Have you read part 1? – Family Adventure Travel
Let’s face it – kids love theme parks. They have ever since their inception in the early 1900s, and this fascination with the surreal will likely never end. The fact is, however, while theme parks may be sources of entertainment and fun, they are also very problematic, as they are capable of causing a sensory overload in some people and do not encourage any kind of physical activity or mental challenges. This article is not meant to discourage parents from ever taking their children to another theme park, but instead to expose the myriad of opportunities that are available as alternatives to theme park holidays. Let us consider family adventure travel.
Camping
One of the best ways to spend a holiday is to take your children camping. The wonderful thing about camping that there are so many different ways to do it that “camping” itself becomes an umbrella category for a host of different activities classed as family adventure travel. Whether it be finding a remote area in the middle of the woods and pitching a tent, roasting marshmallows and exploring the untouched wilderness that surrounds you, or taking a camper van or caravan across the country and stopping to camp at various sights to take in the surrounding culture, camping allows you too many options to even list. Family adventure travel is wonderful for the child because it encourages both physical and mental exercise. Whether it be traversing a river by climbing from tree to tree or just simply using your head to try and find a way out of a seemingly impossible maze of wilderness, camping clearly beats a mundane trip to a theme park in terms of enrichment for the child.
Outdoor Adventure Sports
It is also wise to consider some of the many adventure sports, such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, trekking, horse riding to introduce the family to various team or solo challenges. All these activities can be extremely exciting, and allows the child to be exposed to nature’s raw elements in ways he or she has unlikely been before. This can instill a sense of empowerment as well as a boost in confidence.
Foreign Lands
Lastly, one of the best cultural experiences you can give your children is to take them to a country that they have never been to before. For instance, if you are living in the UK, taking your children to France would likely end up being an unforgettable experience that would be more than worth the money it costs to get there. It is not until a child is actually able to experience a new country that he or she can finally get a grasp on the differences between cultures and how important they are.
Make a combination of all three
We here at S2Si can provide all the above three useful pieces of advice and put them into a purpose made individual package for you. Why not visit a far off land, engage yourselves in exciting and adventurous activities, sleep under the stars and whilst all this is going on you will meet the local people, learn some of their language and understand their culture better.
If you would like any information on how we can provide you with the perfect family adventure, travel on over to our contact us page.
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