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Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans.
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Where would you go?
TakeMeToYourLiar · 21/08/2021 17:00
We are in the lucky position that we have around 6k to spend on a holiday.
We would like to go on a really memorable trip in the next year
DS will be 5 and DD 1
We don't want a beach holiday, and would like the kids to experience another culture.
We have had vague ideas of:
Hong Kong
Japan
Israel
New Zealand
But no experience of any of them or which would br best or when to go.
DS starts reception in w few weeks so ideally would be in school holiday
TakeMeToYourLiar · 22/08/2021 14:13
@Travielkapelka
It’s a great trip with kids and incredibly child friendly, short flight and great weather, I’d go around April when the weather is perfect for exploring and add some beach time.
Alternatively wait until your youngest is about 5 and Thailand is a great and easy introduction to SE Asia with kids
Good intel on Israel thabks. DH is Jewish so would love to see it
TakeMeToYourLiar · 22/08/2021 14:15
@Jerseygirl12
Ah brilliant. Mine can be a bit "overheardi. Waitrose" with it.
"Look mummy, that carriage is called Victoria. Like the capital of the Seychelles"
Madcats · 22/08/2021 18:37
I've just had a thought, OP, thinking back to some of my trips.
Places like Cuba and Caribbean are very close to the equator so you would probably want to schedule your days so you are indoors in the heat of the day. And aim for our spring/winter to visit.
DD enjoyed Barbados age 2 1/2 and we rented a lovely villa with grandparents when she was nearly 4 (we clad her in a UV sunsuit and she spent most of the holiday splashing about in our pool).
KentuckyCriedFricken · 22/08/2021 19:34
I don’t think 6k is enough for a “memorable” long-haul trip for 3 plus an infant for a few weeks. Flights alone to NZ will be close to a grand a seat. That’s half the budget.
TakeMeToYourLiar · 22/08/2021 19:35
@KentuckyCriedFricken
Good point.
Doesn't have to be long haul though.
Roonilwazlib1 · 22/08/2021 19:42
My favourite long haul holiday I've been on was the philippines, but we did go island hopping and did lots of day trips doing more islands so might not be for you.
If you're not bothered about long haul then how about interrailing? We went a few years ago but stayed in nice hotels and did Germany, Austria and Italy.
TakeMeToYourLiar · 22/08/2021 21:57
@Roonilwazlib1
If you're not bothered about long haul then how about interrailing? We went a few years ago but stayed in nice hotels and did Germany, Austria and Italy.
Phillipines is an interesting idea. One of our neighbours is Filipino so I'm sure would help with planning
Salanda · 22/08/2021 22:13
Hmm. Whilst 6k is obviously a lot of money I’m not sure how far it will go for a family of four - for NZ, Japan, Hong Kong etc a massive portion of that will go on flights. Plus living costs will be high - hotels will be expensive. If you’re keen on long haul then perhaps somewhere like Thailand? Lots to see and do - can see how it would work for kids, but you’d need a lot less for hotels and spending (flights would still be a fair bit though). Or somewhere closer to home to reduce the flights - Morocco, Israel, Turkey, Jordan? Or anywhere in Europe depending on where you’ve already been/what your interests are.
33goingon64 · 22/08/2021 22:25
Are you aware of Covid regulations in HK and NZ atm? I wouldn't be planning a long haul trip at the moment.
fiveminutebreak · 23/08/2021 03:48
Italy. You can find good hotels / campsites / beaches but also lots of culture, history and good food. And the Italians are v child friendly. Trains also very affordable and run regularly between main towns. We did Lake Garda when our kids were similar ages. Beautiful setting and lots of options for travelling around a bit. We did Venice for the day.
TakeMeToYourLiar · 23/08/2021 11:17
@33goingon64
No, we haven't looked into Covid regs properly. Won't be going anywhere until travel a bit easier
WorkHardPlayHard1 · 23/08/2021 11:22
To be honest NZ is a long way to go with such small children who wont know much difference where they go but likely will want to swim/splash about and play on the beach.
We lived in NZ and tbh its like Wales but a lot further away. Invest your money til the kids are old enough to appreciate the travel/culture xx
TakeMeToYourLiar · 23/08/2021 11:23
@WorkHardPlayHard1
We lived in NZ and tbh its like Wales but a lot further away. Invest your money til the kids are old enough to appreciate the travel/culture xx
Take your point especially on culture not being that different. I have been in 2006
Only reason it's on the list is we have distant family there
backatschool · 25/08/2021 15:59
Some lovely destinations on here but very few of them will be open for tourism by next year. I live in Singapore, as a resident I cannot leave the city right now, tourism is eons away. Hong Kong and New Zealand are equally strict. Places like the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia are really struggling with Covid and looking like mid-late 2022 or 2023 before they can vaccinate their populations. I would definitely stick to Europe for the next 2 years.
Notavegan · 25/08/2021 16:21
Do something memorable in Europe, long haul luxury style I expensive,covid worries and stressful flights.
What about a tree house or something. Someone linked one recently on here in Northern Spain.
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