Holidaying with Kids

When it's May, holidays pop into our minds. It creeps into chats, discussions and arguments. Everyone loves a good holiday, but we might all differ in our definition of a ‘good holiday’. The ideal holiday is always one that caters to all of us in small ways. At the end of a holiday, we must all have great memories to keep.

Kids in the Boot by Ben Francis

With kids, it’s all the more difficult. Younger kids have less patience, while older kids enjoy a variety of things. Here are a few things you could try:

Treks: Typically younger kids have no patience for treks which last more than an hour, while older kids are quite comfortable walking for a couple of hours. Many teenagers who enjoy the outdoors can do full-fledged treks on their own.  

City Trips: One has to pick a good kid friendly city, which is friendly to everyone in the family. Generally such trips can include museums, parks, shops, fun eateries, a Zoo if the city has one, the riverfront(again if available) etc.

Road Trips: These can be great fun. It gives families the option to stop and go at their leisure. Younger kids love these breaks. It could be at a park or a restaurant or just an open field. If you are driving along the beach, it’s fun to stop and play a bit before continuing. Here’s more on kid friendly road trips.

Theme Park Trips: These can be great fun, but generally include staying within the theme park premises. After one or two visits, older members of the family might find it boring, but there's always the room to laze in.

Trips are a good way to bond with relatives. It's good to visit them or meet at some place. With nuclear families, trips might be the only time cousins get to meet. So what are you doing this summer?