I am of the view that no vacation is complete without
children . Their energy and curiosity is infectious. They ask questions about
even little things and have an eye for detail and a unique perspective about
almost every thing. They want to explore new things and form an opinion after
exploring ,collecting facts and analyzing. That’s the reason I prefer to go on family vacations to places that have plenty to explore. Places that have open
spaces and if these places have natural surroundings like gardens,beaches,and hills they get extra brownie points from me as a choice of a vacation spot with
kids.
Activity center's for kids where they can learn new things in
a playful way does catch my attention. However activities in which kids as well
as parents can participate together would definitely be at the top of my list.
The reason for this is the magic that is created when parents and children do
an activity together. Actually these vacation moments invariably become the
highlight and the most cherished moments of the vacations. The magic happens
when children and parents spend time together away from the hustle and bustle
and the grind of their daily life. What ever they do together is a great way to
know each other and strengthen the trust. An activity as simple as lying with
your child on a hammock and read out a story under the blue sky, or running
after butterflies together with your little daughter can be magical. This is my
take on a magical vacation. Another aspect is when children can be given a safe
care free environment to explore the surroundings. They learn a thing or two in
the new location. Maybe just be one with
nature or explore a new sport or just a game of carom with a new friend and
when we are witness to their moment of growth as an independent individual that
creates magic and makes the vacation magical . Another aspect of making a
magical vacation with kids is when we can just let them be what they are that
is kids. Let them run around.play on the merry go round or that swing. Make
houses in the sand or play with water anything that they fancy without the risk
of any bodily harm. Being witness to their playful activities and seeing them
enjoy while we are either reading a book or walking hand in hand with one's spouse can bring
about the magic in a vacation. For me the magic of a vacation also starts when
the child in me comes out and enjoys ,explores and unwinds with the children . It is
like reliving childhood once again. Doing things that we used to do and even
those that we never got to do. When we do all this with our children . It
becomes magical and precious for them as well as for us.
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