Tracey Spicer

Tracey Spicer

Tracey Spicer is a writer, TV news anchor, radio broadcaster and professional kid-wrangler. She has taken her children Taj and Grace around the world, to the tune of, "Are we there yet? Mum, are we there yet?".

The calming ground of the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat.

Tracey Spicer

How I found the perfect place to heal

Can two or three days result in long-term change? Believe it or not, this cynical old journo says, 'yes'.

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USA

Aloha from the human zoo

Hawaii's famous Waikiki is crazy fun for all the family but, Tracey Spicer finds, there are also secret spots to get away from it all.

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Tracey Spicer

No tools: What dads really need for Father's Day

Shout dad a Father's Day trip to suit his interests.

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<i>Matilda the Musical</i> stars Georgia, Bela, Sasha and Molly at Sydney's Observatory Hill.

Tracey Spicer

What kids will love about a visit to Sydney

Usually, I'd rather stick needles in my nipples than go to the theatre. But Tim Minchin's wicked words make this show, at Sydney's Lyric theatre, a must-see.

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Aunties ... the new big travel demographic.

Tracey Spicer

Meet the PANKs: The new breed of traveller

Now every family could do with one of these, more than one if there are a few kids to share around.

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Adventure holidays often provide colourful encounters for children.

Tracey Spicer

Tips for taking your family out of their comfort zone

Adventure travel for families is a booming business.

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Big families can pose big problems when it comes to accommodation.

Big family, big problem: How to accommodate large families on holidays

A new holiday accommodation website gives mum, dad and kids some much-needed extra room to breathe.

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Darling Harbour's Laser Water Fountain makes a spectacular display.

Tracey Spicer

The Sydney staycation with the 'wow' factor

The perfect way to break the typical weekend cycle. To quote the kids, "Wow. Just, wow."

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It's best to embrace motor home holidays in small steps, getting used to family living in a confined space, before going ...

Australia

Sydney to Brisbane on board the Euro Star

Motorhome holidays offer family living in the raw: wondrous moments, grumpiness and laughter are all magnified in the small space.

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The Melting Marshmallow Mountain

An hour from Queenstown, Cardrona is New Zealand's best family ski resort. Host of the Winter Games, this 'melting marshmallow mountain', provides a soft landing for kids.