As a kid, holidays meant the world was one giant playground packed with exciting adventures just waiting to be discovered. And even now as an adult, it’s not too late to have that dream holiday you always wanted as a child! We drew inspiration from every place possible – the movies, watching cartoons on a Sunday morning and even hearing about a friend’s recent adventures on the high seas. So pack up the kids and take them on a trip to make their dreams come true!
Treehouses: Swing amongst the branches
Inspired by jungle adventure films, haven’t we all dreamt of living in the treetops and experiencing being close to nature? Well, now you can – with treehouse hotels popping up around the world.
The Canopy Treehouses in Queensland, Australia, promises encounters with Australia’s finest wildlife. From cassowaries to green possums, wallabies and the rare Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo, the whole family will be in for a treat. This is also the perfect chance to teach your children about nature and the importance of wildlife conservation, transforming them into eco-warriors and conservationists at the same time.
To top things off, without light pollution, you’ll be able to stargaze all night long, point out a few famous constellations, or maybe even catch a shooting star or two.
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Rangers: Discover the beauty of Mother Nature and its wildlife
Let’s face it – growing up, we all rocked out to Africa by Toto and the shower was our stage for belting out “I bless the rains down in Africaaaaaaaa!” whilst picturing yourself running through the safari plains, wind in your hair, against a backdrop of grazing giraffes and galloping gazelles.
South Africa is home to the world’s best safaris – a quick Google image search will tell you why. Not only is it an excellent chance for the family to get up close with the kings and queens of the safari, it’s the perfect excuse for you and your children to have a digital detox for a couple of days in exchange for quality family time. I mean, there’s definitely no WiFi in the middle of a safari, right?
You can also use safari time as a chance to learn about other people and cultures: find out if the safari you’re visiting has any options for a cultural visit to a local village or tribe. For instance, in South Africa, you can visit a Zulu village to learn about their culture and traditions.
Let’s gather for the circle of life *cues music… Nants ingonyama…..*:
Festive: Celebrate Christmas all year round, even in Summer
Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year – don’t you just want to celebrate it twice a year? Here’s how it’s possible.
In Finland, Santa Claus’ Village is open all year round (working hard to make sure presents are ready for delivery on Christmas Eve!). Bring your children to Santa’s office and make their (and your) dreams come true. To make things ever better, you can post a letter from Santa Claus’ Main Post Office and it will be scheduled to be sent to your family and friends for Christmas!
Also, don’t miss out on the Midnight Sun – this phenomenon takes place around the summer solstice (approximately 21 June). On this day, the sun will be visible for a full 24 hours before it finally sets.
Royalty: The Full Fairy Tale Experience
Speaking of childhood dreams, how could we possibly leave this one out? No matter where you’re from or what your favourite cartoons were as a child, going to one of the Disney theme parks in the world would definitely be on your bucket list.
From the moment you step into the magical theme park, you will be transported into the heart of a kingdom, filled with all of your favourite fairytale characters. Get ready to be enchanted by the song, dance and fireworks spectacle! And if you’re craving adventure, be sure to check out ‘Space Mountain’ and ‘Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’ for your adrenaline fix.
To be even better prepared for the trip, purchase your princess dresses and pirate costumes before you get to the park and bring some things to keep your kids entertained in the car. Don’t forget to check out the schedule for the fireworks display and parades to give your children the experience of a lifetime!
