We all know that travelling with the kids can be challenging, but it can be very rewarding too! It’s important for every member of the family to take a break and recharge the batteries. Taking a holiday is not just good for you physically, but mentally too, and as they say, ‘the family that plays together stays together’. Australia’s specialist family travel service BYOkids is here to help - now with an agent at Inspired Travel Worldwide in St Ives Shopping Village.

Kids Clubs
Kids club resorts are a favourite for families as they offer a range of activities for kids as young as six weeks (some resorts) right through to teenagers. Whilst it’s great to do everything together as a family, some mum and dad time is important too. Many parents choose to use kids club services to entertain their kids whilst they enjoy a day trip, indulge at the spa, hit a round of golf, dine out, or just relax with a good book by the pool. Here are some BYOkids tips for great kids club holiday destinations.

Fiji
With swaying palm trees, dozens of family friendly resorts and some good holiday deals, Fiji is a great choice. The kids club activities range from sand crab racing to basket weaving, and everything in between. The Fijians really know how to spoil kids and their wide smiles settle even the most anxious children.

Bali
Resorts like the Bali Dynasty, Club Med and the Westin have really mastered the kids club! With great pools, slides and beaches and staff running kids activities throughout the day, the kids will be well and truly tuckered out come bed time. Throw in the friendly Balinese, an exciting culture, cheap food and drink, and you have a recipe for a perfect family holiday.

Whitsundays
Tropical islands, no need for a passport and easy access makes Queensland’s Whitsunday group of Islands a popular choice. Every Australian should visit the Great Barrier Reef at some stage and with a range of resorts, excellent kids clubs, plus a huge variety of day tours and sightseeing on offer, there’s never been a better time. BYOkids have some excellent deals, including kids under 12 eat free at selected resorts, or an all inclusive deal for those big eaters.

Family Adventures
If your kids are now heading towards high school or are teenagers it opens up a whole new world of travel options. Many families love a bit of an adventure holiday with some trekking or elephant safaris, kayaking or underwater exploring. Here are some of our favourites.

Borneo
Take a tour to the Kinabantangan Jungle where you can spot wild pygmy elephants, hundreds of monkeys, including the Orangutan and Proboscis in the wild, stunning birds, goannas and other creatures. Stay in huts alongside the river and head up stream by long boat to enjoy the amazing wildlife. Visit the Gomantong Cave,
the largest bird nest cave in the region, where men climb the walls to collect the edible and extremely valuable swiftlet nests.

Vietnam
Trek the hilltop villages of Sapa. Experience the amazing culture of the Mong tribes as you walk the terraced farming lands. Stroll past water buffaloes grazing and working as you head to your host family’s house for a homestay. Experience a traditional feast and watch your kids play with the local village children. Drop in and show the kids the local school. Not just a holiday, a learning experience!

The Red Centre
Take the kids to the heart of our gorgeous country.
If you’ve never been lucky enough to experience Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Red Centre do yourself a favour and check it out. Walk the stunning Kings Canyon, climb the rock, experience the Valley of the Winds at the Olgas. Pack your walking shoes as you’ll cover some kms, but you’ll feel the spirit of the Outback and see colours like you’ve never seen before. For a different perspective,
take a helicopter ride, scenic flight or balloon ride and
be amazed at the vastness of our great land.

Thailand
This one is not for the faint hearted. Whilst in Thailand take a visit to the Tiger Temple where the monks have looked after the tigers since they were cubs. You’ll be able to pat these fully grown tigers, and the kids can sit on them too - that’s if mum’s game enough to let them!
It’s a fascinating but scary experience, one of those once in a lifetime moments!

For more information on kids club resorts or adventure holidays speak to the family travel gurus at Inspired Travel Worldwide, part of the BYOkids group. Check out our special deals at www.byokids.com.au or call 9449 8598. Inspired Travel is located at Shop 136 on the Upper Level.

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