Travel Gifts for Parents That Go Beyond Material Presents

While shopping for that ‘perfect present’, have you ever wondered what it is that you would really like to gift parents and the elders in your family  –  what it is that, in some small measure, could return those beautiful memories, the care, the health and happiness that they have showered on you over the years?

Perhaps time spent together is the best answer, or creating new memories, or bringing back the joie de vivre that promotes health and happiness and strengthens the bonds that anchor you. Or perhaps all this rolled together in an environment that opens up new horizons.

Travel has been known to not only create precious memories and build bonds, but also has a positive effect on mental well-being and agility, with a measurable impact on physical fitness. Studies have linked the benefits and pleasures of travel to a lowered risk of heart attack, boosting of the immune system, improvements in mood and considerable alleviation of stress.

It is this that we invite you to explore with our variety of travel offerings that are personalized to your requirements and the needs of those you care about.  So whether you would like to travel together, or send the elders in your family on a journey that will revitalize them through a change of scene, a long-desired trip or just time spent differently, while creating a new store of reminiscences and joyous moments, we have the knowledge and expertise to curate trips that require the Care inputs that you have come to trust us with. Do get in touch with us for a more in-depth conversation about the possibilities.

Travel has a positive effect on both mind and body. It not only enhances mental agility but also has a measurable impact on physical fitness. Studies have linked the benefits and pleasures of travel to a lowered risk of heart attack, boosting of the immune system, improvements in mood and considerable alleviation of stress.

As in the case of exercise, even small interventions in this area can lead to major benefits for older people. Add to this the joy of discovery, visiting new places, meeting new people, and building new memories, and the case for making room for travel and new travel-related experiences in the lives of older people becomes a ‘need to have’ rather than a ‘perhaps’.

What we know and believe in:

The traveller’s heart never slows down, even if their feet are a bit slower as they age. To ensure that our intrepid seniors can wander with the same wonder, we have curated a list of properties and trails across India that are perfect for them.

The pace is gentler. The support is kinder. The access is easier. The stops are nearer. The feeling is warmer. Basically, everything that someone who’s finally broken away from worldly responsibilities would want is what we’ve built into our itineraries for seniors.

Apart from parents now freed of household responsibilities, we’ve also created experiences for grown children to gift to their parents as a gesture of gratitude for a lifetime of care.

At Breakaway, we are always exploring the ideas and possibilities that will bring the joys and benefits of travel to our community of elders who might have erroneously come to believe that travel is only for younger people who thrive on tight itineraries, endless queues, and adrenaline rush.

Alongside its myriad outcomes, the pandemic has initiated a fundamental shift in the way we view the world around us and has facilitated, in its wake, a more thoughtful and mindful approach. It is in this context that we are exploring the idea of Slow-Travel: Travel that allows elders to experience, to savour, to explore, to reminisce, to connect, or perhaps just relax, at the pace that works best for them and responds to their requirements. It places their needs at the center of bespoke itineraries, with a focus on human interaction and truly memorable connections.

Towards this end, we offer a choice of extraordinary and memorable travel options that we have curated into three categories –

1) Regenerative Vacations – Buddy / Accompanied Travel

These vacations, or ‘stay-cations’ as we like to call them, are built around immersive experiences which emphasise the comfort of togetherness and the joys of discovery.

Making new friends, strengthening ties with old ones, perhaps even deepening family ties together over lazy meals, long conversations, board and card games as the evening sky darkens, in a place that fires your imagination. Activities and interactions personalized to your interests

Sounds, tastes and conversations that build new memories and allow you to savour the joy of time out of the ordinary.  A change that promises to rejuvenate and recharge your batteries, while you leave the entire planning and management to our experienced travel partners who are with you or your loved ones every step of the way.

2) Push the Envelope Breaks – Self-driven and Small Group

As a part of this offering, we build itineraries that respond to the ‘Call of the Adventurous’ – the ones who like to go off the beaten track, either by themselves or in small groups, while looking for the thrill of discovery and experiences that are unique. 

Built on deep-rooted knowledge and understanding of the local and an extensive network, we are in a position to create truly memorable and meaningful experiences. From Craft explorations to Food trails, from interactions with local experts to guided experiences of little known Architectural marvel,  Breakaway’s travel partners are equipped to facilitate discoveries that will change your perspective and extend your appreciation of the world around you, while seamlessly looking after your travel needs.

3) Assisted Travel – Individual Focus

As care-providers across various age and assistance groups, we understand the restrictions and uncertainties that can keep certain members of our community from experiencing the rejuvenating joy of travel, or the healing powers of a change of scene.

Whether it is mobility concerns or medical schedules, we are now in a position to extend the option of a dedicated, trained travelling companion to take charge and ensure all-around medical attention that you have come to expect from Breakaway.

So whether it is that pilgrimage or a visit to the beach, or just the desire for a new experience that you or your loved ones have been dreaming about, we create bespoke itineraries that include a  Breakaway travelling companion.

So, what are you waiting for to kickstart a new adventure and build new memories?