Multi-generational adventures are top of the travel agenda once again in 2025 – so gather up all the siblings, cousins, grandchildren, godchildren and family friends for a memorable trip.
Scott Dunn is our top pick when taking the stress and hassle out of travel. Never is this more pertinent than when you’re arranging logistics for immediate family, let alone a larger group. This luxury travel company specializes in personalized journeys crafted by an unparalleled pool of travel experts. With different interests, ages, and stamina, Scott Dunn ensures every adventure is packed with special moments and bespoke touches fit for all.
Whether you’re looking to introduce little ones to the incredible world at their fingertips, spend quality time with your extended family backdropped by breathtaking views, or spend some much-needed time in nature, here are five incredible Scott Dunn adventures to inspire your 2025 plans.
Australia oozes cool, and is a great pick for families with teenagers – temperate year-round and perfectly blending beach relaxation with ocean adventure. Start in Sydney, the epitome of Australia’s world-famous lifestyle: a bustling city sitting right on the beach, blending skyscrapers and street galleries with beaches and surfers. A windsurfing lesson will inaugurate you as a local, while a private yacht tour will reveal the city’s secret coves and beaches. Then it’s north to Byron Bay, known for its hedonistic cafes, world-class galleries and surfing facilities. Dolphin spotting is also a must – or get up close in a kayak. End your adventure at Port Douglas, home to the oldest rainforest in the world and the Great Barrier Reef, staying at their intersection: Thala Beach Nature Reserve. Private rainforest walks, scuba dives, jungle surfing, turtle spitting, cooking lessons and sea kayaking will impress the whole family.
Japan has something for everyone, and Scott Dunn’s 11-day tour showcases the creme de la creme: neon cities, alpine cycling, hot spring bathing, cooking like a local, and delving into the fascinating history of geishas and samurai warriors. Start in vibrant Tokyo, soaking up every sight with the help of a personal guide, whether you’re interested in designer shopping, cat cafes, viral pancake restaurants, or you have an anime-loving teen in tow. Then zoom to Takayama on the bullet train to admire the snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps from your authentic ryokan inn. Outside, enjoy hot spring bathing, atmospheric old towns, traditional wooden buildings and narrow streets lined with craft and sake shops. Next Kanazawa awaits with its ancient castle, bustling fish market and well-preserved samurai and geisha districts – before a four-night stay in Kyoto boasts historic tea house trips, cobbled alleys, sake breweries, cooking classes and bike tours.
Budding artist, writer or filmmaker in your midst? Time for an Italian adventure – and Scott Dunn’s ‘Venice & the Italian Lakes’ itinerary perfectly blends the culture and cuisine the peninsula has been known for throughout history with the breathtaking nature that sometimes flies under the radar. Spring and fall are the best times to visit, with milder temperatures and fewer crowds – important since your starting point is ever-romantic Venice with its labyrinthine canals, enchanting side streets and burgeoning art scene. Then to the city of love, Verona, where a culinary walking tour reveals epicurean secrets and an ancient amphitheater reverberates with echoes of days long passed. A short journey and the tranquil shores of Lake Garda blend sophistication with natural beauty, and boat rides reveal picturesque villages perched on the shores. Finally, a crescendo: Lake Como. Stay in the lavish Grand Hotel Tremezzo, delight in cooking experiences and enjoy the true beauty of the crown jewel of the Italian lakes with a moonlight boat trip.
Beholden to the school holidays? Breathtaking adventures are still firmly on the cards. In fact, the best time to visit Costa Rica stretches from December to April – so let Scott Dunn plan the family’s next holiday. This 14-day Costa Rica itinerary begins and ends in the capital, San Jose, with a whole host of thrilling adventures sandwiched in between. Think white water rafting along the Pacure River flanked by the jungle, canyoning, rainforest hiking, horse riding, zip lining, trips to wild waterfalls and plenty more – all striking the balance between beauty, education and excitement. At the end, four nights on the sun-kissed white-sand beaches of the Papagayo Peninsula will give you all the R&R you’ve been yearning for. Still looking for some high energy action? Snorkeling, paddle boarding, windsurfing and sailing are all on offer – as are splashing in the sea, lounging by the pool and soaking in the views.
This nine-night Botswana adventure passes through Makgadikgadi Pans, Linyanti and Victoria Falls, and incorporates game drives, canoeing, horse riding and quad biking – perfect for thrill-seeking teenagers. The adventure begins at Camp Kalahari, where three days exploring the salt pans (featuring friendly meerkat colonies) are paired with three nights under star-filled skies. Then to the Moremi Game reserve on the south eastern side of the Okavango Delta, known for its rich wildlife; you’ll stay at Rra Dinare and enjoy wilderness excursions with experienced guides before returning to lounge beside the pool. The trip culminates at the spectacular Victoria Falls: stay at the tranquil Victoria Falls River Lodge; experience the true force of water on a boat trip; and head out into Zambezi National Park on a game drive – or see game from a completely new angle on a canoe trip.
