Family Travel Stories and Advice
Real trips, honest planning notes and practical advice for families travelling with children, including neurodivergent and multi generational families.
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Flying With an Autistic Child in Australia: What Sydney and Melbourne Airports Actually Offer
What Sydney and Melbourne airports actually provide for an autistic child, what the Sunflower lanyard does and does not do, and how I would prepare for the day.
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Hawaii Family Holiday: Why It Works Differently to Fiji and Bali
Why a Hawaii family holiday works differently to Fiji or Bali, what room style and Waikiki location change, and what to budget for beyond the flights.
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New Zealand Family Holiday: How Much Driving Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy
How far apart New Zealand’s highlights really are, how much driving a family enjoys in a day, and how to plan an itinerary that is not just a road trip.
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in Australia: Where to Get One and What It Actually Does
Where to collect a Sunflower lanyard at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports, what it does, what it does not do, and who can wear one.
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Why We Took a Beach Holiday With a Child Who Was Scared of the Beach
A beachfront resort in Waikiki was not the obvious choice for a two year old who was frightened of waves and fish. Choosing a property with a lagoon, pools and room to retreat gave one child the beach, gave the…