The schools are closed and you’ve got to keep the kids occupied, while still finding some quality time for yourself. Here’s how....


Escape...to a beach — anywhere! What’s summer without a sojourn to pearly white sands and blue waters? We recommend Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius or Seychelles. If you like your beach to have a party buzz, head to Thailand. Life will be a beach, you betcha.

Learn... a new language this summer at Alliance Française. With their intensive four-week course starting this August, you will be speaking fluent French in no time. May we suggest a trip to Paris to test your newly-learned knowledge after you finish the course?



Seek... tranquillity at an unlikely location — Bahrain City Centre. It might not look like a Mecca of peace to you, but you will realise what we mean after you drop off your kids at Wahooo! and head out for a hassle-free and reviving bout of shopping. [Ramadan timings for Wahooo! will be 5pm to 10pm.]

Visit... the upgraded Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve and introduce your children to the wealth of flora and fauna. The park now houses leopards, foxes, wolves, caracal and hyena as well as 28 species of birds among many other birds and animals.


Make... a beautiful craft or pottery piece for yourself. Join classes at Café Ceramique, Studio Ceramics, Celebrations or L’Aterlier and choose the art and craft which appeals to you the most. Let the professionals there guide you and soon you will have a new conversation starter in your home, made by your own hands!