FIVE TIPS TO PLANNING A STRESS FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY

FIVE TIPS TO PLANNING A STRESS FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY:

The best part about travelling with family is that apart from bonding and catching up in a different environment, it’s a superb way to explore the world and open up to learning together. Family holidays also present good opportunities to make decisions where everyone’s opinion is respected. Again, travelling together offers the parents the luxury of having fun without worrying about what could be happening back home! But, as is with many all-inclusive decision-making-model, planning a family vacation can leave one feeling depressed and fatigued to the point that they consider curling back under the duvet and dreaming off to their destination! To avoid such, Jovago.com, a leading online hotel booking site advises parents to plan in time, and resist the temptation of playing Super/man/woman. “Depending on the age of your children, assign duties and involve them in listing activities or places they would like to engage in or go to” Says Lillian Gaitho Head of PR for the Jovago. Involving the whole party allows you to start off on a uniform pace and expectations. Below are a few more tips to consider:

Your Budget vs Your Dream

Holidays and family vacations are known to shoot holes through purses and pockets. This is no fable. You however can avoid falling into the rut race by planning and saving ahead of time, this will allow you enough time to balance your ledger books accordingly. Planning ahead of time will also give you time to ask around for packages and deals. Try a few ideas, consider a few places. Do not skip over a favorite destination because it’s known to be a bit over your budget-who knows you might be lucky to catch them smack on their season discounts, or might have special rates for that particular room. One more important issue, find out what your package offers; are all ‘holiday activities’ covered in the cost? There is no fun in taking kids to a windsurfing location if all they do is watch others have the fun.

Here Comes The Rift Valley Festival; And a Lot More From Naivasha

NAIROBI, KENYA JULY 2014

Naivasha has officially taken the stand where out-of-town partying is concerned; from her serenity, proximity to the capital and its versatility as a destination-Nairobi may soon be begging Naivasha Naivasha to break her spell!

Located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya is a place with a talent for combining many different elements and aspects of nature with a remarkable expertise! Commenting on Naivasha as a major tourist attraction, Lillian Gaitho the PR Manager at JOVAGO , a leading online hotel booking and travel site, acknowledges the unprecedented rise in her popularity; you need to allocate more than a few days for a full excursion of this legendary town. There is something for everyone; from naturalists to geologists and romantics dreaming of fairytales to film-makers chasing adventures worth prime time on Discovery Channel”

This coming weekend, the town will be hosting the Great Rift Valley Festival, and judging by history-the host camp; Fisherman’s Camp might already be fully booked! Here are some of the few stop overs you may need to make on your way, and where to safely keep your travel kits while you party the-Naivasha -Way!

1. THE ITALIAN CHAPEL

This could make our very slice of the Roman’s architectural finesse! The Catholic Chapel was built by Italian prisoners as a sign of compassion for their hard labor during the construction of the Naivasha-Nakuru road in the 1940s.

The little chapel is a big attraction for wedding ceremonies and offers serenity and peace to travelers without discrimination. Inside the church, there are Latin inscriptions while a picture of baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph surrounded by angels stand behind the altar. The nearby Triple Eden Naivasha Hotel will make a good stay for group visitors who may also want to reach out to their Religious Being.

2. A BOAT TRIP ON LAKE OLOIDEN

Once your inner being syncs with the environment, you may want to give back to the local conservationist and nature protectors; a small community who live by the shores of Lake Oloiden about six kilometers away from Naivasha town. There are a number of hotels not too far from the lake such as Enashipai Resort & Spa and Kiboko Luxury Camp, Naivasha which offer great packages inclusive of a visit to Lake Oloiden. The small, serene lake is a festival of senses; from sites of hippo families, sounds of the giant fish eagle, fresh pure breeze emanating from the lake and beautiful wildlife gracefully grazing meters away.

It’s of great fulfillment to know that the proceedings from the boat trips and related adventure directly support the Oloiden community who live by the lake shore.

3. AN EXPEDITION ON CRESCENT ISLAND

Crescent Island is considered one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya with an unprecedented and impressive number and variety of wildlife per acre.

The docking area accessible from Lake Naivasha Country Club safely tucks you on a breathtaking cruise to the Crescent Island. While here, enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop; Lake Naivasha glitters right beneath you while Mt Longonot stands fiercely in your eye path, further ahead are the Mau Escarpments, one of the country’s water catchment block while the Aberdares rise towards the skies as if in an embrace.