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Key features of this holiday are
wellness and nature-focused
activities. So, one could opt for a
yoga retreat, which would include
hiking, for example, combined with
healthy vegetarian meals and locally
sourced food. It’s about reconnecting
with yourself and with nature, and
feeling revitalised.

Going local
South Africa is often referred to as
a world in one country, and it’s not
hard to see why. There’s more to
this incredible country than game
reserves. The Western Cape, home
to the renowned Garden Route, is an
excellent place to start your summer
holiday as it offers beautiful coastal
scenery and lush forests. The Kruger
National Park is also a must visit
because no Africa tour is complete
without the thrill of watching a herd of
elephants walk by. These trips offer a new dynamic,
rediscovering family travel as adults, sharing
Beach holidays are all about experiences as equals, and often introducing
sunbathing on our powder-soft young adults to a small group adventure
beaches, swimming and snorkelling for the first time. For many, these shared
in warm seas and indulging in experiences and paid-for holidays are the
delicious food. There is an abundance new ‘inheritance’.
of beach holiday destinations here
that offer all the usual trimmings and So, whether you’re celebrating endings,
so much more. marking new beginnings or simply carving
out time together away from your busy lives,
Family fun 2.0 consider taking a family-focussed holiday. It
As our children grow older, we become may have evolved into the multi-generational
ever more aware of just how fleeting trend, but the need to spend quality time
the family years are. Parents with in relaxed surroundings remains. Indeed,
teens in their late years of school are the multi-generational holiday serves as
increasingly seeking that one final, a bonding opportunity that enables family
epic adventure before their offspring members to get back in touch with one
fly the nest. These trips are milestone another while building cherished memories.
adventures designed to celebrate
special occasions like the end of
exams, tick off bucket-list destinations,
and create memories to last a lifetime.
From safaris in Africa to exploring the
wilds of Borneo, these journeys are
less about routine holidays and more
about sharing a once-in-a-lifetime
experience as a family.

At the same time, we’re seeing a rise
in what’s called Family Holiday 2.0,
also referred to as “multi-generational
travel”. With many young adults in
their 20s still living with their parents
or returning to the family home after
university and often unable to fund big
trips independently, parents in their
50s and 60s are inviting their grown-
up children along on summer holiday
adventures.

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