So, you thought that you would get all your travelling out of the way before you have children. But, now you have them, and those itchy feet have not gone, they are back with avengence and just will not go away. All the time you envision your adventures and want to back on one. Meanwhile, your head is telling you to be sensible and stay at home, but you just can’t stop the world calling you. Well, there is absolutely no reason why you can’t still go on mini adventures with the children, despite them still being quite small. These days the world is full of choices and family friendly holidays. There is no need to put all your desires on hold until they finally move out. We have given some thought to your situation and come up with some holiday ideas that may satisfy you and the rest of your family.
Croatia
Why not think about an adventure in Croatia in South-East Europe. It has over a thousand islands and sits on the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. The weather is beautiful, with the temperature regularly hitting the 30s in the summertime. And best of all, there is plenty to do for all the family. As long as your children are at least six years old, you can go kayaking in the Trogir and have a blue lagoon adventure. Due to there being so many islands, there are endless opportunities to go island hopping on boat trips. Also, there are some stunning national parks you can take any child to, with waterfalls. Croatia is a gem, and if you have never been, this is somewhere you should seriously consider taking your family now.
Namibia
Yes, you can go on an African adventure with the children, they need to be at least five though. There is so much wildlife in Namibia that they will not get bored. You can go on a boat trip, or get on a catamaran and share the seas with dolphins. There are opportunities to go on safari and see cheetahs at Etosha National Park. You can also see elephants, lions, and rhinos too. There is also the chance to go for a ride in the sand dunes.
Slovakia
How about a winter adventure in Slovakia in the Tatras Mountains. This is a holiday for children over five, and you can guarantee that every single one of you would love a sledge pulled by Huskies. It would be a magical experience that no one would forget seeing the stunning scenery of the Velka Fatra mountains that way. Wind in your hair, dogs galore. There are thermal pools to dip into and take away all those stresses and strains. There are caves and villages to explore and horse and cart adventures too.
Thailand
You could go on an Asian adventure with the children, they should be over four, but there is plenty for you and the family to do. There is an opportunity for you to stay in a jungle lodge and be enchanted when you wake up with the mist below you. You and the family will love feeling as if you are on cloud nine. You can go on bike rides and canoe adventures. You will see elephants and touch them. The children will never forget an elephant ride. Those gentle giants will allow you to see the jungle from a vantage point you cannot imagine. It may be an idea to take the children to a wildlife sanctuary for rescued animals. The kids can learn about endangered and mistreated wild animals. Perhaps you will create a budding conservationist. A trip to south-east Asia at a young age will open up your children’s mind.
The Philippines
Carrying on with the South East Asian theme, why not think about taking the family on an adventure to the Philippines? You can go on a water adventure and swim with those most ancient and gentle animals, turtles. Go into the aquamarine sea, and don that snorkel, and see the wildlife in its most natural way. If you can get the kids to experience the marine world, they will love it. They will go home raving fans. You could go inland and spend some time learning how to paddleboard down a river. Go sightseeing too and visit a volcano, where you can trek around a lake in the crater. You can create the picture in the minds of your children, they will have an adventure of a lifetime, and so will you.
