Selva Val Gardina

"You may have the universe if I may have Italy." - Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer. At 2,681 metres strange things can happen. While we were admiring the sun glinting off the glacier of Mt Marmolada, Mr 77 got whacked in his privates with the pointy end of a Nordic walking stick. I turned to exclaim...

Swissotel Sydney – A great stay for families with babies and toddlers

It is a new experience for me having to find child friendly accommodation in Sydney's CBD.  After two decades of  travelling around the world backpacking, flash packing and finally being able to afford luxury hotel stays, I have had to rethink what will make an experience fun and fulfilling and which embraces the needs of Little...

The Lake Escape – The Entrance House – Central Coast NSW

Covid has certainly hampered non-essential travel for most of us. Yet as the regions tentatively open up to tourism a wonderful location close to Sydney and Newcastle is the NSW Central Coast. The Entrance and Long Jetty are often overlooked as a holiday destination.   However  if you are looking for a beachside family and...

Palm Cove – North Queensland – Australia

Palm Cove is known as the Spa capital of Australia.  Located in Tropical North Queensland, it is a fantastic destination for those seeking complete bliss and relaxation.   It is well known as a favourite escape for weddings, honeymoons, girl’s weekends and indulgent spa weekends.  However it is also a fantastic place to holiday with a young...