Being a parent during vacation is difficult enough: Packing lunches, making sure everyone is on time, ensuring everyone has pants on, knowing where you’re all headed, dealing with tears and breaking up fights. Now add kids who are not agreeing on what is “fun” or “cool”.
So parents have asked, is Azerbaijan really the right place for family holidays?
Absolutely! Yes!
Why?
Azerbaijan is a country with a wide variety of landscapes and climate zones. Awesome winter and summer activities are popular among tourists. Azerbaijan is famous for its hospitality and Azerbaijanis are known to be the most hospitable people in the world. So yes, Azerbaijan is the country for your family! Travelling from GCC to Azerbaijan is not a challenge anymore. Round trip flight are from as little as Dh925 per person Package deals (Flight and stay). There are direct flights operated daily by Azerbaijan Airlines AZAL, Fly Dubai from Dubai and Qatar Airways from Doha with UAE nationals getting visas on arrival and UAE residence visa holders will need to apply for an e-visa.
Baku City Attractions
Once you arrive at the Capital of Azerbaijan Baku you’ll find a multitude of Family-friendly entertainment and attractions options that will entertain your kids, as you relax with your spouse. The sunny City is certainly, the most exciting place to go to with hotels both regional and international offering attractive packages. Baku can be reached within two and half hours from GCC Countries. And the temperatures are currently between 22 and 28 degrees. There are so many unique entertainment complexes in Baku. Beautifully well designed and safe rides for all tastes: Trampolines, the circus and many theme parks that will please even the grumpiest of kids. While the parents enjoy the exploration of live ancient citadel ringed by crenulated walls and a hectically mushrooming skyline, Watch yachts bobbing across the Caspian Sea. And even take a stroll to a pampering at one of Baku’s dazzling five star hotels
Gabala
Gabala is a beautiful town in Azerbaijan interestingly famous for its more tranquil nature. Gabala Crams a rich variety of wildlife adventures into one conveniently small geographical package; there will be something for everyone in your family. The historical and cultural monuments of different eras found here will seem like an investment in your child’s academic future. And the extraordinarily rich Flora and fauna are, making for perfect hunting activities as you explore the wild and even secret waterfalls. Gabala is the best attraction for travelers with families. While Kids will enjoy the thrills of the largest amusement park under the open (Gabaland). Parents will be lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun or exploring the tantalizing restaurants, exotic teahouses, an abundance of attractions and well developed infrastructure and a rich, ancient history.
Shahdag
Waterfalls, vertiginous green slopes and meandering, idyllic waterways explain why Shahdag is a haven hidden from time, in the shadow of the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Shahdag offers opportunities up the excitement quotient for thrill-seeking family members – although parents may prefer to enjoy the gentle luxuries at the region’s largest Summer/Winter Mountain Ski Resort &Spa or Partake in the gentle pampering that involves detox, weight loss and stress relief. Shahdag is an incomparable location for one of the world’s largest national parks. Shahdag has deep ravines, stunning mountain lakes and canyons and promises endless summer activities and unprecedented luxury, it’s no surprise that in Shahdag you’ll find ample bike riding and hiking opportunities with scenic hiking paths heading into the mountains.
Guba
Guba is one of Azerbaijan’s Premier Tourists Spot where you can play Golf and relax in the shady woods as you watch the river carry the stormy waters. Active families hoping to find a child-friendly haven can choose Guba and enjoy the best golf courses, tennis courts and Sports Clubs, which features indoor and outdoor pools. Guba is also the home of the famous waterfall Afurdzhin and is a recognized carpet weaving center. So couples with children can go on hikes, learn live cooking, go for a tour of the town, fishing or simply share a barbecue while enjoying golf.
Naftalan
You can also take your family some 340 kilometers from Baku City for some Med-style family fun in Naftalan. Naftalan offers magnificent spa resort facilities with health treatment sanatoriums in a kid-friendly environment, filling their time with swimming, nature walks and wonderful games as they make new friends and have fun while parents indulge in the body and soul soothing and healing luxuries that defines Naftalan
So just because you’re traveling with children doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice luxurious trimmings and fun for anyone. Azerbaijan offers special attractions for kids, and great amenities for adults. Whether it’s a cultural, wildlife and culinary adventure you’re after, Azerbaijan proves to be the best family vacation spot.