Sail down Alleppey's backwaters, go fruit picking: Family-friendly vacation ideas for festive weekends in April, May

The months of April and May are brimming with festivals. Plan a quick family outing with a thematic twist.

After an absolutely amazing Holi break, it is time to plan the vacations that you can take after school examinations get over. We suggest you encourage a thematic style of vacationing over long weekends ahead.

Here’s what: Photography Trails, Food Workshops, Road Trips in new terrains and Temple Trails. Nature Treks with Bird identification sessions can be apt for your family outings.


If you plan to go down South then try to catch the highlights of Chithirai Festival in Tamil Nadu from April 8-22, 2019. Explore the local festivities and witness the coronation and precession of Goddess Meenakshi. You can also live with a local family as a homestay guest and learn all about the celestial wedding of Shiva and Meenakshi. Read along!

DOWN ALLEPPEY'S BACKWATERS:
Book an entire houseboat for private viewing of classical Kathakali performance with your family. Listen to the tall stories from the dancer about the culture of Kerala

QUICK CITY OUTINGS:
Make the most of the airline offers this Summer. Book an attractive combo package of resort stay and adventure sports. Your kids will love it!

SANDY TALES

Spend time on some of the quiet blissful beaches of Goa with your partner

GREEN THUMB

Fruit picking is a perfect hands on experience for a child to enjoy and learn from

ALL PLAY AND NO WORK

Let play take the centre stage for a holiday this time. Look for luxury getaways that offer enough amusement for children

LET'S FALL IN LOVE...AGAIN

Sometimes, just a quick getaway can rev up your energy levels and calm your tired nerves. Try your hand at online deals and come back just so happy!