Memorable and adventurous Family Holidays in South Asia!

South Asia is a great, up and coming destination for family holidays. India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives are just a few fantastic luxury family holidays destinations. Though better suited for children aged six and over, these countries are perfect for any family with a sense of adventure as those in the know like Julia Roberts discovered on her 2009 family holiday to India (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/10/julia-roberts-on-india-fa_n_676652.html).

South Asia offers a great combination of dramatic landscapes, ancient ruins, fascinating wildlife, exotic beaches, amazing culture, fascinating sights and a new wave of luxurious accommodations. All this means that you’ll never be short of things to do together – even when visiting some of the most remote and unspoilt regions on the planet.

Travelling with children, though, can be quite a challenge at the best of times as it can be difficult to find child-friendly hotels, suitable activities and many tour operators don’t take into account the needs of children and their parents. Each day needs careful planning to ensure that no one’s left fed-up, exhausted or with nothing to do. These challenges could affect any family holiday, but they can be even more pronounced in South Asia because western travellers typically aren’t familiar with the region.

Get it right and family holidays in South Asia can be truly wonderful, leaving the whole family – even the kids – with rich memories that will last a lifetime. The key is to organise a holiday through a company that understands the needs of families in general and has the expertise and local knowledge to tailor-make unique itineraries for individual families.

The company needs to have experience and a strong local knowledge and networks necessary to create memorable family holidays in South Asia that will satisfy travellers with varied backgrounds.

So if you’re thinking of arranging a once in a lifetime family holiday to South Asia, make sure you book with a company that understands your needs and expectations.

One great option in the region is Natural Mystic South Asia, Rajasthan-based and Indian-run. Though better known as the sole organizers of Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar’s 3-day royal wedding in 2007, Natural Mystic have also been specialising in luxury family holidays since their inception over a decade ago. Their years of experience and local presence mean they have all the local knowledge and networks necessary to create family holidays in South Asia that will satisfy even the most demanding clients.

This is borne out by their impressive client portfolio – in recent years they’ve arranged India family holidays for Amanda Jones, the renowned travel journalist who documented her adventures in the LA Times (http://cms.travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-india14oct14?parent=asia&type=destinations), Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar’s families, Dr Spiro Latsis (owner of the world’s most exclusive airline and a member of the Forbes rich list) and Julia Roberts. What attracts clients like these to Natural Mystic is the company’s responsiveness to the needs of individual families – they’ll go the extra mile to ensure that each family gets exactly the experience they’re looking for.

Past itineraries have included a specially arranged visit to a bear rescue centre and private elephant safaris – the kind of trips that are guaranteed to enchant parents and children alike. For parents or older families travelling as a group, unique gourmet dinners in stunning, private locations have also been arranged. Because each itinerary is unique and tailor-made, every family holiday Natural Mystic South Asia creates is likely to be that "best and most memorable family holiday" as many of their clients swear!