Water Sports

Upon first inspection, Dubai lives up to its reputation as a millionaires’ playground; it is chock-full of business folk impeccably turned out in Arab thawbs or designer labels, driving huge cars from one gleaming, gargantuan mall to the next. But while this futuristic city in the middle of the desert is great fun for those with money, it is also ideally set up for kids.

 When you are planning the perfect family holiday, you want something that keeps everyone happy and creates wonderful memories to cherish forever.  For a magical experience, try combining Walt Disney World Resort, Florida, with a wonderful Disney Cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean.

Explore the four theme parks and two water parks of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you're only just waving goodbye to you find yourself immersed in another one.  From space Mountain where you're blasted into space to chilling out at Melt-Away Bay at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.  From experience inspired by your favourite Disney movies to thrilling attractions for all ages, with landscaped beaches and dining choices that take you round the world on a plate, and live shows by day and night - Walt Disney World is a unique combination of delights every time you visit.

WIND SURFING
Head to Kahului, Hawai’i, on Maui’s north shore, for steady trade winds, outrageous surf and spectacularly blue water.  Rent equipment, take a lesson and get ready to catch some serious air.  At the end of the day, fill up on Hawaiian food and learn about the islands’ culture and history at a luau.

This short break idea takes you to different places around the world where worshippers of white water rafting make their pilgrimage every year. These are the Colorado River USA; Inn River, Switzerland; Apurimac River, Peru; çoruh River, Turkey and Tummel & Tay Rivers Scotland.

First it’s the çoruh River in the north eastern part of Turkey. The çoruh River offers a roller-coaster of rapids coming down from the Kaçkar Mountains. A good time to go is in May – June when the water levels are at their highest and the surroundings hills are a light with beautiful flowers.

The adventure allows time for you to stop in remote villages to meet and chat with the locals. If you are upto it you can trek to the Byzantine castles, you can also sleep in riverside tents to see the stars each night.

Our next short break idea takes us to Quebec, Canada the St. Lawrence River to be exact, where you can see some of the world’s biggest mammals up close enough to feel their strength and power.  This area is world renowned for its Whales and other aquatic life.  The St. Lawrence River is 1,197km (744 mi) long, from where it starts at Lake Anterio and flows northeast to the Atlantic Ocean.

The St. Lawrence River and its estuaries have a lot to offer its visitors. There is enough for the water sports enthusiast, nature and animal lovers but whale watching is one of its main attractions.  This is the perfect place to see the some of the biggest whales in the world as they are attracted by the river’s depth and extensive supply of shellfish.