Holidays with kids. Are we having fun yet?!

Amity Dry When I think of holidays I think of relaxing, indulgence, lazy days, sipping cocktails by the pool, leisurely shopping and long lunches and holidaying with kids is none of those things!

Air travel

Come cry with me

Flying with a toddler? Fasten your seatbelt, advises Dugald Jellie. There's a white-knuckle ride ahead.

Fiji

Castaway with kids

Sean Condon imagines a holiday sipping cocktails in a poolside hammock. His two-year-old daughter has other ideas.

Leearne Hynes

Family resort holiday: The Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

If you are looking for a family escape away from the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast that offers a little bit of luxury, then look no further than the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove in Queensland.

FAMILY CARS

Review: All-new Ford Focus

Amber Robinson I may have upsized to a pram-friendly station wagon, but I still enjoy getting behind the wheel of a more agile beast when possible. So you could say I jumped at the opportunity to do an extended test drive of the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatch recently.

Babyology recommends

Babyology looks at Sombrilla from Hollie & Harrie.

Babyology Babyology looks at the colourful Sombrilla from Hollie & Harrie - beach shelter that is gorgeous!

Fiji

Here's booking with you, kid

Baby whisperers on tap make for relaxed mothers, writes Belinda Jackson.

My first family holiday

Amber Robinson Travelling as a family unit is a whole world of difference to travelling solo. Late nights and adventure sports may not be on the agenda but family travel has its own set of rewards.

Product review: Jabra DRIVE Speakerphone

Leearne Hynes The easy and safe way to talk hands-free while driving: Jabra DRIVE in-car speakerphone.

Our first family car

Leearne Hynes When it comes to buying a new car there are so many things to take into consideration. When it comes to upgrading for your new baby – there are a whole lot more!

Victoria

Melbourne's King Tut

Elissa Blake Melbourne's great for couples but what about with kids? Elissa Blake spends a family weekend in the garden city, visiting the Tutankhamun exhibition.

Our trip to Lord Howe Island

Marion Turner Lord Howe Island is just under two hours flight from Sydney or Brisbane. A stay at Pinetrees lodge makes for the ultimate in relaxing family holidays.

Queensland

Fairytale comes true

Expecting bland resort cliches, Sarah Macdonald is instead won over by the tropical comforts of Dunk Island.

Drive safely these holidays

Here are some driving tips to ensure you arrive at your destination safely.

Tripologist

Sicily or Piedmont with a toddler in tow

Michael Gebicki We are travelling to Italy. Which region and towns would you recommend for a relaxing stay, with family-friendly accommodation and facilities?

A small car for families: Ford Fiesta Review

Amber Robinson It seems to be a rite of passage for any expectant parents: upgrade from their city runabout to a large sedan or SUV, before the first baby is even out of the womb.

Air travel

Baby on board: how to survive a flight with an infant

Leah McLennan offers advice for mothers flying with babies after learning her lessons the hard way.

Family holidays

When two plus two equals not for you

Jane E. Fraser Single parents can take heart that they're not the only ones feeling left out by how the industry applies its 'family deals' formula. But there are other options.

Stayz 'Summer Memories' campaign

Summer (and the heat wave!) is well and truly here! To celebrate Summer properly, Stayz would love you to share your favourite summer holiday snap in the Summer Memories competition to go into the draw to win a Stayz getaway.

Darth Vader's Volkswagen turn

What do you get when you mix Star Wars and the new Volkswagen Passat? An adorable new ad for the US Super Bowl, that's what.

Rose's roadtrip: part 3

Rose Van Holsteyn In the third installment of Rose's roadtrip, a flat tyre is the first of a series of small disasters for the travelling families, while the start of some serious four-wheel-driving brings unexpected delight.

Tips

How to survive a long-haul flight: top 10 tips

Nick Trend Unless you are lucky enough to travel in business class, a long flight is unlikely to be the best part your holiday. We offer 10 tips on easing the pain.

Comments

Egypt

Treasures of the Nile

The adults yearn for ancient sites but the children want the beach. Jeremy Seal finds a way to keep everyone happy.

Indonesia

Baby steps in Bali

On the cusp of a milestone birthday and with a baby on board, Dugald Jellie finds an island with room to grow.

Whatever to wicked: teens' favourite destinations

Avoid a teen scene by discovering how generation next like to spend their time off, writes Fran Molloy.

Are we there yet?

Out & About With Kids With summer fast approaching, it's time to start planning your family holiday. We share our top twenty tips for staying sane on your next family road trip.

Exploring new ground

Amber Robinson We explored Sydney's Taronga Zoo and Oatley Park from the comfort of a Ford Territory Ghia AWD.

Rose's roadtrip

Rose Van Holsteyn Meet Rose, who is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime - travelling around Australia for three months with four children, a husband and a camper trailer. Is she mad?

Rose's roadtrip: part 2

Rose Van Holsteyn In the second installment of Rose's roadtrip, the families go emu-spotting in outback NSW while struggling with the logistics of a portable toilet.

Sandcastles and tree houses

Lance Richardson DESTINATION PORT STEPHENS - Part escape, part adventure: Lance Richardson samples two kinds of weekends in one at Port Stephens.