You know all the words (and all of the songs!) and now you can experience the incredible destinations from your children’s favourite movies first hand! So ‘let it go’ and book your next family holiday with a bit of ‘hakuna matata’, only at the brand new Family Travel Show, taking place in London’s Olympia, on 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2015. This is your chance to discover family holiday options that you won’t find anywhere else!
Africa – Film Inspiration: The Lion King, Tarzan and Madagascar
Leopards, Lions & Elephants in Botswana:
On this 10 day trip you will journey through the untouched wilderness of southern Africa, taking in all the local wildlife from herds of elephants around the banks of the river in Chobe National Park, to giraffes, zebras, lions (say hi to Simba!) and leopards roaming at the Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries.
Trip Provider: EXPLORE – Family Okavango Adventure .This trip departs in December 2015 and July, August and December 2016 and costs from £2,995 per adult and £2,640 per child. This price includes return flights; nine nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis; transport and the services of an Explore leader and driver.
Explore South Africa:
Spend 12 days exploring South Africa with Tots Too’s brand new South African Explorers packages which include carefully crafted collections of luxury family tours and tailor made itineraries. You will begin in Cape Town exploring the historic Garden Route and family-friendly game lodges. Your trip will combine 5 star accommodation, packed with activities for children, with opportunities to experience the African wildlife.
Trip Provider: TOTS TOO – From £11,654 for 11 nights for a family of 4, including airport transfers, meals as per itinerary and flights.
A Madagascan Adventure:
On this 12 night family trip, you will explore the rugged northern area (at day and at night!) of Madagascar to get into the true soul of this unique and diverse country. You will camp, stay in eco-lodges and even spend some nights in a tree bungalow. Activities will include exploring the forest trails and waterfalls in the Montagne d’Ambre which is rich in both animal and plant life and visiting a tropical dry forest with Baobab trees, caves, fish eagles and lemurs.
Trip Provider: PIONEER EXPIDITIONS – Exploring ‘The Rugged North’ POA
Lapland – Film Inspiration Frozen
Do you want to build a snowman:
OK so Frozen is based in Norway, but we couldn’t miss Norway’s neighbour Lapland off this list! Fly up to the Arctic Circle and enter a magical winter wonderland, thick with snow. Enjoy the thrill of riding on a snowmobile across open landscapes, walk through the snow-capped woods on snowshoes, meet the indigenous Sami people and their reindeers, and have a go at cross-country skiing.
Trip Provider: Families Worldwide – Ice Pop POA
South America – Film Inspiration Rio and Up!
Brazil Waterfalls, rivers and rainforests:
Embark on a private family adventure to Rio de Janeiro where you will cycle along the beaches, whizz up the Sugar Loaf in a cable car and climb Corcovado Mountain in an open-topped jeep. You’ll see the Iguazú Falls which crashes over cliffs through the tropical jungle. Exploring close up by boat and on foot: you’ll get wet! Look out for Rio stars Blu, Jewel and Nigel amongst the wildlife!
Trip Provider: Journey Latin America – 15 days from £3,159pp
India – Film Inspiration The Jungle Book
A Rajasthan Family Experience:
Experience all India has to offer for children and grown-ups with the Rajasthan Family Experience. During your 12 days stay you will take a Jeep Safari in Ranthambore (you might see Shere Kahn, Bagheera or Baloo!), zip line at Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and take a Segway tour on the Rajpath with the presidential palace as the backdrop. Your holiday will also take you to the Taj Mahal and you will even get to ride an elephant!
Trip Provider: Bespoke India Travel – POA
France – Film Inspiration Beauty and the Beast
Knights and Damsels:
Spend 3 days in the Loire Valley and your little ones can become Knights and Damsels. Children will experience a fencing master class in a 16th century chateau, play dress up in fairy tale gardens in a private castle, and have the chance to learn how to write in calligraphy. With your journeys and trips already planned (parents will enjoy the Chenonceau) you can relax and enjoy the night in a 4 star manor house, topped off with a final night stay in a 4 star castle fit for aspiring Belles!
Trip Provider: FAMILY TWIST – POA
Australia – Film Inspiration Finding Nemo
Find Nemo Down Under:
Over 22 days you will explore Kakadu and Nitlimuk (Katherine) National Parks by campervan, discover the wilds of Queensland’s rainforest and sail around Sydney’s world famous harbour. Your holiday will end on the Hayman Island where you can snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and find your very own ‘Nemo’ or sail around the beautiful Whitsunday islands swimming off the boat or relaxing on perfect white sand beaches.
Trip Provider: Turquoise Holidays – Prices from £15,970 low season and £17,245 high season for a family of four including international and domestic flights, all transfers and accommodation as indicated.
Discover all these and more at the Family Travel Show – Olympia! www.familytravelshow.com
Packed full of inspiration and information, the Family Travel Show will bring together the biggest collection of specialist family travel operators all under one roof – covering everything from all-inclusive luxury getaways, exciting cruise voyages, action-packed resorts and family-friendly villas to intriguing adventures, ski holidays and incredible wildlife safaris.
As the UK’s only event created purely for those looking for their next family adventure, the Family Travel Show is an essential date in every parent’s diary.
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