Family Holidays
Wild wonders Who: For families with a taste for adventure. What: On this Family Adventure Company safari, families can scout the terrain of Saadani – Tanzania’s only ocean-side national park – for wildlife, learn how to track game and stay in unique accommodation in Babs’ Camp. The “suites” are Land Rovers converted into comfortable double-storey homes with elevated bedrooms for fantastic views. All ages experience safaris by day and night in 4x4 vehicles, walks to study animal behaviour, canoe rides and powered boat excursions. A highlight is a visit to the Elephant Conservation Project, meeting the collaring team, tracking the animals and monitoring their behaviour. How to book it:The Family Adventure Company offers a 10-day Tanzania safari adventure with flights, accommodation, transfers, entry fees and a selection of meals from £3,109 per adult and £2,798 per child. Tel: 01420 612044,
familyadventurecompany.co.uk
Teen tribes Who: Tricky teens who don’t want to be herded into a kids club and want to feel independent. What:At Shangri-La Touessrok in Mauritius, teens are well catered for with specific teen activities such as submarine scooters, tennis and discos. The club stays open til 10pm so there’s plenty of scope for parents to have an evening off too. There are also activities they can do where parents come along too but teens take the lead, such as horse riding at night through a safe forest, which is said to be very good for difficult teens, and quite humbling. Teens can also visit CHI, The Spa with parents for teen facials and mud body painting inspired by the rainforest (see pages 76-77 for our review). How to book it: Carrier offers seven nights for four adults (teens are classed as adults) in deluxe ocean-view accommodation, with breakfast, private transfers and flights from £9,340. Tel: 0161 826 1377,
carrier.co.uk
Staycation in style Who: Families who want to avoid the hassle of airports and make the most of luxury Britain. What: Lucknam Park near Bath is a quintessentially English country house hotel and a wonderful environment for families. Kids can learn to ride (£116 per hour), try tennis, use bikes, play on a five-a-side football pitch, go on bug hunts, perfect their croquet or play board games. The cookery school welcomes kids during school holidays and the beautiful spa also offers innovative kids treatments with little ones allowed in the pool during certain hours. With advance warning, the hotel can arrange tennis coaching, duck-herding, falconry, archery and more. Nearby attractions include Longleat, Bowood, Cotswolds Water Park and Bristol Zoo (see pages 78-79 to discover what our editor made of the hotel). How to book it: Family rooms include the Park Room from £506pn and the grand suite in the courtyard from £985pn,
lucknampark.co.uk
Multi-generation mix Who: Three-generational travel with the grandparents. What: Luxury cruising makes a lot of sense for multi-generational getaways. Celebrity Cruises’ Reflection Suite has its own private entrance on the 14th deck, sleeps six and has a hot tub as well as a sea-view bathroom, which extends over the edge of the ship, along with butler and exclusive access to Luminae private restaurant. Celebrity Cruises Family Tour Challenges offer family-based shore excursions such as the Athens Sightseeing and Family Olympics, where families can visit the Temple of Zeus and the Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium to participate in a family race. How to book it:A 10-night fly-cruise on Celebrity Reflection around Italy and the Greek Isles costs from £29,604 based on a family of six sharing the Celebrity Reflection Suite, including flights, transfers, meals, entertainment and taxes,
cruisingpower.com
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