Welcome to This Sweet Life — your curated guide to luxury family travel and elevated living.

I’m Natalie — wife to Ryan, mum to Ari, Chloe, and Rosie, and a lifelong traveller with an eye for beauty, detail, and adventure.

My Story

I was born in England, and now live on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. I began travelling when I was just five weeks old. Wanderlust runs deep in my family — my great-grandmother moved from the island of Gozo to Malta, my grandmother from Malta to England, and my mother and I eventually made the journey to Australia. Travel has always been in our story — it’s a part of who we are.

I’ve been sharing my world online for nearly a decade — stories, moments, and the things that make life beautiful. But my greatest passion has always been travel. Over the years, I’ve experienced everything from five-star resorts to hidden eco-retreats, and I’ve turned that love for discovery into a space where families like yours can find expertly crafted itineraries, thoughtful hotel reviews, and destination inspiration that make dream trips easy to plan and unforgettable to experience.

Why I Started Sharing Our Travels

Travel has always been where our family comes alive — it’s where we connect most deeply and create the memories that linger long after we’ve unpacked our bags. Over the years, I found myself planning every detail — the hotels, the experiences, the little touches that turn a trip into something truly special — and friends began asking for my itineraries and recommendations.

That’s when I realised how much I loved not only experiencing travel, but curating it — finding those family-friendly stays that still feel indulgent, and destinations that invite both wonder and ease.

I started sharing our journeys to show that family travel can be both beautiful and enriching — that you can explore the world with children and still seek out luxury. My hope is that This Sweet Life inspires other families to dream a little bigger, travel a little further, and see the world through the eyes of adventure and connection.

This is why I created This Sweet Life ‘ An Australian family travel blog sharing luxury stays, curated itineraries, and real adventures across the world — designed to inspire families to explore beautifully.

Inside the World of This Sweet Life

Here on the blog, you’ll find:

Luxury Family Travel Guides – curated itineraries, motherhood travel tips, detailed hotel reviews, and practical tips for destinations across Australia and beyond.
Sunshine Coast Travel Blogger – where to stay, eat, and play for the perfect Sunshine Coast coastal escape.
Elevated Lifestyle – chic entertaining ideas, creative celebrations, and touches of home that inspire.
Shop the Guides – ready-to-use travel templates, itineraries, and packing lists designed to help you travel beautifully and stress-free.
Influencer Tips & Travel Trade Secrets – learn how to turn your love of travel into a creative career, and collaborate with the hotels and brands you adore.
Insider insights – All the behind-the-scenes content.

Trusted By

Over the years, This Sweet Life has been proud to collaborate with leading hotels, tourism boards, and lifestyle brands across Australia and beyond — sharing authentic, family-focused storytelling through beautiful visuals and heartfelt experiences. Collaborations include: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Oaks Hotels, AYANA Bali, Visit Northern Tasmania, Meta, My Fiji, Vietnam Airlines and more.

Each partnership is built on trust, creativity, and a shared belief that travel with children can be both meaningful and beautifully done.

For the Modern Family Who Loves to Wander

This Sweet Life is for travellers, dreamers, and modern families who crave adventure without compromising comfort — a space to be inspired, plan smarter, and embrace a life well-lived. If you are a parent who doesn’t want to stop adventuring, then this is for you!

So, whether you’re planning your next family escape, searching for the perfect resort, or simply dreaming of faraway places — you’re in the right place.

Let’s explore, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories together.

With love,