Page 10 - Holidays with Kids - Volume 62 (January 2020)

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I am rather fond of the Demetri Martin quote, “The earth without art is

just eh”. Needless to say, the proliferation of mega artworks adorning
the world’s walls sparks much joy in this art-loving adventurer.
There’s something special about finding splashes of art hidden down
a quiet alleyway and the in-your-face fabulousness of spotting an epic
artwork as you turn a corner. But what I love most is the opportunity street
art provides for me to discuss the political, environmental and social issues
behind many of these works with my equally street-art-enamoured children.
While my kids now know their Banksy from their Basquiat, their favourite
street artist is Australia’s own Adnate. So they were painted a vivid shade of
green when I got to chat with Matt Adnate about art, family travel and his 04
eponymous hotel, The Adnate, for our bumper summer issue.
Speaking of which, I've turned a rather fetching shade of emerald myself
as our team of family travel experts share their envy-inducing adventures
and tropical getaways. Here on home turf, they uncover Canberra’s
quirkiest secrets and enjoy a natural history lesson on Lord Howe Island.
There’s a rollicking solo mum road trip from Perth to the Coral Coast, 01 Admiring Adnate ©
Aleney de Winter
delightful diversions on the southern Gold Coast and a rainbow of family 02 Rainbow lorikeets in
delights in Tropical North Queensland. We’re also sharing the results of our Kuranda © Tourism
annual Readers’ Choice Top 10 Australian Attractions Awards, as selected Australia 03 Lord Howe
Island © Mark Fitzpatrick/
by you, our readers. Destination NSW 04 Sal
Internationally, they splash into Fiji, uncover all things new in Bali, explore Salis camping © Narelle
Bouveng
Thailand two ways, take a peek at the Maldives’ newest resort and set sail on
Norwegian Encore’s maiden voyage. We also follow an intrepid father and
son along the Kokoda Trail and head on a conservation mission to South
Africa with our Kid Editor.
And as if all that wouldn’t get your feet itching, flip over to find out why
the United States is the world’s greatest family holiday playground.
Until next time, safe and happy travels.

Aleney de Winter PS. We’re giving our readers the chance

to do some exploring of their own, with
a Fitzroy Island Resort family holiday up
and the team at HWK for grabs (see page 40).

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