In the know We’ve got family values front of mind with this pick of top getaways family appeal is Morocco, she says. “It is appealing to the adventurous families, with the likes of Royal Palm
Marrakech providing an incredible children’s club which has a strong sense of Moroccan culture. Families can visit the culture and bustle of the city
and then return to the calm and facilities of the resort.” Costa Navarino in Greece’s south-west
Peloponnese region has placed families at the very heart of its philosophy. Kids facilities include a water park, the Cocoon Creche (from four months to three years), and the SandCastle which is both a kids club with the emphasis on local history and culture and a “mini hotel” where kids aged 4-12 can have a fun sleepover to give parents a night off. As well as the environment, there’s a big emphasis on new sports this year with 12 more tennis courts being built to create a comprehensive tennis academy. Paintballing, go-karting and mini-golf are all new for kids too. Still in Greece, the new Ikos Oceania and Ikos Olivia have an enhanced all-inclusive offering with Infinite Lifestyle, which even includes room service so families can eat in their room. Sovereign’s product manager Helen Howard
includes them as part of a trend towards luxury all-inclusive resorts for families. In its Sovereign Family Collection, parents can know everything is taken care of before they travel, making budgeting easier. Sovereign also champions fun learning breaks
for children this summer, with art classes and sailing courses at Sani Resort in Greece, Arsenal Football Academy and dance classes at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort in Crete and judo lessons and nature expeditions at Gloria Golf Resort in Turkey. And have parents changed their booking
patterns since new rules made it a fineable offence to take kids out of school? Most operators say this wasn’t a big issue in the first place, but that the change in regulations has stopped the majority of parents from taking their children out of school during term time, so there is even higher demand in holiday periods – making it even more important for careful planning and early booking.
Pictured 1. Raffles Praslin in the Seychelles 2. Desroches Island, also in the Seychelles 3. Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand 4. Navarino Residences, Costa Navarino, Greece
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Global explorers Who? Families with kids over five who want to explore the world together. Where? Costa Rica What? The Family Adventure Company offers a tour of Costa Rica learning about natural history through visits to the National Museum and INBio Park in San Jose, a visit to the Doka Estate for a guided tour of the coffee and plantation sugar cane mill, as well as a butterfly farm. Led by a local guide, the trip also includes viewing 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammals at Tortuguero National Park, visiting the Arenel volcano and spotting some of the 400 species of birds at the Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Preserve. How to book it:This 16-day tour with flights from London via Madrid with Iberia, family-friendly hotels, selected meals, transport and local guide costs from £2,229 per adult and £2,006 per child (minimum age five),
familyadventurecompany.co.uk
Can’t sit still Who? For kids who live for sport and relish learning new skills. Where? Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy What? Big name sports stars, past and present, head up a vast array of academies covering tennis, netball, rugby, cricket and the ever-popular Chelsea Football Academy with Paulo Ferreira and Tore Andre Flo. A new Bike Academy begins this summer headed up by Mario Cipollini, one of the most famous sprinters in cycling history. For the smaller guests, a Children’s Wonderland miniature village is new, featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, among other favourites. How to book it: Classic Collection offers seven nights from £6,799 based on a family of four sharing a bungalow on a half-board basis with flights and private transfers. Sports Academy prices start from £396 for one week,
classic-collection.co.uk
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