Hi Jax
The Aussies have 4 terms and each school holiday period is a high season So as a rule we try and avoid them but we have found parents often take their kids out of school, holidays or not.
Here is the government website for all the country for State schools... the private schools often have longer holidays (yep! go figure)
School term dates 2007
Like you... we have an empty nest, but 18 months ago we took our 7 year old grandson to Fiji and loved it even though it was quite different to what we are used to nowadays. I love kids and can't imagine holidaying without children around... however, it only takes one little ratbag to spoil the peace and tranquillity around a pool. Thank goodness my ratbags have grown up and got ratbags of their own.
Cheers Geri