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FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS
Family life can be an amazing adventure in itself, but it can also fall into a predictable routing at times. Even holidays can start to feel a little ho-hum if the stipulations are to simply to eat, sleep and swim.
There’s nothing wrong with a little well-earned relaxation of course, but sometimes an out-of-the-ordinary experience can recharge the family’s batteries even more than a 5-star resort. Perhaps it’s time to stretch your boundaries and take an adventure holiday.
What do we mean by an adventure? Well, we are not talking about jumping out of perfectly good aeroplanes or abseiling down bare rock faces. Extreme sports are there for the fearless, and generally the childless. The family adventure holiday is all about safe, memorable and new experiences for all ages, and much like life itself, it’s about the journey as much as the destination.
Not surprisingly, this has become one of the fastest growing sectors of the modern travel market. Today’s busy family wants more bang for its buck, and much more fun for its fare. Accordingly, Flight Centre has put together a huge variety of family adventure packages with one central theme: enjoyment.
Much loved adventure holidays include the right mix of activity, culture and relaxation... in other words, something for everyone in the family.
Imagine an adventure-based holiday shared with two, three or five other families and an expert guide teaching you about all the best-kept secrets in a region. Picture a morning of activity and exploration followed by an afternoon spent relaxing by the pool in your family friendly accommodation. Well-organised adventure holidays, planned by people who understand the challenges of family life, deliver the balance of footloose fun and fancy-free relaxation that every family member needs.
At Flight Centre we have the latest and best in family adventure holidays. But remember to include the children into your decision making. This will help them to take some ownership of the holiday - further ensuring that this is the most anticipated and memorable family holiday you’ve ever taken.
TOP TIPS FOR YOUR FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAY
- A great family adventure holiday requires diligent planning and depending on the location a significant expense. Consider stretching your usual holiday time from just one week to two or three. You’re more likely to feel relaxed and recharged after a lengthier break.
- Adventure holidays are perfect for teens, picking up where organised kids clubs leave off. But remember to factor in some R&R time for them too - they need the break almost as much as adults do these days. Involve your older children in the planning of your adventure holiday. Their ideas and enthusiasm may surprise you.
- For an adventure holiday that involves some physical exertion, start your family boot camp at home. At least four weeks prior to your trip get the family fit for the excursion by going on family walks and take some swimming sessions.
- Equip your older children with a disposable camera and a travel diary to enable them to record their own holiday impressions.
- Prepare the children on the art of making conversation. If they’re on a classic family adventure holiday with several other families, they’ll enjoy it much more if they can make a few firm friends along the way.
- Even on adventure holidays, employ the ‘trade-off’ method when it comes to family enjoyment - activities for adults in the morning and children’s fun in the afternoon.
- Don’t confuse ‘adventure’ for ‘risky’. A good adventure holiday poses no threat and stress.
- Don’t skimp on travel insurance. Investigate packages that take into consideration the needs of all family members.
- Many adventure holidays are geared around outdoor pursuits - pack the sunscreen.
- If travelling overseas always keep copies of important documents (passport, birth certificate, itineraries, e-tickets etc) in two separate locations.
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