INDIAN OCEAN FAMILY HOLIDAYS DESTINATIONS LEFT:
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives
RIGHT: Lux Resorts
BELOW: Maritim
Resort & Spa Mauritius
to ages three to 12) at Shanti Maurice in Mauritius teaches water basket polo and aqua fitness. The Indian Ocean’s sporty
offering for kids doesn’t stop there, with hotels organising everything from badminton and basketball to bike trips and mini- golf. For budding Roger Federers or Serena Williams wannabes, Lux Resorts in the Maldives and Mauritius give kids plenty of time on court with Teddy Tennis coaching sessions. The first daily sessions are open to tennis tots, while later ones are reserved for kids aged five and a half to seven. Even if sport isn’t their thing, kids’ clubs are packed with activities that’ll pique their interest while giving parents back some time to themselves. Examples include Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives, whose kids’ club organises everything from
mask-making and Maldivian traditional dance lessons to cooking classes and talent shows; and Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, which lays on crafting, painting, water games and feeding the fish. Young nature lovers will also find plenty to keep them occupied at Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius, which has an on-site mini farm and a giant tortoise park with a
new baby turtle nursery. If wildlife-loving little ones
want to see their favourite creatures on land too, Sri Lanka combines an array of marine life with must-see animals such as elephants and leopards, which are sure to give them a few exciting tales to tell friends when they get back to school. Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris
in Yala National Park focuses kids’ activities around the country’s awe-inspiring wildlife, with dedicated nature walks for kids and the chance to spot birds, crocodiles, water buffalos and, of course, leopards, as the park has the highest density of these majestic creatures in the world. Accommodation here comes in the form of large, family-friendly safari tents, making it ideal for more adventurous clients looking to get close to nature. After all those activities, kids
are bound to work up a healthy appetite, and the Indian Ocean has an impressive food offering for them to tuck into. Parents needn’t worry about their kids’ fussy eating habits either, as numerous hotels have ramped up their offering for younger palates, with special kids’ menus, including Why House in Sri Lanka and Maritim Resort & Spa Mauritius. For kids who are happy to
try new things, Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris, which has two campsites, arranges mini plates of Sri Lankan food that they dub ‘kiddies’ dinners’. Clients can request that their kids eat separately under the supervision of staff, allowing for a break from parental duties, and kids can eat earlier in the day if they are tired and need an early bedtime.
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