Travel: Permission to adventure

Travelling with the elderly can bring with it certain challenges. But none of those should be a deterrent to take that trip with your mum, dad or older relative anyway

Travelling with an elder parent isn’t easy. Their agility must always be kept in mind, especially if you plan activities like picnics (where you are expected to sit on the ground), short cruises (where you must climb wobbly gangplanks), sightseeing (where you may have to climb steps) or nature walks (where there may not be benches to rest on). As an only child, I like to plan my vacations with my mother in mind, so I always think of alternatives where she can have an equally enjoyable vacation. We usually try and choose our hotels wisely, as those are the places where she will spend the most time, but we also plan fun outings that, in some places, can be easy on elders. Here’s a list of 10 fun experiences that my mom absolutely enjoyed!

A holiday picture of the river Hooghly

Rupali and her mother on vacation in Goa

Deo Bagh in Gwalior lit up at night

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Azaya Beach Resort in Goa

Tips for travelling with parents

The verandah at the Amangalla Sri Lanka

Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram

Lunch at the Amangalla Sri Lanka