Are we there yet? .. staying sane on the next road trip
The journey should be as good as the destination, so they say! If only the kids could appreciate the road trip. We've put together a few ideas to help on your next family holiday. If you are on the road with toddlers or babies try to work in with their routine if possible. Travel at times they would normally sleep, stop for a break when they wake up, feed and change them and let them have a play before moving on. Pack lunchboxes for o...
Tips for travelling with Teens
We know that our teenage children can be delightful, exasperating, funny, sullen, adventurous, shy, talkative, slothful and manic – and sometimes that is just in the space of an hour! All these moods are magnified when it comes to travelling, be it in Australia or overseas, as teens and parents are forced into one another’s company without a ‘get out of jail free’ card, such as time with friends. Travelling overseas with teenagers tends t...
Mount Buller ski holidays with the kids
What has 300 beautiful hectares of soft, skiable snow, thirteen chairlifts, four T-bars, two rope tows and four magic carpets? What has three terrain parks, two toboggan areas and ski in ski out accommodation? It’s Mt.Buller, the holiday hotspot only a few hours from Melbourne. From June to October the stunning ski village comes alive with travellers from all over the world, from expert skiers chasing Buller’s slopes to non-skiers who desire a r...
Club Med Resorts.. learn why the all inclusive concept is so perfect for families
Grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy our Club Med Webinar. This 30 min presentation will help you understand the Club Med all inclusive concept. Here at BYOkids we specialise in Club Med holidays as they are just perfect for families. These all inclusive resorts are located worldwide and offer kids and adults fun activities such as circus schools, trapeze, waterskiing, wakeboarding, snow skiing, snowboarding and more. Plus all your foo...
Top 5 Aussie Summer Road Trips That Families Must Do
From the magnificent outback desert to breathtaking beaches, Australia is blessed with natural wonders and the best way to experience it is on a family campervan road trip. You can set your own pace and take the road less travelled while enjoying all the benefits of a well-earned holiday. Not sure where to go? Here are Britz Campervan’s top 5 Aussie road trips where you can truly appreciate the beauty of Australia this summer: Melbourne To...
Skiing New Zealands Volcano with kids
We decided to teach the kids to ski and what better place than in the middle of the North Island New Zealand on the very impressive Mount Ruapehu, a live volcano that's high enough and (generally) inactive enough to receive a fair dusting of snow each winter, the mountain is the centrepiece of the Ruapehu National Park. There are two ski fields on either side of this mountain - Turoa and Whakapapa. Both boast similar terrain and facilities...
Top 10 family activities in the Whitsundays Queensland
Our top ten fun family activities in the Whitsundays - School holidays are just around the corner and it is time to slow down, reconnect with your loved ones and enjoy a fun family getaway in the Whitsundays! Your kids will be wide-eyed with wonder - bright colours, fun places to stay and a huge range of things to do will keep your family busy and entertained while at the same time relaxed and happy. Here are our Top 10 fun family activities...
10 things to do in NYC that wont break the bank!
New York City, the "Big Apple" or the "City that never sleeps" whatever you like to call New York City, it sure is anything but boring! Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. New York is the most densely popul...
You're in the Solomon Islands .. Why?
I was super excited to announce to the world that I was in the beautiful Solomon Islands and this is the response I got! My fun loving, very well travelled, nature loving friend simply said "Why?" At the risk of sounding spoilt I wanted to respond and say "because it exists, therefore I must go". I then realised that most people know little about this gem of the South Pacific. It seems the Solomon Islands has been in the shadows of its well...
Beaches, Murals, Mangoes and so much more... Bowen Queensland with the kids!
The tropical town of Bowen in Queensland is situated at the top of the Whitsundays. This mainland coastal town has a very rich and interesting history, established in 1861 it is the oldest town in North Queensland. Bowen is very well known for its diverse industries including fishing and agriculture. Farmers grow a variety of fruit and vegetables throughout the year- they call Bowen the salad bowl of Australia for a reason. Bowen is also famou...
