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Adventure Camping North America Sponsored Post

Family Holidays in Canada

Canadian Rockies

From the jaw-dropping scenery of the Canadian Rockies and Niagara Falls to the world-class family-friendly hotels, Canada is the perfect choice for a fun-loving family. Perfect for kids and parents with an adventurous spirit and a love for the great outdoors, Canada offers incredible wildlife, natural wonders and superb cities – perfect for quality time with the ones you love.

With flight times as short as seven hours, Canada has never been more accessible with airlines providing fantastic inflight entertainment and thoughtful touches for families. Once you’ve arrived you’ll be treated to a destination that boasts comfortable modern amenities alongside jaw-dropping sights. You can look forward to the holiday of a lifetime with Canadian Sky.

THINGS TO DO – WILDLIFE, ADVENTURE AND CULTURE

Canada is a natural playground with outstanding national parks and awe-inspiring countryside. Go in search of majestic black bears in the wilderness or head out in a kayak on one of Canada’s many pristine lakes – exploring the great outdoors is a great way to bring your family together for memories that will last a lifetime.

And there is so much more to this wonderful country than the wildlife. Whether your family are always looking for their next adrenaline fix or are more interested in the fascinating cultural arts scene and heritage, Canada offers a broad variety of delights to suit every taste.

The cosmopolitan Edmonton is home to the enormous West Edmonton Mall – the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America – as well as a huge range of museums and galleries to fascinate kids of all ages.

In Whistler you can experience ice skating all year round while in the comparable Jasper you’ll find the jaw-dropping Glacier Skywalk – a glass walkway leaning out over the Canadian Rockies featuring some of the most uniquely stunning views imaginable. Take a boat trip out on to Lake Louise for icy panoramas or check out some of Toronto’s many galleries, museums and shops.

 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ITINERARIES

Canadian Sky have handpicked family-friendly tours with itineraries that have been perfectly designed for families. Giving you the chance to see some of Canada’s most exciting destinations including the Canadian Rockies, beautiful Jasper and fascinating Calgary.

The itineraries are careful to avoid very long drives and allow you plenty of time in each location so you really get the time to see the best of Canada. The kids will have time to explore and play between car journeys while still getting to see loads of amazing places. You’ll also stay in hotels with spacious family rooms – exactly what you need after a long day’s adventure is over.

The tours include something for children of every age, whether that’s scenic exploration for older teenagers able to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of Canada or visiting Alberta’s fun-filled Jurassic Forest which will educate and enthral younger children as they learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY TOURS

 

GETTING AROUND

Good news! The Canadians drive on the left plus the roads are some of the most comfortable and best maintained in the world so you’ll have peace of mind as you embark some of the most unforgettable scenic drives of your life.

All family-friendly tours include SUVs with plenty of space for families; they’re great at ensuring you have the right vehicle for the job. Your car will be an automatic – don’t worry if you’ve never driven one before, it’s actually much easier than adapting to a manual and the simplicity of driving an automatic means you’ll have more relaxed drives and more time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

If you would prefer a unique and different way of travelling, you could consider hiring a motorhome – Canada Sky offer a range of packages with campervans large enough to happily accommodate families.

MORE INFORMATION ON HIRING A MOTORHOME

 

WEATHER

One of the reasons that Canada is such a fantastic destination to go for families is that the best time to go coincides with the school summer holidays. The ideal time to visit Canada is between the months of June and September when the weather is warmer and the days are longer. This gives you more time to see the country and gives you a greater variety of things to do.

WANT EXPERT ADVICE?

Booking a holiday with Canadian Sky means you’re getting all the advice and experience of Canada experts who have been designing incredible holidays to this country for many years. Our wealth of knowledge means we can help you pick out the holiday that’s best suited to you and your children, providing a variety of alternatives until you find that trip to Canada you’ve always dreamed of.

The staff are all Canada specialists who have travelled to the country many times – they know all the best places to see and are happy to offer tips!

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Egypt Holidays: Red Sea Coast Guide

EGYPT HOLIDAYS: RED SEA COAST GUIDE

Take a camel ride, go on a desert safari, or take the kids to an amusement park in the Red Sea region of Egypt.


WHY GO?

Egyptians are very fond of children and in most places they will never be seen as disruptive or as a nuisance. This is with the exception of fine dining restaurants and bars where there is an age limit in the evening. Otherwise the locals take their offspring wherever they go and you can happily do the same!

As a rule the holiday resorts all have playgrounds and children’s swimming pools and in some cases there are petting zoos or farmyards. There are usually also daily activities, all with supervision.


Activities

Amusement & Aqua parks: A day at one of these parks does not come cheaply (day ticket from around £E 180) but they are always a hit with children. The largest in the Red Sea region are the Cleopark in Sharm El-Sheikh and the Titanic Aquapark in Hurghada, the latter has some exciting water slides – at least a dozen of them. The Cleopark has a pharaonic theme and a wave pool. The Kid’s Arcade is an amusement centre in Sharm El Sheikh that has fun fair rides, arcade games, carousels and slides.

Ice skating: Who would have thought you can ice skate in the desert? Ice rinks in the desert do of course impact on the environment but since they are available why not take a break from the heat and enjoy a family fun day. The Red Sea has two, both are in Sharm El-Sheikh: Soho Square Ice Rink andHanysIceSkating(WhiteKnight Beach | tel. 069 3 60 14 60).

Mosques and minarets: Non-Muslims can also enter mosques during the day. Most of those on the Red Sea were built in recent decades but on the promenade in El Quseir you’ll find a real historical gem. The Sheikh al-Farran mosque has a section behind an extension that dates back to 1704and you can climb up the old minaret with your children.

Riding: Some riding schools offer pony rides and the hotels that work with the Bedouin, also offer camel riding lessons. Yalla Horsestable in El Gouna even offers youngsters donkey rides for around £E 140 per hour. The stables at the Mövenpick Resort El Quseir offer horse and camel riding under professional supervision. The Sofitel Equestrian Centre  in Sharm El-Sheikh has child-friendly ponies.

Safaris: A desert safari is a great adventure for children: they get to sit around the camp- fire and sleep under the stars. Bedouin guides tend to be as concerned about the safety of children as if they were their own. It’s easy to book an overnight outing like this in the resorts and hotels on the Sinai Peninsula. However, multi-day camel trips are too strenuous for them and a Jeep is a more suitable option. These trips can be undertaken from the coastal resorts on the Gulf of Aqaba and you can com- bine one with a detour to the Coloured Canyon. The landscape is so spectacular your kids will think they’re part of an exciting adventure film.


The Lowdown

Travel time: Flights from London to Hurghada take approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes. Flights from London to Sharm El Sheikh take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.

How to get there: Fly direct with easyJet from London Gatwick to Hurghada; from £146 return, or from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh; from £152 return. Fly with EgyptAir from London Heathrow to Hurghada; from £420 return, or from London Heathrow to Sharm El Sheikh; from £435.

Top tips: Read a Marco Polo travel guide before you go on your family holiday.


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Dublin by Bicycle

Bikes in Dublin

The Merrion has created a package for families to take in the city’s sights by bicycle. Wheel past historic buildings and picnic in the park.


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Why go? Like so many of Europe’s great cities, Dublin is best seen on foot. But with little ones in tow this might seem like a arduous task, punctuated by ‘carry mes’ and ‘I’m tireds’. With this in mind, The Merrion hotel has redesigned the way its guests see Ireland’s capital this summer, offering tailor-made bicycle tours.

Accommodation: The hotel is right in the centre of Dublin, next to the National Gallery and Natural History Museum and despite being a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is extremely welcoming to kids. It offers babysitting, cots, extra beds and special bite-sized bathrobes.

Food: There are children’s menus in the restaurants, as well as for room service – which come on Miss and Master Merrion crockery – and the more discerning kid can delve into the colourful mocktail list at the bar. For you, there’s a spa, swimming pool and handsome Cellar Bar, where you can have dinner and congratulate yourself on a good day’s cycling.


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Explore the town: Pedal merrily through the old town, past Dublin Castle and Trinity College, then along the Grand Canal Cycleway, stopping to feed the ducks and eat your homemade picnic on St Stephen’s Green.


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Getting there: British Airways flies from London Heathrow to Dublin from £101 return.

Price: The Merrion’s Dublin by Bicycle package costs from €620 a night for a family of four sharing an interconnecting Superior King and Superior Twin room on a B&B basis, and including the use of two adult and two children’s bicycles (with helmets, tote bags, rain macs and a picnic), and a two hour private Dublin City Bike Tour.

Get more inspiration for activities in Dublin.