United and Strong: Our Gathered Family Treasures

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Travel enthusiasts, the Higginson family, embarked on a series of remarkable journeys, visiting six diverse destinations over the past year. From the jungles of Borneo to the fjords of Canada, their adventures were filled with unique experiences and shared memories.

Their first stop was A Taste of Italy and the Aegean, a 15-day trip in June/July. This was followed by a 12-day adventure in Panama in April, and a 10-day exploration of India in October. A 7-day trip to Canada in August and a family adventure through Botswana, lasting 14 days in October, followed suit. Most recently, the family embarked on a 15-day journey to the Islands of Indonesia in July/August.

Each trip offered a mix of cultural immersion, engaging activities, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring a memorable experience for all family members.

In Panama, the family spent time in Panama City, visited the Bayano Lake Caves, and enjoyed a private catamaran charter around the Guna Yala Islands. They also participated in snorkelling, paddleboarding, and kayaking, met Kuna communities, and celebrated one of the children's birthdays with a pinata celebration.

The Canada trip took them sailing the fjords of the Desolation Sound, where they anchored in secluded coves, engaged in water activities like trampolining and sliding, and spotted wildlife such as bears, eagles, orca, and sea lions. They also fished for lunch, mountain biked, and visited remote communities on land.

In Botswana, the family went on a mobile safari in the Okavango Delta, encountered meerkats in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and participated in quad bike rides across the pans. They also slept under the stars in a salt pan sleep out, and witnessed various wildlife sightings including a wild dog kill, aardvark, leopard, and lion.

The India trip was marked by stays at hotels with dogs Max and Maya, a traditional block printing experience, leopard spotting in Jawai, a village visit for playing football and cricket with local children, and sampling street food.

Clare Higginson, Asia, Australasia, and Oceania Expert, expressed her pleasure in organising a trip that allowed clients to see Komodo at its best. Illona Cross, Africa Expert, mentioned that exclusivity was a theme throughout the family adventure in Botswana. Kate Hitchen, Europe, Middle East, and Indian Subcontinent Expert, enjoyed organising a trip with unique activities tailored to the family's interests in farming and gardens.

For families seeking unique experiences, consider these highly recommended itineraries:

A 5-day Taiwan itinerary based in Taipei, combining cultural sightseeing, outdoor adventures, fun hands-on activities, and child-friendly attractions.
A 7-day family road trip in Slovenia featuring fairy-tale castles in Ljubljana, the scenic Lake Bled with its island church, and other charming natural and historical highlights.
A classic 7-8 day Peru itinerary for families that includes Lima, Sacred Valley, Cusco, and the iconic Machu Picchu.
Several multi-city European tours by Rick Steves emphasise family-friendly experiences, such as a 13-day London to Florence journey or trips across Austria and Italy’s scenic Dolomites.
An 11-day Japan itinerary for families with teens focusing on lively districts like Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Ikebukuro, interactive animal cafes (mini pigs, owls), and unique pop culture experiences like Pokémon centers and teamLab Planets.

These itineraries offer a balance of engaging activities, cultural immersion, and comfortable accommodations, designed to create meaningful shared memories. Whether you're a family of four or six, with children aged 8 to 24, these adventures cater to all ages, from newborns to grandparents.

The Higginson family's adventure-travel journeys over the past year included a mix of cultural immersion, engaging activities, and comfortable accommodations, ensuring memorable experiences for all family members.
In their 15-day trip to Italy and the Aegean, the Higginsons embarked on a series of cultural experiences and shared memories.
Their safari in Botswana lasted 14 days and featured encounters with wildlife such as meerkats, aardvarks, leopards, and lions.
In Panama, the family enjoyed a private catamaran charter around the Guna Yala Islands and participated in various water sports like snorkelling, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
The Higginsons spent 7 days in Canada, sailing the fjords, anchoring in secluded coves, and spotting wildlife such as bears, eagles, orca, and sea lions.
For families seeking unique experiences, consider itineraries that offer a balance of engaging activities, cultural immersion, and comfortable accommodations, such as the 5-day Taiwan itinerary based in Taipei, the 7-day family road trip in Slovenia, or the classic 7-8 day Peru itinerary for families that includes Lima, Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Machu Picchu.