Travel Hacks for Families with Young Kids
Originally Published on Protea.marriott.com
For most parents, just surviving a restaurant trip with an active toddler can prove quite daunting. So when the prospect of an overnighter, road trip or flight comes up, it’s no wonder that the thought alone sends many a parent into a sweaty mild panic.
Here are some travel hacks that have helped me survive and even thrive with my son during his 17th months:
Top Reasons to visit South Africa this Summer
Originally Published on Curiocity Africa.
When summer begins knocking in Southern Africa, the only place to find yourself is seaside. South Africa boasts some of the most spectacular coastline; spanning up the rugged west coast into Cape Town’s breathtaking peninsula through the Garden Route’s lush coastline with the towns of George, Knysna, Pletttenberg Bay and Tsitskikamma. Why South Africa this summer?
Experience a Transformation | South Africa
Originally published in Juice Magazine, Oct 2019.
The Transformational Travel Council believes in travelling to intentionally stretch, learn and grow into new ways of being and engaging with the world.
Time Out | South Africa
Originally published in Juice Mag, Dec 2019.
As you bid farewell to 2019, allow yourself to withdraw from life and its endless demands for a while. Lauren Manuel shares a few retreats for some precious ‘me’ time.
Malaria-free Game Reserves for Families | South Africa
Originally published in Juice Magazine, Aug 2019.
Wondering what to do with young kids on a bush holiday and not keen on the hassles of malaria medication? Lauren Manuel suggests child-friendly stays at malaria-free game reserves throughout South Africa.
Garden Route for Families | South Africa
Originally published in Juice Mag, Dec 2019.
The Garden Route is a firm favourite with families, offering swimming beaches, forest adventures, abundant wildlife and countryside leisure, Lauren Manuel shares some holiday options.
Game for the Bush | South Africa
Originally published in Juice Mag, May 2019.
Exploring the bush with very young children? It’s fun and games for Lauren while discovering the magic of Limpopo’s Welgevonden Game Reserve through the experience of her little ones.
Stellenbosch Beyond the Wine
Originally published in Nomad Africa Mag, 2017.
From sidecar adventures to balsamic oil tastings and hiking trails, Lauren dives into Stellenbosch only to experience everything but the wine.
Cape of Plenty
Originally published in Morning Calm Magazine, Dec 2017.
Inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and Cape Town’s 17th-century Company’s Garden, which supplied fresh fruit and vegetables to the Dutch East India Company, South Africa’s Babylonstoren offers both solace and sustenance.
Are we there yet?
Originally published in Khuluma Magazine, Dec 2019.
Looking for travel ideas to help your children thrive while you remain sane? Lauren gets the experts to weigh in and offers a few ideas for reimagining technology-free holidays…