I recently embarked on a 3-night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise out of Auckland with my family. Instead of just sharing my perspective, I thought it would be fun to get some feedback from my daughters, Lily and Charlotte because, after all, it is Disney! Here’s what Lily, who is 12, had to say about […]
Category Archives: Oceania
Island Adventures: Our Family Holiday in Samoa
With a quick 3-hour direct flight from Auckland and just a 1-hour time difference, Samoa turned out to be a fantastic holiday spot for our family, including our kids aged 8 and 10. We spent 12 days exploring Apia, Lalomanu Beach on Upolu’s northern coast, and a few days on the larger, quieter island of […]
Exploring New Zealand’s Wild Side: A Journey on the MS Caledonian Sky
Expedition cruising is all about stepping away from the usual tourist spots and getting a little closer to nature. You might not be too far from towns, but you often won’t see them. We explored by Zodiac boats, which are small and super handy for reaching places like inlets, fjords, and bird sanctuaries. These boats […]
Wild Wonders and Waterfalls: A Northern Territory Adventure
Exploring the Northern Territory is like stepping into another world. Picture yourself in Africa—there are wetlands full of vibrant birdlife and crocodiles, not too dissimilar to Botswana. Imagine cruising through lily-covered waterways in a traditional boat. And the waterfalls here are stunning—steep cliffs and sandy-bottomed billabongs, ideal for a refreshing swim once the rangers have […]