HOME to mountains, lakes, plains and valleys, Switzerland is the ultimate combination of modern cities and towns and gorgeous countryside. While this definitely allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds, it often leaves you with a rather extensive

ITALY is one big open-air museum, a treasure trove of ancient ruins, gardens and Renaissance palaces dotted across plains and mountains. But beware of cultural overload: for a truly child-friendly visit to Italy, it pays to keep the focus on gelato a

1 INVOLVE THE CHILDREN IN THE PLANNING: It builds excitement, allows them to relate where they’re going to what they’re learning. It also shows kids their opinion counts, and the discussion helps them understand why something can’t be done. Explainin

WITH its azure seas and mysterious fairy chimneys, its ancient ruins and exotic bazaars, Turkey is everything any child could wish for. It is an easy destination for a family. You can visit the country for its beaches (perhaps under sail) or mountain

A futuristic city perched on the edge of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is an easy holiday destination with children, as long as you take care in the sun. But there’s a lot more to it than just sandcastles and sea. When you tire of the city, you can leave i

@sum.err.pun The ‘City of Lakes’ might be among the most popular travel destinations across the world but, in the off-season, or the monsoon, the crowds of visitors clear out, and those that are willing to brave inclement weather have the entire city

Primrose Monteiro-D’Souza, Editor Follow me on Twitter @PrimroseDSouza & Instagram @primrosedsouza For most of us, our first travel memories were made with family. When I think back to my own childhood, some of my happiest moments were in the ‘native

@sum.err.pun This little town in south Gujarat’s Dang district holds the unique distinction of being the state’s only hill station. It also provides a stark contrast to the barren landscapes of the Rann of Kutch that dominate the geography of Gujarat

MOST of us start off travelling with our parents as children; we build our first memories of other places and people with them. Then comes the bitter-sweet day when we become the keepers of the holiday, the ones who want to show them a good time. Alt

TRAVELLING en famille in France means you’ll probably have to abandon dreams of eating five-course meals and savouring the Louvre. But it hardly matters when there’s so much you can all enjoy together, whether it’s running through fields of lavender,

IN a country of mangas and games consoles, children will quickly find their feet. But, perhaps surprisingly, they will be equally thrilled by the discovery of the more traditional side of Japan: temples, imperial sites, and a landscape where mountain

PLAN NOW… TRAVEL WHEN IT’S TIME! INSPIRATION HAS NO EXPIRY DATE The best family holidays are when everyone has fun! And when parents get a chance to be childlike and carefree again! In this section, find everything you need to plan a wonderful family

@rahul.jagtiani Plush Living FAMILY holidays need to cater to a wide variety of needs, with each generation having its own demands, interests and limitations. It’s essential then to choose a destination that caters to all. And that’s exactly what the

@_aishwaryamenon & SAMARPAN BHOWMIK @sum.err.pun A stay at Samode Safari Lodge makes you feel at home, with elegance and luxury, bang in the middle of one of India’s biggest forests. You and your loved ones are sure to have a gala time here! This pro

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THAILAND is a magical kingdom for families. After hectic Bangkok – where the crowds can be frightening for youngsters – children will enjoy the mysterious jungle in the north. Southern Thailand offers islands and paradisal beaches, with all the neces

@PrimroseDSouza I wasn’t great at travelling with my infant son. All I can remember of the first time I took a flight with him is how many things I managed to drop – first, the boarding passes, then the napkins that are always a part of paraphernalia

TRISHITA BHATTACHARYA @overrated_outcast Khonoma and Dzukou Valley, Nagaland I travelled to Nagaland last September. It was my first time in the North East and it was truly special. I didn’t do too much research, because I wanted to be surprised and,