Plan your kid's break with ET-Travel and make the most of holidays

The weather is just right during Autumn. Imagine a lighthearted retreat vacation amidst lush green surroundings, by the riverside or on the silver sands making castles with your kids. This picture-perfect moment can well turn into a truly memorable time with ready reference through the glossy pages of ET-Travel.

We dedicate this issue to parents, who can now plan the Dussera-Diwali or Durga Puja vacation with kids well in time with ample research and details on hand. Start with what kind of holiday you would want to indulge in: A Beach Holiday, Amusement Park break, Diving and Snorkelling adventure or to give back something to the Environment in a fun-filled manner.

Once the entire family is convinced on a specific choice, take a cue from the destinations featured. They are all just apt to travel to during the months of October-November. With a realistic grip on your purse strings and an itinerary that spells oh-so much fun, go ahead and book online or opt for a travel agent’s services instead.

Learning can be an integral part of travel. This holiday, give your kids an opportunity to conserve ecology. Most destinations offer participation with a community that helps in conservation. Now, that will be a good deed done in a fun way.

BEACH FROLIC

WHAT: BEACH FUN WITH BALINESE FAUNA

WHERE: Bali, Indonesia

WHY: Beaches including Kuta, Jimbaran and Sanur in Bali stand witness to the traditional Balinese culture. While Jimabaran is dotted with five star hotel properties, Kuta and Sanur have beautiful accomodations for tourists with locals. A visit around Bali will reveal many natural sanctuaries and wildlife parks that work towards preserving the nature of Bali. Kids will love a trip to see the Ubud Monkey Forest and Komodo island and spot the famous Komodo dragons, considered to be the largest lizards in the world, growing to up to ten meters. Excited?


EXPLORE THE SEAS

WHAT: WONDERS OF THE SEA — SAVE THEM

WHERE: Mauritius

WHY: The white beaches of Mauritius are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost the entire coastline except for the southern end. You can go in Le Nessee – a semi submersible and enjoy the underwater sea trip, which is safe for passengers of all age groups. Indulge in under sea walking also. It’s guaranteed fun for kids and adults, too.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

WHAT: THEME AND AMUSEMENT PARKS

WHERE: Discovery Cove in Orlando, Disneyland in Japan & Hong Kong, Cedar Point in Ohio, Everland in Yongin, South Korea

WHY: Most children, right till their teens, enjoy exciting thematic outer space rides, a dip in the waterpark or get surrounded by robots and gizmos. It’s all possible at the amusement parks. Great news is that adults, too, can join in the fun and relive their childhood moments again.