Caloundra is an ideal destination for families Caloundra was awarded the title Australia's "tidiest" town, in 2012. I'm not sure what constitutes the "tidiest" town, but tidiness was not the decisive factor in Caloundra being my destination choice for the September School holidays. What I like about Caloundra: Proximity to Brisbane (one hour … [Read more...]
It’s about the journey, not the destination
Walking the Great Ocean Road Thirteen women in their late 30’s to the mid-’40s on a three-day walking/hiking adventure. Are there likely to be thirteen different agendas? Married, divorced, separated, de-facto and single, our group covered an eclectic 'relationship status' mix. Professional, semi-professional, full-time, and part-time workers, … [Read more...]
Melbourne why not stay and play?
Seen this ad by Tourism Victoria? The one with the geezer sporting OTT white side-burns wearing a blue top hat, looking as if he's stepped out of a scene from Alice in Wonderland. His white-gloved, fisted hands open to reveal where the group of young people in front of him should go to find adventure in Melbourne. Stay and play is the catch … [Read more...]
Ski Perisher – my travel tips
Jen's (single parent) travel tips for Perisher: Thinking of a Perisher as a destination for a ski holiday? With your family? Sharing my tips (and lessons learnt) from our 2014 Perisher skiing experience may help with your planning. Facts: What: Family Ski Trip To Perisher Who: Single Mum and three kids aged 13, 9,9. When: Mid … [Read more...]
Yoga meets Cirque du Soleil
Aerial Yoga / Antigravity Yoga for body and mind Anyone with a limited notion of Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton's scientific principles knows to experience a loss of gravity requires a departure from earth's gravitational forces. Possibly a visit to outer space? Unless you have dreams of becoming one of Richard Branson's future Virgin … [Read more...]
Perisher – our first snow experience
Busting out in Perisher Single mum takes her three kids (ages 13, 9 and 9) to the Australian snowfields for their first-ever snow experience. Sound like a challenging and somewhat crazy holiday idea? Well, I survived the challenge holiday last August – five and a half days in the snow (Perisher, New South Wales) and two days in … [Read more...]
Springbrook National Park – the lure of nature or Reality TV?
Living in Brisbane I am spoilt for choice regarding weekend escapes. Too often I head interstate or overseas, rather than choosing the adventurous and beautiful places closer to home. Today, I discovered one of nature's unique places, only an hour from home. Springbrook National Park Reality TV lifts many unknowns to celebrity status. Can it … [Read more...]
Byron Bay Retreat for women
Week-end retreat in Byron Bay - for women - I have the ideal group: Getaway Girls - a perfect place for Women wanting to re-charge in Byron Bay Read about my experience as a Getaway Girl: published on weekend notes, December 2013. http://www.weekendnotes.com/getaway-girls-retreat-for-women-byron-bay/ … [Read more...]
Sydney vs Melbourne
Sydney vs Melbourne Good Old Fashioned Rivalry, or something more? Feel a gathering of emotions when you see three innocent words on a page? Note the "vs" discreetly tucked between Sydney and Melbourne. Such an insignificant abbreviation, but reading those two letters, immediately conjures a strong, emotive word: RIVALRY. Aussies love … [Read more...]
Gotta Get Away
Every now and again I feel the need to get up and go. To re-charge the batteries and change the scenery. Planning a week-end escape is almost as good as the escape itself. In South-East Queensland we are spoilt for choice. With wheels to get you there and the desire to go, adventure or relaxation is only around the corner. I decided on heading … [Read more...]
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