5 MOVIE-INSPIRED VACATION DESTINATIONS FOR KIDS

Release date: July 2019

Pride Rock may have been created by an artist at a studio in California, but when the Disney team was looking for inspiration they headed to Kenya. A trip to the home of Simba and Nala is sure to blow your kids away any time of the year, but if you visit between July and October, you’ll see the Great Migration. Wildebeest, gazelles and zebras are just some of the animals that will be heading from the Serengeti to the Maasai Mara for greener pastures. Stay at Cottar’s 1920s Safari camp, which feature family tents.

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The Jurassic Park juggernaut isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. There is another Jurassic World movie scheduled for 2021. So you’ve no fear of seeing a monster meltdown if you say that your next family vacation is in Hawaii. You can trek through the Waimea canyon in Kauai, take a helicopter over volcanoes and waterfalls in Maui, and go snorkelling in Kealakekua Bay. Hands up for an unforgettable Hawaiian adventure!

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We’ve had Jungle Book, now Mowgli is about to hit the big screen. Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, the film tells the tale of how the young boy Mowgli has to navigate life and the tiger Shere Khan in the Indian jungle. Your little ones can enjoy their own jungle adventure if you head to Amanbagh in the Aravilla Hills. Nestled right in the middle of Kipling country, your tot can enjoy a 4WD adventure through nearby Sariska National Park, which is home to tigers, leopards and panthers.

Release date: December 2018

Looking for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious vacation? Then head to London. The English nanny is back to show everyone how to have a fun time. Take a trip down the River Thames, see the Crown jewels and make a stop for a VIP shopping trip at Hamley’s. Need a little extra magic? You can also pencil in a trip to Harry Potter’s Studio.

Release date: Out now

Stuck how to impress your teen? How about going island hopping in Croatia – the backdrop of the latest Mamma Mia spectacular. They took over the island of Vis, but you can also hop around the car-free islands of Kolocep and Lopud along the Dalmatian coast. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dubrovnik also provides plenty of Instagram backdrops. And mum and dad can enjoy a spot of wine tasting.