The Andaman break the family needed most

Destination

Andaman Islands

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Traveller type

Family

Experience type

Last-minute Family Vacation

Travelled

December 2024

In Sathya's own words

“Honestly, this trip almost didn't happen. We decided on Andamans for end of December at the last minute, and I mean really last minute. My wife and I had been so caught up with work and the kids' school schedules that a proper vacation kept taking a backseat. When we finally said "let's just go", we reached out to SearchMyVacation not really knowing if they could pull it together on such short notice. They absolutely came to our rescue.

Even the flights were a bit of a headache initially, prices were shooting up given how last minute we were, but their team worked out the best possible routes for us, not just looking at cost, but also keeping travel time and layovers in mind so that we weren't dragging two tired kids through long connections. That one thing alone saved us so much stress before the trip even began.

Our stay was split across Port Blair, Havelock and Neil, and every single property was chosen keeping our family and our budget in mind. My teenage daughter loved the resort in Havelock, and my son, who is 10 and full of energy, had enough space and activities to keep him happy throughout. The locations they picked were genuinely fantastic, we didn't waste a single day.

The sightseeing itinerary was planned so meticulously, ferries between islands, local transport, everything just flowed smoothly without us having to think twice. And since we are a vegetarian family, food is usually where I worry the most while travelling, but they had that sorted too. We never struggled to find a good meal, not even once.

What really stood out was having one single point of contact throughout the trip. She was always a step ahead, checking with the local team on ground and with us, making sure everything was moving as planned. It felt like someone was constantly looking out for us, so we didn't have to.

But honestly, the biggest win for me was just how it felt as a family. This was the first time in a long while that I actually switched off, sat by the beach, watched my kids play, and didn't worry about a single logistic. It felt like the vacation we had been needing for a long time, a proper, well deserved break, and SearchMyVacation made sure it stayed that way from start to end.

What sets them apart is that they don't just hand you a package, they clearly do their homework and turn it into an experience you actually remember. The customization and the customer service, both are genuinely top notch.

I have no hesitation recommending SearchMyVacation to anyone planning their next trip. We are already looking forward to creating more memories with you guys!”