Getting three generations of one family onto the same holiday can be difficult before anyone has even packed a bag. One person wants safari. Another wants the beach. The grandparents would prefer not to change hotels every second night. The teenagers want activities....
Family beach holidays sound straightforward until waves, currents, wind and small children become part of the equation. Lagoon destinations offer a different type of waterside holiday. Depending on the location and conditions, families may find: Shallower water...
One of the advantages of a self-drive holiday is that you can take more than you would comfortably carry between trains, buses and airports. That does not mean filling the boot with everything you own. The best road-trip packing is deliberate. You want enough clothing...
Some of the best meals on a South African holiday do not require a restaurant reservation. A shaded lawn, mountain view and basket of good food can be enough. South Africa is particularly well suited to picnics because its landscapes change so dramatically between...
Some landscapes are best experienced from the ground. Others become more interesting when you are moving above them. Ziplining and canopy tours offer travellers a way to see forests, valleys and mountain terrain from a completely different perspective. The appeal is...
