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For some, planning family holidays is super exciting and for some firstly comes to mind is cost.Yes, it makes sense that when you plan holidays for the entire family, costing plays an importantrole.We should concentrate more on fun element rather than luxuries. Travelling by train is so muchentertaining than taking flights. Camping by the river side is so much exciting than staying infive star hotel. One should not compromise on basic hygiene and comforts but priority should begiven to new experiences and creating memories for the life time.If you are living in a high rise with the clubhouse, will there be any novelty in staying in a starrated hotel with swimming pool ? which might be serving similar continental & Indian foodwhich you get in city limits. One should stay at home stays, cottages, heritage properties at someunique, offbeat locations where no hotel can ever be built. There you can experience anuntouched beauty of nature.We are fortunate to live in a country like India which has so much diversity in cultures, cuisine,the way people live ,celebrate their festivals etc. It actually opens up a whole lot of opportunitiesto understand what life is all about.Holidaying together as a family creates strong bond between siblings as well as between parents& children.Children open up and can have a dialogue with their parents about their joys & fears during thesestress free times, which help them understand themselves better.In one survey done by Expedia back in 2017 showed 97% Indian teens felt that family vacationsbring them closer to their siblings, 69% said their favorite memories occurred on familyvacations. It further showed 63% parents are more relaxed and let go of some of the rules &chores while on holiday.Children are perpetually curious and spending time in wilderness will bring out their innerexplorer. Just watching them from a distance, as a parent, you would enjoy it immensely.It helps adults to keep stress at bay. I tell you my experience of last month (April 2022), I was ona solo trip to Goa. It just never occurred to me to check my office mail even once in that wholeweek. We tend to let go all our day today worries when we holiday, it is so much relaxing.Family holidays make your child happier & smarter. It improves concentration and it isbeneficial to their physical and most importantly mental health.I had read one story of a French family which took to sailing for six months with their twochildren. There was no internet so kids took up to reading, drawing and playing games with each other. When the family came back they could see the evident change in their kid’s behavior.They became much more patient, calmer & adaptable. They started enjoying their own company.They continued reading books, which became the main source of their joy.Family holidays creates a Happiness Anchor. It creates lifetime happy memories and one canactually relive those moments over & over again. It does help go through difficult times.If one can add an element of adventure to the family holidays, it would be an icing on the cake.Adventure activities help grow self confidence & self concept (sense of self) in kids. Findingself, helps them find purpose in life, which is so much essential to make life happier.It helps them understand what do they like, what don’t, what inspires them, what fascinatesthem. They learn to make choices.These experiential gifts elicit a strong emotional response when recipient consumes it.Undoubtedly family holidays are investment within yourself & your family, which would yieldhandsome dividends for the life time.

When we decided to start Wilderness Adventure Holidays, lot of people asked us, why adventure?Are you only targeting younger people?To understand what an Adventure means, let me tell you the answers of the Kids who were asked , whatdo they mean by Adventure………….Answers wereIt means to start something newSomebody going on a journeyExploring different things that we have not seen before or didn’t know about.Means having funGoing to a new school or starting a new jobDoing something new which you will remember for the rest of your life.A journey which is action packedFlying for the very first timeWhenever we think of Adventure we think of something dangerous, something life threateningBut that’s not what we, WAH, mean. We are in agreement with these kid’s answers.What is the meaning of adventure in life?Trying something new is adventure, and that could be anything such as Camping or Glamping or stayingin a cozy cottage by riverside or by the Beach, at a Farm. Doing nothing, just relaxing and enjoyingnature with all the comforts such as aircondition, proper bed & toilet.Trying some new cuisine, actually anything outside of what you know, getting out of your comfort zoneis Adventure.Adventure is actually an attitude of exploring. Perfect for those people who are young at heart,irrespective of their age.Oxford Dictionary meaning of ADVENTURE IS – an unusual and exciting or daring experience.Cambridge Dictionary meaning of Adventure is – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity.Meaning is similar to Oxford Dictionary.Britannica Dictionary definition of Adventure – an exciting or dangerous experience. WAH is absolutely focused on Excitement and avoiding anything daring, dangerous .Our sincere effort is to connect people with nature with the flavour of adventure. It should be anunusual, exciting & fun experience and not a daring one.It could be going on a nature trail, bird watching, Al Fresco Lunch by riverside, Star Gazing , a Cycle tourby sea coast, Kayaking, wildlife safari, Road trips etc.We are offering White water Rafting, Zipline, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Para sailing etc. to those who arelooking for something more than excitement.Why is adventure important in life?It helps you feel better on the inside and outside, while providing you with tons of new experiences.You’ll gain new skills and knowledge, which you can put to good use later on in life. So, don’t wait anylonger, but go out and experience an adventure!What does adventurous person mean?Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that isadventurous involves new things or ideas.Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a great adventure, or nothing at all.”Don’t you agree with it?Life is indeed nothing less than a great adventure. Like any good adventure, you need to do someplanning in order to set yourselves up for success.WAH’s mission is to add some unforgettable moments to your life with your loved ones and theelement of Adventure would be icing on the cake.Come, join us !!