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How to Plan a Girls Weekend in Brisbane

By: Natalie Sullivan August 5, 2023August 5, 2023

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Looking for the perfect destination to create unforgettable memories with your closest girlfriends? Look no further than Brisbane, Australia! Nestled along the picturesque Queensland coastline, this vibrant city offers an array of exciting activities, exquisite dining options, and stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal spot for an epic girls’ getaway. In this guide, I will take you through the steps to plan the ultimate girls weekend in Brisbane, filled with laughter, adventure, and bonding.

Family Friendly Resort in Brisbane

By: Natalie Sullivan June 28, 2023August 10, 2023

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My family recently visited Brisbane for a two night break over the school holidays. We chose to stay at the absolutely beautiful Brisbane Marriott, located on Queens Street.

Langham, Gold Coast

By: Natalie Sullivan May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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My husband and I recently enjoyed a child free 2 night stay at the Langham on the Gold Coast. The Langham is the Gold Coast’s latest five star resort, and oh my goodness doesn’t it just scream luxury.

We stayed in an ocean view room which had a beautiful view straight out over the sea. The room was well appointed with every with a large kind sized bed, enclosed balcony, robes, beach shoes, beautiful bathroom and more. As we were celebrating our 11 year wedding anniversary they kindly gave us cake to share.

Gold Coast’s Most Recommended

By: Natalie Sullivan April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

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Back in February we had a weekend away as a family five to the Gold Coast. Before our trip I asked my instagram followers what their best recommendations were for places to eat and things to do in the area. So I thought, why not share my recommendations on my blog!

Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia

By: Natalie Sullivan May 18, 2022

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My husband and I recently celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary by heading to the stunning, Qualia resort on Hamilton Island. In case you had never heard of Qualia before, it is ‘an oasis of Australian style, combining award winning luxury, with intuitive, friendly service.’ To get to Hamilton Island we flew from Brisbane Airport, which…

1770 and Agnes Water, Australia

By: Natalie Sullivan September 26, 2021September 29, 2021

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Our family has just returned from a magical trip to 1770 and Agnes Waters in Queensland. If you haven’t heard of them before, these idyllic tiny towns are located on the East Coast of Australia about 6 hours from Brisbane. They are well known for their quiet, coastal charm. AccommodationWe spent five nights staying at…

School Holidays on the Sunshine Coast

By: Natalie Sullivan September 13, 2021September 29, 2021

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How lucky we are that here on the Sunshine Coast we are able to enjoy school holidays outside of our homes. Something that so many Australian’s are currently unable to do. I am sure that for most of these people, school term and school holidays have rolled into one big blur of a year. With…

The Best Walks on the Sunshine Coast!

By: Natalie Sullivan September 8, 2021September 29, 2021

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After my highly popular blog post The Best Beaches on the Sunshine Coast, I have decided to make it a priority to share with you our favourite things to do on the Sunshine Coast. Every few weeks I will chose a topic and jot down our top picks for that particular thing. So this week…

Why Every Family Needs To Take a Trip in a Motorhome

By: Natalie Sullivan December 3, 2020September 29, 2021

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In October this year we set off for a motorhoming adventure in our sunny sate of Queensland. I will be honest and tell you that we aren’t a family who is big on staying in anything but a hotel LOL! Then Covid 19 came along and all of our plans for overseas vacations went awash,…

Our Family Adventure to Fraser Island with Expedia Explorers Journal

By: Natalie Sullivan October 18, 2020September 29, 2021

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Without a doubt my favourite thing to do as a family is to travel, explore and see the world. It is something that I have been lucky enough to enjoy since I was only five weeks old, when my parents took me on my first overseas adventure. Since then travel has been a huge part…