With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the ideal holiday to suit the collective needs of you and your little ones can be an overwhelming task. One wants relaxation and another cultural discoveries, the childrens preferences are not aligned either with one seeking excitement and another happiest playing in the sand. So where do you begin – beach, spa, the great outdoors or a mixture of all three? Here are some inspirational family holiday ideas should you be looking for a luxury beach escape for your family.
Younger guests will love castaway picnics on a deserted sandbank, trying junior yoga or being a marine biologist for the day, whilst parents can relax by their own private plunge pool and golf enthusiasts can enjoy some of the worlds most scenic Championship courses. Children can spend time with a coral curator in Malaysia helping to nourish corals and for some quality time together, take a family cruise on board a traditional dhoni.
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St Lucia
Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with spectacular views of the Pitons, families have the privacy of their own private plunge pool in breathtaking surroundings. Dedicated sessions are provided by the complimentary childrens club for younger guests to enjoy sandcastle building and fish feeding whilst parents can visit the natural marine reserve on a diving trip to spot turtles and sea horses. For time together, family adventures include snorkelling and sailing and if you can tear yourself away from the beach for a day, a rainforest canopy tour or volcano hike create an ideal opportunity for technology-freebonding.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
One of the most sought-after hotels in the world; secluded, private and spacious, this octopus shaped island boasts six kilometres of coastline and a choice of 12 beaches. As you would expect, One&Only Reethi Rah excels at welcoming children with an array of recreational pleasures; from expert swimming lessons to exciting treasure hunts atthe superb KidsOnly and One Tribe clubs. Palates of all ages will be delighted with chic gourmet concepts – dinebarefoot, overwater or on an Arabian carpet. After a restful day on your own private deck overlooking the lagoon, sail a traditional dhoni to a desert island for a family picnic. Whilst the children are engaged in enriching activities, indulge insome pampering with outdoor treatments at theOne&Only Spa by ESPA.
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
For Dad, the 18-hole Ernie Els-designed championship golf course. For Mum, a ravishing private escape for heavenly relaxation and recuperation. For them,encounters with the resident Giant Aladabra Tortoisesand clownfish on glass bottom boat trips,complimentary watersports including water skiing and paddle boating. For all,style and service that meets the most exacting requirements. Plus a unique opportunity to create lasting memories for your children with a professional photoshoot of your family holiday tailored toyou; amember of Four Seasons staff is on-hand to co-ordinate arrangements with your very own private photographer.
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort – Langkawi, Malaysia
Get back to nature at this eco-friendly retreat amidst aten million year old rainforest, an 8,000 year old coral reef and one of the mostextraordinary bays in Malaysia. An educational experience awaits, including daily guided Rainforest Nature Walks, hands-on activitieswith the resort’s abundance of plantlife and wildlife – from birds and butterflies to flying lemurs.The Andaman offers aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity for children to feed the coral whilst teenagers can become a Young Marine Biologist forthe day.
Eagles Palace Hotel & Spa – Halkidiki, Greece
This elegant resort is situated on the pristine golden sands of one of Greeces finest beaches. Parents can enjoy simple pleasures and will not have to lift a finger, relaxing on comfy loungers with waiter buttons whilst children are content in the sea or making new friends at the kids club. Suites and bungalows provide ample space for families and with a choice of four restaurants everyones tastes can be catered for. For an historical adventure the hotel can organise explorations of local archaeological sites, uninhabited islets and medieval fortresses by mountain bike or private yacht.
Your ideal family holiday should be decided by the way you spend your time together, rather than where you spend it.
