Experience Excitement and Wonder on Cultural Family Holidays

Your sense of adventure doesn’t have to come to an end just because you now have a family! Whether you have young children, teenagers who don’t want to leave their friends and gaming stations or are a single parent, don’t be afraid to push the boundaries and open your family’s eyes to a bigger world.

So, did you know that you can fly to Iceland in under 3 hours? With abundant activities to stimulate everyone’s adventurous spirit, you can explore this spectacular island in a rugged Jeep tour, or at a smoother pace as you take a dip in the Blue Lagoon, visit the hot springs, go whale watching, hike over glaciers and inside ice caves and if the timing is right, see the magical northern lights.

And then there is Borneo, a little further in distance but so worth the effort Discover unique wildlife and landscapes along with the Orangutans rehabilitation into their natural habitat. It is also easy to twin this destination with a beach retreat to the Maldives, but ensure you choose the right island for your family. Island atmospheres differ from energetic through to relaxed, mixing opportunities to explore the marine life and city of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to the Petronas twin towers, participation in a street food tour, and trips to the Batu Caves, home to golden Hindu Shrines.

Well, most of us have heard of Vietnam, but as a holiday destination with children? Regardless of age there really is something for everyone here, so as you travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh or Halong Bay to Hue, take time to laugh at the traditional puppet shows, barter in a floating market and explore the forbidden Purple City. The scenery is amazing, as are the ancient temples, but a stroll through the winding streets and the delicious Asian food will really set this destination apart from others.

But what about an African Safari as family costs are not always as prohibitive as some originally expect? South Africa is better in our winter months with a visit to Cape Town a must. Combine this with visits to the waterfront, Robben island, a cable car ride up Table Mountain and a trip to see the penguin colony on Boulders Beach, before journeying on to Kruger to stay in a luxury tented camp for a chance of seeing the big five.

And in our Summer months, Kenya or Tanzania work better, as the extraordinary spectacular of ‘The Great Migration’ annually sees the movement of around 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of zebras and antelopes.

Not forgetting America, this vast country also has an inviting an array of environmental, cultural and adventure activities. Choose from Orlando for adventure parks, Key West with diving, dolphin cove, turtles and beaches, through to San Francisco, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can take a road trip, or just hire a car and stay in a lodge at Yosemite National Park with its breath-taking waterfalls.

Then cruises offer a totally different experience. With so much for families such as on-board splash parks, water slides, zip wires, rock climbing, go carts, and ice rinks, they also have world class entertainment and gastronomic food along with the variety of destination stops too.

However, for some the UK is favourite and with so many amazing sites and cultural opportunities here, why not make the most of it. Hire a motor home and explore the Scottish Highlands, venture to the West Country with maybe stop off at Stonehenge, hire a cottage or lodge and stay in the Cotswolds, or partake in an all ages activity holiday in the Lake District, the options are endless.