United Clan: Our Curated Family Selection
Family Adventures Across the Globe: A Journey Through Exotic Destinations
Traveling as a family can be an enriching experience, providing opportunities for bonding and creating unforgettable memories. Over the past year, one family embarked on a series of adventure-filled trips, exploring various destinations curated by travel experts for families with diverse interests.
In April, the family of six – two adults and four children aged between 8 and 24 – embarked on a 12-day journey to Panama. Highlights of the trip included visiting Panama City, exploring the Bayano Lake Caves, and a private catamaran charter around the Guna Yala (San Blas) Islands. The family also enjoyed trekking, canoeing, and volcano cycling in Ubud during their trip.
Another memorable adventure took place in July/August, as the family holidayed in the Islands of Indonesia for 15 days. They experienced wildlife moments such as wild dog kills, spotting aardvark, leopard, and lion, and enjoyed activities like snorkelling, paddleboarding, and kayaking in coves.
In October, the family of four – two adults and two children aged between 13 and 18 – embarked on a family adventure through Botswana for 14 days. Highlights of the trip included a mobile safari in the Okavango Delta, a meerkat encounter in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and a salt pan sleep out under a star-studded sky.
The family also took part in a Taste of Italy and the Aegean holiday in June/July, which lasted for 15 days. Highlights of the trip included a glassblowing workshop on Murano Island, a performance of 'The Barber of Seville', truffle hunting near Florence, and a hands-on cooking class tailored to their family's dietary needs.
For a more relaxed vacation, the family opted for a stay in Galveston, Texas, in September. Offering 32 miles of coastline with family-friendly beaches, resorts with kid activities, and attractions such as the Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park, Moody Gardens aquarium and rainforest pyramid, and museums that appeal to all ages, Galveston provided the perfect blend of beach relaxation and cultural exploration.
In August, the family embarked on Canada's West Coast Adventure, a trip that can be taken in various months, including June, July, and August. Highlights of the trip included sailing the fjords of the Desolation Sound aboard the Pacific Yellowfin, anchoring in secluded coves, water trampolining and shooting down a 40-foot inflatable slide, and visiting remote communities on land.
The family's India trip took place in October, but also in December and February. During their 10-day journey, they stayed at hotels with dogs named Max and Maya, experienced a traditional block printing experience, and leopard spotting in Jawai. They also visited a village where children played football and cricket with local children, and were guided by Ram in Jodhpur, who showed them filming locations for Batman Rising and The Jungle Book.
The family's latest adventure took them to San Diego, California, in September. Perfect for families interested in animals, museums, and urban exploration, San Diego offered attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, USS Midway, and the New Children’s Museum. The family stayed at family-friendly hotels like Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, which offered pools, water slides, and beach access.
These destinations cater to different family interests, offering a mix of beach resorts, cultural cities, and all-inclusive stays, tailored for various age groups and interests. Whether families prefer beach relaxation, active amusement, cultural exploration, or all-inclusive convenience, these expert-recommended options offer comprehensive experiences across age groups.
- The family's 12-day adventure journey in Panama comprised visits to Panama City, Bayano Lake Caves, and the Guna Yala (San Blas) Islands, and involved trekking, canoeing, and volcano cycling in Ubud.
- Wildlife moments like watching wild dog kills, spotting aardvark, leopard, and lion, and activities such as snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking in coves marked the family's 15-day holiday in the Islands of Indonesia.
- The family's 14-day adventure through Botswana featured a mobile safari in the Okavango Delta, a meerkat encounter in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and a salt pan sleep out under a star-studded sky.
- Exhibiting a unique blend of beach relaxation and cultural exploration, the family's stay in Galveston, Texas, offered attractions like the Historic Pleasure Pier amusement park, Moody Gardens aquarium and rainforest pyramid, and museums that appealed to all ages.
- For a more active adventure, the family's Canada's West Coast Adventure included sailing the fjords of the Desolation Sound, anchoring in secluded coves, water trampolining, and visiting remote communities on land.
- The family's India trip offered experiences such as staying at hotels with dogs named Max and Maya, enjoying a traditional block printing experience, leopard spotting in Jawai, and visiting a village where children played football and cricket with local children, accompanied by Ram, a guide in Jodhpur who showed them filming locations for Batman Rising and The Jungle Book.
