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Far flung, exciting for kids

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Disabrie22 · 04/02/2022 20:41

I have a 9 year old and a 12 year old, we are looking for a far flung holiday that would entertain two extroverts who love adventure style activities - but would provide the feel of the tropics that we love. Where would you go?

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Flyingbymypants · 04/02/2022 20:45

Thailand. Mexico

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Crazykatie · 04/02/2022 21:00

Florida. It’s not all about Orlando and Disney etc there is lots lots more as well, not much in the way of culture but I guess 9 and 12 yo are not into culture.

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ISeeTheLight · 04/02/2022 21:00

Costa Rica. Would go in a heartbeat but DP doesn't want to fly that far.

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Jenjenn · 04/02/2022 21:02

Thailand.

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TomAllenWife · 04/02/2022 21:06

Thailand 100%

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Mustbemagic · 04/02/2022 21:06

Xcaret in Mexico

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SouthOfFrance · 04/02/2022 21:10

Costa Rica
Mexico
Thailand
Malaysia
India
Philippines
Japan

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SouthOfFrance · 04/02/2022 21:11

Surprised at the florida suggestion?!

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AliceW89 · 04/02/2022 21:12

Costa Rica
Malaysia
Sri Lanka

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BlowDryRat · 04/02/2022 21:12

Singapore (Sentosa Island is perfect), the Riviera Maya in Mexico or Costa Rica. I'm off to Costa Rica this summer with 12yo DS and 9yo DD. Can't wait!

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Vanderpump · 04/02/2022 21:13

Singapore

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stargirl1701 · 04/02/2022 21:13

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MondayYogurt · 04/02/2022 21:27

Australia or NZ

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KatharinaRosalie · 04/02/2022 21:29

Thailand with a stop in Singapore

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babbi · 04/02/2022 21:34

Singapore or Thailand

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Katjolo · 04/02/2022 21:38

Dominica

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LadyWithLapdog · 04/02/2022 21:41

Safari in Kenya

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Houseplantmad · 04/02/2022 21:46

Japan
New Zealand
Tahiti/Cook Islands/Samoa

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BurntToastAgain · 04/02/2022 21:47

South Korea

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Chewbecca · 04/02/2022 21:49

We had a fab, interesting trip to Japan with teens.

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Disabrie22 · 04/02/2022 21:57

Thanks so much - I have some inside information that children will need to be triple jabbed to enter America

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hivemindneeded · 04/02/2022 21:59

Costa Rica
Japan
Borneo
Kenya
South Africa
Vietnam

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Disabrie22 · 04/02/2022 22:02

Can’t see anyone from the UK getting to holiday in Australia this year? I have been looking at Mexico

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undertheduvet · 04/02/2022 22:12

Mexico for sure, area south of cancun, playa del Carmen down towards tulum. Loads of natural theme park type things to do with zip lines etc look at the xcaret group of parks tons of adventurous things to do. This part isn't as built up as cancun and most resorts and quite spaced out. We're going back this summer for the 4th time, value for money is unbeatable compared to a good European all inclusive. Mexico also doesn't have any vaccine requirements for entry which is good for us as our then 12 year old will have only just turned 12 and won't have had 2 jabs

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pastaparadise · 04/02/2022 22:16

Costa Rica would be fab. Beautiful beaches, snorkeling etc, zip lines in the rain forest, mountains, wildlife. Quite safe compared to some neighbouring countries

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