ACTIVITIES 
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Top 10 Family Holiday Destinations
Pack your bags and getaway this year to one of our reader's favourite destinations. We asked you for your top 10 family holiday destinations and her they are. Read more…
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Happy Holidays
If the prospect of your teenager slamming doors, getting bored and skulking away with friends every weekend looms on your horizon, rather than spending quality time with the very people who brought them into the world, take heart! Read more…
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Planning ahead
Christmas holidays are one of those times we try to put all our work responsibilities to the side and focus on spending time with family and friends, eating too much and not feeling guilty, having an afternoon nap in the sun and letting kids be kids and be spoilt with presents. Read more…
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Out to sea
Another great option amongst the big ships is the Holland America cruise line. On Holland America ships they provide a wide variety of exciting youth and teen friendly activities with facilities for guests aged 3 to 17. Read more…
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On your bike!
Family holidays in Vietnam are filled with natural beauty, varied history and beautiful people, combining to make an exciting and fun-filled family holiday. Read more…
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A capital adventure
It’s one of those places people either rave about, or shrug their shoulders. Canberra, our nation’s capital is abuzz with politics, memorials and museums. Read more…
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Fun with Nana and Poppy – and Mum and Dad
Families are now living and working all over the world, more so than ever before. Just as you might have packed up the kids and caught a train to Sydney twenty years ago, now you can jump on a plane to visit Mum and Dad on the other side of the world. Read more…
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Christmas with Santa
Can you imagine celebrating Christmas with your family at Santa’s hometown of Rovaniemi in Finland? Read more…
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A family trip of a lifetime
Australians love to travel both locally and overseas so when your family decides to take a well earned holiday, knowledge is the key to success. Read more…
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Holidays with purpose
She stands in water up to her waist, face a mask of concentration, gazing into the not-too-distant future. There’s a mixture of fear and adrenalin glinting in her eyes. Read more…
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Pearl in the pacific
Imagine stepping into the arrival lounge after only three hours on a plane to be greeted by a haphazardly organised band of colourful musicians with wide, white grins and cloths wrapped around their waists. Read more…
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A rainy Sydney escape
As I squashed against other sweaty bodies under the Sydney Harbour Bridge the atmosphere was electric. We had all journeyed like moths to a flame to bring in the new decade in style. Read more…
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Holidays Afloat!
You are lulled to sleep by the gentle slap of water on the hull. The occasional stretching anchor line propels marauding pirates into your dreams. Read more…
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Travel with kids made easy
Remember before you had kids? Remember thinking "it won't slow me down, I will just take my baby with me... after all, the women of India pick tea all day with a baby on their back!" It all seemed so easy... Read more…
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A whale of a time
It was 6am on a Saturday and I was awake with anticipation. Today was the day we were going whale watching in Hervey Bay and I had been looking forward to it since my last similar experience four years ago. Read more…
SELECT FOR KIDS Activities
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Sophie DVD
Win!!! A DVD copy of the new family film Sophie. 17-year old Sophie has two great loves - ballet and animals. Growing up on her parents’ family owned zoo she dreams of studying at the American ballet. With the zoo in trouble Sophie’s parents are forced to sell her best friend, Sheba the elephant, to a travelling circus. Sophie decides to abandon her dreams of becoming a dancer in order to get Sheba back. She charms her way into a summer job where her natural performing ability and special bond with Sheba is recognized by the circus owner. Soon, Sophie comes to understand that in order for Sheba to be happy she must be sent home to Africa to live as nature had intended. Sophie is available to rent or buy on DVD March 21st. Read more to enter...
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Life! Summer Beanbags
We all love to lie around by the pool but often it is a choice between comfort and price. Now you can have both with these stylish outdoor beanbags from Life! 4 Beanbags to be won Read more to enter...
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Elmo
We have 2 Family passes to give away in each region – Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Townsville. Entries close 14th March, 2012. Win one of 6 Family passes to see every child’s most loved character, Elmo, along with the Sesame Street gang. Sing along to classic Sesame Street favourites along with catchy new tunes. Set to delight Sesame Street fans of all ages! www.SesameStreetPresents.com.au Read more to enter...
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Kindle
Win!!! Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Total Value $280 Aus on Ebay. with Australian Cords Not available in Australian Retail Stores until Mid 2012, so be one of the first to own. More convenient than an IPad, is more compact and can fit in a handbag. http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Fire-Amazon-Tablet/dp/B0051VVOB2 Read more to enter...
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A case of supply and demand
We all understand the life-saving role of blood banks in our community. Human milk banks provide a less well known, but equally important, service. Read more...
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A child’s practical wisdom
Have your kids ever come out with those silencing one-liners that stop you in your tracks? Read more...
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A greener life
Local mum Karen Keynes has ditched her former life as a corporate high flyer to take on a totally different challenge. Read more...
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A Safe Bet
Did you ever ponder the notion that an article of clothing could save your child’s life? I have always explored the art world and the work of James Wood comes to mind. Read more...
Aussie World Family Pass
Win an Aussie World Family Pass. The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Read more to enter...
Sophie DVD
Win!!! A DVD copy of the new family film Sophie. 17-year old Sophie has two great loves - ballet and animals. Growing up on her parents’ family owned zoo she dreams of studying at the American ballet. With the zoo in trouble Sophie’s parents are forced to sell her best friend, Sheba the elephant, to a travelling circus. Sophie decides to abandon her dreams of becoming a dancer in order to get Sheba back. She charms her way into a summer job where her natural performing ability and special bond with Sheba is recognized by the circus owner. Soon, Sophie comes to understand that in order for Sheba to be happy she must be sent home to Africa to live as nature had intended. Sophie is available to rent or buy on DVD March 21st. Read more to enter...
Life! Summer Beanbags
We all love to lie around by the pool but often it is a choice between comfort and price. Now you can have both with these stylish outdoor beanbags from Life! 4 Beanbags to be won Read more to enter...
Elmo
We have 2 Family passes to give away in each region – Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Townsville. Entries close 14th March, 2012. Win one of 6 Family passes to see every child’s most loved character, Elmo, along with the Sesame Street gang. Sing along to classic Sesame Street favourites along with catchy new tunes. Set to delight Sesame Street fans of all ages! www.SesameStreetPresents.com.au Read more to enter...
Kindle
Win!!! Kindle Fire 7" Tablet Total Value $280 Aus on Ebay. with Australian Cords Not available in Australian Retail Stores until Mid 2012, so be one of the first to own. More convenient than an IPad, is more compact and can fit in a handbag. http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Fire-Amazon-Tablet/dp/B0051VVOB2 Read more to enter...
Vitality Options Deluxe Package
Win a Deluxe Massage Package, by clicking on the link and letting as know the Name of the Deluxe Package. www.vitalityoptions.com.au Read more to enter...
