Christmas holiday off the beaten path

The holiday season is here and you are perhaps scratching your head wondering what to do with your family, more so the little ones who have terrorised you for the good part of November. Mombasa and other coastal resorts might be on the cards, but then these are among the most crowded places during the holidays. What to do then? Think outside the box and search for those upcountry resorts that will treat you and your loved ones like royalty.

For a start, we here compile a few bespoke destinations away from the beaten path.