Winter edition of Holidays with Kids with Ski & Snowboard with Kids flip out now!
With vaccinations starting to roll out and a quarantine-free trans-Tasman bubble marking Australia’s first tentative steps towards reconnecting with the world, there’s a delightful whiff of optimism in the air. After stopping to inhale a heady waft of this new upbeat mood, the team at Holidays with Kids has packed our Winter issue full of the experiences and escapes our eager readers have been waiting for.
New research conducted on behalf of Tourism New Zealand has revealed 60% of Australians are dreaming of a trip to New Zealand in the first six months of borders reopening, so we’re helping our readers on their way with a massive 16 pages dedicated to exploring the best of Aotearoa for families in our A to (N)Z feature.
Journeys further afield may still be on temporary hold, but we’ve added some aspirational stories on Malaysia and Finland to the mix for forward-thinking families planning future adventures. And with plenty still to explore right here in Australia, we’ve dedicated plenty of pages to equally awesome adventures at home. Former NRL star and television personality Beau Ryan chats with Holidays with Kids to share his top holiday tips and favourite destinations. We warm up winter with a visit to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, get an insider’s perspective on the Gold Coast, explore the best weekend breaks from Adelaide, highlight the best of Canberra for kids and make a break for bucolic Bathurst.
We also roundup the best locations for whale watching during the annual migration up and down the Australian coast, look at some of Australia’s finest A-List experiences and nibble our way through some of the country’s tastiest travel experiences. Plus, we reveal how families can use travel as a force for good, even in our own backyard.
“As parents we have a responsibility to teach children to appreciate their privilege and the impact it has on the communities we visit,” explains Editor of Holidays with Kids, Aleney de Winter. “Holidays with Kids continues its commitment to encouraging thoughtful travel with a deep dive into the role children can play in promoting more responsible, ethical and sustainable forms of tourism.”
Our Winter edition has been published as a special flip issue with the 2021 edition of Ski & Snowboard with Kids, featuring over 60 pages of global ski stories, tips and inspiration. Along with stories on Thredbo, Cardrona, Mt Ruapehu and a rundown of Aussie resorts, we also look at the gear you need to take, tips for first timers, the history of Burton Snowboards and interview Laura Peel – current World Champion and World Cup Champion in aerials.
Ski & Snowboard with Kids Editor, Helen Hayes, says: “While our skis and snowboards stayed in the garage over our summer, most snow lovers are already dreaming about where to go when international travel resumes. We had one lucky US-based Australian writer who checked out Jackson Hole, Sun Valley and four resorts in Colorado to give us fresh stories on these incredible snow destinations. In the meantime, we can ride the slopes of Australia and New Zealand this winter.”
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No matter what your destination or budget, Holidays with Kids makes our reader’s wildest holiday dreams come true through practical information and helpful advice, without losing sight of those special factors families must consider when planning a getaway, including childcare, safety and entertainment.
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