 St Ives Travel the oldest family owned Travel Agency in the Village, have teamed up with their top Island Getaway wholesalers to bring you the best of family friendly holidays.
If a fully catered holiday to Fiji sounds like the break you have been looking for, or something closer to home in the Queensland Islands is more your style. Then make sure you visit the display on the Ground Floor opposite the escalators from April 16th-20th.
With the demands of balancing family and work commitments the rise in popularity of the “fully catered” family holiday has increased. Angie Devine of Island Escapes a Travel Wholesaler specializing in Fiji, suggests the rise in popularity of the ‘Family Friendly Holiday’ is due to peoples need for some ‘time out’ from the everyday. “We are seeing more and more people visiting us who are looking for destinations that have a comprehensive family offer, whether it is Mums and Dads holidaying with their children or Grandparents holidaying with extended family.
One of the most fundamental changes has been in the cruise industry with a three fold increase in cruising over the last five years. Bob Hardie owner of St Ives Travel agrees saying, “the rise of the cruising holiday would have to be one of the most significant changes in the travel industry in the last decade. Cruising has never been so affordable or dynamic. The options for travellers are endless with niche market special interest tours right through to family friendly Island Escape Cruises”. Indeed, the great attraction of cruising is the ability to visit a number of destinations without having to change your accommodation and for people travelling with children that is a big upside.
 Adelina, Manager of St Ives Travel and mother of three comments, “In the past Kid Clubs were unheard of in Resorts, it makes sense that the industry like other sections of society have recognised the all inclusive family holiday as a major market. Parents are amazed at what is now offered in Kids Clubs from cooking to shell collecting and art.
Consideration has also been given to the often difficult to cater for 11 – 13 year old group.” Nicky, a trained teacher and mother of three now working as a Travel Consultant reflects, “parents want to ensure their children also have a memorable holiday – It is about everyone enjoying themselves. We are often asked by parents for holidays that will give them a break with Day Spa options. However, they are always very conscious of ensuring that the children are not just minded, but are engaged in activities that interest them.
From the early concepts of childcare facilities the industry has come a long way with the Circus School Concept the latest in a range of high energy and exciting children’s activities on offer. Family focused holidays have ‘come of age’ with great emphasis on creating programs and activities catered to the specific interests and ages of children.
 The Island Escape display provides visitors with information on a range of family friendly holiday options. There are great booking incentives for the promotional period and fantastic prizes just for registering your interest. So if the school pick up and coming up with what’s for dinner is wearing you thin, why not find out about the great packages and “handmade” family Island holidays available. So if you need to drop out of the real world and recharge your batteries April is the month to make it happen. Come and visit the display at the bottom of the escalators and talk to the Travel Consultants about the range of options available at the St Ives Travel Island Escape Display. Experience a glimpse of Island life with free face painting on Saturdays 10am – 4pm.
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