“We’re ready for take-off”
Londoners Mitra Abtahi, David Reilly and their son Sebastian are fully prepared for their holiday to Malta
After postponing their family holiday to Italy last summer and taking a few camping holidays, Mitra, David and son Sebastian are now looking forward to getting away to Malta for some much-needed sea and sunshine.
“Going abroad is one of the things we all look forward to – having fun and spending time together with no distractions. It’s about switching off and making memories,” says Mitra.
David agrees. “Holidays are also about exploring new places, unleashing curiosity in kids, and making new friends. They’re such a vital part of our annual calendar as a family.”
As a keen sea swimmer, being on the coast is key for David, while Sebastian loves the idea of both a pool and beach. Mitra is looking forward to the sunshine and a chance for a “bit of me time”.
Now that they are both fully vaccinated, Mitra and David feel much happier travelling abroad, but they’ve taken extra precautions such as pre-booking taxis for airport transfers rather than using public transport. With their travel insurance organised, proof of vaccination on their phones and pre-departure Covid PCR tests booked, the family can now concentrate on having fun in sun-soaked Malta.
“I never thought I’d say this, as I used to travel a lot for work, but I’ve really missed going to the airport and catching a flight to a different country,” says Mitra. “I can’t wait to get away – just to be out of our zone and somewhere completely different.”