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The Best Family Holiday Destinations in Asia

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on September 12, 2025November 19, 2025

Here are some of the best family holiday destinations in Asia to inspire you! Countries, city breaks and island getaways, this bumper post has all ideas.

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The Ultimate Guide To Vineyards At Khao Yai, Thailand

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 28, 2025July 1, 2025

With rolling vineyards, winning wines, and breathtaking views, Khao Yai is a tempting destination for wine aficionados and holidaymakers alike. This post is a travel guide to Khao Yai, Thailand, the best vineyards to visit, and what more to do in Khao Yai.

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Koh Samui guide covers where to stay and what to do in Koh Samui.
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Koh Samui Guide: A relaxed beach vacation on a picturesque island

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 8, 2025March 28, 2025

Koh Samui, Thailand is one of the 3 major islands in the Gulf of Thailand. This guide to Koh Samui tells you all about this picture-perfect island, where to stay, what to do, the best spots to eat, and the day trips to take from here. 

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The Perfect Bangkok Itinerary: Explore This City in 2 or 3 days

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 5, 2024March 8, 2025

This 2 day Bangkok itinerary, be it for couples or for families, is great for a first-time visit. You can easily extend it if you are visiting Bangkok for 3 days or more.

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My daughter looked forward to gelato each afternoon - they have a couple of fresh flavours each day.
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The Naka Island Resort: Luxury villas on an island near Phuket

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 5, 2024March 8, 2025

Thinking of an island getaway in Thailand? The Naka Island Resort, just off the Phuket coast, makes for a great luxury beach vacation.

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island hopping in thailand, longtail boat adventure thailand
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Island-hopping on a long tail boat tour in Thailand

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 25, 2024March 8, 2025

Hiring a local longtail boat and being out on the open ocean, hopping from one island to another, having local food makes for a perfect day in Thailand.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most h Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most holy town?
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That’s what we did. Koyasan makes for a unique getaway from Osaka. You can choose to stay overnight in one of the 50 temples in this mountain-top town and enjoy ancient Buddhist rituals, meditation, and stunning scenery. 
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Don’t miss out on the largest cemetery in the world. We took a night tour and the eerie atmosphere in the darkness has to be experienced because I don’t have adequate words to describe it fully.
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Full disclosure: My teen daughter did not care much for the temple stay so it is more suited for adults than families. She did enjoy this beautiful town though.
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It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. Why not? The Land of the Rising Sun ☀️ offers natural beauty, cultural sites, local cuisine and so much more in abundance. 
And even after you come back, so many things stick with you - their efficient public transport system, how polite and helpful the Japanese people are, the densely populated cities are not noisy and crazy, the natural beauty in smaller towns.
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My family trip to Japan in 2 weeks is up on the blog. Link in bio. Check it out.
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If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshi If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshima is a must. And Miyajima island from Hiroshima adds a nice counterpoint to the searing exhibits at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with its scenic beauty, free roaming deer and famous torii gate.
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Latest post on my blog to help you plan a day trip (or overnight) to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Check it out. Link in bio.
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So many of you have reached out for planning tips So many of you have reached out for planning tips and itineraries for Japan. The cultural and historical sites, their traditional experiences and cuisine, the neon-lit cities and the contrasting green rural areas, the excellent public transport system, and finally the cost all make Japan an excellent travel destination.
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My first Japan post is published and what better to cover than the ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto.
Bio in profile, check it out.
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Many folks have reached out for activities to do w Many folks have reached out for activities to do with kids, young ones or teens. Apart from the known theme parks in Japan of course.
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The Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa Tokyo is a good blend of engaging information about samurai and ninja history; plus some fooling around wearing costumes, playing with swords ⚔️ and practicing ninja 🥷 skills! They have a branch in Kyoto as well.
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Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as diffi Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as difficult as getting my husband and daughter to pose for photos there 😁
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It is a fun activity but there are loads of great views in Tokyo. 
Tokyo Skytree for one, the tallest structure in Japan.
You can go to the observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Govt Building.
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Are you the one for high altitude views?
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