Hooroo hotels for picking family holidays
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hooroo.com is a new kind of travel website. Untold stories, inside tips and thousands of places to stay in Australia at awesome rates, and that’s just for starters. We’re here to inspire more travel. We want you to find the perfect place to stay on your next trip and to help you discover the things that will make your travel experience memorable and shareable. Dream, plan, share and book (or go) What’s inside Hooroo? The best rates, hotel deals and holiday destinations in Australia Curated travel recommendations, reviews and untold stories Overnighters, month-long adventures, places you’ll never want to leave Find out more about HoorooThe site is terrific for picking ideas for a family holiday in australia.
Adventures with Kids: Travel Journalling with Kids
Adventures with Kids: Travel Journalling with Kids
Fantastic idea for creating engagement with your young kids while on holidays
Adventures with Kids: Lego Ideas
If your ever bored and the house is full of lego this school holiday you check out this great book, its bournd to keep the lego kids engaged for hours, even mum and dad might like this. Adventures with Kids: Lego Ideas
Crowne Plaza Summer Sale
| Crowne Plaza’s new summer sale will give holidaymakers the choice between an inspiring city sojourn and a relaxing out-of-town escape in destinations across Australasia. Crowne Plaza’s Endless Summer will offer a selection of accommodation packages providing either inspiration or relaxation, depending on the choice of CBD or out-of-town location. Designed for more energetic, activity-based stays, the Inspiration packages will include overnight accommodation, breakfast and parking at Crowne Plaza hotels in city locations, such as Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Auckland, Surfers Paradise, Alice Springs and Port Moresby. For slower-paced R&R stays outside the city, the Relaxation packages will include overnight accommodation and a $100 food and beverage voucher at Crowne Plaza hotels in out-of-town locations, such as Terrigal, Coogee Beach, Sunshine Coast, Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Queenstown. Packages will be bookable from November 29, 2011 for summer stays between December 16, 2011 and February 29, 2012. Bookings can be made via a new website, in addition to featured destinations and package details, will offer suggestions for summer events taking place in Crowne Plaza city hotel locations. *Packages are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. |
Spending Bali Family Holidays in Luxury
Knowing Bali and It's Culture
Bali is located in the westernmost end of Indonesia (Lesser Sundra Islands), lying between Java and Lombok. It is one of the country's 33 provinces and the top among tourist destination spots. Bali's mountainous feature includes peaks over 3,000 meters in elevation. Since the island is surrounded by coral reefs, white sand beaches are very popular during summer. For art lovers, Bali provides diverse and sophisticated art forms such as sculptures, paintings, wood carvings, performing arts, and handy crafts. For those who wanted to spend their Bali family holidays in luxury, cozy villas are also available for them with private pools and spa.
Transportation Details during Family Holidays
Having Bali family holidays will be more exciting, fun, and easy when travelers know about Bali's transportation details. Since family holidays ought to be fun, it shouldn't be ruined due to direction issues and lack of guidance in terms of tourist destination spots. Ngurah Rai, Bali's international airport is located near Jimbaran at the southernmost part of the island. A coastal road surrounds the island which makes it perfect in spending holidays with kids on a road trip. An integrated areal traffic control system is also implemented in order to reduce traffic jam in the island.
Bali's Tourist Destinations Ideal for Spending Holidays with Kids
Conrad Bali boasts 6.8 acres of landscaped gardens and provides direct access to Tanjung Benoa Beach. For gourmet hunters, the spot offers five dinning options and a cool, large, outdoor lagoon pool for kids and adults. Of course, Bali family holidays won't be complete without excellent spa services which can also be found in Conrad Bali.
Some tourists consider Ramada Resort Benoa Bali, located in the south of Dua, when spending their family holidays. This resort offers a wide range of water sports aside from its pristine white beaches. According to some reviews, they have a very great time spending their holidays with kids in the resort.
Best Hotels for Bali Family Holidays
Of course, every family wants to spend their precious vacations in luxurious hotels with excellent services. Among those top hotels in Bali is the Vira Bali Hotel. This hotel is located 100 meters from Tuban beach. Aside from that, the hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool, and a one way shuttle service going to Kuta Beach. For those adventurers who wanted to try Balinese designs and styles, they can always stay at Bali Emerald Villas wherein luxurious private pool, personal butler, spa treatments, and laundry services awaits. Spending Bali family holidays in one of these hotels can make it unforgettable for kids and the whole family.
Argh, wrong name on my flight ticket
Argh, wrong name on my flight ticket
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Incorrect name on flight ticket
Last week, I booked a flight and mistakenly typed my friends surname incorrectly. I realised what I had done as soon as I received the confirmation email so I contacted the airline who has said that I will have to rebook the flight again, can you help?
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Crowne Plaza Canberra Review - Family Hotel Reviews : Best Family Holiday Accommodation and Vacations
Having stayed at this hotel on many occasions we can recommend three room options for families:
- Deluxe Rooms - The deluxe rooms provide plenty of space for a young family to spread out. Ensure you book the twin double bed set up for a family of four. Another nice feature of the room is the large windows in the rooms which create a feeling of space and openness, ideal for a family in one room.
- Premium Rooms are 40m2 in size and provide plenty of space for a young family with one child. A roll away bed can easily be placed within the room behind the parents’ king bed, providing mum and dad space to relax (in-room dining menu and a movie) while their little one is “fast asleep” behind them.
- Deluxe Suites – If you’re a family that enjoys space and privacy the deluxe suites should be considered. These rooms range in size from 59m2 to 89m2 and provide plenty of space for a family to spread out. With all the features of quality hotel suite, this room set up is a perfect alternative for families that would usually book two interconnecting rooms.
When it comes to eating there are plenty of options in Canberra, though if you find yourself at the hotel there is a great choice of dining options including Redsalt Restaurant . The Full Breakfast Buffet in Redsalt is family friendly for any hungry young families with plenty of choice for all those picky little eaters. I witnessed our little ones eating mushrooms and fruit for breakfast. Why won’t they do that home?
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3 Reasons - Not to travel without the Car Seat
Why is it such a drag - travelling with a stroller, backpack carrier and maybe even a travel cot, plus you have all your bags that come with travelling with the family. So should you take you baby travel seat with you on your holiday? Its one of the most confusing questions as many countries have different rules and values on what it is right and wrong when it comes to child's safety in a car. Reasons to why you would take your own car seat.
- Safety - Your child's safety is the most important factor about your trip.
- Comfort - you like to ensure that your child is comfortable in something they know.
- You are unsure of what type of seats and the rules in other countries.
Reasons to why you might risk not taking your child car seat.
- extra luggage
- costs of travelling
- safety is not paramount to your trip
Find out what car seat options are available for you and your family when you travel on holidays.
Photo credit: main photo courtesy of Sean Drelinger
AWhat They Don’t Tell You About Being A Wedding Photographer
Before you go hire a mate to do your wedding pics, you may want to read this post by Darren who knows a thing or two about photography. It really explains what you buy with a good photographer!
Enjoy
James
What They Don’t Tell You About Being A Wedding Photographer
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-being-a-wedding-photographer-2
I’ve been shooting weddings for 18 years and while I do not claim to be a know-it-all, I will say I’ve seen a wide range of the glamorous, and not so glamorous, sides of the business. Many people see the money wedding photographers charge for a day of shooting and think, “I can do that no problem!” While this may be the case, I want to point out some things the glamour side of the business doesn’t tell you about.
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Les Suites Orient on the Bund Shanghai
Les Suites Orient on the Bund Shanghai
http://littlenomads.com/reviews/best-family-hotel/les-suites-orient-bund-shanghai-shanghai-china/
few years you’d think Beijing was unequivocally the capital of the Chinese building boom. But on the Bund in Shanghai, architectural expression has long been the order of the day. It’s here that Les Suites, in their first expansion from Taiwan to the mainland, has set up shop, constructing a brand-new 23-story Art Deco tower as the setting for their latest hotel, Les Suites Orient Bund Shanghai.
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Be sure to read the full story and other great reviews on luxury hotels from around the world on www.littlenomads.com
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InterContinental Fiji Review, thumbs up
InterContinental Fiji Review
Natandola Beach Fiji
Having just returned from a week with the family at InterContinental Fiji Resort and Spa I thought it would be of interest to review 3 top reason to why we still like this resort as place you can visit with the kids to unwind and chill out.
Read about why out kids give the hotel three thumbs visit www.littlenomads.com
Darrens budget hotel experience
My London budget hotel experience
http://www.travel-rants.com/2010/10/17/london-budget-hotel-experience/
London’s best kept secret
Armed with a iPhone, £55 and anti-bacterial hand gel Darren checks into the Hotel Strand Continental, which is according to its website is London’s best kept secret, and you will get to find out why people keep it a secret.
This a great review and will make you think why cheap is not always best. Make sure you check out his video purely disgusting!
If you want more great family travel tips or want to find accommodation that is not dirty - check out www.littlenomads.com
Kids Stay and Play for free
The BIG4 Deniliquin Paringa Holiday Park in DENILIQUIN, New South Wales is giving you the chance to grab the kids for a great deal CELEBRATIONS!!! BIG4 Deniliquin has just been awarded the 2010 NSW Inland Tourism Award and the 2010 NSW Best Resort Holiday Park. We are celebrating by extending our KIDS STAY and PLAY FREE Offer through to October 31st 2010! Pack up the car and the kids because this Package is too good to be true. Pay for a minimum of 2 nights in one of our Luxury 4 Star, 2 bedroom Villas between now and the 31st October 2010 and up to 2 Kids stay Free, + 2 1/2 hour Go-Kart Hires for Free. We love Kids and want to see them having fun. If that is not enough, then our Giant Jumping Pillow, Solar Heated Swimming Pool, Adventure Playground, tennis and basketball court, and wide open spaces to run, play and ride their bikes is sure to keep them entertained. All this for $95 per night (min. 2 night stay) in one of our luxury 4 Star, 2 bedroom Villas until 31st October 2010. Hurry and book yours today – limited number available. For more details visit littlenomads.com
Amazing Race secrets are out..
Amazing Race NZ secrets are out..watch the video!
http://littlenomads.com/best-family/amazing-race-nz-secrets-are-out/
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism is using the skills of multi-Emmy Award winner and host of hit TV programme The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan to entice Australians to visit the region.
Keoghan, who signed on earlier this year to promote his home region of Canterbury as a tourism ambassador, has filmed a series of TV commercials and short website films (webisodes) which Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism will use to attract more Australian visitors to its shores.
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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley,
Christmas School Holidays at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is just like kids play!
Parents staying at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley this summer can be sure their kids will be kept busy and entertained, with the hotel’s free kids club and newly launched Kids Cafe.
The only hotel in the region to offer a complimentary supervised kids club, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley has a team of professionals dedicated to looking after children while parents enjoy the extensive leisure facilities on-site or head out to explore the surrounding Wine Country.
Available throughout the year for children aged three to 12 years, the Water Dragons Kids Club is a purpose-built mini resort dedicated to younger guests, complete with play equipment, cinema, games and activities.
During the school holidays, kids are kept busy painting, drawing, building and thinking, enjoying a program of fun, supervised activities such as scavenger hunts, pirate games and mini Olympics. Little guests will also enjoy a healthy fruit platter and morning/afternoon tea.
Kids can also make the most of the hotel’s new dedicated Kids Cafe, located in The Gallery adjacent to the Redsalt Restaurant, offering a buffet dinner each night during the school holidays. The menu features favourites such as spaghetti bolognese, mini fish fillets, pizzas and grilled chicken, with fruit salad, fairy bread and a selection of cakes for dessert. A large range of activities, movies and games will also be available to keep kids entertained.
Available from $15 per child, the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Kids Cafe is open from 6:00pm-7:30pm daily throughout the summer school holidays.
Families staying during the school holidays can also take advantage of the new Family Escapes Package which includes accommodation for four (two adults and two children) in a guest room, breakfast daily for the whole family, and children twelve and under dine free in the hotel restaurant (when accompanied by an adult, excluding Kids Cafe), all from $190 per night*.
As a bonus, families taking up the package receive a $50 voucher to go towards their next getaway during the Easter or winter school holidays in 2011. The voucher is redeemable for accommodation at any Crowne Plaza hotel across NSW and ACT.
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