Vacation packages for family

Is this the year you pack up your crew and head to the mountains for that long-anticipated winter vacation on the slopes?  If the answer is yes, then congratulations, you have just taken the first step toward an iconic and memorable winter holiday. A family ski trip is an exciting way to enjoy winter, whether you’ve never been on skis before or are a seasoned pro on the slopes.  To make the most of your family ski trip, you will have to do some planning. This won’t be a budget vacation, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find awesome deals along the way. The secret to planning an awesome family ski trip is to start the process early – eight months to a year before you plan to hit the slopes. Let’s break down the process of planning your perfect family ski trip, from start to finish. I promise it’s not as difficult as it seems! Create a Budget for Your Ski Trip and Look for Deals Plan ahead, and you’ll have lots of time ...

In a world that constantly plugged in, raising outdoor kids takes a bit of extra effort, but I promise you — it’s more than worth it. Outdoor kids will learn to appreciate and respect the natural world. They’ll discover their own boundaries and limitations, soak up fresh air and sunshine, and exercise their minds, bodies, and spirits. Spending time outdoors together frees you, the parent, from distractions, and allows your family to connect in ways that aren’t always possible in the confines of the modern world. The outdoors is awesome for kids, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. This kid has always loved hiking! It’s been 10 years since we took this photo, and he’s still at it! Why Kids Need the Outdoors Being Outdoors Improves Eyesight . Although the mechanisms underlying this effect are still unclear, a 2008 study suggests that being outside improves distance vision and reduces your kids’ chances of being nearsighted as a...

If you’re considering your first visit to Pakistan and want an itinerary to rival all others, I’ve got you covered. I recently spent 10 days in Northern Pakistan and I had the adventure of a lifetime. If you are planning a visit to Pakistan for the first time, these are the highlights you cannot miss. Why you should visit Pakistan Pakistan is one of the most underrated travel destinations for a variety of reasons. Not without its’ problems, Pakistan is known for having a complex and complicated history since it was established in 1947. For that reason I would personally recommend a guided tour for your first visit, though have no reason not to encourage a solo journey given my own experience. For the sake of clarity, travelling solo (and in particular as a female) in the likes of Bali or Bangkok is very different to travelling solo in Pakistan. If you are new to solo travel I would suggest gaining experience in countries more populated by tourists and indeed, with a ...

Located off the coast of South Australia is one of the nation’s best-kept secrets; Kangaroo Island. Aptly named, the island is a wildlife lover’s dream. Sure, there are kangaroos… but you’ll also experience a range of rare wildlife viewings in abundance: wombats, echidnas, and the country’s third largest sea lion colony (with their very own protected beach, mind you!) If I haven’t quite convinced you yet, here’s how Kangaroo Island stole my heart! Check In: Southern Ocean Lodge If there’s just one wildlife lodge you should visit in your lifetime, make it Southern Ocean Lodge. This all-inclusive lodge doesn’t come cheap, but it does involve an experience of a lifetime. Guests are picked up from the airport on arrival and treated to every luxury throughout their stay: three meals a day with an open bar, daily guided tours to various points of interest around the island and a complete oasis tucked neatly away down a guest-access-only driveway on the Southern coast of the island. Mus...