Family Holidays
By National Travel
“So come with me where dreams are made and time is never planned.” – J.M. Barrie. Experiencing the world through the eyes of our children is our Peter Pan moment. We get to live like a child again and create everlasting family bonds.
Children help us to slow down, speed up, make every minute count, live in the moment, do things entirely differently, see things from another perspective. They have boundless energy, insatiable curiosity and escaping the routine of everyday life makes the world their classroom. Seeing Pompeii in a book or on a screen is one thing, but what if they could follow the footsteps of the Romans with an archaeologist feel and smell the ruins? Or how about live a real Percy Jackson Greek God moment in Greece, discover the hidden secrets of Machu Picchu, explore the pyramids of Egypt.
And then there’s wildlife based travel. What could be better than seeing the sense of wonder and excitement on your child’s face when they come face to face with elephants in Africa, bears in Canada, whales in Hawaii, giant tortoises in the Galapagos or a sloth in the Amazon.
France: Ice skating on the first level of the Eiffel Tower:
Glide on ice above the City of Light when you take to the Eiffel Tower's skating rink. The skating rink, halfway up the tower by elevator, is open to skaters and non-skaters alike, with skate-chairs available for non-skaters, so you can bring the whole family. Warm your hands and belly with a glass of hot mulled wine or hot chocolate, both perfect final touches to the fresh cold air and stunning views over Paris from the Eiffel Tower.
Indonesia: Flying Trapeze School with Circus activities at Club Med Bali
Glide on ice above the City of Light when you take to the Eiffel Tower's skating rink. The skating rink, halfway up the tower by elevator, is open to skaters and non-skaters alike, with skate-chairs available for non-skaters, so you can bring the whole family. Warm your hands and belly with a glass of hot mulled wine or hot chocolate, both perfect final touches to the fresh cold air and stunning views over Paris from the Eiffel Tower.
Fiji: Baby Butlers at Vomo Island Fiji
Aside from its crystal clear waters, long stretches of white sand beaches and all-inclusive, 5-star facilities, Vomo Island in Fiji offers an unparalleled degree of personalised family service. The resort’s Baby Butlers provide individual care to up to two children of any age, and the same Baby Butler will help you throughout your stay. While you go out and enjoy everything Vomo Island has to offer, your kids can have their own adventure at Kids Village, and you can really relax knowing that they’re in good hands.
Canada: Peak to Peak Gondola Ride at Whistler
Whistler’s Peak 2 Peak gondola ride spans 4.4 km, reaches a height of 436 meters and has an 11 minute ride time. Spend every second of those 11 minutes marvelling at a 360-degree view of mountain peaks, Whistler Village, giant snow walls, glaciers, lakes and forests. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, there’s a glass-bottom gondola for even better views. At the end of the ride, dine on top of the world at the gondola terminal’s restaurant.