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Christmas is now over for another year and the worlds icon buildings including our own Sydney Harbour Bridge have been lit up to celebrate the beginning of another year so now is the time to tell the world about your best/worst/funniest family holiday experience. Having just spent 2 weeks with our 2 year old granddaughter Emily at Nanna and Poppy’s house we now appreciate how hard it is to keep children busy over the long holiday period.

Travelling with children can be fun with research and speaking to an expert. Travel With Kidz has been specialising in family travel for the past 16 years.

Here is our list of top ten things to do with the kids before they grow up:

1)    Climb the steps of Angkor Wat Cambodia and view history engraved on the walls.

2) Sit with indigenous Australians at Ayers Rock and learn the art of dot painting.

3) Learn to ski and make snowmen at Thredbo Village.

4) Play volleyball with Fijians on white sand beaches.

5) Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Quest, Hawaii.

6) Walk down Broadway in New York and ride the lift to the top of the Empire State Building.

7) Visit the Pope’s home in Vatican City Rome. Climb the steps of St. Peters and view Rome from its peak.

8) Experience a magical Christmas under the Northern Lights with an unforgettable visit to Santa’s home town in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.

9) Introduce the kids to Mickey Mouse at Disneyland– it never fails to capture their imaginations.

10) Dance with the Masai in the Masi Mara National Park Kenya and watch lions under a tree on the great plains of the Mara.

As today’s children grow up faster and spend less time with their parents than ever before, many families are structuring holidays which offer not only a break from the routine but a learning experience for everyone. 

After 34 years’ experience in the travel business – more than a third of that catering to the holiday needs of families – Wendy Buckley, Managing Director of Travel With Kidz, is well placed to comment on how family holidays are changing. 

“Many time-poor families are no longer content with the traditional two-week annual holiday to the coast,” she said. “They are beginning to think ‘quality not quantity’ and are demanding more active and interesting breaks.” 

“Young children’s brains are more open to learning and far more impressionable than adults,” she said. “Now is the time to spend quality time with your kids before they grow up.”

 What is your favourite experience with your kids? Email wendy@travelwithkidz.com.au to post your blogs and experiences.

Happy 2012 from the Travel With Kidz family

Traveling with Sydney car hire gives you a guaranteed cheap travel around the largest city in Australia.

You can compare their package prices with other car hire companies and see the biggest surprise of your life. Though FAQs may be answered in the same tone every time, it is the price package that has a lot of bonus points for you to consider. Once you review the price details, carrental.com.au entitles you for bonus package which you can claim when you decided to take your adventure through the use of Sydney car hire.

Moreover, carrental.com.au has joined major car rental companies all over Australia so you can have the widest selections for you travel needs. Budget Cars are available for small group of tour package. The company can also offer you Thrift Cars for a little bigger group who wants to save few dollars more. You wouldn’t be running short of time because their partner agencies can be available anytime and give you the same cheap car hire service with their usual exclusive bonus coupons.

Through the help of your rented car, your itinerary to the largest, oldest and most populous capital will surely be fun-filled and exciting. Be it with your family or friends, the difference is on the money you save and the comfort that you have in going to your destinations.  That savings in your pocket can add to your travel thrills while discovering the popular coastline of Sydney. Seeing the sunrises on verdant mountains, surfing under the glorious heat of the sun in North Sydney and the setting sun as the backdrop of the urban jungle are just a few riding-in bonus in taking this car hire in your adventure trips.

Many had tried to equal the performance and services of Sydney car hire but none went to the top with them.

Take TK  on your Christmas holidays and be in with a chance to WIN 5 nights in Phuket for your family. TK has travelled the world and wants to come on your holiday. It’s so easy, take a picture with your kids holding TK over these holidays and share click here to enter and read the rules Good luck!

Take TK on your Christmas holiday and be in with a chance a family holiday to Phuket

It’s so easy! Here’s what you need to do:

1. CLICK HERE to print the PDF image of Where’s TK?
    
2. Take it on your holiday over December and January.
    
3. Have the kids hold the picture of “where’s TK” in front of where you are ‘holidaying’, for example your local beach, the Gold Coast, Fiji, Vietnam or skiing in Whistler.
    
4. Post on the Travel With Kidz Facebook wall. Go to the Photo Contest on our Facebook Page and upload your entry there.
    
5. Have your friends and family vote for your photo on the Photo Competition tab.

Need help to enter?  email wendy@travelwithkidz.com.au

THE PRIZE:

• Peoples’ Choice Winner - The photo with the most votes will WIN 5 nights in Phuket at the Evason Phuket & Bon Island for two adults and two kids.
   
• Judges’ Choice Winner – Travel With Kidz hamper filled with goodies

Who’s TK?
Travel With Kidz is delighted to introduce TK, the ‘ face  ‘ behind fun and safe family travel.
Since 1995 when he was born, TK   has been travelling, testing and reporting back on the best, safest and most fun ways to ’travel with kidz’.
TK’s experiences give families invaluable first-hand information on what to expect when they travel worldwide. From a simple beachside holiday through to an adventure in Africa, TK has done it all!
TK is also the voice and representative of the entire Travel With Kidz family, which has built relationships globally over many years with family-friendly hotels, tour operators, airlines, suppliers and companies. These relationships continue to grow and your family now has access to our years of experience through TK.

Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel content provider, is launching its first ever series of books for kids.

Designed to inspire 8-to-11-year-olds who are curious about exploring the world, the Not-for-Parents series launches in October with books devoted to four of the world’s most exciting cities – London, New York, Paris and Rome – alongside the ultimate world guide for kids, Not-for-Parents: The Travel Book.

Kids on holidays in Paris

Not-for-Parents London, New York, Paris and Rome reveal intriguing stories and fascinating facts about the people, places, histories and cultures of these dynamic destinations, illustrated with a quirky blend of photos, drawings, cartoons and graphics.

Here’s a taste of what kids will discover in the Not-for-Parents books:

Not-for-Parents London:

• Heard about the abseilers who wash a clockface for a living?
• Would you want to eat jellied eels?
• How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded?
• What should you do if someone says ‘Hop into my jam jar’?

Not-for-Parents New York:

• Which lady moved to New York from Paris in 350 pieces?
• Did Martians really invade New York in 1938?
• Which skyscraper was meant to double as an airship dock?
• Would you like to spend a night inside an elephant?
  

  Kids love New York

Not-for-Parents Paris:

• Where can you pretend you’re at the beach in the middle of the city?
• Who smiles at 6 million people a year?
• Who had her own life-size village built just to play in?
• Which famous building was built inside out?

Not-for-Parents Rome:

• If you were a cat why would you want to live in Rome?
• Would you want to go to the bathroom with dozens of other people?
• Can you imagine eating a flamingo’s tongue for lunch?
• Why do they fire a cannon every day in Rome?

 Not-for-Parents: The Travel Book has also been designed especially for kids and follows the success of Lonely Planet’s best-seller The Travel Book. The Not-for-Parents edition includes essential information (capital city, flag, lingo) about every country in the world, along with the epic events, hideous histories, food and wildlife that make each destination unique.

Lonely Planet’s Editorial Director Piers Pickard said, “Not-for-Parents will open up the world to kids. We’ve honed in on the gems of information that young readers are particularly curious about, and created a series which reveals the world’s most fascinating places as viewed through a kid’s eyes.”

Not-for-Parents London, New York, Paris and Rome are AU$19.99 / NZ$20 ea.
Not-for-Parents The Travel Book is AU$29.99 / NZ$30

Travel With Kidz takes the stress out of planning a family holiday, find the experts at www.travelwithkidz.com.au/agent-finder and start planning

This one’s for the theme park junkies, big kids and little kids are invited!

The USA is home to several of the world’s most well-known exciting cities including Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Experience mind-blowing landscapes like Grand Canyon, hike through Yosemite National Park and find Yogi Bear, watch a game of National Basketball and ride a roller coaster at one of the thrilling theme parks. Hawaii’s fabulous shopping, beautiful beaches and bays and unique geography make for an unforgettable exciting family experience.  

disneyland

Travel With Kidz has exclusive value add deals to enhance your family holiday to Disneyland Anaheim, Seaworld San Diego and Universal Studios Orlando this Christmas break.

Anaheim – Disneyland Resort

With its two Disney Theme Parks – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, three resort hotels – Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, Disneyland Hotel and Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and an energetic entertainment, dining and shopping district, the Disneyland Resort is a child’s (and big kids) dream come true. The whole family can share a meal with your favourite Disney characters at the Character Dining experience offered throughout the Disneyland Resort.

Exclusive TWK Value Add: Disneyland Anaheim – Min 5 Night Stay 1 Character Breakfast for up to 4 guest or 1 Free Child – 3Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket

San Diego – Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Nestled at the water’s edge on the spectacular San Diego Bay, this charming hotel offers panoramic views of the bay and the downtown city skyline and is perfect for families. Kids will love the world-famous San Diego Zoo with some of the world’s rarest wildlife and SeaWorld San Diego will entertain, amaze and educate, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Exclusive TWK Value Add: Min 5 Night Stay 1 Free Sea World or Legoland ticket

Orlando – The Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Sleep over with your favourite Nickelodeon characters at Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the most colourful, creative and comfortable family suites hotel in Orlando. Choose from 1 bedroom with kitchen suites or 2-Bedroom themed suites including Sponge Bob, Square Pants or Dora the Explorer.

Exclusive TWK Value Add: Book a 5 night air and land package for the family and receive a $50 Universal gift card. Plus reward yourself with DOUBLE Myer One shopping credits on all bookings

 Stop dreaming and start planning, its not too late. Travel With Kidz have up to the minute training on booking Disneyland tickets, accommodation and cruises. Imagine having breakfast with Mickey Mouse! Trust me I did it when I stayed at the grand Disneyland Hotel in Hong Kong and it takes you back to the days of watching Disneyland on a Sunday night 6pm on the TV with my family.  Sharing these moments with your kids before they grow up is worth the effort.  Find your nearest Travel With Kidz family holiday expert now visit www.travelwithkidz.com.au/agent-finder

Warm regards from the Travel With Kidz family

Car rental Sydney can provide you the type of car you wish for. You can see various kinds of vehicle in a rental company and you can choose from an array of car options. One of the considerations that you may think of when dealing with a rental company is the colour of the car. Car tints differ from person to person. Some factors that may affect people’s choice can be age, sex and also the personality of the one who will use the car.

Most of the time, young people tend to get a vehicle from car rental Sydney that is more eye-catching such as those cars with varied designs painted on vivid colours. On the other hand, adults tend to hire something that is simpler such as white or beige. The choice of males also differs from females. Men are more inclined with dark coloured cars while women go for pink painted vehicles. Red are usually for those that have vigorous and outgoing personalities while orange usually appeals to someone who is a fun-loving who loves lively social rounds.

The shade also varies when it comes to the personality of the operator or the passenger of an automobile. For someone who has a caring personality, their choice of vehicle is the one that has light colours painted on it. But for people who are exploratory and adventurous, they’d usually prefer car with gloomy colours.

Whatever your inclination in terms of the colour of vehicle, the main point of renting a car is that it should fit your travel needs as well as it provides you with utmost comfort. But if it’s important to you to get the car that’s painted with your favourite colour, you can easily find one since major car rental Sydney companies have large fleet of cars that comes in different shades of colours.

Guest Blog by Jack Gallagher

I’m Jack from Cairns & over the Easter School Holiday I was lucky enough to go on the Maria Island Walk.

I wan’t sure what to expect as this was something my parents wanted to do… and I thought here we go, another wine drinking holiday.  But my mind was soon changed when I first laid eye’s on Maria Island from the boat as we arrived.

We stayed in great camp sights, ate great food, saw so much wildlife and had long clean stretches of  beach to ourselves.

The wildlife was at our fingertips, we got to see wombats close up, kangaroo’s, native geese & other birds.

The food was fantastic and made from fresh local produce, we also got to eat bush tucker on our walking trails.

The highlight for me was walking to the peak of Bishop and Clerk  and seeing the view from the top.

View From the Top !

I feel privileged to have seen such a breathtaking part of the world that very few have ventured to and would love to go back some day.

Thanks to the crew at Maria Island for a great 4 days.More information on the Maria Island Walk: www.mariaislandwalk.com.au 

Contact your TWK Agent or complete the enquiry form to plan your Tassie adventure.