Janet Schlarbaum Unique Ideas by Bal S.

Enjoy your Family Holidays by choosing among the unique and carefully selected holiday ideas from around the world!

1. Europe

UK: Alton Towers Theme Park

Alton Towers is located near Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands. The theme park provides a wide range of activities and adventures to suit people of all ages.

Young children can enjoy the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory ride, visit the Farm or enjoy loads of rides and activities to keep all ages happy including many traditional fairground attractions.

France: Paris & Ile-de-France

Attractions include Panthéon, the Basilica of St Séverin, the Palais and Jardin du Luxembourg, the Hôtel des Invalides (containing Napoleon’s tomb). Also visit the Eiffel Tower and across the Seine Trocadéro, collection of museums.

2. Africa

Mauritius: Beaches

The beaches are well cared and offer a host of water sports and activities including water skiing, boating, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, and fishing. The marine life of the region can also be observed from the beaches. The famous beaches of Mauritius are – Grand Bay, Blue Bay, Pereybere, Belle Mare, Flic en Flac, Le Morne and Tamarin.

Egypt: Memphis and Saqqara

Memphis is the oldest capital of Egypt and is 24 km from Cairo. The Statue of Ramesses II built of fine-grained limestone is displayed in the museum. Saqqara is the ancient Egyptian cemetery on a desert plateau near Cairo.

3. Asia

Thailand: Wat Ton Son

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is the old temple of Wat Ton Son enshrining the image of the seated Buddha known as ‘Somdet Phra Si Muang’.

4. N. America

Canada: Butchart Gardens

Located in Victoria, Butchart Garden is a must-see for horticultural lovers on a Vancouver Island vacation. There are also regular shuttles during the summer from May through October leaving from the main bus terminal, every half hour.

5. S. America

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro

The city is home to a splendid bay and an immaculate beach. It also boasts of mountain ranges roofed by a lush tropical forest.

There is a good collection of museums that houses the whole lot of ancient objects and Brazilian artifacts. The charming long-standing neighborhoods, striking parks and gardens, and remarkable mountain views cannot be missed either.

6. Central America

Jamaica: Kingston

Straddling grand history and dynamic modern culture, this capital of contrasts is Jamaica’s government and commerce epicentre, the beating pulse of its politics, and the creative outlet of its people. > Learn More

7. Middle East

Dubai: Jumeirah Beach

Dubai’s main beaches run along Jumeira Road. Beach activities in Dubai include snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing and fishing, and there are many outlets in the city where gear can be rented.

8. Oceania

New Zealand: Underwater World

Located on the picturesque waterfront along Tamaki Drive, just minutes away from downtown Auckland, Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World is the city’s premier marine attraction, providing an all weather close up interactive experience of the Southern Oceans. A rare mix of aquarium, zoo and museum, visitors are assured of several close encounters with penguins, sharks, giant eels, stingrays and many other species of fish. The massive 350,000 litre open-topped tank allows the visitor to get up close and personal with these graceful, winged sea creatures.