After months of studying (or just playing) hard, the kids deserve to travel a little, and you’re thinking of going on a family vacation over the school holidays.
It is possible to go on a relatively cheap and short overseas holiday as a family if you do some research. Here are a few best school holiday travel ideas that you and the kids will love.
Bangkok
The capital of the Land of Smiles is fun for the whole family! While the parents enjoy eating and shopping to their heart’s content, the younger kids in your family will love exploring the animal section at Chatuchak Weekend Market (Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand), while older kids will relish the chance to shop for new, trendy fashion items.
There are also lots of entertainment options in Bangkok such as;
- Trampoline Park Bounce Bangkok: 693 EmQuartier Shopping Complex, 4th Floor, 4B02 The Glass Quartier, Sukhumvit Rd, Klongton-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Ice Skating Rink at Siam Discovery Centre: 989 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
- Lazer Game Laser Tag at Holiday Inn Sukhumvit Hotel: 5th floor Holiday Inn Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 22
Your kids can enjoy these activities on the cheap thanks to the favorable exchange rate.
If you are visiting Bangkok, do also check out this list of best street food in Bangkok that will make you salivate!
An estimated price of 3D2N free and easy package: $110 per person
Bali
There’s something for everyone in Bali. The ubiquity of the island’s beaches means the kids can spend hours building sandcastles and paddling in the sea. If your kids are into sports, sign them up for a surf lesson at Kuta Beach or rent bicycles and enjoy the sensation of riding past rice fields in Ubud.
There are also lots of interesting spots kids will appreciate such as the Pirates Bay Bali (The Bay Bali ITDC Area Lot C-0, Nusa Dua, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia), a pirate-themed cafe and restaurant in Nusa Dua, and the Monkey Forest (Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia), where kids can get up close and personal with resident primates.
An estimated price of 3D2N free and easy package: $130 per person
Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a very popular holiday destination for families with kids. Being located at high altitudes, the area is cool all year round and gives kids a chance to experience a colder climate at a cheap price.
There are lots of kid-friendly activities on offer including picking strawberries at the numerous strawberry farms, visiting the Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm (43rd Mile, Kea Farm, 39100, Pahang, Malaysia) and trekking in the Mossy Forest.
An estimated price of the 2D1N free and easy package (by coach): $160 per person
Hong Kong
Vibrant Hong Kong is a shopping and food paradise, but it’s also a great destination for kids. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the most obvious kid-friendly attractions, as there are few children who can resist the charms of their favorite Disney characters.
Ocean Park is another theme park that kids love. The park features rides such as the famous pirate ship, as well as marine-themed shows and exhibits that enable children to appreciate the wonders of sea life while learning about marine conservation at the same time.
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An estimated price of 3D2N free and easy package: $220 per person
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By Joanne Poh
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