The Gen XY Lifestyle
Family Holiday Destinations From June To August
We look around for interesting family holiday destinations for June to August.
Cross Bhutan off the family bucket-list with an incredible experience
Take the Family Himalayan Discovery package and go on an adventure with COMO Hotels and Resorts. Families are based at Uma by COMO, Paro’s spacious villas, with each complete with a private terrace and a large living area. The resort is situated above a valley dotted with temples and farms, and is the ideal base for visits to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Children can enjoy bespoke activities including prayer-flag making, private archery lessons and tent building, while family day trips include visits to Paro Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan and a spectacular walk to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Rates start from USD 6,950 for a one bedroom villa for two adults and one child. The package is available from 1 June to 31 August 2015. This rate comes with full board meals excluding beverages, four day guided walking tours, airport transfers, a personal butler and museum and visitor centre fees and permits.
Bonus for younger families: Children under eleven are not subject to the country’s royalty and FIT charges.
Head to Koh Samui for some ‘Bonding and Balance’ quality family time
Samujana has launched a five night ‘Bonding and Balance’ experience for families looking to relax and spend some quality time together while having a holiday in Koh Samui.
Families can book any of the three to eight bedroom villas at Samujana and also receive two complimentary activities such as:
- Group Muay Thai kickboxing session for the whole family
- Kayaking excursion along Koh Samui’s scenic coastline
- Thai cooking class
- Combined elephant ride and waterfall adventure
These villas come with a private chef throughout the stay, perfect for helping cook up a wonderful feast for the family to relax together after the end of an exciting day spent sharing experiences.
Bonus for bigger families: Some of the larger villas feature a private cinema, ideal for catching up on movies and popcorn!
Sanya welcomes MO Kids Camp in July and August
Mandarin Oriental Sanya has designed fun activities for the children including snorkelling, coral craft making and CoCo’s Great Treasure Hunt. The Treasure Hunt promises a fun day out and about, that will have children getting close to and learning about the natural world around them.
The resort is offering the Family Fun Package to families with children with rates starting from CNY 1,652 before 15 percent service charge and the CNY 11 city tax per person per night.
The package includes perks such as 15 percent off the MO Kid’s Camp, daily breakfast for two at the Pavilion Restaurant, one family lunch by the pool, usage of the kid’s club for children aged 12 and below as well as daily activities for children such as the Little Chef cooking classes.
This promotion is valid for stays from 1 July to 31 August 2015 and a minimum of three nights stay is required.
Bonus for outdoor fun: The programme takes advantage of the resort’s diverse natural landscapes, lush tropical gardens, three landscaped swimming pools and glittering Coral Bay.
The kids stay free at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort
Located on an idyllic sandy beach in the south of Mauritius and protected by a coral lagoon, the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort is offering a ‘Kids Stay Free’ package for every booking of a family room at half or full board, with a minimum of a three night stay, until 30 September 2015.
The Coral Kids Club also offers a range of fully supervised activities for children up to 12 years old, including treasure hunts, Mauritian Creole language lessons, fun cooking sessions and spa treatments. Kids using the club have access to a shallow kid’s pool, and water slide.
At Mercado – the main dining restaurant, children will be taken care of by Coral Kids Club Hosts, while the parents are given some quiet time to dine together.
Bonus for parents: The same Coral Kids Club hosts are also at breakfast to help feed and supervise young children.
