"Should we take our kids to Vietnam?" is a question we get asked a lot! The answer is YES. We took our kids to Vietnam aged 10 and 11 and it remains one of the best family holidays we've ever had. The Vietnamese are friendly, love kids and are endlessly generous, travelling their country is nothing but a delight. Vietnam is beautiful, diverse and vibrant with controlled chaos on the streets, exciting markets, history, villages, culture, beach...
BYOkids team member Jacinta shares her favourite destinations
If you've called our BYOkids office lately or messaged us via Facebook or email then chances are you've e-met our awesome travel guru Jacinta. We thought it was time you could put a face to our voices and messages and share some of the teams favourite places and pics. So today we'd like to introduce Jacinta .... Hi all :) so the reason I love travelling is because I love seeing iconic sights, tasting new foods and really delving deep into...
Ready for the Great Tasmanian Family Road Trip?
Bundle up your kids in the backseat and head for the Spirit of Tasmania. That means the fun begins before you even roll onto the island. Think stretching your legs in a movie theatre versus being cramped up in seat 25A. Think kids joyfully tackling arcade games on Deck 9 rather than kicking the seat in front of them. There’s even circus performers and face painters on some sailings. On arrival into Devonport there’s no waiting for luggage. Just p...
Taking the kids to Italy? Explore Anguillara.. a hidden treasure just near Rome!
BAMBINI WANTED IN ITALY!!!! Things to do with kids in and around Anguillara Sabazia (Rome). I can’t keep this secret to myself any longer! So let me share with you a little hidden treasure that not many visitors to Italy know about: Anguillara Sabazia. Anguillara is in my blood and has been for generations. It is one of the great escapes from the hustle and bustle of Rome, less than 30km away. Nestled on a small promontory on the shores of lak...
Tips to help you relax on your next holiday
One in five Australians say they are not worry-free in the first 24 hours of holiday! ... and to make it worse an unlucky one in 20 Australian travellers feel as though they NEVER enter holiday mode. * Well, we don’t spend THOUSANDS of dollars on a holiday to not be worry-free. With this in mind, Booking.com has put together a ‘Switching to Holiday Mode’ guide which packages up 16 expert advices, from life coach Sloan Sheridan-Williams, on how...
Thinking about a holiday to the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America. Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes, great food, ease of travel, English language, regular flights and fantastic accommodation choices make it a popular destination for Australian families. We've compiled a top ten list of things to d...
Cheapest time of year to travel to some of the worlds best beaches
Did you know that most holiday destinations are seasonal. They have peak times when their popularity pushes the prices up and quiet times when the price can reduce by up to 70%. Wouldn't it be great to know when the most affordable time to visit is... well its your lucky day. Our friends at Booking.com have created a list to help you find luxury beach holidays for the best value from January to December. You’ll be pleased to hear they inclu...
Kinderling Kids’ Radio parenting expert, Chris Minogue understands that flying with the littlies can be a challenge. However with some preparation and patience you may even find it a pleasure. Here are Chris's top tips for flying with babies, toddlers and young children. Top tips for babies: Feed babies every 3 hours to keep them well hydrated. On a long-haul flight (over 9 hours), they can have one 6-hour period of sleep where you do...
Lord Howe Island ... Perfect for walkers.. and families too!
The World-Heritage listed Lord Howe Island measures just 11km, but due to its network of walking trails and abundance of rare plant and animal species, the island is considered one of the world’s best walking destinations. With only 400 visitors allowed on the island at any one time, bushwalkers are given a unique and exclusive opportunity to experience an untouched paradise like no other. From banyan forest to the summit of Mt Gower, the w...
Travel easy.. travel cheap.. with kids
Family travel, while fun and memorable, isn’t always a walk in the park. As all too many of you will know holidaying with the kids in tow comes with a number of challenges, such as disrupting routines, increased spending and in some cases a change in time zone and culture. We spoke to four well-travelled bloggers with children to find out how to combat some of these difficulties and learn how to make travelling with children not only cheaper, b...
