Mum, her three kids and their Maui Adventure! "You should try this Mum," came the challenging call from one of my kids. On Ka'anapali Beach near one of Maui's ritzy resort areas, my three kids had hooked up with some friends (also from Australia) for the popular activity known as "jumping off Black Rock". Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock) is a rocky … [Read more...]
Hawaii is active boy’s heaven
In Hawaii, friends, loved ones, or strangers are greeted with "Aloha" – which means with love. Legendary leader of Hawaiian people, Duke Kahanamokue, is famous for preaching and spreading that special Hawaiian hospitality known as Aloha. Unfortunately for my kids, the Hawaiian locals, ready for Maui Paintball, seemed to have forgotten their Aloha … [Read more...]
Fiji’s little circle of Paradise
To share or not to share, that is the question. A few years ago, searching through the many spectacular internet sites showcasing Fijian Island getaways, I discovered a tiny jewel in the Mamanuca group of Islands. Following my third visit to this idyllic Fijian tropical isle, I considered NOT writing about my experience. I thought keeping my … [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...]
Perisher – our first snow experience
Busting out in Perisher Single mum takes her three kids (ages 13, 9 and 9) to the Australian snow fields for their first ever snow experience. Sound like a challenging, brave and somewhat crazy holiday idea? Well I survived the challenge holiday last August – five and a half days at the snow (Perisher, New South Wales) and two days in … [Read more...]
Escape to Caloundra – Rumba style
http://www.weekendnotes.com/rumba-beach-resort/ published in week-end notes - sharing my experience of a recent mini-break taken with my tribe of boys. … [Read more...]