Travel Etc: GUESS WHAT I DID ON MY HOLIDAYS? Eating cowboy breakfasts in Arizona, jungle trekking in Sri Lanka, husky sledding in Lapland. Helen Truszkowski offers a comprehensive guide to the best family breaks around the world

The Independent - London | July 7, 2002| | Copyright

I'm not one for sacrifice, but when it comes to planning family holidays I, like most parents, buckle under the pressure of satisfying my child's every perceived need. But if the thought of sitting on yet another tour bus or faking it at the beach disco rates L for Lame, then a no-holds-barred, high-octane adventure could just fit the bill.

More accessible and less expensive modes of travel - along with increasing international co-operation - have opened up the globe to families seeking fresh challenges. Today, the possibilities seem endless. River rafting, abseiling, wilderness hikes, ...

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