FAMILY ADVENTURE
ONE FOR ALL
Finding adventure with a fami ly in tow can be very chal lenging but , oh, so rewarding. Sarah Barrel l , points the way
Q // WHERE DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A FAMILY HOLIDAY IN EUROPE WITH BEACH AND MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES? I love Croatia’s Dalmatian coast — with the almost-landlocked Novigrad Sea providing (usually) tranquil waters on which to try out your hand at sea kayaking, canoeing or just mucking about on a double-decker pedalo in front of the sandy/shingle beaches. Along the coast, you’ll fi nd the
emerald pools of the Krka National Park’s vast Skradinski Buk waterfalls. It’s really good fun to swim against the falls, trying to fi ght their powerful fl ow. Paklenica National Park off ers near-
vertical rock climbs along a chasm-like karst canyon. The summit hike, through a boulder-strewn forest, is a beauty and fi ne even for little (if determined) legs. A six-mile kayak safari along the gentle rapids of the nearby Zrmanja River
Krka National Park in Croatia
comes with water-slide-like drops and some icy plunges off (safe) cliff s. But the winner, voted by the kids at
least, is zip-lining some 9,200ſt up in the Omis Dinara mountains, via eight wires taking you at speeds of up to 40mph down to the river valley fl oor. HOW TO DO IT: A seven-night Adventure on the Croatian Adriatic with Activities Abroad costs from £910 per adult and from £850 per child (July/August departures), based on four sharing a family room, including return fl ights (London and regional departures) to Split, transfers, most meals and guided activities, suitable for children age eight and over.
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FAMILY KIT Quechua:
Waterproof Ultra Compact 20 litres Having a couple of these foldable daypacks
stashed in your luggage is a game changer for travel-light families who
want a comfortable backpack. They weigh next to nothing and fold to pocket-size to stow in your carry-on suitcases. RRP: £6.99
Family fun in the Ötztal Alps
Q// WHERE’S BEST FOR AN ADRENALIN SPORTS HOLIDAY IN THE ALPS? Try Area 47 in Austria’s Ötztal Alps. Experts, novices and families alike are welcome at this vast mountain playground in the Tyrol, where you’ll struggle to pack it all in. The wakeboard lake alone is 200,000sq ſt . Packages start from €158 per person including two nights’ B&B accommodation, wakeboarding, mountain biking, equipment, and entry to the water area.
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Q// WHERE WOULD YOU SUGGEST FOR OUR FAMILY’S FIRST GROUP ADVENTURE? With centres in Northern France, and sampler weekends, a trip with Family Adventure Holidays, is a good way to dip your toes in a group adventure holiday. You can opt in or out of such activities as giant catapult building, sand yachting, escape rooms and treasure hunts. At £249 per adult, £199 per child for a three-night break including full board, accommodation and activities, it’s a safe bet.
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