Holiday bucket list 

(Warning – this is not a list for my budget conscious husband!)

**Updated November 2023**

It is common for people to write bucket lists when, for whatever reason, time is short and your mind is suddenly focussed on what it is you would like to do and to achieve. It seems a shame to leave bucket lists to just this time in life. It strikes me that they are a lovely way of building memories and of structuring your holiday planning (perhaps I’m the only one who actually structures holiday planning?!?). It has got me thinking. What is it or perhaps where is it I would like to take my children over the next few years? What experiences do I want them to have?

So here is a list in progress (I look forward to hearing your views)-

1. Morocco – My husband and I spent a little bit of time in this wonderful North African country just after we were married. I know that as the children get a little older, they’d love the exotic feel of this country. Camel riding, souks, wind surfing…..
2. Northern Lights – a multi-coloured light display! We’ve recently enjoyed some thermal baths in Aachen – I’d love to visit the Blue Lagoon!
3. Oman – We’ve been to Dubai twice now. I love how welcoming the people are and how amazing they are with little ones. The weather is ideal during the UK winter so a trip to the Middle East is always on my radar in the gloomy winter months!
4. Safari – we did a camping safari for our honeymoon (with an incredible company called Aardvark Safari). The evening meals under the stars, the walking safaris, the masai warriors…the opportunites are endless. It would be a truly magical thing to do as a family. I’d also love to take the children to a local school – to open their eyes to the difference etc.

5. Thailand – I’ve visited this incredible country but my husband and children haven’t. The people are so very friendly,  the food is divine and the beaches spectacular. To top things off there are incredible temples! Our children would love it.
6. Taking an overnight train journey. Having done some over night train rides in Russia and China I think there is something very romantic about climbing aboard a train and waking up in another city (or indeed country!).
7. To stay in a tree house – I think this would be magical. Waking up in the trees, seeing the stars and hearing the birds.

I’d love to know what would be on your travel bucket list !?!