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Top Five Family-friendly Resorts In Asia
Plan a family vacation to one of these luxurious resorts this summer!
With the June holidays just around the corner, why not plan a nearby getaway with your family around Asia? We recommend five suitable resorts for the entire family:
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai – Sabah, Malaysia
Crowned the winner of Asia’s Leading Family Resort 2012, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is a perfect family-friendly getaway. Set amidst 3,335 acres of natural surroundings in Sabah, the resort boasts of amenities such as an award-winning 18-hole championship golf course, an exclusive Borneo Spa for guests to relax and rejuvenate as well as eight f&b establishments to cater to all palates, offering a wide range of Asian and International cuisine.
With an array of facilities including three large swimming pools, an outdoor Jacuzzi, gymnasium, tennis and squash courts, Sports and Recreation Centre, and Nexie Club for kids, you’ll be kept entertained all day and not have to worry about the younger ones. On top of these facilities, you can also enjoy water sports at the nearby Lagoon Park or embark on a guided jungle trek through the Nature Park.
As for accommodation, the resort’s Executive Panorama room which offers a panoramic ocean view and veranda, is ideal if you’re travelling with young children. For bigger families, take it up a notch with the luxurious Royal Villa which comes with three lavish bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. Nexus Resort’s newly opened wing also offers family-friendly rooms such as the spacious Pool Villa and Spa Suite, which both come with scenic views of the ocean and surrounding rainforest as well as private facilities.
For more information, please visit: http://www.nexusresort.com.
Centara Grand Beach Resort – Phuket, Thailand
What better way to spend your summer than with a getaway to Phuket? A family-friendly resort to consider would be Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, which features Sino-Portuguese inspired interiors set in the natural surroundings of Karon Beach.
Be sure to enjoy some family fun at the landscaped Water Park which features a lazy meandering river, swimming pools, waterslides and waterfalls. Besides having a children’s pool and waterslide, younger guests can also take part in different programmes offered by the supervised Kid’s Club.
Over at the Beachcomber Beach Club, families can enjoy water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and sailing or simply relax and get a nice tan by the beach. Other services and facilities available include a tennis court, Thai Boxing lessons, a fitness centre overlooking the beach and the resort’s award-winning SPA Cenvaree for guests to pamper themselves.
The resort has two restaurants – The Cove Restaurant which serves Asian and International cuisine and Mare Italian Restaurant which serves Italian cuisine. This is on top of the resort’s five bars inclusive of its lobby lounge.
A range of different accommodation types are available and suitable for families with young children. If you’re travelling with a big family, you might want to consider the luxurious Royal Villa, which accommodates up to four adults and three children.
For more information, please visit: http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cpbr/.
Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa – Cebu, Phillippines
Offering the only waterpark in Cebu, Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa is definitely the place for you and your family to retreat in. The waterpark features five different themed swimming pools – Amazon River Pool, the Wave Rider, Beach pool, Captain Hook’s Pool and the Toddler Pool for the little ones; providing unlimited family fun for all guests. On top of these, there’s also the Island Pool which is great for night-swimming as the waters are heated for comfort.
The resort offers a total of eight restaurants and bars, boasting restaurants serving Chinese, Korean, Mediterranean and Filipina cuisine.
Other facilities offered at the resort include a gymnasium and a Cabana Lounge for guests to relax beside the pool and beach area. Rest and rejuvenate at the resort’s Caracalla Spa while the younger ones stay entertained with the activities and games offered at the Kids Club. Jazz up the night with some family time at the resort’s Bel Ami Karaoke and sing to your heart’s content at one of their seven spacious private rooms.
Ideal for large families, check in to the Cebu Suite or select one of the resort’s luxurious Jacuzzi or Pool Villas.
For more information, please visit http://intelaface.com/demo/imperial/about-us.
Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso – Bali, Indonesia
Known for its pristine beaches and array of water sports available, Bali is a great destination for a summer vacation! One family-friendly resort to check out is the highly popular beachfront resort – Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso, which is located at the southern part of Bali, Tanjung Benoa.
A whole range of activities are offered at the resort, including non-motorised and motorised water sports, Seawalker, bicycle rental and various outdoor sports like volleyball and tennis. A Games Lounge, Karaoke Lounge and Mahjong Lounge are also provided at the resort to cater to different interests. On top of these, the resort also offers show performances, yoga and aerobic classes, cooking classes and cultural classes for guests to learn more about traditional Bali culture. After a long day of activity, head over to the Thalasso Bali Spa situated at the heart of Grand Mirage Resort and pamper yourself with the various spa treatments available. There are also many indoor and outdoor activities catered for the younger ones at the Bamboo Kid’s Fun Club.
Guests can savour a wide variety of cuisines including Italian, Chinese and European in addition to the local dishes served at the different restaurants. You can also head down to the Panorama Lounge to enjoy cocktails against a scenic view or unwind by the pool at the Coconut Pool Bar with homemade cocktails, mocktails or fresh juices.
Featuring five categories of different rooms and suites, the resort’s spacious Family Deluxe Garden View and Family Deluxe Ocean View rooms would make an ideal choice for families with children. For bigger families, opt for the luxurious Family Ocean View Suite, which can accommodate up to six persons and offers a fantastic ocean view complete with sophisticated Balinese furniture.
For more information, please visit: http://www.grandmirage.com.
Veranda Natural Resort – Kep, Cambodia
Another family-friendly resort to visit this summer would be Veranda Natural Resort at Kep, Cambodia. Perched atop the verdant slope of Kep National Park and overlooking Phu Quoc Island and the Bokor Mountain, Veranda Natural Resort is the ideal retreat for nature-lovers.
The resort features four different types of accommodation – Private Villas, Suites, Bungalows and a range of Residence Rooms. Most suited for families would be the Superior Family Retreat Suite or the Family Ocean Retreat Suite which both come with two bedrooms and a large veranda.
Facilities available at the resort include a salt-water swimming pool, an infinity pool, mini mart, pharmacy, wine shop, souvenir shop and clothes shop. The resort also offers children-friendly facilities like The Happy Hut, which is a special space offering educational activities and entertainment just for kids. While the younger ones are preoccupied, take in the pleasant ocean and garden view and recharge with one of the revitalising treatments available at the resort’s Spa.
Enjoy a wide range of artisan breads, an assortment of pastries as well as ice cream over at Veranda’s Bakery and Café – a perfect spot to lounge at with a good read and coffee. Guests can also enjoy open-air dining at the resort’s Secret Bar & Restaurant which serves Asian and Western cuisine. As your day comes to a close, catch the sunset over a cocktail at the poolside bar and enjoy the picturesque scenery.
For more information, please visit http://veranda-resort.asia.
