We’re back again with more of our highly regarded resort recommendations, handpicked with you and your family in mind. Our recommendations all come with expansive accommodations, gorgeous pools, beautiful beaches, and kids’ clubs to keep the little ones entertained throughout the stay.
The Landings Resort and Spa, Saint Lucia
Best for: Beachfront villa exhilaration and bliss
Make 2023 a year like no other for you and your family by flying out to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia and staying at The Landings Resort & Spa. Take your pick from spacious one to three-bedroom villa suites complete with water views. You can choose to have a private plunge pool and butler service, and the accommodation can be fully stocked with your favourite snacks by utilizing the concierge provisioning services. Make the most of the four swimming pools, two hot tubs, and a dedicated kid’s splash pool, especially with the complimentary aqua aerobics on offer.
Picture this: you’re taking a break from peering down at the array of underwater life when snorkelling and you take a rest by reclining in a water hammock, you watch your kids glide past on their paddleboard or glass-bottom kayak. After lunch, you lounge on the beach, your every whim met by the staff who are waiting on hand. Meanwhile, your children have joined the kids club to take a picnic trip to Pigeon Island, bringing their kites along to make the most of the ocean breeze. Teens have a select programme too complete with tie dying, beach Olympics and a silent disco. In the evening, you come together again to enjoy a movie night on the beach, popcorn and cotton candy included, as you gaze up at the night’s sky to notice there are more stars in the sky than you’ve ever seen before.
The Landings Resort & Spa, Saint Lucia
Long Beach Mauritius
Best for: Inspiring kids to care about biodiversity
Venture out to this stunning Mauritian island getaway and enjoy a slice of paradise for you and all the family.
Take your pick of accommodation with family suites and interconnecting rooms, you could walk out to the poolside or enjoy watching the sunrise up from the ocean from your balcony. Children’s menus are available at four of the restaurants including Italian and Asian Fusion as well as a buffet-style location, with the option of making your stay Half Board or All Inclusive to make it all that simpler.
There is a big focus on creating educational and environmentally conscious activities for families to enjoy. Meet Izzy the Bee mascot who teaches about the life cycle of bees and how they are integral to our ecosystems and learn more about the coral right near the shoreline. From painting to archery to crab fishing, the kids’ and teens’ clubs have so much to offer. Voyage out on the open waters as a family, with watersports such as sailing and kayaking to choose from too. After all of that, you’ll need a day of pampering and relaxation – the whole family can enjoy a day at the spa with bespoke child-friendly treatments on offer. At Long Beach Mauritius, there are plenty of experiences to make your stay unforgettable.
Long Beach Mauritius
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Thailand
Best for: On-site water features you can enjoy all-day
Tucked away in the lush green hills, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is the only hotel in Karon situated right on the beach. The selection of rooms, suites and villas afford a diverse range of options for your family’s needs, with many of the rooms overlooking the Andaman Sea or including a spa or private pool. There’s a range of dining options on-site, and delicious cuisine is on offer for all of the family.
The magnificent centrepiece of this resort is its expansive swimming pool. Spend endless hours of family fun in this lagoon, with a lazy river, waterslides and waterfall. While the kids make trips down the slides and frolic in the children’s pool, you can soak in the heat of the jacuzzi.
For the ultimate relaxation, venture into Spa Cenvaree and treat yourself to the sauna, steam room, private pool or one of the massages or facials they have on offer. You won’t need to worry about where the kids will be, with kids club Camp Safari, there are plenty of things on to keep the little ones occupied whilst you indulge in a little TLC. Whether they’re taking part in the scheduled activities, playing in the games room or E-Zone, or running around the playground, there’s something to keep them entertained in any mood.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, Cyprus
Best for: Imaginative and expansive kids club
You don’t need to travel too far to discover somewhere otherworldly, with flights under 5 hours you can touchdown in the gorgeous country of Cyprus in no time. Check your family into a room, spacious suite or superb villa at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol. Gaze out at the ocean’s horizon from this resort’s beautiful seafront location, enjoying the cooling sea breeze whilst sunbathing poolside.
Your children will be in awe of what’s on offer for them. Over 3000m2 of space is dedicated to Park Kidz club including a two-story castle, a pirate ship, and a splash pool complete with waterslides, providing the perfect setting for exploration and adventure. The highly trained and dedicated childcare professionals have constructed a comprehensive programme of non-stop fun from a mini Olympics, arts and crafts, and field games, to name but a few.
There are plenty of activities to keep you and your older children occupied if you’re after some more high-energy activity. Visit Park Sports where you’ll find hybrid clay tennis courts, a 5×5 football pitch, and a MUGA court suitable for sports such as volleyball, badminton, and 3×3 basketball. Take part in a sports class or receive 1-to-1 tennis coaching. Depending on the time of year, you can make the most of watersports with a range of sea activities. Parklane truly is the fabulous choice for a fun-filled family getaway.
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, Cyprus
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