Saturday 21st September 2019 • Promotional Content Oyster Worldwide


Escaping and embracing reality: an unforgettable family holiday


Travel T e Modern Family


FAMILY ADVENTURES IN ASIA


F amily holidays have tradi-


tionally been a time to relax, recharge and spend quality time


together. Increasingly however, more and more families are looking for two other key — and seemingly confl icting — ingredients to the breaks: 1: Escape from reality: With electronic devices and social media now part of most children’s daily life — a reality that’s not too diff erent for parents — the desire to ‘just get away from it all’ is forever strong.


2: Immersion in reality: Lingering in the background, in addition to the desire to escape, is also that pesky awareness of just how lucky we are. Many parents want their kids to develop that understanding too.


Although combining these ingredi- ents may seem mission impossible, it isn’t, and increasingly families are turning towards volunteering holi- days. Not only do these trips take place in beautiful locations, they off er complete immersion into a new way of life and get everyone involved in


T ere are a limited number of family spaces so book early. Book before 1 December 2019 and quote GT20 to receive £100 off your trip. T: 01892 770771 E: anne@oysterworldwide.com oysterworldwide.com


making a diff erence to the world. T ey are a win-win for families and for the planet, too. “We witnessed turtles laying eggs,


saw the Milky Way, did beach cleans and attended a school’s end of year talent show. T ank you for a very special family experience; we’ll never forget it,” said Debbie who went on a turtle conservation trip to Costa Rica. “T is is a trip our family won’t easily


forget — thank you!” said Simmi, who went elephant volunteering in Laos.


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Looking to take your herd to Asia? See our website for expertly planned family holidays, or get in touch.


020 7720 9285 info@bambootravel.co.uk


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THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME


International Citizen Service (ICS) is a UK Government funded programme providing volunteer placements to 18-25 year olds.


UK volunteers work side-by-side with local volunteers in some of the poorest communities in Africa and Asia, staying with host families in the community.


It’s not a holiday, it’s a demanding, rewarding opportunity for personal development, a stepping stone to future careers and a chance to make the world a better place.


To find out more visit www.volunteerics.org


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