Unusual Family Holiday Ideas

Unusual Family Holiday Ideas

by

Haylee Taylor

Bored of Costa Del Sol type holidays and crave something a little different? Forget cramming your family into an overcrowded beach and make the most out of your precious time off work. Check out our ideas for some great family holidays and opt for something a little more unusual this year.

Best for younger children and parents: Farm in the South of France

Country Kids in the South of France is recognised as one of the top places in Europe for under fives. There are bags of activities for the little ones to get involved with; from helping out on the farm to the cr che where the children actually request to go, Country Kids has it all covered. There are lots on offer for adults too. The five star luxury accommodation caters for every need, and they even provide two nights babysitting in the price to allow parents time for each other.

Best for older children: Nature s Ice Palace in Austria

Travel to just 200m from the highest point of the Hintertuxer Glacier in Austria to discover the majesty of nature in the Ice Palace. Accessed via a path from the viewing platform at Gefrorenen Wand, the Ice Palace is a series of successive ice chambers filled with naturally formed ice crystals, which create a stunning visual display of shimmering light, reflections and glittering bluish colours. This trip is only suitable for children over the age of 8, who must be accompanied by an adult.

Best for boys: Adventure in Norway

Imagine magnificent fjords, painted wooden cabins and undulating green mountains. That s Norway in the summer time. For adventure seeking children who enjoy the outdoors, this may just be the perfect holiday. Canoeing, moose safaris and fishing are all in a day s work in an environment that oozes healthy living appeal.

Best for girls: Pony riding in Scotland

Get close to nature with all the sights, smells and experiences the Scottish county of Kinross-shire has to offer. Rich in natural beauty, the area boasts a pony riding school which is keen to tailor the riding experiences to your needs and wants. Little girls will love the lessons, games and treks which are available. For the rest of your holiday, visit Loch Leven Castle and the Vane Farm for bird watching.

Haylee Taylor is a writer for MediaVest (Manchester) who focusses on a range of

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