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Welcome
Travel Club Elite is proud to partner with Carrier to bring you
Luxury Family Escapes – the starting point for your family travel in
2016. Wrapped up into bite-sized, school-holiday-specific chapters,
this guide reveals our hand-picked selection of the best hotels,
resorts and destinations for families over key travel periods.
We choose our tour operator partners carefully and over the
years have worked closely with Carrier to provide the very
best in quality and service. If you are interested in any
of these holidays, or for more information, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Colin Matthews
Managing Director
08Easter
Not too late for a snow break, perfectly timed for some close-of-winter sun,
Easter is early this year – and family holiday options are all the better for it.
13 May Half Term
Year-round sunshine means that many tropical islands make great May getaways;
beat the crowds as temperatures begin to rise in European resorts.
23 Summer Holidays
We all know that Europe is an exceptional sun-soaked destination at this time of year,
whilst North America, Kenya and Thailand all offer enriching and exciting possibilities.
35 October Half Term
Still whale-watching season and the start of summer, this is a great time to visit South
Africa; the desert heat has lessened in Arabia and, in Mauritius, the monsoon season
has passed, leaving clear blue skies.
41Christmas
Whether basking in warm sunshine or speeding down snowy slopes, enjoying the festive
period away from home will leave lasting memories for all the family.
46 February Half Term 2017
A week long break at this time of year can be just as invigorating as a longer summer
break; book early for superb offers and to guarantee your preferred accommodations.
48 Airlines 50 Index
Carrier
Our award-winning team are experts at
crafting transformative, bespoke holidays that are
entirely suited to your requirements; allow us to
reveal the finest experiences designed
with you and your family in mind.
Whether your escape en famille is a get-awayfrom-it-all beach retreat, the adrenalin-fuelled
excitement of a theme park holiday or the
perfect alpine adventure in the fresh
mountain air, Luxury Family Escapes
is your guide.
The Carrier
difference...
Our prices
We realise that many family holidays
will be taken over peak dates. In an
effort to present the most indicative and
comparable prices as possible, all of the
costs and savings in this brochure are
based on the lowest available over the
school holiday dates we would recommend
for travel. There are also many special
offers available for travel dates outside
UK school holidays, meaning significantly
lower prices; if you’re travelling with older
family members and aren’t tied to school
dates, please call for a personal quotation.
Peace of mind
When booking with Carrier, your holiday
is fully protected. We are ABTA bonded
and are ATOL protected by the Civil
Aviation Authority. In addition, all of
the hotels and resorts featured have met
the high standard of Carrier’s health and
safety requirements.
The little touches...
Before you go
The Carrier Concierge is an
exceptional resource at your disposal,
to ensure you and your family can
make the most of what your destination
has to offer and book services in
advance of your travels. We can look
after everything from arranging beach
picnics to babysitting and car hire to
entry passes for key attractions.
in most destinations; this can include
being met airside and assistance with
baggage. Should you opt to travel in
style, Carrier can arrange private jet
charters. Select the most convenient
airport, often only accessible to
private aircraft and enjoy the services
of dedicated staff who will look after
every detail.
The journey
In resort
Space and comfort during the journey
is uppermost and the reason why
most Carrier holidays include private
transfers and Fast Track Immigration
in Barbados, Dubai and Oman. Carrier
can also arrange executive lounge
access at London airports at selected
terminals and VIP Meet and Greet
Carrier offers a complete out of hours
emergency service, ensuring you
always have someone to call if you
require assistance during your holiday.
In Barbados, Antigua and Mauritius we
have our own overseas representatives
and on-the-ground representation at
most other destinations.
In association with Carrier
We know that travelling with children in tow can be challenging; we also recognise
that group travel can mean lots of luggage. To ensure that your family getaway is as
stress-free and streamlined as possible, Carrier have partnered with Luggage Mule.
The industry leading courier offers a door-to-door carriage service and guarantees
that your bags will be waiting for you in resort when you arrive. That’s one more
thing taken care of.
Easter
Indulge in some springtime sun; the islands
of the Indian Ocean, Caribbean and Tenerife
being amongst our top picks at this time of
year. Alternatively, enjoy an Easter ski
break – the higher resorts enjoy longer
seasons and offer excellent opportunities
for a late snow sojourn.
Grand Velas
Riviera Maya
Mexico
Flying time to Cancun:
10 hours 10 minutes
Guaranteed interconnecting rooms
Many will be pleasantly surprised to
discover family-friendly fun hidden
amongst acres of white sand beach,
mangroves and the Mayan jungle at this
all-suite, all-inclusive resort. Two out of
three accommodation sections (known as
‘ambiances’) are ideally suited to families;
the Zen Grand section is located less than
a mile from the private beach whilst the
Ambassador suites are situated around the
main infinity pool, near to the Grand Velas
Kid’s Club (younger guests will be in their
element here) and teenager’s centre.
Stay 7 nights and children stay and eat free.
Valid for travel 19 Mar - 19 Dec 16.
Save up to £840 per family.
Prices from £7550 per family of 4 sharing a
Zen Grand Suite Nature View all-inclusive.
Luxury Family Escapes 09
Fregate Island
Private
Seychelles
Flying time to Mahé:
11 hours 45 minutes
Families come here for a level of privacy
that they are unlikely to find elsewhere.
There are just 16 villas, seven beaches
(with refreshment coolers for your
convenience), a private butler service and
the freedom to dine anywhere, anytime
– pure bliss. Reserve one of the beaches
for exclusive use or visit the Rock Spa
whilst your young explorers visit the giant
tortoises and embark on the zip lines, go
foraging and stargaze in true Robinson
Crusoe-style. Ecologists are also on hand
as they safari through the lush forests.
Stay 7 nights and children stay free.
Prices from £32,360 per family of 4 sharing
a Private Pool Residence fully-inclusive.
Madikwe Hills
South Africa
Flying time to Johannesburg:
11 hours 05 minutes
Not only is this a great malaria-free area to
spot the Big 5 and enjoy wild dog viewing
with no jet lag, it is completely geared up
for families. Especially if you reserve suites
nine and ten – this forms a private camp
‘Little Madikwe’ for up to eight guests,
complete with personal villa assistant, child
minder and private game ranger. Plus, you
can set your own meal and safari game
drive times. The innovative Junior Rangers
programme makes learning fun with
educational activities to leave young ones
even more enlightened about the bush.
Stay 5 nights pay for 4 and receive a
private vehicle with ranger for daily game
drives and a personal chef.
Valid for travel until 20 Dec 16.
Little Madikwe Two Bedroom Villa fullyinclusive. Excludes flights and transfers.
With a personal
chef and private
safari ranger, you
can set your own
meal and game
drive times
10 Luxury Family Escapes
The Ritz-Carlton,
Abama
Tenerife, Spain
Flying time to Tenerife:
4 hours 15 minutes
This is the place for stress-free down time,
for those looking to simply kick back and
relax without having to leave the resort.
Everything you need is right here, including
an educational kids’ club hosting activities
developed with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s
Ocean Futures Society, a shaded outdoor
play area, a children’s pool, golden sandy
beach and an array of restaurants. If you
wanted to venture beyond this Moorish-style
private estate, we recommend you visit the
waterpark and popular Loro Parque.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5 and receive a 50%
reduction on a second room.
Valid for travel 01 Apr - 31 May 16.
Prices from £2560 per family of 4 sharing two
Deluxe Citadel Resort View Rooms with breakfast.
Viceroy
Snowmass
USA
Flying time to Denver:
10 hours
It’s the spacious residences that make this
ski-in, ski-out property a popular choice
for families of any size. You’ll benefit from
the freedom of having your own kitchen
(although restaurants are of course
available or why not indulge in a private
chef ) and you can all relax together on
comfortable couches in front of the big
screen TV after an adrenalin-fuelled day
on the slopes. The facilities are fantastic
too – especially the hydration stations
throughout the property, outdoor heated
pool with hot tubs, cabanas and fire
pits and the Treehouse Kids Adventure
Centre in Snowmass village.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5.
Valid for travel 03 Apr - 09 Apr 16.
Studio Residence.
The Landings
St Lucia
Flying time to St Lucia:
8 hours 35 minutes
Set around St Lucia’s only private marina,
this popular bolthole has two major plus
points for families. The villas are spacious
and offer up to three bedrooms so all the
family can gather for a Caribbean-chic
retreat, whilst the soft white beach (one
of the best on St Lucia) and gentle waters
are idyllic for family fun from snorkelling
to private sunset cruises. You’ll probably
want to escape to the Soleil Spa so
it’s useful to know that there’s also a
complimentary kids’ club.
Stay 7 nights and receive complimentary
children’s activities, US$50 spa credit for
adults and US$250 food and beverage credit.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Prices from £8800 per family of 4 sharing
a Two Bedroom Marina View Villa Suite
with breakfast.
Madinat
Jumeirah
Dubai
Flying time to Dubai:
7 hours
The scale of Madinat Jumeirah is
mind-boggling: there are two hotels, 29
summer houses, seven villas and over 40
restaurants and bars. A stay will barely
ripple the surface; we suggest taking an
Abra boat tour on arrival to get a gist of
exactly what’s out there. Morning, noon
and night, kids and the young-at-heart
will love this resort. There’s a private
beach with a ton of watersports, a load
of land-based activities, a traditional
souk, an in-house turtle rehabilitation
sanctuary and the brilliant Sinbad’s
Kids Club. What’s more, guests receive
unlimited complimentary access to Wild
Wadi Waterpark located minutes away
from the resort.
Stay 7 nights from £6350 per family of 4
sharing an Arabian Deluxe with breakfast.
Grace Bay
Club
Turks & Caicos
Flying time to Providenciales via
Antigua: 10 hours 40 minutes
The pristine white sands of Grace Bay
Beach benefit from year-round good
weather so fun sand-castle building
days are guaranteed. For the more
thrill-seeking children, the Kids Town
programme at Grace Bay Club is focused
around outdoor and experiential
activities. The more exciting of these are
off-site (the instructors are fully trained
and supervised) including snorkelling,
whale watching and marine education.
Don’t worry about missing out on the
fun, you can join in or even turn it into a
private castaway family adventure.
Stay 7 nights from £12,145 per family
of 3 sharing an Estate Junior Residence
with breakfast.
Tschuggen
Grand Hotel
Arosa, Switzerland
Flying time to Zürich:
1 hour 40 minutes
Within the ski connoisseur’s paradise of
Arosa, this superb property offers families
comfortable connecting options and large
suites. The rather unique Tschuggen
Express (the hotel’s own funicular) is
available at the touch of a button and
will take you all to the slopes in no time.
Whilst home to Switzerland’s most
spectacular spa, the hotel also ensures
children aren’t left out – there are three
clubs for different ages and even a
bowling alley. Together, share a fondue in
the Tschuggen Igloo Village wrapped in
cosy blankets.
Stay 7 nights and receive a 10% reduction
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 28 Feb - 03 Apr 16.
a West Facing Junior Suite with breakfast.
Excludes transfers.
Four Seasons
Resort Dubai
at Jumeirah
Beach
7 hours
Here, younger guests are spoilt by the
Four Seasons’ top-notch service from
the outset, with mini bathrobes and
welcome gifts on arrival. Complimentary
Kids for All Seasons activities entertain
when children tire of swimming about
in the ‘Active’ outdoor swimming pool
(complete with underwater music). The
natural beach is also just a few steps
away for paddle boating and kayaking,
with refreshing Evian spritzes and frozen
treats presented when they are most
needed. Dining options continue to spoil
– we recommend Suq which has its own
kids’ play area.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel until 16 Mar & 04 Apr 09 May 16.
a Deluxe Room with breakfast.
May
Half Term
If you are considering a week in the sun
over the May school holidays, these hotels
are ideal places for spending quality time
together; expect dedicated facilities
including creative children’s
clubs, sports coaching and
enriching experiences.
Sandy Lane
Barbados
Flying time to Barbados:
8 hours 35 minutes
Arguably the
best kids’ club on
Barbados, this
renowned west
coast beach resort
panders to children
With a wealth of adult refinements on
offer and arguably the best kids’ club
on Barbados, this renowned west coast
beach resort pampers adults and panders
to children. Sailing and outdoor movie
nights are on offer for young ones whilst
teenagers can take an island tour or retreat
to their own space; the well-equipped
Den includes pool tables, foosball, flat
screen televisions and a jukebox. It doesn’t
stop there; special themed children’s
dinner parties will delight even the most
demanding junior gourmand.
on a second room.
Valid for travel 09 Apr - 31 Oct 16.
two Orchid Rooms with breakfast.
Four Seasons
Resort Maldives
at Landaa
Giraavaru
Flying time to Malé:
10 hours 15 minutes
With a 44 acre interior bordered by white
sand beaches and two kilometre lagoon, this
is a remote hideaway with so much to explore.
The kids’ club offers two pioneering activity
programmes – ‘Passport to Adventure’ and
‘Mission: Landaa Giraavaru’ – featuring
everything from Dosha Discovery in the Spa
& Ayurvedic Retreat to monitoring injured
turtles in the Marine Discovery Centre.
Kids aged eight and above can also learn to
dive in the lagoon. Spacious Family Beach
Villas have large pools and sand-floor living
rooms, whilst all rooms come with bicycles
for the whole family.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5, child stays free and
adults receive complimentary half board.
Valid for travel 11 May - 31 Jul & 01 - 30 Sep 16.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Beach Bungalow with Pool.
Anassa
Cyprus
Flying time to Paphos:
4 hours 25 minutes
The location of Anassa is beautiful –
situated on a remote crescent bay, you’ll
find one of the finest beaches in Cyprus
and the Akamas Peninsula National
Park on the doorstep (families can enjoy
cycling to the Baths of Aphrodite). But it’s
not just the location that makes Anassa so
attractive to families. There are five agespecific children’s clubs; young ones have
dedicated menus at three restaurants
across the resort and there’s a wide choice
of interconnecting rooms and suites.
Stay 7 nights and receive a complimentary
second room.
Valid for travel 14 Mar - 30 Jun 16.
two Studio Suites with breakfast.
Four Seasons Resort
Mauritius at Anahita
Flying time to Mauritius:
11 hours 50 minutes
At this exciting resort, you will love
playing on pristine sands, splashing
in warm waters and hunting for giant
tortoises (tip: Gromomo and Ticolo are
by the ninth hole of the championship
golf course). Youngsters will be spoilt
at the Hobbit Village Kids’ Club whilst
teens make sweet treats like classic
macarons and chocolate moelleux at the
Karokan Teens’ Club. The island also
demands to be discovered; kids will love
the open-air markets, the famed rainbow
sand dunes and the Wild Kingdom for
quad biking and zip lining.
on accommodation and child stays free.
Valid for travel 08 May - 15 Oct 16.
Book by 30 Jun 16.
a Garden Pool Villa with half board.
Terre Blanche
Hotel Spa
Golf Resort
Shangri-La’s
Barr Al Jissah
Resort & Spa
Provence, France
Oman
Flying time to Nice:
2 hours
Flying time to Oman:
8 hours
Themed outings are the order of the day
for children at this impressive property in
beautiful Provence. A bus will pick them
up for immersive fun and games including
meeting the local bee keeper, visiting local
farm animals and pony trekking. When
they return, tired yet content, there’s a
sleeping and cinema room for them to
relax in. Take this chance to steal away
to Château des Selves for wine tasting or
practising your swing on the golf course.
Enjoy a lazy day by the pool together; the
poolside crêpe station is a definite must.
Made up of three hotels, this Moorishstyle resort is teeming with facilities to
keep children busy, they can meander
their way between Al Waha and Al
Bandar and back again on inflatable tubes
along the Lazy River, have water fights
at Splashpad (an aquatic play area) and
jump around on a floating trampoline.
Activities on dry land include camel and
pony rides, mini golf and drop slides at
Adventure Zone. Parents and children
alike will be excited by the choice of 17
restaurants to dine in.
Stay 7 nights from £4850 per family of
4 sharing a Deluxe Suite with breakfast.
Valid for travel 28 May - 05 Jun 16.
sharing a Superior Room with breakfast.
Four Seasons
Hotel
New York
Flying time to New York:
8 hours
Only steps from Central Park, this is
the idyllic base from which you and
your children can explore the delights
of this vibrant city; from the neon lights
of Broadway to free off-site activities
including the Sony Wonder Technology
Lab and Hudson River Park. Four
Seasons is synonymous with superb
service, so you know that your family
will be will looked after. There are
child-sized bathrobes and children’s
menus in all restaurants and in-room
dining to make them feel right at home.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 01 Apr - 04 Sep & 13 Dec
16 - 31 Mar 17.
City View Deluxe Double Room.
One&Only
Reethi Rah
Maldives
10 hours 15 minutes
This is the archetypal island paradise
with turquoise bays, powder white sands,
sublime dining and top-notch service, so
why come here with kids in tow? Because
children and teens are so well catered
for; there’s the KidsOnly and One Tribe
clubs, 12 lifeguard-supervised beaches
(Turtle Beach is our favoured one) and
great touches such as a 26 foot Monolith
Climbing Wall. And also because, as a
family, you’ll have such great fun together
– spotting wild turtles on pedal boat trips
and planting coral.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5 and receive
complimentary return transfers and
upgrade to half board.
Valid for travel 09 May - 23 Oct & 08 Nov
- 18 Dec 16.
Beach Villa.
Carlisle Bay
Antigua
Flying time to Antigua:
8 hours 25 minutes
Claudia Winkleman said this was the
best hotel on earth when she visited with
her young ones, and it’s easy to see why
it’s so suited to families. It has a truly
ravishing beach setting – chill out whilst
kids gambol on the beach or splash about
in the water (which is calm thanks to the
location on a secluded bay). Spacious
two-room suites look out onto the sands.
And all of this is topped off with tasty
children’s fare at Indigo on the Beach, a
Cool Kids Club and a screening room.
Stay 7 nights and receive up to a 30%
reduction on accommodation.
Valid for travel 18 Apr - 19 Aug &
08 Oct - 19 Nov 16. Book by 31 Aug 16.
Beach Balcony Suite with breakfast.
Amilla Fushi
Maldives
10 hours 15 minutes
The vibe here is suitably laid-back. You’d
be forgiven for spending all of your time
in your ultra-modern beachy home-fromhome complete with private pool (child
proofing is available on request) and
butler. The free kids’ club is there to be
taken advantage of – your young scientists
can play marine biologists for the day
or take part in talent shows whilst you
enjoy an in-room treatment or head to
Baazaar for a piña colada. Dining is also
child-friendly with impressive dishes
including wagyu sliders.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5 and children stay
and eat for free.
Valid for travel 11 May - 30 Sep 16.
Lagoon House Sunset View including breakfast.
Martinhal
Sagres Beach
Family Resort
Hotel
Algarve, Portugal
Flying time to Faro:
2 hours 50 minutes
A life guard supervised beach, choice of
five swimming pools to suit tots, teens
and parents, dedicated play areas in most
restaurants and a watersports centre lift
this resort above simply family-friendly.
And there’s more. Budding Andy Murrays
can practice their serve at the tennis
academy, whilst mini Ronaldos sharpen
their football skills. Family encounters
include fishing trips, dolphin watching,
horse riding, hiking and biking in the local
surroundings. And there’s a dedicated
baby concierge. They really have thought
of everything.
sharing a Beach Room with breakfast.
Valid for travel 28 May - 05 Jun 16.
Elounda
Peninsula
All Suite Hotel
Shangri-La’s
Rasa Ria
Resort & Spa
Crete, Greece
Borneo
Flying time to Heraklion:
4 hours
Flying time to Kota Kinabalu:
16 hours
Watersports and wellness are new
offerings for 2016. Children as young as
eight can enrol for PADI diving courses,
whilst families can enjoy a fishing trip
around Mirabello Bay – and why not
ask the chefs to cook your catch of the
day. Or children can opt for an athletics
and nutritional workshop (the first
destination in the world where Six Senses
Spa will offer this). The indoor and
outdoor spaces of the Kids Ark complete
with water slides and an Arsenal Soccer
School continue to impress.
Stay 7 nights and one child stays free.
Peninsula Collection One Bedroom Suite with
Pool and breakfast.
All the usual luxury utilities and facilities
are present and correct, however this
leading resort has an altogether more
unique offering. Seize the rare opportunity
to see intelligent yet endangered orangutans up close. Kids can get even closer
on the Ranger for the Day programme as
they help feed the babies. And it’s not just
Borneo’s wildlife that makes this a go-to
resort for families of all ages. There’s a
continual supply of activities including batik
painting, kayaking, coconut-shell races and,
when beachside R&R is required, Pantai
Dalit beach is on the doorstep.
Loews
Portofino
Bay Hotel
at Universal
Orlando®
Florida
Flying time to Orlando:
9 hours 30 minutes
The location – on the site of Universal
Orlando® Resort (one of only three hotels
here), just steps from Universal Studios®
and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®
theme parks – is reason enough to visit
this Italian-feel hotel. Family highlight:
you’ll get early park admission and free
‘skip-the-line’ passes. Orlando’s other
attractions are less than half an hour
away. There are also little touches to
ensure everyone is looked after from
Fisher-Price welcome gifts to teen-only
food bars. Child-friendly rooms and suites
complete the picture.
on accommodation and children stay free.
Garden View Room.
complimentary room upgrade.
Valid for travel 01 Apr - 14 Jul, 01 Sep - 23
Dec 16, 03 - 25 Jan & 02 Feb - 31 Mar 17.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Save up to £300.
Superior Rainforest Room.
PER AQUUM
Niyama
Maldives
10 hours 15 minutes
Curtain Bluff
Antigua
8 hours 25 minutes
At family-owned Curtain Bluff, the
Caribbean Sea takes centre stage; daily
snorkelling, scuba and fishing trips are all
on offer and it’s reassuring to know that
the watersports staff haven’t changed
for years. They will keep your children
entertained and safe, which means that
you are able to relax in the sunshine with
cocktail in hand or visit the spa. Rooms
are also refreshingly TV-free meaning
that you can enjoy a good old-fashioned
digital free family holiday. And you’ll
likely return, most guests do.
on a second room and a complimentary
tennis lesson per child.
Valid for travel 01 Jun - 20 Aug 16.
two Junior Suites all-inclusive.
The words ‘nature’s playground’ take on
a whole new meaning at this paradisiacal
hideaway. Two private islands make up
this PER AQUUM resort, and one has
been designed with families in mind.
Aptly named ‘Play’ it boasts a superb
new children’s club (the only one in the
Maldives to accept children less than three
years of age) offering a range of activities,
including jungle safaris, a climbing wall
and a mini waterpark. Of course parents
aren’t forgotten, you can always escape to
next door island ‘Chill’ where you’ll find a
spa, several shops, bars and restaurants.
reduction on accommodation, complimentary
half board and complimentary accommodation,
meals and transfers for children.
Valid for travel 11 Apr - 31 Aug 16.
Book a minimum of 45 days prior to arrival
and by 31 Mar 16.
a Beach Studio.
Four Seasons
Resort
Maldives at
Kuda Huraa
10 hours 15 minutes
Anantara
Golden Triangle
Elephant Camp
& Resort
Thailand
Here, children get the opportunity to
help rebuild the coral reef, snorkel with
sharks and meet turtle hatchlings. They’ll
also enjoy the Kuda Mas Kids’ Club
(from four years old), freeform family
pool and the Family Beach Bungalows
with sandy gardens and thatched bale
with daybed. Plus, if you fancy a day
of pampering with your youngster,
the marine-inspired Island Spa (just
a minute’s sail from the jetty) has
treatments for children over eight years
old including water-bed massages and
seaweed baths.
Stay 7 nights pay for 5 and adults receive
complimentary half board.
Valid for travel 11 May - 31 Jul & 01 - 30
Sep 16. Book by 31 Mar 16.
Sunset Beach Pavilion with Pool.
St. Nicolas
Bay Resort
Hotel &
Villas
Crete, Greece
Flying time to Chiang Rai via
Bangkok: 14 hours 5 minutes
4 hours
Why not swap the beach for wildlife and
cultural experiences. Tucked into 160 acres
of ancient jungle in northern Thailand, the
key attraction is the Elephant Camp. You
can trek atop one of these awe-inspiring
animals and watch them bathe (good to
know: the hotel has laundry). A particular
pachyderm highlight for children is when
an elephant joins guests for breakfast.
Beyond these encounters – travel to Burma
or Laos, visit the Thai hill tribes, partake
in tree planting or cruise the Mekong in a
longtail boat.
Overlooking the beautiful Mirabello Bay,
this contemporary-styled hotel is a firm
favourite. Most kids will be in the water
at the safe and sheltered private blue-flag
beach. Families can also base themselves
at the children’s pool where there’s shade
and grass. If your water babies still can’t
get enough swim time, opt for a suite with
a private pool. Immerse yourself in local
life – we suggest taking the family to the
art exhibition space which nods to local
culture or learning the secrets of Cretan
cuisine together.
on accommodation, complimentary VIP
Arrival Experience, a 60 minute spa
treatment and daily activity.
Book a minimum of 90 days prior to arrival.
3 Country View Family Suite all-inclusive.
Excludes flights.
on accommodation.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Classic Double Room Sea View with breakfast.
andBeyond
Phinda
Private Game
Reserve
South Africa
Flying time to Johannesburg
11 hours 10 minutes, then light
aircraft transfer to Phinda
This is Big 5 country par excellence.
And, thanks to this fantastic andBeyond
Reserve, it’s also family-friendly par
excellence. The ideal place to introduce
your children to the sights and sounds
of the wild African bush, there’s a
dedicated family suite, three family
cottages each with private vehicles and
a specialised WILDChild programme.
Activities include tracking and fishing
and making traditional bow and arrows.
For youngsters with a short attention
span, even the game drives can be adapted
to suit your family; those with children
under the age of six must hire a private
vehicle for a specialist family safari.
Rosewood
Tucker’s Point
Bermuda
Flying time to Bermuda:
7 hours 20 minutes
Sophisticated and refined yet every
bit geared up for a dream-like family
escape. The kids’ club isn’t open in May,
but then you won’t need it. It’s a ten
minute ride to the Beach Club for days
snorkelling or splashing about in one of
two ocean-facing infinity pools under
sunny skies. The Horizon Pool for over
13 year olds, is a popular teen hangout –
find them here sipping mocktails – whilst
the Fountain Pool has a shallow end for
younger ones. The restaurants and spa
are also parent-pleasing.
Manor House Superior King Room.
sharing Phinda Mountain Lodge Family
Suite fully-inclusive.
Excludes flights and transfers.
Summer
Holidays
Summer is made for quality time together.
Island escapes, theme parks, beaches, safaris,
sailing lessons or mountain adventures;
whatever activity or voyage suits your clan,
these are our top recommendations for
this peak holiday season.
Forte Village
Sardinia, Italy
Flying time to Cagliari:
2 hours 45 minutes
An enchanted
garden, miniature
village, aWonderlab
and DJ Academy
– this is the stuff of
childhood dreams
This resort could be the stuff of childhood
dreams; an enchanted garden named
Wonderland just a hop skip and a jump
from the beach; a charming miniature
village complete with fire station and shops;
and, to keep learning fun and creative, a
Wonderlab. At U-Club, teens can hone
their musical talents in the DJ Academy
or dance the night away at the U-Party
– a strictly adult-free zone. Exceptional
sports facilities include Chelsea Football
Academy and rugby taught by England
legends. All this set amidst lush grounds, a
beautiful backdrop of sparkling seas and a
truly enviable micro-climate.
Stay 7 nights and receive a 15% early
booking reduction on accommodation.
Valid for travel 07 May - 29 Jul & 20 Aug 30 Oct 16. Book by 31 Mar 16.
Deluxe Bungalow at Bouganville with half board.
The Westin
Resort Costa
Navarino
Greece
Flying time to Kalamata:
4 hours
Innovation abounds at this spacious
Greek resort that has a true focus on
family fun. Their two dedicated hubs for
children – SandCastle and Cocoon are
renowned, an on-site Aqua Park, bowling
alley and cinema top a long list of group
activities. And now, the Navarino Speed
Experience Park brings exhilarating racing
encounters to the resort. Young Lewis
Hamiltons can take lessons and learn how
to safely drive on a race track or go for a
spin with their parents.
Valid for travel 23 Jul - 20 Nov 16.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Deluxe Garden Resort Room with half board.
The Lake Spa
Resort
Algarve, Portugal
2 hours 50 minutes
Just 20 minutes after leaving the airport,
families can be relaxing at one of three
outdoor pools that this expansive resort
has to offer; children especially love the
innovative beach pool with its own sandy
shore which gently shelves into the water
just like the sea. Contemporary suites
overlook a private lake, where boats
are available for you to try your hand
at kayaking. Parents can explore the
surrounding area of Vilamoura whilst the
young ones attend the Koala Kids Club.
Stay 7 nights and receive up to a 15% early
Valid for travel 01 Mar - 31 Oct 16.
Book by 30 Apr 16.
Deluxe Garden View Room with breakfast.
Domes of Elounda,
Autograph Collection
Crete, Greece
4 hours
Space is the ultimate luxury here for
families. That and everything else this
elegant resort has to offer: three fresh
water pools, kid-cooling fountains,
‘mommy & me’ spa activities, special
welcome gifts to make children grin
with delight and a choice of dining
venues complete with children’s menus.
Plus, there’s an Ofsted standards
crèche, kids’ club and fully serviced
private natural sandy beach. For a
fun trip all together, make the voyage
across the bay to the mysterious island
of Spinalonga or rent a boat for an onboard picnic.
4 sharing a Family Suite Garden View
with breakfast.
Sugar Beach,
A Viceroy
Resort
St Lucia
8 hours 35 minutes
Nonsuch Bay
Antigua
8 hours 25 minutes
Yacht-loving families will unlikely find
a more adrenalin-fuelled holiday than
this Antiguan hideaway with its idyllic
conditions and well-equipped facilities.
Windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts
take note too; whether you’re a complete
beginner or competitive racer, all can
make the most of the two square miles
of placid waters, warm trade winds and
expert tuition. You’ll be joined by some
beautiful super-luxury yachts and some
beautiful turtles too. After a day on the
water, apartment-style accommodation
offers a real home-from-home.
4 sharing a Two Bedroom Apartment
all-inclusive.
The location is awe-inspiring, the sea is
safe for little kickers, the suites have private
pools (the spacious residences are a big
hit with families) and a private butler, and
the dining is decidedly sybaritic – follow
Gwyneth Paltrow’s footsteps and find
“heaven” here at Sugar Beach. For days
when you manage to drag yourselves away
from the namesake sugar-like beach, there
is a spa and dedicated children’s activities
to keep your youngsters entertained with
dance classes and craft-making.
Stay 7 nights pay for 6 and receive
complimentary breakfast.
Valid for travel 01 Jun - 14 Oct 16.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Superior Luxury Cottage.
Eagles Palace
Halkidiki, Greece
Flying time to Thessaloniki:
3 hours 15 minutes
Beach, beach and more beach. Perfect
for lazy days playing on the sands with
your loved ones – it wouldn’t be difficult
to spend all your time here. However, we
recommend hiring bikes for cycles along
the coast or take a free shuttle bus into
the nearby small town of Ouranoupolis.
All day dining (try Armyra’s – one of
the restaurants specialising in laid-back
beach barbeques), spacious bungalows
and the watersports pavilion for aquatic
adventures (including PADI courses) all
encourage quality family time.
on accommodation.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Superior Room Garden View with breakfast.
Orlando &
Palm Beach
Playgrounds
Florida
9 hours 30 minutes
Begin your magical adventure just moments
away from SeaWorld® and Universal
Studios® with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton,
Orlando. After a day on the rollercoasters,
little ones can return to their in-room camp;
a tent complete with a lantern, book and
s’mores themed pastries brings outdoor
fun inside. Move on to Four Seasons Resort
Palm Beach where the whole family can
recharge by the heated outdoor pool before
spending the afternoon at Lion Country
Safari; steer through the park on your own
drive-through safari and witness over 900
animals roaming amongst the plains.
Stay 10 nights pay for 9, child stays free and
receives complimentary access to the kids’
club at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and at
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach.
Prices from £6050 per family of 3 with
5 days car hire.
California
Dreaming
Flying time to Los Angeles:
11 hours
An epic family road trip visiting some of
California’s most iconic boltholes; start in
Santa Barbara and perfect your kickflip
in a private surfing lesson with World
Champion Tom Curren. Next, head to the
home of Walt Disney’s original theme park
and explore Hollywood’s world-famous
attractions – J. K. Rowling fans will not
want to miss The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter which will open in April
2016. Finish your trip exploring Balboa
Park in San Diego; must-sees include the
animatronic dinosaurs at the Natural
History Museum and the kids’ spacesuits
at the Air and Space Museum.
Verdura Resort,
A Rocco Forte
Hotel
Stay 10 nights at Four Seasons Resort The
Biltmore, Santa Barbara; at Four Seasons
Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and at
Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego.
Prices from £9900 per family of 4 including
10 days car hire.
Sicily, Italy
Flying time to Palermo:
3 hours
Set against a backdrop of serene Sicilian
landscape, this beachside outpost is the
perfect setting for your family break.
Boasting three impressive golf courses
(including a nine-hole where juniors can
sharpen their swing with private lessons),
an enormous, two-tiered infinity pool with
a separate pool for toddlers, six clay tennis
courts and a complimentary kids’ club,
there is plenty to keep the entire family
entertained. Little ones are made to feel
extra special with personalised amenities,
milk and cookies at turndown and a childfriendly treatment menu at Verdura Spa.
Stay 7 nights and receive an 18%
Valid for travel 25 Jul - 05 Aug & 20 - 26
Aug 16. Book a minimum of 100 days
prior to arrival.
a Deluxe Room with breakfast.
There is plenty
to keep the entire
family entertained
and little ones
are made to feel
extra special
Conrad
Maldives
Rangali Island
10 hours 15 minutes
The
BodyHoliday
St Lucia
8 hours 35 minutes
This leading Caribbean wellness resort is
the ideal escape for a fitness-focused clan.
Rejuvenate and recharge on the WellFit
Families programmes that run over the
summer. Quality time comes in the form
of island quadrathalons and exhilarating
adventures; this health-inspired holiday
allows all family members aged 12 and
over to reconnect and bond over scenic
bike rides and beach bootcamp. Teach
your teenagers how to stay healthy away
from home with inspiring cooking classes
led by world-class nutritionists.
Stay 7 nights and receive complimentary
activities for teenagers.
Valid for travel 03 Jul - 28 Aug 16.
two Luxury Rooms all-inclusive.
Set on two private islands amongst miles of
unspoilt vibrant coral reef, Conrad Maldives’
main islet, Rangalifinolhu, is dedicated to
families. Young travellers will love exploring
the lush islands and underwater jungle of
colourful corals with vivid fish, timid reef
sharks and stingrays. Take a trip to a local
fishing village and allow your children to
fully immerse themselves in the Maldivian
way of life before returning and joining other
little explorers at Majaa Kids Club.
15% reduction on accommodation and
complimentary half board.
Beach Villa.
Angama Mara
Kenya
Flying time to Nairobi:
8 hours 35 minutes
Perfectly positioned on the edge of the
Great Rift Valley, there are few better
places for families to appreciate the
expansive Masai Mara. The lodge owners
believe children should be connected
to the world’s beautiful wild landscapes
from a young age and offer a fun-packed
itinerary for those aged six and over; from
bugging and tracking on nature walks and
beading with the Masai ladies, to
learning the art of spear throwing. Kids
can witness animals in their natural
habitat and also meet the Masai people,
who educate your children on their
unique way of life.
sharing a Luxury Tent fully-inclusive.
Excludes flights and transfers.
Explore the
Canadian
Wilderness
Flying time to Vancouver:
10 hours
Beginning in the lively city of Vancouver;
a stay at Rosewood Hotel Georgia leaves
you minutes away from the iconic Stanley
Park – take a scenic horse and carriage
ride to the Vancouver Aquarium. Next,
the tented eco-safari enclave of Clayoquot
Wilderness Resort, head out on a guided
kayak river tour or on a forest hike to
go bear watching. End your adventure
at Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Whistler in the spectacular Coast
Mountain range. Take a helicopter ride to
the natural thermal baths before returning
to the resort to toast marshmallows by the
outside fire pit.
Stay 10 nights at Rosewood Hotel Georgia,
Vancouver; at Clayoquot Wilderness
Resort, all-inclusive and at Four Seasons
Resort and Residences Whistler.
Prices from £17,800 per family of 4
including 4 days car hire.
Columbia
Beach Resort
Cyprus
Flying time to Paphos:
4 hours 25 minutes
Set in the heart of Pissouri Bay, this
all-suite resort is in much demand
from families. Steps away from the
Mediterranean shores, water babies can
try their hand at the array of watersports
on offer, including kitesurfing, waterskiing
and scuba diving. Whilst the children are
enjoying the afternoon activities with the
Columbia Cubs Club, parents can retire
to the acclaimed Hébe Spa for a
revitalising treatment using Elemis
products or relax by the 80 metre-long
lagoon-style swimming pool – a focal
point of the property.
sharing an Executive Suite Garden View
with breakfast.
Amano’i
Vietnam
Flying time to Nha Trang via
Ho Chi Minh City: 13 hours
Located on the remarkable coastline of
the Nui Chua National Park, this peaceful
hideaway is the spectacular natural
setting for your retreat. With only two
seasons a year, this area has an enviable
micro-climate – its dry period runs from
February right up until October, making
summer an ideal time to visit. Families
can enjoy guided hikes without the
crowds; educate your children about the
thousands of plant species, wild mammals
and birds living in the flourishing foliage
of the surrounding forests that cascade
down to Vinh Hy Bay.
Stay 7 nights and receive a daily activity
from a choice of options.
a Lake Pavilion with full board.
Daios Cove
Luxury Resort
& Villas
Crete, Greece
4 hours
Catering for children as young as four
months, families of all of ages can enjoy this
Cretan getaway. Parents can unwind to the
sound of the gentle waters at the exclusive
child-friendly beach, whilst your water
babies whizz across the waves on the hotel’s
banana boat. If you tire of the beach, head
to Lasithi Plateau and explore the mystical
Dikteon Cave. Discover a magnificent
natural wonder, rich in spectacular rock
formations and stalagmites and the
birthplace of Greek God Zeus.
on accommodation and €100 resort credit.
Book by 31 Mar 16.
Deluxe Room Sea View with half board.
Saint Peter’s
Bay Luxury
Resort &
Residences
Barbados
8 hours 35 minutes
All ages will appreciate the vast range
of activities available at this premier
beachfront resort; younger ones will
love shell hunts and movies on the
beach, whilst teenagers can join in scuba
diving demonstrations and paddle board
excursions. Captain Reco will even take
your children swimming with turtles. At
the end of an activity-filled day, unwind
in your fully-serviced residence; with a
private terrace, your own whirlpool spa
and the option of a chef to cook for you,
your family will enjoy the ultimate home
away from home experience.
4 sharing a Two Bedroom Beachfront
Apartment with breakfast.
W Verbier
Switzerland
Flying time to Geneva:
1 hour 40 minutes
Kids will love
learning mountain
survival tips such
as fire building,
map reading and
shelter making
Famed as a ski and snow destination,
Verbier also comes into its own in the
summer months with an array of diverse
outdoor activities. W Verbier acts as
the stylish base for your alpine escape
and we highly recommend the range
of day camps on offer from Altitude
International Summer Camps. Active
kids can become a mini Bear Grylls –
they will love learning mountain survival
tips such as fire building, map reading
and shelter making at the Mountain
Adventure Camp; whilst others may
choose to develop their language skills
at the French Language Camp.
Stay 7 nights and receive a five day Mountain
Adventure or Language Camp for a child.
Cozy Suite with breakfast.
Contact your specialist travel agent, call our reservations team on 0161 826 2452 or visit www.carrier.co.uk/family
Shangri-La’s
Villingili
Resort & Spa
Maldives
10 hours 15 minutes
A scenic flight to the southernmost tip
of the Maldives transports you to this
remote natural wonderland. Juniors
are served well on this exquisite private
island; The Cool Zone caters to all of
your child’s needs, with pirate treasure
hunts, jungle discoveries and crab
hunting being some of the adventurous
and fun activities on offer. The Tropical
Safari is not to be missed – using the
Island Safari Handbook and map, kids
can discover the Big 5 and Small 5
inhabitants on land and underwater.
Four Seasons
Resort Koh
Samui
Thailand
Flying time to Koh Samui:
14 hours
Instantly made to feel special with
welcome cookies, coconut animals and
soft toys, it is clear that little ones have
been carefully considered at this secluded
Thai resort. Children are spoilt for choice
with innovative daily activities at Kids For
All Seasons, including jasmine necklace
making and Takraw at the beach. Indulge
in a memorable culinary adventure and
uncover the secrets of Thai cuisine in
a family cooking class before retiring
to your spacious villa for a delicious
barbeque beneath the stars.
early booking reduction.
Valid for travel 04 Apr - 21 Dec 16, 11 - 27
Jan & 03 Feb - 10 Apr 17. Book a minimum
of 120 days prior to arrival.
One Bedroom Villa.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 28 Feb - 17 Dec 16.
Pool Villa with breakfast.
October
Half Term
Savour the last of the warm European weather
or make the most of year-round sun in
Florida and Arabia. The Indian Ocean
and the Caribbean are both enticingly
laid-back destinations, perfect for a
fun-filled family holiday at this
time of year.
Jumby Bay,
A Rosewood
Resort
Antigua
8 hours 25 minutes
Everything from
nature tours, local
cooking classes
and native music
lessons to kayaking
trips and turtle
conservation
This private island just off the north coast
of Antigua is the epitome of barefoot,
hammock swinging, low-key luxury; a place
where pelicans swoop and turtles nest.
Adults will love the pinch-yourself setting;
cycle trails to two palm fringed beaches,
the spa with its island grown ingredients,
local organic food and the overall vibe that
whispers relax. And whilst parents do just
that, kids have a ball at Rose Buds‰. A club
extraordinaire, it puts on everything from
nature tours, local cooking classes and native
music lessons to kayaking trips and getting
involved in turtle conservation.
Valid for travel 01 Jun - 31 Oct 16.
Prices from £11,165 per family of 3 sharing a
Beachside Courtyard Suite all-inclusive.
The St. Regis
Mauritius
Resort
11 hours 50 minutes
The south west coast of Mauritius with
its forests, sugarcane fields, mangroves
and gold sandy beaches is perfect for a
late autumn pick-me-up. Tucked away
by Le Morne Beach is the totally tropical
St. Regis with its butler service, awardwinning spa and distinctive culinary
journeys. Plus, it’s 100% family-friendly.
There’s so much to do together: try
waterskiing and snorkelling, take a
glass bottom boat trip or go swimming
with dolphins. The brilliant Kite Flyers
children’s club offers adults an option
for respite (if needed). What’s more, two
children (12 and under) bunking in with
parents, eat, play and stay for free.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 01 Oct - 30 Nov 16.
Junior Suite with half board.
Gran Hotel
Bahía del
Duque Resort
Tenerife, Spain
Flying time to Tenerife:
4 hours 15 minutes
Comprehensive doesn’t even come close
to describe this resort that feels more like a
small beachfront town. No child-friendly
stone has been left unturned and there’s an
adventure at every corner. The kids’ clubs
are brilliant and the team of entertainers
second-to-none; there are pools galore,
a host of land and water sports, eight
restaurants, bars aplenty, even a stargazing
observatory. Accommodation options
include two bedroom family suites as well as
private villas. In short, Gran Hotel Bahía gets
an A* for an action-packed escape en famille.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 01 May - 31 Oct 16.
Book by 30 Apr 16.
two Garden View Rooms with breakfast.
Borgo
Egnazia
La Clé des
Montagnes
Puglia, Italy
South Africa
Flying time to Cape Town:
11 hours 30 minutes
Flying time to Bari:
2 hours 40 minutes
Puglia’s Borgo Egnazia is a five-star
ode to everything that is great about
getting away. Built in the style of an
authentic Apulian village (it took local
architect Pino Brescia seven years to
complete), the rooms at La Corte and
the townhouses and villas of Il Borgo are
perfetto for families of every size. This
property really does have something for
everyone: solo travellers come for Vair
SPA, cookery courses and discovering
the land of Puglia: couples come for
romance, and families for the best of
both worlds. Parents can tap into long
lost me-time whilst children enjoy pool
games, watersports, dance contests and
the football academy.
Stay 7 nights from £3295 per family
of 3 sharing a La Corte Splendida
with breakfast.
Possibly Franschhoek’s best-kept secret
and perfect for multi-generational
families, these four villas are tucked away
on a working wine estate. Surrounded
by vineyards, plum orchards and set
against a magnificent mountain backdrop,
La Clé des Montagnes is a very special
private idyll. What’s more, it’s just a short
stroll from the pretty village with its art
galleries, boutiques, cafés and restaurants.
A fabulous out-of-the ordinary inclusion
to any South African journey, this is a
wonderful place for families to relax (villas
come with private swimming pools, butlers
and chefs). Don’t miss the wine tour – you
can even create your own unique tipple.
Jumeirah
Vittaveli
Maldives
10 hours 15 minutes
For the Maldives, Vittaveli’s facilities are
extensive and perfect for families seeking
a sun-drenched escape. There’s an
excellent PADI dive centre (the reefs are
breathtaking); the heavenly Talise Spa
is a must for weary parents and the food
is fantastic (seafood lovers should book
in at Mu Beach Bar & Grill). For parents
needing time à deux, the Kuda-Koli
Kid’s Klub is heaven-sent, coming with
its own pool, playground and actionpacked programme complete with
supervised snorkelling.
on accommodation and complimentary
half board.
Book by 30 Jun 16.
a Beach Villa with Pool Sunrise.
Valid for travel 16 Mar - 14 Dec 16 & 16
Mar - 31 Aug 17. Book by 31 Mar 16.
Prices from £3780 per family of 4 sharing a Two
Bedroom Villa. Excludes flights and transfers.
Jumeirah
Beach Hotel
& Beit Al
Bahar Villas
Dubai
7 hours
This hotel is a firm family favourite.
Perhaps it is the unlimited direct
access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™, the
complimentary Sinbad’s Kids Club,
the beach, six pools, 20 eateries and
bars and a plethora of activities (there’s
everything from beach football to yacht
charters). Or is it now the option of
your very own villa in the grounds? Beit
Al Bahar Villas (meaning ‘homes by
the sea’) is made up of just 19 opulent
properties offering families the very best
of both worlds.
South Africa
Uncovered
11 hours 30 minutes
Start on the slopes of Table Mountain at
the wonderful Belmond Mount Nelson
before heading to Babylonstoren and life
on a 300-year-old working wine and fruit
farm. Then it’s on to Grootbos Private
Nature Reserve, for quality time in the
great outdoors. Take flower safaris through
ancient milkwood forests, walk fynbosclad mountains, picnic on the beach and
whale watch between Hermanus and De
Kelders, where southern right whales
come to calve from July to November.
Finish with exhilarating game drives and
close-to-nature bush walks at the malariafree Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: a
fitting Big 5 finale.
Stay 14 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson with
breakfast; at Babylonstoren with breakfast;
at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve with full
board; at Fancourt with breakfast and at
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve fully-inclusive.
Prices from £11,810 per family of 4
including 12 days car hire.
of 3 sharing a Ocean Deluxe room
with breakfast.
Four Seasons
Resort Orlando
at Walt Disney
World Resort®
Florida
9 hours 30 minutes
Walt Disney World® is a child’s dream
come true, and this Four Seasons
Resort adds an extra-special touch.
Kids will be thrilled by their very own
adventure island complete with lazy
river, choreographed fountains, climbing
walls, a Kids For All Seasons club and
a supervised hideout for older children
with pinball, billiards and the latest in
Vila Vita Parc
Resort & Spa
Algarve, Portugal
2 hours 50 minutes
Portugal has family fun down to a fine
art at the 54 acre cliff-top Vila Vita Parc.
There are land and water activities in
abundance, the kids’ club comes kitted out
with an amazing playground, complete with
trampoline, and teenagers are particularly
well catered for with action-packed days
including surf lessons, trips to Slide &
Splash, jeep adventures and football. For
parents with little ones, get the babysitters
in so you can enjoy the Roman-inspired
spa, the two Michelin-starred Ocean and
wine tasting in Cave de Vinhos.
booking reduction and a 25% reduction on
a second room.
Valid for travel until 30 Jun & 01 Sep - 31 Oct
16. Book a minimum of 45 days prior to arrival.
two Double Deluxe Garden View Rooms
with breakfast.
gaming. There are weekly dive-in movie
nights at the pool and breakfast with
Goofy and pals.
Stay 6 nights pay for 4 and children stay free.
Valid for travel until 03 Jan 17.
Golden Oak View Room.
Emirates
Palace
Abu Dhabi
Flying time to Abu Dhabi:
7 hours
For mid-haul winter sun, we recommend
Abu Dhabi and there’s nowhere quite
like the big, bold and beautiful Emirates
Palace. With more than a hundred 18
metre high domes and quite possibly the
most expensive hotel ever built, it’s like
stepping into your very own fairy-tale
palace set atop the Arabian desert sands.
On offer is an expansive private beach, 14
culinary venues, a cascade adventure pool
with lazy river and flumes, a kids’ club,
cricket, dolphin watching, camel riding
and a FIFA standard football pitch to
name but a fraction.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 10 Jan 16 - 08 Jan 17.
Coral Room with breakfast.
Shangri-La’s
Le Touessrok
Resort & Spa
Mauritius
11 hours 50 minutes
Whilst the picture-perfect setting on
Trou d’Eau Douce Bay remains the
same, the resort has had a hip Shangri-La
makeover. It re-opened last November
and we love its new low-key-luxe vibe.
Adults can’t get enough of the CHI spa,
complimentary green fees and food,
glorious food. Plus there is so much fun to
have en famille: head out on a Robinson
Crusoe-style trip to Ilot Mangénie, go
cycling, play tennis, try Japanese food at
Kushi or hang out together at Republik
Beach Club & Grill.
Half Moon,
A RockResort
Jamaica
Flying time to Jamaica:
9 hours 40 minutes
Families have been visiting this resort
for over 60 years and it remains a crossgenerational favourite. The standout
experience is swimming with dolphins in
the hotel’s natural lagoon; there’s also a
great equestrian centre – enjoy a ride along
the beach before swimming with your
horse. Other highlights include 13 tennis
courts (plus pros), bicycles for the whole
family and authentic Jamaican lunches at
Pepperpot. For parental us-time, there’s a
whimsical children’s village with shaded
play areas, a wading pool and brightly
coloured huts for puppet shows, stories and
art that will keep them entertained.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 10 Apr - 16 Dec 16.
a Junior Suite.
on accommodation.
Valid for travel 01 Oct - 19 Dec 16.
Deluxe Ocean View Room with breakfast.
One&Only
Cape Town
South Africa
11 hours 30 minutes
This is the perfect Cape Town base.
Both kids and adults will love the views
of Table Mountain, proximity to the
harbour and wealth of facilities. A hit
with teenagers, the area has everything
from sand-boarding and rock climbing
to indoor karting and surf lessons. For
younger children the KidsOnly Club
is flat-out brilliant and runs themed
activities such as African dance, sand art
and jewellery making. Parents – be sure
to book a babysitter for dining at Nobu
and feasting on local fare at Reuben
Riffel’s first urban restaurant.
Marina Harbour Room with breakfast.
Christmas
The festive season is a magical time
for family travel. Visiting Santa in Finnish
Lapland is what childhood dreams are made
of, whilst a city, safari and beach itinerary
is sure to excite and delight families
of all ages.
Safari, City
& Beach
South Africa & Mauritius
11 hours 30 minutes
Daily safaris are
memory bank
affairs with hippo,
elephant, lion,
leopard and zebra
to name but a few
spottable animals
With this itinerary, families can enjoy
culture, wildlife and beach-life in one trip.
Start at Dulini Private Game Reserve on
the banks of the Mabrak River (part of Sabi
Sand Game Reserve). Daily safaris are
memory bank affairs with hippo, elephant,
lion, leopard and zebra to name but a few
spottable animals. Next up: head to the
vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for a
stay at Cape Grace, an ideally located Cape
Town hotel complete with the brilliant
Kids @Cape Grace club. Last stop, the Four
Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, a
tropical sanctuary with resident tortoises
and the Indian Ocean as your playground.
Stay 13 nights at Dulini Private Game
Reserve fully-inclusive; at Cape Grace with
breakfast and at Four Seasons Resort
Mauritius at Anahita with half board.
Prices from £19,260 per family of 3.
Capella Marigot
Bay Resort and
Marina
St Lucia
8 hours 35 minutes
Exploring tropical rainforests, trekking
the Pitons, fishing, swimming, snorkelling
and diving; this St Lucian adventure is
perfect for active voyagers. This superb
family-friendly resort has colourful one,
two and three bedroom suites complete
with kitchens that you can stock with local
treats from the weekly Farmers’ Market.
There are numerous activities ¬ private
sailing lessons, ridge climbs with the
resident ranger, horseback riding, zip
lines, cooking classes and a complimentary
ferry to LaBas Beach, located directly
across the bay. Unwind in Auriga Spa with
signature treatments based on the phases
of the moon.
Stay 7 nights from £13,660 per family of 4
sharing a One Bedroom Resort View Suite
with breakfast.
Villa Laavu
Finnish Lapland
Flying time to Kittilä via
Helsinki: 6 hours 20 minutes
During winter, when the sun doesn’t rise and
the frozen landscape exudes a mystical blue
light, Finnish Lapland is a place of magical
serenity. A private visit to Father Christmas
and his elves is the ultimate festive treat for
children, parents and grandparents alike.
This year we have exclusive access to the
gorgeous Villa Laavu, a luxury (hosted)
log cabin designed by Finnish architect
Matti Sanaksenaho. Perched on Utsuvaara
hill overlooking Levi’s winter landscape,
a stay here borders on the fairy-tale. Trips
include husky safaris, lunch in a wooden tipi,
snowmobiling, a spectacular Aurora hunting
safari and a reindeer sleigh ride.
The ultimate
festive treat,
this one-off trip
is what dreams
are made of
sharing Villa Laavu including breakfast,
lunch, dinner, husky safari, snowmobile safari,
Northern Lights safari with reindeer, private
visit to Father Christmas with reindeer sleigh
ride and host throughout stay.
Valid for travel 01 - 27 Dec 16.
Book by 30 Apr 16.
Four Seasons
Resort and
Residences
Whistler
Canada
Flying time to Vancouver:
10 hours
Perfect for an action-packed white
Christmas, Whistler deals in epic
proportions with vast acreages, huge
amounts of snowfall and legendary skiing
and snowboarding. Accommodation
comes in all shapes and sizes and there’s
an excellent ski concierge. Off-site there
are sleigh rides, skating under the stars,
heli-skiing, dog sledding, zip wiring
through frosted trees and campfire
dinners. Warm up back at the ranch in
the outdoor heated pool. Whistler itself
buzzes with energy: don’t miss the weekly
Fire & Ice Show.
booking reduction on accommodation
and room upgrade.
Valid for travel 19 Dec 16 - 04 Jan 17.
Book by 30 Apr 16.
Premier King Room.
The Sebastian
Vail
USA
Flying time to Denver:
10 hours
Fall in love with this Rocky Mountain
retreat, a home-from-home in the heart of
Vail village. Fresh and hip, this boutique
hotel caters brilliantly for children with
one to four bedroom suites, kitchens and
dining areas. There’s a ski-in, ski-out Base
Camp, ski concierge, kids’ programme with
loads of activities, plus a toddler-friendly
Tyke’s Room. Kids love the mountain-view
pool whilst adults discover the perfect
ski slope antidote at the superlative spa:
a muscle-relaxing treatment combining
hot towels and massage. Other après-ski
options include the smoky blue Frost Bar
and wonderful 1,000 bottle wine tower at
Leonora, the hotel’s main restaurant.
of 3 sharing a Luxury Plaza Room
with breakfast.
Rosewood
Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Flying time to Cancun:
10 hours 10 minutes
For something away from the norm, try
a culture/beach combo on the gorgeous
Riviera Maya where a mile of pristine sand
is lapped by the Caribbean Sea and backed
by jungle. Introduce the children to the
ancient Mayan civilization, ride a horse
along Punta Venado, try deep-sea fishing
or swim with dolphins. A private family eco
tour can also be arranged in the company
of a local biologist. For adult time-out,
Rose Buds offers excellent childcare,
putting on everything from pyjama parties
and scavenger hunts to pizza making
and Mayan storytelling. Reconvene for
beachfront tapas at Punta Bonita or the
popular Mayakoba beach night.
sharing a Lagoon Studio Suite.
Spice Island
Beach Resort
Grenada
Flying time to Grenada via
Barbados: 10 hours 55 minutes
A blissfully uncomplicated Caribbean
getaway with every tropical trimming,
we love this family-run bolthole. In an
excellent spot on Grand Anse Beach (one
of the most beautiful in the Caribbean),
the sand is framed by lemon, almond and
sea grape trees and shelves gently into the
sparkling sea. You can do all or nothing at
this luxury idyll: there are complimentary
watersports and tennis, cycling, visits
to the rainforest, a Saturday market
and sailing charters. The Friday night
Caribbean buffet is a must and there’s an
excellent club for children.
Stay 10 nights from £19,630 per family of
4 sharing an Oleander Superior/Garden
Suite all-inclusive.
Atlantis,
The Palm
Four
Seasons
Resort
Langkawi
Dubai
7 hours
Malaysia
This is a larger than life resort. The Lost
Chambers Aquarium, housing 65,000
marine animals in an 11 million litre tank,
is just for starters. Three of Dubai’s star
attractions are within the resort: the thrillseeking Aquaventure Waterpark complete
with record-breaking slides, rides and zip
line; Dolphin Bay and Sea Lion Point. Kids’
clubs go without saying and teenagers love
Club Rush with its mocktail bar, dance
floor, games zone and chill-out area. For
adults, there is award-winning ShuiQi Spa
bliss, fine food (think Nobu and Locatelli)
and ultra-happy children.
reduction on accommodation and one
complimentary admission to Aquaventure
Waterpark per person.
Palace Superior Deluxe Room with breakfast.
Flying time to Langkawi:
14 hours 30 minutes
At this natural retreat where rainforest
meets beach, kids can run wild morning,
noon and night. Take a rainforest cruise
or the Mangrove and Eagle Safari; trek
under the tree canopy spotting flying
squirrels and dusky leaf langur monkeys;
or hop on the cable car up to Gunung Mat
Cincang for jaw-dropping views. Return
‘home’ for ice pops by the pool, beach
barbeques and toasting marshmallows
under the stars, there’s also a complimentary
kids’ club. The gorgeous beach houses are
family favourites.
One&Only
Royal Mirage
Dubai
7 hours
This three-in-one resort is one of our
Dubai favourites. It has an authentic
Arabian feel and different vibes in the trio
of properties. There are oodles of leisure
facilities including tennis, watersports,
two playgrounds and a KidsOnly centre
with everything from henna painting
to sand sculpturing, not to mention an
expansive private beach and acres of
landscaped gardens. Definitely sign up
for some of the resort’s excursions: take
a camel caravan to the garden city of Al
Ain, try sand skiing or camp in the desert
under a thousand stars.
reduction on accommodation, complimentary
half board and one complimentary admission
to Aquaventure Waterpark per person.
Valid for travel 06 Nov - 25 Dec 16.
Book by 30 Sep 16.
Palace Superior Deluxe Room.
of 3 sharing a Lower Melaleuca Pavillion
with breakfast and Christmas Eve dinner.
February
Half Term
2017
For a break over February half term, why
not opt for an exhilarating winter on
the slopes, an island getaway or
a safari adventure.
Kempinski
Hotel Das Tirol
Jochberg, Austria
Flying time to Salzburg:
2 hours
Pine Lodge
Dolomites
Selva Gardena, Italy
Families looking for a no hassle ski-in,
ski-out hotel should check into this five-star
gem near medieval Kitzbühel. The two
bedroom family suites are enormous;
there’s a complimentary kids’ club (for
children from three) with oodles of space
for painting, playing and dressing up; whilst
additional organised activities include
woodland walks, horse-drawn sleigh rides,
sledding and snowman building. With the
kids happily occupied, adults can hit the
slopes or the hotel’s three-storey spa.
Valid for travel 11 - 26 Feb 17. Book a
minimum of 40 days prior to arrival.
Classic Junior Suite with breakfast.
Excludes transfers.
Flying time to Innsbruck:
2 hours
This four bedroom luxury lodge is the
dreamy creation of British interior
designer Susanna Scott and her hotelier
husband. Its mountain setting is
spectacular and it’s brilliantly positioned
close to the ski lifts and nursery slopes.
Parents should make the most of the
lodge’s fully staffed nature: a butler,
chef, driver and concierge (there’s also a
nanny available on request); whilst kids
will love the home cinema complete with
PlayStation 4, indoor infinity pool and
(if they’re allowed) the outdoor hot tub.
of 8 sharing the chalet with breakfast,
daily afternoon tea and dinner on 6 nights.
Valid for travel 04 Feb - 11 Mar 17.
Excludes transfers.
Morukuru
Family
South Africa
Flying time to Johannesburg:
11 hours 05 minutes
Start on safari in the exceptional (malariafree) Madikwe Game Reserve. Guests
stay in one of three out-of-this-world
bush homes, each with its own private
guide, tracker, chef, butler, hostess and
housekeeper. All stays here are tailored to
your requirements, from wildlife drives
to spoor tracking lessons for the kids.
Next stop, Johannesburg and another
Morukuru masterpiece, the boutique hotel
and villa AtholPlace. Cape Town-bound,
head off-grid to De Hoop Nature Reserve,
Morukuru Ocean House, for a wild ocean
adventure and bird’s eye view of the
country’s best whale nursery.
Stay 8 nights pay for 6 at Owners House
fully inclusive; at AtholPlace with breakfast
and at Ocean House fully inclusive.
Prices from £16,680 per family of 4.
Denis Private
Island
Seychelles
Flying time to Mahé:
11 hours 45 minutes
A digital detox required for the whole
family? Just 25 cottages are hidden
amidst coconut trees; there are no
televisions or mobile phones, just soft
sand, crystal-clear ocean and a unique
back-to-nature experience. Head off
together on guided walks in search of the
magpie robin and paradise flycatcher; visit
the giant tortoise colony or go canoeing,
snorkelling or diving. The waters teem
with rainbow-coloured fish whilst turtles
lay their eggs on the quiet shoreline. Time
it right and hatching season is enchanting.
Valid for travel 06 Feb - 20 May 17.
Book by 15 Apr 16.
a Beach Cottage.
The Fairmont
Royal Pavilion
Barbados
8 hours 35 minutes
Inject some Vitamin D into the February
half term with a stay at this renowned
hotel. There’s an array of complimentary
watersports including kayaking, sailing,
paddleboards, snorkelling and swimming
with turtles, plus tennis and a seasonal
activity programme. Old and young
gourmets love Sunday brunch to the sound
of steel pans, the indulgent afternoon tea
at Taboras and complimentary cooking
demonstrations. There is an excellent
selection of interconnecting rooms,
babysitting on tap and the in-room spa
treatments are total stress-busters.
3 sharing an Oceanfront Deluxe Room
with breakfast.
British Airways
Skyflyers activity packs
Family check-in
An activity pack that doubles as a swim
bag – perfect both on board and on the
beach. Contents are tailored to children
depending on their age, with more
complex puzzles for those six and over.
Available on all flights over two hours from
London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
Start your holiday with ease by taking
advantage of online check-in. Choose
your preferred seats and print or download
boarding passes to your mobile from home.
No time to go online? Check-in kiosks at
selected airports offer a self-service option
to minimise waiting times.
Feed kids first
Share Avios with your children
When you pre-order your children’s meals
before travelling, British Airway’s ‘feed
kids first’ policy means they are taken care
of before you settle down to enjoy your
own meal. A dedicated and nutritionally
balanced menu makes it easy to select
their favourite dishes in advance.
Your children can collect Avios too.
The British Airways Executive Club
Household Account lets you and your
children pool your Avios, giving you more
to spend on rewards when you want them.
Virgin Atlantic and Delta
Kid Kudos
Voted Best Family Airline at the Family
Traveller Awards 2015, Virgin Atlantic
has long carried kid kudos. On board,
children will find a backpack brimming
with goodies to keep them busy, as well as
a special eye mask and socks – ideal come
nap time. Movies, TV shows and games
suitable for all ages are available on all
flights, and parental lock functionality is
available on most aircraft in their fleet.
Love meal time
Rumbling stomachs are kept at bay
with a range of delicious children’s meals,
including new recipes created by TV
chef Lorraine Pascale. ‘Marvellous’
mac‘n’cheese with pancetta pieces, crispy
tender chicken strips with potato wedges
and crushed peas, sweet and sour pork balls
with sunshine rice and a ‘Mum’s’ chilli con
carne with calypso rice now don the menu.
Summer in the Sunshine State
Families considering Florida over the
school summer holidays will be delighted
with an additional three services, meaning
that there are now up to 18 flights a week
available from London Gatwick to
Orlando in late July and throughout
August 2016, in partnership with Delta.
Flights from Belfast to Orlando also
return from the end of June.
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CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA
& MEXICO
Other
Fregate Island Private, Seychelles
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah
Resort & Spa, Oman
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Denis Private Island, Seychelles
Barbados
Sandy Lane
Saint Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort
& Residences
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
33
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EUROPE & NORTH AFRICA
Antigua
Carlisle Bay
Curtain Bluff
Nonsuch Bay
Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort
17
20
26
35
Spain
The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife
Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort,
Tenerife
St Lucia
The Landings
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
The BodyHoliday
Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina
Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Rosewood Mayakoba
Other
Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos
Rosewood Tucker’s Point, Bermuda
Half Moon, A RockResort, Jamaica
Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
13
11
26
29
42
08
44
11
22
40
44
INDIAN OCEAN & ARABIA
Maldives
Four Seasons Resort Maldives
at Landaa Giraavaru
One&Only Reethi Rah
Amilla Fushi
PER AQUUM Niyama
Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
Jumeirah Vittaveli Mauritius
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius
at Anahita
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort
Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok
Resort & Spa
Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at
Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Beit
Al Bahar Villas
Atlantis, The Palm
One&Only Royal Mirage
14
17
18
20
21
29
34
37
Italy
Forte Village, Sardinia
Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte
Hotel, Sicily
Borgo Egnazia, Puglia
Greece
Elounda Peninsula All Suite
Hotel, Crete
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel
& Villas, Crete
The Westin Resort Costa Navarino
Domes of Elounda, Autograph
Collection, Crete
Eagles Palace, Halkidiki
Daios Cove Luxury Resort
& Villas, Crete
Portugal
Martinhal Sagres Beach Family
Resort Hotel, Algarve
The Lake Spa Resort, Algarve
Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Algarve
Other
Anassa, Cyprus
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf
Resort, France
Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus
W Verbier, Switzerland
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16
39
47
10
36
23
28
37
19
40
11
Four Seasons Hotel New York
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
at Universal Orlando®
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
at Walt Disney World Resort®
12
AFRICA
38
45
45
South Africa
Madikwe Hills
22
37
40
47
Kenya
Angama Mara
30
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT,
FAR EAST & AUSTRALASIA
Thailand
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant
Camp & Resort
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
Other
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort
& Spa, Borneo
Amano’i, Vietnam Four Seasons Resort Langkawi,
Malaysia 21
34
19
32
45
21
24
LUXURY SKI & SNOW
25
27
18
24
39
Viceroy Snowmass, USA
Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Switzerland
Villa Laavu, Finnish Lapland
Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Whistler, Canada
The Sebastian Vail, USA
Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol, Austria
Pine Lodge Dolomites, Italy
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ITINERARIES
32
16
31
33
USA & CANADA
15
36
andBeyond Phinda Private
Game Reserve
La Clé des Montagnes
One&Only Cape Town
Morukuru Family
Orlando & Palm Beach
Playgrounds, Florida
California Dreaming
Explore the Canadian Wilderness
South Africa Uncovered
Safari, City & Beach
10
12
42
43
43
46
46
27
28
31
38
41
16
19
39
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AIRLINES
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic and Delta
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