Jetstar Economy Review - Boeing 787 - JQ37 Sydney to Bali, Denpasar Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2026-09-22 | Jetstar Economy Review - Boeing 787 - JQ37 Sydney to Bali, Denpasar
Up Close to the Rugby World Cup Trophy - Webb Ellis Cup Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-24 | During a recent event to help launch the Rugby World Cup in Sydney Australia, travel journalist Chris Stead came face-to-face with the Webb Ellis Cup. Ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, this trophy will be the goal of 24 nations. This includes the likes of the Australian Wallabies, New Zealand All Blacks, South African Springbok and British Lions. Who will hold the Webb Ellis Cup?#rugby #rugbyunion #rugbyworldcup #rwc2027 #sport
Day 8 - Southeast Asia - Waterbom Waterpark Slides + Tales of Nepal Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-23 | Travel inspiration abounds in this family travel vlog from journalist Chris Stead. Season 1 is a dedicated Southeast Asia vlog, starting in Bali Indonesia before heading deeper into the region. In Episode 8, this holiday with kids heads to one of the best things to do in Bali with families. It's the Waterbom waterpark. Waterbom Bali is filled with great slides, pools and attractions. The Waterbom Kuta Beach experience is easy to get to from Nusa Dua via a Grab, and in this travel vlog entry, Chris Stead details the experience. He also talks about his first time overseas as a traveller, visiting Nepal for an Annapurna Trek in the Himalayas. And the positive impact such a culture shock can have on a child.This travel inspo vlog is about inspiring people to travel with kids and explore the world. It also talks about the power of travel wellness, and healing trauma through exploration. Do you think Waterbom is worth it?#travelinspiration #familytravelvlog #balitravel #waterbom #southeastasiatravel
Last Footage of Jewels Stolen in Louvre Museum Robbery Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-21 | The Louvre has been robbed, with thieves stealing priceless jewels from the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) in the iconic Paris, France, museum. The theft of the French Crown Jewels and Napoleonic Jewels occurred in broad daylight, with eight items stolen, on October 19, 2025.The Gallery of Apollo features ornate roof and wall art, with gold trim and a raised ceiling looking down on numerous glass case enclosed displays. The Louvre heist has rocked this beautiful room. The French Crown Jewels theft is like a movie come to life, and it's so sad that future visitors will not be able see them in all their glory.The list of items stolen in the October 2025 Louvre theft and their original owner. Emerald-and-diamond necklace (Empress Marie-Louise), Sapphire necklace (Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense), Sapphire tiara (Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense), Sapphire earring (Queen Marie-Amélie and Queen Hortense), Emerald jewelry set (Empress Marie-Louise), Diadem (Queen Marie-Amélie), Reliquary brooch (Unknown royal provenance) and the Crown of Empress Eugénie (Empress Eugénie — recovered).The Louvre Museum Paris France remains an iconic destination for tourists and one of the best things to do in Paris with kids. As well as one of the best museums in the world! Even if we'll never see the French Crown Jewels stolen in the heist again.#louvre #paris #jewels #diamond #museum #heist
Is this the best sunset ever? Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-20 | Check out this amazing sunset in French Polynesia, taken over a resort pool towards the island of Moorea from Tahiti. Look at the incredible purple sky, with organe, blue, pink and more mixed in. Not to mention the incredible sunset reflection. What amazing view of nature, the ocean, an island and the sky meeting in a moment. The best sunset video you will see today. #sunset #sky #ocean #nature #naturelovers #sunset
Holiday Inn Kandooma Villa Tour - Garden vs Beach House vs Water Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-20 | Are you wondering which is the best villa experience for you at the Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives resort? In this video, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a tour of all the Holiday Inn Kandooma room types so you can see for yourself and decide on the best accommodation option in this great Maldives resort for families.The Holiday Inn Kandooma resort has a few options. You'll see:- The Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Beach Villa.- Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Water Villa (there's one bedroom and two bedroom overwater villa options).- The Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Beach House without and with Sea View (there are one, two and three-bedroom options, with the latter being a private beach pool villa).- And the Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Garden Villa.This is the ultimate Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives villa tour, sitting alongside Chris Stead's full resort review. The Holiday Inn Maldives Kandooma is the best resort in the Maldives for surfing and scuba diving, too.#maldives #resortreview #maldivestravel #maldivesresorts #holidayinn
ALL the VinWonders Phu Quoc Rides - Best Vietnam Theme Park Guide Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-18 | Ready for a VinWonders Phu Quoc all rides experience? If you're looking for the best theme park in Southeast Asia, then VinWonders Phu Quoc may cross your radar. It's certainly one of the best things to do in Vietnam with kids, but what is this family travel activity like? In this VinWonders Vietnam rides video, you'll see exactly what to expect in this Disneyland competitor.You'll see the VinWonders Phu Quoc slides, roller coasters, rides, attractions, water slides and more. This is the ultimate VinWonders Phu Quoc guide. The VinWonders Phu Quoc amusement park is huge, featuring a water park, aquarium, fireworks and light show, Ferris Wheel, water rides, and more. If you're looking for VinWonders Phu Quoc best rides ahead of your visit, then you'll be able to decide after watching this video.The VinWonders amusement park experience in Vietnam can be found in two locations, with Phú Quốc the star of this video, not Nha Trang. Videos shot in 4K and in POV, from roller coasters to tube rides.#vinwondersphuquoc #amusementpark #rollercoaster #rides #vietnam
Maui Ocean Center Review and Tour - The Aquarium of Hawaii Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-10-07 | If you're looking for the best Maui Ocean Center reviews, you just found one. The Maui Ocean Centre is one of the best things to do in Hawaii with kids. And obviously one of the best things to do in Maui with kids and those seeking family activities that are worth it. In this Maui Ocean Center Kamaaina tour and review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you through his pros and cons, tips and tricks, and what to expect when travelling with kids to Maui.Stead goes behind the scenes with the staff. You'll see all the Maui Ocean Center animals and marine life, including;Hawaiian green sea turtle, Hawaiian monk seal, humpback whale, Hawaiian cleaner wrasse, day octopus, smooth seahorse, reef triggerfish, yellow tang, bandit angelfish, flame angelfish, raccoon butterflyfish, longnose butterflyfish, moray eel, Hawaiian stingray, blacktip reef shark, sandbar shark, whitetip reef shark, tiger shark, slipper lobster, sea urchin, sea cucumber, crown-of-thorns starfish, box jellyfish, moon jellyfish, Hawaiian garden eel, convict tang, parrotfish, unicornfish, squirrelfish, soldierfish, cardinalfish, pipefish, nudibranch, shrimp, crab and coral.You'll also see the stunning Maui Ocean Center sphere humpback whale 3D exhibit. And some of the Maui Ocean Center food as well as the Marine Science aspect.Is the Maui Ocean Center worth it? Find out in this Maui Ocean Centre review video.#aquarium #maui #hawaii #marinelife #fish
Is China Airlines Economy Class Any Good? (For tall people) Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-09-24 | Travel vlogger Chris Stead took a China Airlines economy flight from Sydney to Taipei and at 194cm (six-foot four inches) it's never a sure thing that he'll fit. As part of his bigger China Airlines review, he wrapped up his pros and cons of the China Airlines flight experience in this video. Is China Airlines any good? Find out.#chinaairlines #flights #flightreview #plane #airlinereview
Kids Swimming with Sharks in the Maldives Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-09-22 | We went on the ultimate swimming with sharks Maldives experience with the kids and it was one of the best things to do in the Maldives with family in tow. In this video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you through his swimming with sharks review. You will hear the pros and cons, and discover whether swimming with nurse sharks is good for kids or not.You will also get one of the best sharks videos and best stingray videos going around. The snorkelling with sharks POV 4K footage is sure to get you excited.Most of the best Maldives resorts will offer a shark tour or snorkeling tour. Maldives nurse sharks are the most common encounter on these tours alongside black tip reef sharks and the odd white tip reef sharks. What do you think of these Maldives activities for kids? Surely one of the best things to do in the Maldives with kids!#maldives #maldivestravel #sharks #snorkeling #familytravel
Iolani Palace Tour, Review and History - Hawaii, Oahu Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-09-21 | Are you looking for the best things to do in Honolulu? The best things to do in Waikiki? Seeking a Hawaiian culture experience? The Iolani Palace Hawaii attraction is close to Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu, and dives into the country's royal past and journey into the USA. In his Iolani Palace review, Chris Stead details the pros and cons of this iconic site. Plus, you'll get a full Iolani Palace tour.This Iolani Palace Hawaii review gives you tips and tricks, shows you through the ticket price experience, takes you through all the rooms and the view from the second floor, how the Iolani Palace virtual tour works, provides some Iolani Palace facts and gives you some impressions on whether it is worth doing. You'll also learn the Iolani Palace bag policy and photo policy. Is Iolani Palace any good? Is Iolani Palace worth it? Find out in this video.Interested in the Iolani Palace history and its links to Hawaiian history? It was built in 1882 by King Kalākaua and was the royal residence of Hawaii’s monarchs until the 1893 overthrow of the kingdom. It symbolised Hawaiian sovereignty and modernisation - it even had electric lighting and indoor plumbing before the White House!Queen Liliʻuokalani was imprisoned there after the monarchy’s fall and you can see her quarters in the tour. While the palace later served as Hawaii’s government seat until 1969. Restored in the 1970s, it now stands as a museum and national historic landmark, preserving the cultural legacy and political history of the Hawaiian Kingdom.Did you like this Iolani Palace tour and review?#waikiki #hawaii #usatravel #honolulu #hawaiianculture
Day 7 - Southeast Asia - Nutrition, Bike Crashes and Nusa Dua Walks Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-09-11 | If you're looking for the best travel inspiration vlogs, then you've landed in the right spot. Family travel vlogger Chris Stead hopes to inspire people travelling with kids, and seeking wellness travel after traumatic events, to hit the road and explore the world. This is a Southeast Asia vlog, and Indonesia vlog, unlike anything else.On Day 7, the clan is still finding its feet after the traumatic events of the house fire that saw them leave Australia. Staying at the luxury Ayodya resort while exploring the Nusa Dua beach strip in Bali, Indonesia.This episode discusses the importance of travel nutrition, especially when on family vacation in Indonesia. It also explores the need to find kids activities in Bali that can get them moving. You'll see the results of a Bali bike ride, visit some local Nusa Dua restaurants and hear about the latest challenges facing the Stead family.#travelinspiration #familytravelvlog #travellingwithkids #balitravel #southeastasiatravel
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites Review + Full Walkthrough Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-09-02 | If you’re looking for one of the best Ilikai Hotel and Luxury Suites reviews, then you just found it. In this Ilikai Hotel Waikiki review, travel vlogger Chris Stead gives you a full rundown of everything you need to know, and his pros and cons. You’ll also get a full Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites Waikiki tour, showing all the facilities, restaurant food, location details and more.Is this the best hotel in Waikiki Honolulu Oahu? Best hotel in Hawaii? Best hotel Waikiki for kids and families? It’s time to find out. You’ll see the pool, gym and fitness center, spa, business center, lagoon and beach access, breakfast experience and more, as well as get a Ilikai hotel junior suite tour.There are also luxury condominiums on site. The Ilikai Hotel Waikiki Beach access is very straightforward, too.Contents:0:00 – Intro0:52 – Waikiki location3:48 – Arrival4:44 – Lobby and Check In5:46 – Activities6:30 – Empire Restaurant Food8:45 – Spa9:09 – Fitness Center Gym10:00 – Shops and Cafe13:33 – Menehune Grill15:30 – Harbour and Waikiki Beach18:08 – Diamond Head Pool19:58 – 2nd Floor Pool20:30 - Luxury Junior Suite Ocean View review31:15 – ConclusionWhat do you think of this Ilikai Hotel and Luxury Suites review? Is this the best place to stay in Honolulu with kids. Best value hotel in Waikiki?#waikiki #hotelreview #honolulu #hawaii #travelhawaii
InterContinental Tahiti Resort and Spa Review + Full Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-30 | Ready for one of the best InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa reviews out there? If you're looking for the best hotel in Papeete, or indeed the best resort in Tahiti, then you might land on the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. It's also handy for those looking for the best places to stay in Tahiti ahead of a cruise experience.In this InterContinental Tahiti review video, travel vlogger Chris Stead also gives you a full InterContinental Tahiti Resort and Spa tour. Close to the Faaʼa International Airport (Tahiti International Airport) and a complete waterfront experience looking over the French Polynesia islands and sunset, it has plenty of facilities.In this video, you'll see the infinity pool, swim-up bar, gym, spa with cold plunge pool, lagoon pool, the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa snorkelling experience, foyer, Le Lotus Restaurant, Te Tiare Restaurant, a full premium ocean view room tour, over water villas, Tiki Bar, Lobby Bar, Mini Heiva Tahitian Dance Show, buffet breakfast and more.Contents:0:00 – Intro1:23 – Location3:52 – Lobby and Check In4:50 – New Pool5:32 – Layout6:45 – Reception Hall7:40 – Te Tiare Restaurant8:23 – Buffet Breakfast13:35 – Dinner Buffet16:05 - Heiva Tahitian Dance Show17:03 – Tiki Bar18:02 – Tennis Courts and Water Sports19:13 – Airport Noise21:08 – Turtles and Lagoon Pool22:32 – Event Space and Activities23:30 – Overwater Villas26:25 – Snorkelling Review28:20 – Cruise Hotel29:29 – Gym and Spa32:50 – Huriama Garden Lounge34:28 – Le Lotus Pool38:50 – Le Lotus Restaurant39:40 – Food prices41:20 – Lookout42:17 – Premium Ocean View room review52:05 – ConclusionIf you’re looking for the best places to stay in Papeete, this InterContinental Resort review could be exactly what you need. #intercontinental #tahiti #resortreview #resort #papeete
Athens Mega Pass Review - How it works + Is it worth it? Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-24 | What is the Athens MegaPass like? Are you looking for the best MegaPass Athens reviews? An Athens travel guide?Athens Greece is a place rich with history and culture. Whether you're looking for the best things to do in Athens with kids, best Athens activities for solo travellers or want to see all the best Athens attractions as a couple, the MegaPass Athens City Pass may be of help. In his Athens MegaPass review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead does it for real with kids, and details the pros and cons.If you're interested in seeing the Athens Historical Sites through Mega Pass, do me a favour and use this link. It won't cost you a cent more, but will help support my next journey: https://megapass.com?discountCode=cstead – opinion remains honest, as you’ll see.In this Mega Pass Athens review, you'll get a tour of what each tier offers. There's the Athens City Pass Classic, Athens City Pass Premium and Athens City Pass Deluxe. Find out whether MegaPass is good for kids. And see the actual attractions, sites and experiences on offer.This MegaPass Athens City Deluxe Pass review is the ultimate Athens guide and includes key Athens tips and travel inspiration, such as:- Acropolis- Parthenon- Hop on Hop off bus tour with Sights of Athens- Audio Guides to each site- Athens Delphi Day Tour review- Delphi Archaeological Museum- Athens Beach Line review- The MegaPass eSim voucher overview- The National Archaeological Museum Athens experience.- What the Ancient Agora and Agora Museum offer.- And more.By the end of this MegaPass Athens City tour, you'll know how it works, whether it is good value for you and what you can achieve in a few days Athens itinerary.#athens #acropolis #familytravel #europetravel #delphi #greece
Windstar Star Breeze Review and Tour - Dreams of Tahiti Cruise Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-15 | Windstar Tahiti cruises have become a tradition in French Polynesia, a small ship cruise that takes you on expedition around the country's iconic islands. In this video, cruise vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a full Windstar Star Breeze tour, as well as showing you everything a Windstar cruise has to offer. Expect the pros and cons, as well as the destination via a Windstar Dreams of Tahiti review.The Dreams of Tahiti Windstar cruise visits six of the Society Islands; Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Huahine. You'll get a full Windstar Star Breeze ship tour in this video.What is Windstar Star Breeze like? In this video you'll see every Windstar Restaurant, get a full Windstar ocean view suite tour, the gym, spa, swimming pool, Windstar excursions, Windstar private island experiences. Is this the best south pacific cruise? The best small ship cruise? Contents0:00 – Intro0:49 – Sydney to Papeete1:32 – Check In2:12 – Deck 3 Tour3:00 – Amphora Restaurant4:38 – Tenders6:44 – Deck 4 Tour7:29 - Deck 5 Tour8:42 – The Lounge and Crew Talent Show11:40 – Water sports Marina Platform14:10 – Deck 6 Tour14:32 – Basil and Bamboo Restaurant15:28 – Star Boutique15:58 – Compass Rose17:58 – Veranda Buffet Breakfast21:34 – Veranda Lunch23:08 – Candles Restaurant24:00 – Deck 7 Tour25:10 – Pool Deck and Hot Tub28:05 – Deck 8 Tour32:04 – Star Bar33:06 – Star Grill34:06 – Yacht Club36:10 – World spa36:52 – Gym40:06 – Whirlpool41:35 – The Bridge42:46 – Excursions46:38 – Snorkelling50:06 – Beach BBQ51:52 – Fire and Feast Private Island54:23 – Windstar Suite Tour1:07:31 – Is Windstar any good?You'll find Windstar deluxe suites, class suites and premium suites options as well as the ocean view. They all have a similar layout, but balcony access of varying scales. If you've been looking for the best Windstar reviews, hopefully you just found it. I hope you enjoyed this Windstar Tahiti review, the best Tahiti cruise?#windstar #cruise #cruiseship #tahiti #cruisevlog
What is Lahaina Like Now for Tourism - Post Maui Hawaii Fire Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-11 | The Lahaina Maui fire catastrophe that ripped through the region in 2023 put tourism on hold, but what is Lahaina like after the fire for travellers. Two years on from the tragedy, travel vlogger Chris Stead ventured to the Lahaina fire affected area, and also explored the best things to do in Maui. In this video he talks through Lahaina now, and the Maui activities, restaurants and Maui accommodation experiences on offer.Note: In my role as a travel journalist, I was invited by Hawaii Tourism to visit Maui and to report on the rebirth of Lahaina today. As well as answer the question, is Maui tourism back to normal? General tourists are asked to be respectful of the impacted areas and people, and to avoid coming to take photos and gawk. Even the Lahaina Banyan Tree.You'll take a drive down Lahaina front street rebuild, and see the restaurants and hotels that are opening back up. The Lahaina front street today may not be the same, but it's open.If Maui worth visiting after the fire? Absolutely! Has Maui recovered for tourism? Yes! Is Hawaii tourism down in 2025? It is in numbers, and the locals need your support.#hawaii #maui #lahaina #hawaiitravel #lahainafire
Aston Kaanapali Shores Resort Maui - Full Review and Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-09 | If you're looking for the best hotels in Maui, or indeed the best resort in Maui for families, then you may come across the Aston Kaanapali Shores Resort Villas. If you're looking for the best Aston Kaanapali Shores reviews, you just found it. In this video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a full Aston Kaanapali Shores Maui tour, detailing his pros and cons.Are you wondering where to stay in Maui? In this Aston Kaanapali Shores review, you'll also see:- The Aston Kaanapali Shores restaurant, food and breakfast experience.- Get a tour of the Aston Kaanapali Shores ocean view room villas and suites.- See the Aston Kaanapali Shores gym.- Tour both Aston Kaanapali Shores pool experiences.- The Puamana Day Spa.- As well as see all the beach and all the facilities, including the tennis courts, parking, shops, fishing, snorkelling, salon, bar, hot tubs, beach club and more.Is this one of the best hotels in Maui for families? The best hotels in Maui on the beach? Simply the best hotel in Kaanapali? Find out! I hope you enjoyed this Aston Kaanapali Shores Resort review.Contents0:00 - Intro1:53 - Location3:34 - Tennis Courts5:17 - Map6:46 - Foyer and Check In11:49 - Shops12:20 - Gym Fitness Center14:14 - Garden16:53 - Garden Pool21:17 - Beach Club Restaurant22:19 - Beach Pool23:58 - Kaanapali Shores beach27:54 - Ocean View room tour35:59 - Verdict#astonhotel #kaanapali #hawaii #hawaiitravel #maui
Mens 2027 Rugby World Cup Experiences Revealed in Australia Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-08-03 | The Men's Rugby World Cup host in 2027 is Australia. If you're looking for Rugby World Cup tickets, then at the premium end of the scale a number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences have been announced. This is the best Rugby World Cup Australia offer. If you're looking for a luxury Rugby World Cup accommodation and event experiences while you watch the Webb Ellis cup, get decided, this is it.In this video, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you into the launch of the Men's 2027 Rugby World Cup Experiences program, which unfolded in Sydney Australia. Current and former Australian Wallabies players were on-hand, alongside journalists, influencers and celebrities. A number of demos of the types Rugby World Cup 2027 experiences were teased, and the real Webb Ellis Cup was on hand.- These Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets are on sale now. - The Rugby World Cup 2027 locations are Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Newcastle and Adelaide.- Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers include South Africa, Japan, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong China, Georgia, Spain, Romania and Portugal.Did you see the Rugby World Cup trophy?#rugbyworldcup2027 #rugby #rugbyunion #wallabies #rwc2027
Is the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa any good? Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-30 | If you're looking for the best luxury resort on the Gold Coast, or in particular the best Gold Coast resort for kids, then the JW Marriot Gold Coast Resort & Spa in Surfers Paradise is well worth considering. In pursuit of the best Gold Coast hotel for families and those travelling with kids, travel vlogger Chris Stead did a full tour and review of everything the resort had to offer.Here's a taster of what you can get in the full review, which you can find here - youtube.com/watch?v=jqLFFwvpHDA #goldcoast #resortreview #travelinspiration #travelaustralia #familytravel
Day 6 - Bali Luxury + Surviving the Sari Club Bombing - Southeast Asia Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-29 | It's Day 6 of our Southeast Asia vlog series, with the Stead family soaking up the sun in Nusa Dua Bali at the Ayodya Resort. Exploring the pool, beach and nearby restaurants, as well as riding push bikes towards Kuta and Denpasar. Staring out with jealously at the best Indonesian surf.Today we examine the difficulties in working on a road trip and find the time and focus to get things done. As well as the relaxation the best resorts in Bali for kids can offer families.In the first of what will become a series of stories from previous trips, in this episode we also discuss the Bali Sari Club bombing from 2002, and the near miss that Chris and Kate had during this horrific event. If not for a twist of fate, this particular family wouldn't exist.#southeastasiatravel #familytravelvlog #travelinspiration #balitravel #travelvlog
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives Review + Full Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-27 | If you're looking for the best Maldives resort for families, then the Holiday Inn Kandooma Resort - an IHG hotel - is a definite contender. Especially if you're also looking for the best Maldives resort for surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving, too. In his Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead gives you his pros and cons on this stay. You'll also get a full Holiday Inn Kandooma resort tour.If you've been looking for the best Holiday Inn Kandooma reviews, you just found it. You'll see four different room types, including the overwater villas, learn about the Perfect Wave surfing experience, see all the restaurants and food options, the pool, gym, spa and more. Did you know kids stay and eat free, too?Holiday Inn Maldives review chapters:0:00 - Intro0:26 - Getting There2:06 - Who Is It For?4:07 - Local Island6:35 - Scuba Diving Centre7:59 - Getting Around9:16 - The Asian Kitchen Restaurant and Food Menu 11:38 - Sunset Deck Bar12:46 - Reception14:06 - Kids Club16:25 - Holiday Inn Kandooma Buffet Breakfast Cafe20:20 - Bokkuraa Pool Deck Restaurant21:15 - Pool and Hot Tub22:30 - Maldivian Beach BBQ25:21 - Private Dinner26:35 - Facilities and Activities30:12 - Shark Snorkelling Tour32:44 - Deep Sea Fishing33:26 - Perfect Wave Surfing35:51 - One Bedroom Beach House Room38:22 - Kandooma Right41:21 - Holiday Inn Kandooma in a Nutshell42:28 - Garden Villa and Beach Villa44:19 - Island Tour45:50 - Gym46:19 - Spa47:01 - Island Tour II47:42 - One Bedroom Overwater Villa Tour49:45 - Holiday Inn Maldives App50:36 - Two Bedroom Overwater Villa Review1:02:15 - Holiday Inn Kandooma Maldives Resort ReviewWhat do you think of the Holiday Inn Maldives? Is this the best resort in the Maldives for families? The best Maldives resort for kids?#maldivesresorts #maldivestravel #maldives #resortreview #holidayinn
Year 2: Are Ski Lessons at Thredbo Still Worth It? Tips for Beginners Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-23 | The Thredbo Ski Resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales Australia is the best place to go snowboarding with kids (or skiing with kids). Friday Flats is perfect for beginner skiers and beginner snowboarders to find their feet, and then you can Gondola up to the green, blue and even black trails. But what are the Thredbo ski lessons and Thredbo snowboard lessons like?In this video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead details how his children took to the lessons in their second year on the slopes. This Thredbo guide is perfect for parents, showing Thredbo skiing and Thredbo snowboarding through the eyes of kids.For beginner snowboarding lessons and beginner skiing lessons, the Friday Flats area is the place to be. Here you will find the Thredbo Ski School, Freeriders and Burton Riglets. But it’s quite the investment, making for a more expensive holiday. So, are the Thredbo ski lessons worth it? Are snowboarding lessons worth it? What are some good beginner snowboarding tips or beginner skiing tips for those considering lessons? Ultimately are kids snowboarding lessons and kids skiing lessons any good?You’ll find the answers to these questions and more in this video from travel journalist Chris Stead. For the second year running, he took his three kids to the snowy mountains in Australia and watched as they went through three days of lessons. You’ll find out whether they flunked or passed and are now lighting up the Thredbo live camera and snow cam. Do you need to make sure your Thredbo snow forecast considers a lesson for your children?#thredbo #snowymountains #snowboarding #skiing #familytravel
St Marks Randwick Review - Boutique Hotel in Sydney Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-21 | If you're looking for the best hotel in Sydney, then the St Marks Randwick accommodation just out of the CBD may not pop up on your list. But as travel vlogger Chris Stead details in his St Marks Randwick review, perhaps it should. Especially if you want something boutique, with history and character, in a friendly location between the city and Bondi Beach, near the light rail tram, university or hospital.If you’re looking for the best St Marks Randwick reviews, you just found it. This video also includes a full St Marks Randwick tour, showing the room, courtyard, kitchen, lobby and more. It also does breakfast and coffee.About St Marks Randwick history:Nestled in the leafy suburb of Randwick, St Marks Randwick is a boutique guesthouse with roots dating back to 1888, when it was originally built as a private residence. Over time, the property evolved into a stylish accommodation option, blending 19th-century charm with modern comfort. Once the family home of retail magnate David Jones, the building retains its heritage character while offering a peaceful retreat just minutes from Coogee Beach and Sydney’s bustling CBD.Today, St Marks Randwick offers 29 individually styled rooms, each equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private en suite bathrooms, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests also enjoy free unlimited WiFi, access to a shared kitchen and a tranquil garden courtyard perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The property features a sun terrace, picnic area and laundry services, making it ideal for both short stays and extended visits.Its location is a major draw — within walking distance to UNSW, Prince of Wales Hospital and Royal Randwick Racecourse, plus easy access to public transport. Whether you're a solo traveler, visiting for medical reasons, or on a family getaway, St Marks Randwick offers a safe, stylish, and affordable home base in Sydney.#boutiquehotel #sydney #hotelreview #sydneytravel #coogee
Warner Bros Movie World Review - All Rides at Gold Coast Theme Park Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-20 | Warner Bros Movie World is part if the Village Road Show Theme Park pass experience and is one of the best things to do in the Gold Coast with kids. If you're looking for great Gold Coast family activities near Surfers Paradise Queensland, the theme parks like Movie World Australia are sure to be top of the list. In his Movie World Gold Coast review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead gives you his pros and cons. You'll also get a full Gold Coast Movie World tour.What do you think of the Warner Bros. Movie World Gold Coast experience? Is this the best theme park Australia has to offer. One of the best things to do in Surfers Paradise? Is the movie world express pass worth it? What about the food prices.What are Movie World’s best rides and attractions?Thrill Rides and Roller Coaster Rides:- DC Rivals HyperCoaster.- Superman Escape.- Green Lantern Coaster.- Doomsday Destroyer.- Batwing Spaceshot.- Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster.- Wild West Falls Adventure Ride.Moderate Thrill Rides:- Flash: Speed Force.- Justice League 3D – The Ride.- Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 (live stunt show).- The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience.Family & Kids Rides:- Road Runner Rollercoaster.- Marvin the Martian: Cosmic Boom.- Looney Tunes Carousel.- Speedy Gonzales’ Tijuana Taxis.- Yosemite Sam Railroad.- Sylvester and Tweety Cages.- Junior Driving School.New Movie World Australia Wizard of Oz Precinct Rides:- Flight of the Wicked Witch.- Kansas Twister.If you're looking for one of the best Warner Bros Movie World reviews, you just found it. I hope you enjoyed this Movie World Australia 2025 video and all the Movie World Australia rides.#themepark #movieworld #goldcoast #travelaustralia #familytravel
Day 5 - Battling Depression and Travel in Nusa Dua, Bali Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-18 | It's day 5 of 60, as we backpack on a family travel vacation through Southeast Asia, and we're still in Indonesia. Living it up at the five star Ayodya Resort in Nusa Dua Bali should be joyous, but the trauma of our house fire is still too close. As we lay by the Ayodya Bali Resort pool and explore the nearby beach and town, we chat through our mental health and how wellness travel is doing thus far.This isn't your normal Bali vlog, or Southeast Asia vlog, but one that involves travelling with kids after a catastrophic house fire. Travel inspiration with a new perspective.#familytravel #travelinspiration #travellingwithkids #balivlog #resort
Thredbo - Best Restaurants and Places to Eat on the Mountain Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-16 | Whether you are skiing Thredbo or snowboarding Thredbo, you'll be working up an appetite in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. But what are the best Thredbo restaurants? The best Thredbo bars? Where do you go for the best Thredbo food? Or the best Thredbo coffee?In this Australian ski resort video, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes on onto the Thredbo snow with tips, tricks and a guide. Discover the best places to eat in Thredbo.Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:32 - Merrits Mountain House01:57 - Frostbite and Kereela Hutte02:41 - Black Sallees03:49 - Valley Terminal04:15 - Bakery04:45 - Pizza and Kebab shops05:52 - Friday Flats Bistro and Bar06:36 - River Inn PubIf you're looking for a handy Thredbo Guide and tips and tricks for family holiday to the snow, you've just found it. Thredbo’s best restaurants for a big day snowboarding or skiing on the mountain.A notable omission is the Thredbo Eagles Nest, the highest restaurant in Australia that I did not eat in. Australian snow resorts aren't that high though!#thredbo #aussiefoodie #food #skiing #snowboarding
Nuanu Luna Beach Club Bali Review + Utopia Cave Club Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-13 | The Nuanu Creative City in Bali Indonesia offers an otherworldly experience. Much of it is still in construction, but its centrepiece is open for business and blasting beats. The Nuanu Luna Beach Club sits on the cliffs near Canggu at Tabanan, overlooking the Indian Ocean. In this Luna Beach Club review, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a tour of everything it has to offer. Is this the best Canggu beach club yet? It’s certainly a contender for the best beach club in Bali! In this video you'll see the Luna Beach Club pool, the iconic lotus pose statue, the Restaurant 369 and menu, MĀRE Restaurant, Luna Beer Garden, Jelly Beans, Utopia Cave Bar, the waterslide and the stunning THK Tower.What do you think of this Nuanu Luna Beach Club tour? Is this the best Bali beach club yet? The best beach club in Indonesia? Nuanu City and the Nuanu Beach Club are about two hours from Denpasar.#bali #canggu #beachclub #indonesia #balitravel
Paradise Country Review Gold Coast - Australian Wildlife Zoo and Farm Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-11 | Not all the best Gold Coast theme parks have rollercoasters; some have native Australian wildlife and farm animals as the main attractions. In his Paradise Country review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you to one such attraction. You'll get a Paradise Country tour, as well as learn the pros and cons. Especially if you have the Village Roadshow Theme Parks pass, is this the best thing to do in the Gold Coast with kids on family vacation.Is this Surfers Paradise theme park worth it? Who is it right for? You'll see the Paradise Country map, Paradise Country resort accommodation which includes an eco tent option with Paradise Country farmstay experience, Paradise Country menu and buffet, and everything else a Paradise Country pass gets you.Here is a full list of Paradise Country animals:Native Australian Wildlife:• Kangaroos – roam freely in the walkabout area.• Koalas – hold a koala and take photos with them.• Wombats – often seen in wildlife presentations.• Emus – large flightless birds native to Australia.• Dingoes – viewable in their dedicated enclosure.Exotic & Interactive Animals:• Meerkats – playful and curious, in a special exhibit.• Marmoset Monkeys – available for close-up encounters. Farmyard Animals:• Sheep – featured in shearing shows and walk-through paddocks.• Goats – including cheeky ones that might nibble your bag!• Cows – part of the milking demonstrations.• Chickens – roaming the farmyard.• Horses – showcased in the Stock Horse Arena.• Piglets – adorable and often part of feeding sessions.• Alpacas – found in the nursery area.• Guinea Pigs – in the animal nursery.• Lambs & Goat Kids – especially popular with children.Birds:• Lorikeets.• Cockatoos.• Other native bird species.Special Experiences:• Koala Breakfast – dine with koalas.• Wildlife Walkabout – guided interaction with native species.• Horse riding.• Gold Panning & Opal Mining – themed activities with a rustic twist.If you were looking for the best Paradise Country reviews, you just found it.Paradise Country Australia can be found near Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Australia. Think of it as a Paradise Country Aussie farm experience with some native wildlife as well. One of the best Gold Coast attractions?#goldcoast #zoo #themepark #surfersparadise #australianwildlife
Bali Dynasty Resort Kids Club Review and Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-08 | If you're looking for the best Bali resort for families, then it's hard to go past this Kuta Beach hotel. The Bali Dynasty Resort kids club experience aims to keep families happy, by giving the kids plenty to do while parents enjoy relaxation time. In this Bali Dynasty Resorts kids club review video, family travel vlogger Christ Stead takes you through what to expect. You'll also get a Bali Dynasty kids club tour.The best Bali resort for kids have plenty of family activities to enjoy all day. From the pool, to sports, to waterworks, video games, fuse ball tables and more, Bali Dynasty Resort could be the accommodation option for you.#bali #resort #kuta #familytravel #travelingwithkids
Guide to Lake Cathie - A Secret NSW Coast Gem Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-04 | Just south of Port Macquarie Australia, on the mid-NSW coastline, you'll find Lake Cathie. The New South Wales coastline is a well-explored territory for those who love fishing, camping, surfing, snorkelling, hikes and more, but Lake Cathie is easily missed. In this Lake Cathie tour video, you'll learn all you need to know about one of the best holiday spots in NSW, and particularly, a great family vacation option.It starts and ends, with the Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve. But there's no shortage of accommodation options, Lake Cathie food restaurants, the Lake Cathie Tavern and a caravan park. The Lake Cathie to Port Macquarie drive is less than 30-minutes.#familytravel #familyvacation #nsw #travelinspiration #travelaustralia
VinWonders Phu Quoc Review and Tour - Vietnam Theme Park Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-07-01 | The biggest theme park in Vietnam is VinWonders Phu Quoc. It's a Vinpearl amusement park, featuring six zones. This includes the biggest aquarium in Vietnam, and a water park. In this Vinpearl VinWonders review video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a full VinWonders Phu Quoc amusement park tour, detailing the pros and cons as he goes.In this VinWonders theme park video, you'll get:- A Europe Streetmosphere tour, including the famous VinWonders Phu Quoc show.- Review of VinWonders Typhoon World Water Park.- Vinpearl VinWonders Phu Quoc Adventure World.- Go POV and 4K on the best VinWonders Phu Quoc rides.- The Sea Shell aquarium, housed in a giant turtle.- Ride the VinWonders Phu Quoc bus and discover how to get there.- Go rafting and ziplining in the Mysterious Viking Village.- See all the VinWonders Phu Quoc attraction.- Get vital VinWonders guide with tips and tricks.- See the VinWonders Phu Quoc map.- And do a VinWonders Fantasy World tour, including the amazing Alice in Wonderland experience.Chapters0:00 - Intro0:52 - Getting There Tips4:15 - Food and App5:41 - Map6:30 - Adventure World13:58 - Mysterious Viking Village15:25 - The Sea Shelf Aquarium17:41 - Typhoon World Water Park29:12 - Fantasy World35: 41 - The Light Show37:53 - ConclusionFind out why the VinWonders Phu Quoc water park is a dud. And why the Adventure World rollercoasters are so good. See how the Vinpearl land experience is similar to Disneyland in many ways. If you're looking for the best VinWonders Phu Quoc reviews, you just found it.Is VinWonders Phu Quoc worth visiting. Find out in this VinWonders review.#phuquoc #vinwonders #themepark #amusementpark #waterpark
Thredbo Top to Bottom With Kids via Village Trail - POV 4K Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-30 | Whether you are Thredbo skiing or Thredbo snowboarding, one of the must-do experiences is taking the longest run in Australia. After ringing the bell at the top of the ski resort and looking down over the snow to the village far below, it's a long run down the Village Trail to the Merritts Gondola at the bottom. Especially when you do it with kids.So, what's it like to ski or snowboard top to bottom at the Thredbo Resort in the Snowy Mountains of NSW Australia? You'll find out in the video from family travel vlogger Chris Stead.#thredbo #skiing #snowboarding #snow #familytravel
Tim Tam Slam Reaction, Review and How to Make Tutorial Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-30 | What is the Tim Tam Slam? This famous Australian food / drink combination is a classic amongst the locals, but is it all it’s jazzed up to be. In this Tim Tam Slam review video by family travel vlogger Chris Stead, you'll also get a Tim Tam Slam tutorial. The Tim Tam Slam instructions provide a guide on how to make a Tim Tam Slam, and how to eat a Tim Tam Slam. This iconic Australian food is easy and delicious, but are you ready for the Tim Tam Slam reaction?Note, in this video I used coffee, but you can also use milk, hot chocolate or tea.#australian #timtam #food #chocolate #coffee
Taiwan Taipei MRT Metro - How to Use Guide + Essential Tips Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-28 | Are you wondering how to use the Taipei Metro? Are you looking for a beginner's guide to the Taiwan MRT? In this Taipei MRT guide, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you through his full experience learning how to use the Taiwan subway system, known as the Taiwan MRT Metro. A mass rapid transit system that is the cheapest and best public transport option in Taiwan.In this video you'll learn:- How to get an EasyCard or IPASS.- How to read the Taipei metro map. Including the colours and numbers of the Taiwan mrt map.- Taiwan metro rules and guidelines.- The Taipei MRT fare rates.- Taipei subway station guide.- Where to buy EasyCard or IPASS.- How to top up EasyCard or IPASS.- The best Taipei Metro tips and tricks.- Hear the Taiwan metro sound.- How to transfer on the Taipei MRT.- Ride the Taiwan metro green line, blue line, red line, brown line and yellow line.- And MoreThe EasyCard is the Taiwan MRT card, also know nas Taiwan MRT pass. You'll get a good look at the Taiwan MRT map in tihs video, too. Learn all about Taiwan travel in this Taiwan vlog.What did you think of this Taiwan Metro guide? Did this guide to the Taipei MRT subway system help you out?#taipei #taipeitravel #taiwantravel #traveltips #travelguide
Day 4 - Moving to Nusa Dua Bali and a Dud Resort - S01E04 Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-27 | The Stead family's Southeast Asia travel vlog moves into Day 4, with a change of venue. We wave goodbye to Kuta Beach and say hello to Nusa Dua Bali, the home of 5* luxury resorts. Sadly, when it comes to Bali Dynasty Resort vs Ayodya Resort Bali, the initial experience is poor. It forces Chris Stead's wellness travel experiment into a mental health challenge.Can some of the best beaches in Bali turn the tide? Is this family travel adventure doomed from the start? What makes a hotel the best resort for kids in Bali?#bali #familytravelvlog #nusadua #travelinspiration #southeastasiatravel
Nuanu Bali Review - Full Tour of the Creative City in Indonesia Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-25 | The Nuanu Creative City resort is one of the newest destinations in Bali Indonesia. A vast space that has brought a floating market, art gallery, live music dome, Nuanu accommodation experiences, beach clubs, restaurants, festivals, Lumiera spa and incredible architecture, all inspired by Balinese culture, to a beachside location. In this Nuanu review video, travel vlogger Chris Stead take you deep inside this controversial new venture. You'll get a Nuanu Creative City tour as well as a Nuanu Creative City review.The Nuanu Creative City entrance fee is approximately $5 Australian dollars.In this Nuanu City tour video, you'll see:- Nuanu Luna Beach Club including the Utopia Bar.- Restaurant 369 and Luna Beer Garden Nuanu food and restaurant offerings.- The Nuanu Nights experience.- The Nuanu THK tower.- Lumiera Nuanu wellness spa complex.- The Nuanu Longhouse- Nuanu Bali accommodation, including the Nuanu Oshom luxury hotel.- The incredible Nuanu Aurora Media Park.- Sustainability and recycling facilities.- Nuanu art workshops.- The amazing Nuanu dome.- And more.Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:26 - Where is Nuanu?1:40 - What is Nuanu?3:33 - Nuanu Market7:00 - Nuanu Music9:58 - How to Get There13:37 - Nuanu Beach Club Intro14:28 - 369 Restaurant15:34 - Luna Beach Club Pool16:43 - Nuanu Nights19:34 - Elysium20:15 - Luna Beer Garden21:24 - Nuanu THK Tower22:50 - Oshom Nuanu Bali Hotel23:51 - Labyrinth Residences25:28 - Nuanu Suites25:46 - Lumiera Wellness Spa29:06 - Nuanu Longhouse30:53 - Sustainability32:10 - Art Workshops34:30 - Pacha Alpaca34:49 - Aurora Media Park36:50 - Review ThoughtsIs this the best beach club in Bali? The best resort in Bali? Is Nuanu any good? Find out in one of the best Nuanu Bali reviews you'll find. Dive deep into the Nuanu Bali creative destination.#bali #resortreview #hotelreview #travelinspiration #travelindonesia
Review! Thredbo Ski Lessons and Snowboard Lessons + Thredboland Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-23 | The Thredbo Snow Mountains experience in New South Wales, is the best ski resort for kids and families in Australia. If you're looking for tips for beginner skiers or tips for beginner snowboarders, then you'll likely find yourself considering lessons at the Thredbo Friday Flat learning runs. The Thredbo Ski lessons and Thredbo Snowboard lessons aren't cheap, which begs the question, are they worth it?In this Thredbo review video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead take you through the experience of watching his three children progress through the lessons on their first ever ski trip. You'll see one at Thredboland, one doing Thredbo Burton Riglets and the other doing the Thredbo Freeriders lessons.As a parent of three young children, investing in Thredbo skiing and Thredbo snowboarding is an expensive exercise. But when should you start ski and snowboard lessons? Does ski school keep your kids happy? How much do ski and snowboard lessons cost? How many lessons do you need at Thredbo Australia?You'll always find some Thredbo snow on offer thanks to the snowmaking machines.#thredbo #snowboarding #skiing #snowboardingtips #skiingtips
Lake Cathie Tavern Review and Menu - NSW Mid Coast Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-22 | If you find yourself on the mid coast of New South Wales, just south of Port Macquarie you'll find Lake Cathie and the Lake Cathie Tavern. Exploring this stunning beach and lagoon holiday spot is one of the best things to do in NSW with kids. And if you're looking for the best places to eat in Port Macquarie, the best pub food, or even just the best food in general, then you could do worse than the Lake Cathie Tavern dinner menu. Or, as it turns out, lunch menu! In this video you'll see:- The Lake Cathie Tavern menu.- Lake Cathie Tavern park.- Lake Cathie Tavern bistro food.- The famous Lake Cathie Tavern pizza.- Lake Cathie Tavern bottle shop.If you're looking for the best Lake Cathie Tavern reviews, you just found it. What do you think of the Lake Cathie Tavern NSW experience? Is this the best Lake Cathie food option, and best Lake Cathie restaurant?#food #portmacquarie #nsw #familytravel #restaurant
Waterbom is one of the best things to do in Bali with kids Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-21 | If you're looking for the best things to do in Bali with kids, you can't go past the family fun of Waterbom on Kuta Beach. You can see how much fun Waterbom is in this waterslide video. If you're looking for the family friendly Bali activity, you just found it.#waterslide #waterbom #bali #kuta #travelinspiration
Tour the JW Marriott Gold Coast Pool - Salt Walter Lagoon + Heated Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-20 | If you're looking for the best Gold Coast hotel pool, or the best Surfers Paradise hotel for families, then the JW Marriott stands out. Mostly because of its iconic JW Marriott Gold Coast lagoon pool. The JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel option that caters to families looking for great things to do on the Gold Coast with kids. Why? The famous JW Marriott Gold Coast salt water pool experience is just so good. A reef pool in a hotel!As part of his JW Marriot Gold Coast review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a JW Marriott Gold Coast pool tour, showing you everything it has to offer. You'll see the JW Marriott Gold Coast fish feeding, JW Marriott Gold Coast water slide, JW Marriott Gold Coast snorkelling. JW Marriott Gold Coast hot tub, lazy river, bar menu and more.Is this the best Gold Coast hotel for kids? The best Gold Coast resort for families? Certainly, it’s a contender for best resort pool! Find out!#jwmarriott #marriott #goldcoast #surfersparadise #familytravel
All 14 Waterbom Slides + Rides Ranked Best to Worst - Bali Indonesia Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-17 | The Waterbom Bali waterpark in Kuta Indonesia is one of the best things to do in Bali with kids. In this best Waterbom slides video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead counts down the 14 rides. The Waterbom Park Bali experience is awesome, and you'll see just how good it is with POV 4K footage. At Waterbom Bali all slides lead to big smiles.This Waterbom Bali vlog joins a lengthy review and tour video, already live here - youtube.com/watch?v=mv_jv6EHwacSurely this is one of the best things to do in Bali with family!Chapters0:00 - Intro0:18 - AquaPark0:39 - Lazy River1:05 - Fast N Fierce1:22 - Green Vipers1:38 - Pipeline2:06 - Smashdown 2.02:17 - Twin Racers2:29 - Climax3:00 - Tailspin3:33 - Double Twist3:53 - Boomerang5:01 - The Drop5:40 - Constrictor6:38 - PythonAre you going to visit the Waterbom Bali waterpark? What do you think are the best Waterbom rides? The best Waterbom slides?#bali #waterbom #waterpark #waterslide #themepark
Lucky Thredbo Skiing Crash - Look where she landed! Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-14 | The Thredbo resort in New South Wales Australia is one of the best places for beginner skiers and beginner snowboarders to get started. In particular for kids and families. However, there's no shortage of trees, rocks and obstacles. In this video, marvel at how my daughter dodged a major injury after a big ski accident sent her flying into the forest. One funny skiing crash video.#skiing #epicfails #crash #thredbo #kids
Day 3 - What is our travel inspiration from Kuta Beach, Ball? - S01E03 Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-13 | It's Day 3 of our Southeast Asia travel experience and we're still in Bali Indonesia. It was a quiet day, spent mostly trying to relax at the Bali Dynasty Resort pool and distance ourselves from the house fire and trauma back home. A wellness travel day, where I contemplate travel inspiration and the first steps our family took to discover the world, back at the turn of the century.In this video you'll see:- One of the best Bali beach destinations in Kuta.- Bali drone footage of surfing, temples and boats.- Bali Dynasty Resort facilities.- Travel Inspo from our Bali vlog and family travel vlog.#travelinspiration #balivlog #travelasia #familytravel #familytravelvlog
8 Best Thredbo Runs - Beginners to Advanced - Skiing or Snowboarding Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-12 | One of the best ski resorts in Australia for kids and families is Thredbo. Whether you're planning on Thredbo snowboarding or Thredbo skiing, there is a good mix of runs, lifts and challenges to test yourself. In this video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you from Beginner to Intermediate and then Advanced, on the best Thredbo ski runs. The best Thredbo snowboard runs are the same, with the terrain park thrown in.You can access these runs through various Thredbo lifts, or via the Thredbo gondola. This video shows you the Thredbo map, so you know exactly where to go. So, you start on the Thredbo beginner runs, then move to Thredbo green runs and then to Thredbo blue runs before Thredbo black runs as your skills progress.Chapters0:00 - Intro0:30 - Friday Flats1:46 - Cruiser Zone4:37 - High Noon10:50 - Village Trail to Sundowner20:13 - The Dream Run23:24 - Basin Run25:27 - World Cup33:06 - Terrain Park The Thredbo learn to ski experience is really quite great. This is the order of what Chris Stead feels is the best way to progress with kids or beginner skiers.#thredbo #snowymountains #skiing #snowboarding #snow
China Airlines Review - Economy Class - Airbus A350-900 (A359) Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-11 | The China Airlines Airbus A350-900, or A359, experience is said to be on the premium end of the scale, but what's it really like? In his China Airlines Airbus A350 review, travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a tour of flight CI52 - that's China Airlines Sydney to Taipei (Australia to Taiwan) - and gives you his pros and cons of the economy seat experience. This China Airlines A350 economy review will tell you everything you need to know.Is China Airlines good? Is China Airlines safe? This China Airlines economy review includes:- The China Airlines check-in experience.- A China Airlines economy food review with economy class meals.- China Airlines inflight entertainment unit breakdown.- A China Airlines economy seat size and recline breakdown.- A look at the China Airlines Economy A359 cabin interior and toilet space.- And more.What do you think of the economy seat on China Airlines A359? Are you about to catch the China Airlines flight 52 Sydney to Taipei route? Is this the best twin-jet aircraft experience 2025 has to offer?#airlinereview #planes #flightreview #travel #chinaairlines
Day 2 - Bintang, Bali Belly and Big Pools - Southeast Asia Travel Inspo Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-09 | Motivated Travel is all about providing travel inspiration for not just family vacation ideas for families travelling with kids, but wellness travel for those recovering from trauma. This is a wrap-up of our experiences on day two of our 60-day journey through seven Southeast Asia countries. The scene today is in Bali Dynasty Resort Kuta Indonesia, as well as along Kuta Beach. If you’re looking for the best family travel vlog, you just found it.In this episode, you'll learn about:- How I used the Grab rideshare service for the first time.- Fixing my broken GoPro issues.- Enjoying the Bali Dynasty Pool experience.- Getting some parent getaway time in the Bali Dynasty Resort spa.- Enjoying Indonesian food with some Nasi Goreng by the beach.- And more.#southeastasiatravel #travelinspiration #familytravel #bali #resortlife
JW Marriott Gold Coast Review + Tour - Best Hotel Resort Surfers Paradise Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-08 | If you're looking for the best Gold Coast hotel for kids, then the JW Marriott is hard to go past. This is also a contender for best luxury hotel in the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, and most certainly the best hotel pool. In this JW Marriott review video, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on a full JW Marriott Gold Coast tour, showing off everything this hotel resort has to offer. And why it could be the best hotel for kids in Surfers Paradise.In this JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa review, you'll see:- The JW Marriott Gold Coast gym.- Incredible JW Marriott pool, including the fish pool lagoon and water slide.- The JW Marriott Gold Coast buffet breakfast and seafood buffet lunch.- A look into the JW Marriott Gold Coast spa.- Full JW Marriott Gold Coast interconnecting rooms and ocean view room review.- The Japanese restaurant Misono.- All the JW Marriott Gold Coast kids activities.- And more.Certainly, one of the best Gold Coast resort for families options, and definitely home to the best Gold Coast hotel pools. What do you think of this Gold Coast accommodation option? #goldcoast #jwmarriott #hotelreview #familytravel #travelaustralia
Ride the JW Marriott Gold Coast Water Slide in POV 4K Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-08 | One of the best Gold Coast resort for kids is the JW Marriott, which is hope to an incredible lagoon pool, river rapids and water slide. In this JW Marriott Gold Coast slide video, you'll get a POV water slide experience as family travel vlogger takes the JW Marriott Gold Coast pool water slide for a test. Surely one of the best Gold Coast hotel pools.#waterslide #waterpark #goldcoast #resortreview #pool
See Massive Red Belly Black Snake in NSW Camp Site Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-06 | While camping at Ganguddy Dunns Swamp in Wollemi National Park near Mudgee New South Wales Australia, family travel vlogger Chris Stead's campsite was raided by a number of red belly black snakes. When you think of the most dangerous snakes in the world, or the most poisonous snakes in the world, the red belly black is up there. As one of the deadliest animals in Australia, and a famous Australian native wildlife icon, it's also one of the longest snakes in Australia, in particular this specimen. Enjoy this huge snake video. One the biggest Red Belly Black snakes I've seen.#snake #wildlife #dangeroussnake #australianwildlife #animals
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Review and Tour Motivated Travel | Family Reviews, Guides and Tips 2025-06-01 | If you’re looking for a Best Resort Maldives for kids contender, then the Sheraton Full Moon is well worth considering. In his Sheraton Maldives review, family travel vlogger Chris Stead takes you on an in-depth tour of this Furanafushi Island paradise, showing you everything it has to offer. As the closest resort to the Maldives capital, Male, it’s accessible, and is set-up to be an affordable best Maldives resort for families.In this Sheraton Full Moon Maldives review video, you’ll get:- The Sheraton Maldives buffet breakfast tour.- A look at the Sheraton Maldives spa.- Review of the Sheraton Maldives Overwater Villa with Pool room.- Sheraton Maldives gym.- The Sheraton Maldives beach.- All the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort all inclusive restaurants and food options.- Tour the Sheraton Maldives kids club, called Adventure Club.- The Sheraton Maldives snorkelling tour and house reef.- Watch the Sheraton Maldives speedboat transfer.- As well as the pool, gardens, surfing, coral garden, kids activities, beach BBQ, and more.What do you think of the Sheraton Maldives water villa experience? Also known as the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Water Bungalow with pool. Is the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa 5* star experience right for you? I hope you liked this Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa reviews video.#resortreview #luxurytravel #maldivesresorts #maldivestravel #familytravel
