Family holidays promote family health !

shailesh — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:35:31 +0000

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 important
role.
We should concentrate more on fun element rather than luxuries. Travelling by train is so much
entertaining than taking flights. Camping by the river side is so much exciting than staying in
five star hotel. One should not compromise on basic hygiene and comforts but priority should be
given 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 star
rated hotel with swimming pool ? which might be serving similar continental & Indian food
which you get in city limits. One should stay at home stays, cottages, heritage properties at some
unique, offbeat locations where no hotel can ever be built. There you can experience an
untouched 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 opportunities
to 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 these
stress free times, which help them understand themselves better.
In one survey done by Expedia back in 2017 showed 97% Indian teens felt that family vacations
bring them closer to their siblings, 69% said their favorite memories occurred on family
vacations. 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 inner
explorer. 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 on
a solo trip to Goa. It just never occurred to me to check my office mail even once in that whole
week. 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 is
beneficial 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 two
children. 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 can
actually 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. Finding
self, 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 fascinates
them. 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 yield
handsome dividends for the life time.

WHAT IS ADVENTURE ?

shailesh — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:58:58 +0000

WHAT IS ADVENTURE ?

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 , what
do they mean by Adventure………….
Answers were
It means to start something new
Somebody going on a journey
Exploring different things that we have not seen before or didn’t know about.
Means having fun
Going to a new school or starting a new job
Doing something new which you will remember for the rest of your life.
A journey which is action packed
Flying for the very first time
Whenever we think of Adventure we think of something dangerous, something life threatening
But 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 staying
in a cozy cottage by riverside or by the Beach, at a Farm. Doing nothing, just relaxing and enjoying
nature 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 zone
is 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 an
unusual, 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 tour
by sea coast, Kayaking, wildlife safari, Road trips etc.
We are offering White water Rafting, Zipline, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Para sailing etc. to those who are
looking 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 any
longer, 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 is
adventurous 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 some
planning 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 the
element of Adventure would be icing on the cake.
Come, join us !!