Christmas already!

I say it every year and I'll say it now... I can't believe it's Christmas again already! Where has the year gone? It's been an eventful year of ups and downs but personally it has been a year of big changes and I'm eagerly looking forward to 2012.

New Year is a time for reassessing your goals and dreams. At the rate at which the years are flying by there is no time to waste procrastinating about that road trip around Australia! If you have a dream to travel Australia, see what's beyond the urban sprawl and reconnect as a family THEN DO IT!

Just remember... Life is too short and money doesn't make you happy. Family, helping others and experiencing all life has to offer is what will bring you satisfaction.

Merry Christmas and Safe Travels

Jacqui x

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia

Yes its been a while since my last post! I have been busy selling my house and getting packed up ready to move to the beautiful Margaret River region in WA, just after Christmas. Christmas is a crazy time of year as it is!

Anyway I discovered a new book to share with you...

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia by Anna Ciddor, published by Explore Australia

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia is family holiday planning made easy! Choose from a feast of kid-friendly attractions, activities, eateries and accommodation options around Australia. Whether your kids are into dinosaurs, circuses, koalas or fairies, you’ll find something here to thrill them, as well as life-saving tips on how to travel with kids. And to ensure your family gets the most out of every experience, a host of fabulous facts and intriguing questions are included to keep the whole family on its toes: ‘What sort of nests do saltwater crocodiles build?’, ‘What noise do pelicans make?’ and ‘Is it true that lorikeets have hair on their tongues?’

Carefully researched, written and illustrated by children’s author and seasoned traveller Anna Ciddor, this book will help you plan your best family holiday ever!