Best Family Holidays With Kids http://www.littlenomads.com Fri, 17 May 2013 01:11:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Simplifying, demystify and unpacking all the things that get packed into a family holiday. With ideas, tips and reviews of best places to have a family holiday or vacation with the kids. For your next family holiday be sure to check in with www.littlenomads.com James Hayward / littlenomads.com no James Hayward / littlenomads.com jamesdhayward@optusnet.com.au jamesdhayward@optusnet.com.au (James Hayward / littlenomads.com) Check In and discover the best places for your next family holiday travel, parenting, business, leisure, marketing, kids, family, holidays, vacation Best Family Holidays With Kids http://www.littlenomads.com/podcast/rss.jpg http://www.littlenomads.com Pittwater, Australia Weekly Fiji for families, Part 2: Natadola Bay http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-2-natadola-bay/ http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-2-natadola-bay/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 09:22:47 +0000 Deborah Dickson-Smith http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23579 Horse riding, diving and fancy kids meals. In the second leg of our Fiji family sojourn, we shifted north to Natadola Bay and the exquisite Intercontinental Golf Resort & Spa. Natadola Bay is possibly one of the prettiest spots on ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-2-natadola-bay/feed/ 0 Planning the perfect Fiji Family holiday: Ten Top Tips http://www.littlenomads.com/planning-the-perfect-fiji-family-holiday-ten-top-tips/ http://www.littlenomads.com/planning-the-perfect-fiji-family-holiday-ten-top-tips/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 00:57:01 +0000 Deborah Dickson-Smith http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23558 A little planning can go a long way to making your holiday much more enjoyable – especially if you’re travelling with kids and teens. Our recent trip to Fiji could probably have been planned better, so why not learn from ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/planning-the-perfect-fiji-family-holiday-ten-top-tips/feed/ 0 Fiji for families, Part 1: Sigatoka http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-1-sigatoka/ http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-1-sigatoka/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:02:50 +0000 Deborah Dickson-Smith http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23528 There are so many reasons to have a family holiday in Fiji I couldn’t possibly fit them all into one blog. So I’m afraid you’ll have to read three. This is part one, our starting point on the Coral Coast: ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/fiji-for-families-part-1-sigatoka/feed/ 0 #04 | Castaway Fiji Family Holidays – Get the secrets and insights to this destination. http://www.littlenomads.com/castaway-family-holidays-secrets-into-fiji/ http://www.littlenomads.com/castaway-family-holidays-secrets-into-fiji/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:20:15 +0000 James http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23503 In this episode we speak with Karen Marvel from Castaway Island Fiji. Who shares with us the secrets and insights into the success of why Castaway Island Fiji, continues to win awards and why its recently been voted the Best ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/castaway-family-holidays-secrets-into-fiji/feed/ 0 featured In this episode we speak with Karen Marvel from Castaway Island Fiji. Who shares with us the secrets and insights into the success of why Castaway Island Fiji, continues to win awards and why its recently been voted the Best family resort 2013 worldwide. In this episode we speak with Karen Marvel from Castaway Island Fiji. Who shares with us the secrets and insights into the success of why Castaway Island Fiji, continues to win awards and why its recently been voted the Best family resort 2013 worldwide. What I like about our chat is that Karen provides some great insights into how families can really let go and immerse themselves in the amazing experiences and activities that the resort has to offer. Plus she shares with us a secret, and tips to securing a great family holiday in fiji. Listen to full interview Listen and download on iTunes Quote parents are turning up to castaway .. look I was here when I was seven years old with my parents, now I'm here with my kids! Episode Summary Introduction to Castaway [00:30 mins] Breaking  news announcement [02:00 mins] Arriving at Castaway Resort [05:30 mins] The Secret is out on the Accommodation [08:00 mins] Castaway Fiji activities for families [14:00 mins] Eating and dining on Castaway Island [18:30 mins] Tip - Time out for Mum & Dad  [21:00 mins] Why the Kids Club Castaway Island is popular [22:00 mins] Adults Only -  sssh  - [24:00 mins] Special offer for families - [25:30 mins] Resources Castaway Island Official Website Check Online rates with Booking.com  Luxury travel Magazine - Best Family Resort Overseas 2013 James Hayward / littlenomads.com no 27:40 Fun Family Time in Las Vegas http://www.littlenomads.com/fun-family-time-in-las-vegas/ http://www.littlenomads.com/fun-family-time-in-las-vegas/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:48:12 +0000 James http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23492 Family Holidays in Vegas Loaded with amenities and located near thirteen national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas is the perfect home base for a fun family vacation. The city itself is jam-packed with kid-friendly activities that the whole ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/fun-family-time-in-las-vegas/feed/ 0 #03 | How to live like a local with kids, when visiting Portland Oregon http://www.littlenomads.com/visting-portland-oregon-local-style/ http://www.littlenomads.com/visting-portland-oregon-local-style/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:06:54 +0000 James http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23447 In this episode we speak with Angie Johnson from www.portlandpregnancyexercise.com who was visiting us from Portland Oregon on a recent trip. We discuss how a family who might be visiting Portland Oregon on family holiday can enjoy the same experiences of ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/visting-portland-oregon-local-style/feed/ 0 In this episode we speak with Angie Johnson from www.portlandpregnancyexercise.com who was visiting us from Portland Oregon on a recent trip. We discuss how a family who might be visiting Portland Oregon on family holiday can enjoy the same experiences... In this episode we speak with Angie Johnson from www.portlandpregnancyexercise.com who was visiting us from Portland Oregon on a recent trip. We discuss how a family who might be visiting Portland Oregon on family holiday can enjoy the same experiences of what a local enjoys in this great city.  What I like about our chat is that Angie gives us some great tips on places to go when it rains in Portland and the places the locals like to visit when the Sun is shining. Listen to the full interview Episode Summary When its raining - Angie gives us her top 5 things to do with the kids when its wet outside The sun does shine - When its not raining there are plenty of great things to do in Portland Oregon Portland is foodie heaven - There are some great community markets to visit around Portland Access to School grounds -  You can use the school grounds outside of school times to let your kids play James Hayward / littlenomads.com no 14:56 #02 | Disneyland Family Holidays – Why every family should visit at least once http://www.littlenomads.com/disneyland-family-holidays-podcast/ http://www.littlenomads.com/disneyland-family-holidays-podcast/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:20:57 +0000 James http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23473 In this episode we speak with Kelly McLean @kellybindon a International flight attended from one of Australia’s top airlines.  Who shares with us her experiences of having a family Holiday with 3 kids, hubby and grandma in Disneyland California.  What I ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/disneyland-family-holidays-podcast/feed/ 0 featured,podcast In this episode we speak with Kelly McLean @kellybindon a International flight attended from one of Australia's top airlines.  Who shares with us her experiences of having a family Holiday with 3 kids, hubby and grandma in Disneyland California. In this episode we speak with Kelly McLean @kellybindon a International flight attended from one of Australia's top airlines.  Who shares with us her experiences of having a family Holiday with 3 kids, hubby and grandma in Disneyland California.  What I like about our chat is that Kelly provides some great insights and advantages to staying at Disneyland, and the best times to visit disneyland to avoid the crowds,  plus shares some great tips to making the most of this magical family holiday spot. Listen to the full interview Download or Listen on  Quote "You can't tell a taxi to stop but you can in a limousine .. You can do anything in a Limousine"-  Kelly shares some fun times with the kids Episode Summary Getting there – advice on flying long haul with kids from Sydney to LA.        [04:15 min] Pick your time – discussion on the best time to visit Disney Land.                  [06:30 min] Transport - how to get around with a large family, book a private car.          [10:30 min] Why staying onsite at Disney makes perfect sense for families.                       [15:00 min] Staying in a suite vs getting two rooms at Disney                                                  [18:15 min] How to be part of magic when your staying offsite from Disney                        [21:00 min] Advantages of visiting outside of School Holiday periods                                   [24:30 min] Two top tips for visiting Disney Land                                                                        [25:50 min] Resources Tips for flying long haul with kids Accommodation around Disney Land California  disneyland.disney.go.com James Hayward / littlenomads.com no 31:14 #01 – Family camping on your doorstep in Sydney http://www.littlenomads.com/family-camping-at-the-basin/ http://www.littlenomads.com/family-camping-at-the-basin/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:52:46 +0000 James http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=23468 In our very first podcast episode we speak with Jeremy  who resides on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and recently went camping with the kids. In this interview I sit down at a local cafe  to discuss how you don’t ...

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]]> http://www.littlenomads.com/family-camping-at-the-basin/feed/ 0 podcast In our very first podcast episode we speak with Jeremy  who resides on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and recently went camping with the kids. In this interview I sit down at a local cafe  to discuss how you don't actually have to go that far from home... In our very first podcast episode we speak with Jeremy  who resides on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and recently went camping with the kids. In this interview I sit down at a local cafe  to discuss how you don't actually have to go that far from home to have great family holiday. Jeremy and his family  spent 10 days camping at the Basin on Pittwater, which is located approx 1 hour from the CBD of Sydney, Australia. The great thing about this trip for his family  it was only 15 mins from his family home. Who said you can't have a great fun holiday on your doorstep? Listen to the full interview   Episode Summary Holidays on the doorstep – you really don't have to go far to have great holiday Camping at the Basin – overview of basin camping grounds and the things the kids can do Experiences – The type of experiences you can have on camping holiday with the kids Organisation and costs -  It can be easier with a group of friends and the costs are reduced as well. Photo Credit: www.Big4.com.au James Hayward / littlenomads.com no 11:26 Family Ski Holidays: Club Med Sahoro, Japan http://www.littlenomads.com/family-ski-holidays-club-med-sahoro-japan/ http://www.littlenomads.com/family-ski-holidays-club-med-sahoro-japan/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:57:42 +0000 Deborah Dickson-Smith http://www.littlenomads.com/?p=22818 Club Med Sahoro: ideal ski resort for families I’m told that once you’ve had a Club Med holiday with your family, you keep coming back. the all-inclusive packages are becoming more and more popular, but that’s not the only reasons ...

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