Editor’s note

TRAVELLING was a luxury growing up, so when we planned road trips to Gauteng to see family, it was a real treat.

I was excited about the journey ahead and to see my cousins, even if that meant squeezing into my aunt’s white Toyota Cressida at 5am. Of course, as we didn’t have GPS in the late 1990s/early 2000s, we got hopelessly lost. We relied on the direction provided by locals to help us reach our destination.

Those long drives showcased some of the most beautiful landscapes. Memories I will cherish forever.

Since then, I have been fortunate to indulge in all forms of family travel. I travelled with my grandparents on a plane for the first time as a fresh-out-of-school teenager, bonded with my siblings during a seascape, and heard stories about my late father during a mother-son getaway to the Drakensberg.

Each experience holds a special place in my heart.

Family travel, whether you are a toddler, teenager or an adult travelling with your grandparents, is a great way to reduce stress and help forge stronger connections.

The pandemic has contributed to the rise of multigenerational travel with families booking exclusive-use villas in some of the most picturesque destinations.

This month’s edition pays homage to family travel, offering you ideas on how to plan a trip that everyone can enjoy.

We feature some of South Africa’s famed family destinations, hotels and activities you can enjoy for less than R100.

Our Lifestyle live editor Marchelle Abrahams, who has mastered the art of family travel, shares the dos and don’ts of travelling with children – a must-read for parents hoping to explore with their children.

The magazine has plenty of content to keep you entertained this month. Grab a cup of coffee and let the family travel planning begin. Until next month.

Clinton