Looking for a new way to explore? Devise a treasure hunt!
Posted on 30. Jul, 2011 by admin in Travel Destinations
Are you a movie buff? Have you ever wanted to walk the streets of Convent Garden, singing songs from My Fair Lady? Or go searching for places featured in the Harry Potter series? Why not do a little extra pre-planning and turn one of your “regular” holidays in the uk into a treasure hunt for the whole family?
There are any number of creative ways to set up a treasure hunt but the best is when there’s an air of both camaraderie and a little bit of friendly competition thrown in. Devise a series of clues for your teams to follow – along with a set of questions to answer, such as “How many steps lead up to St.Paul’s Cathedral?” Add spice to the hunt by requiring receipts from different forms of public transportation. Get creative, maybe a boat ride is required to successfully complete the mission? You can also require a photo taken in front of a specific landmark, or have the kids get silly by requiring them to wear a funny hat during the hunt. The sillier the better!
And the treasure hunt doesn’t need to be movie-themed, it could be based around music, theatre, sports, Italian art… whatever you choose. A travelling treasure hunt can be as simple or as complex as your heart desires – city-based, out in the country – it’s entirely up to you. So round up your friends and family, create a challenge that will knock their socks off, and turn one of their ho-hum holiday into something fun, educational, and spectacularly memorable. The sky’s the limit!