. That is a very very good deal. For great deals at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley check out the website for special offers.
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No Insurance, you can’t afford to travel
July 26, 2008
If you can’t afford travel insurance for your families holidays, you can’t afford to travel, writes Jane E. Fraser. If you’re one of the 30 per cent of Australians who still travel without insurance , what will it take to convince you? Would the threat of a $250,000 bill make you think twice?
Read More A wise policy - Tips - Travel - smh.com.au
Family left stranded by Airline
July 25, 2008
Reflecting on a story that was highlighted yesterday, qantas was in its full rights to refuse the toddler from flying, who was in the care of a child being only 14 years old. Read more
Toddler stranded as Qantas leaves
July 24, 2008
A mother from Cromwell, New Zealand, is trying to reunite with her toddler in Christchurch this week after the child was barred from coming home on a qantas flight at the weekend. Read qantas rule leaves toddler stranded - News - Travel - smh.com.au
Four Points Weekly Starpicks for 7/22/08
July 23, 2008
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