FAMILY
NEW OPTIONS FOR FAMILY BOOKINGS
This year has seen the launch of Ikos Resorts in Greece. Its two properties boast possibly the best all-inclusive offerings in
Europe for families this summer.
ikosresorts.com
For a kid-focused city break, look out for two new Martinhal properties opening
around the Lisbon area later this year.
martinhal.com
The latest opening of The Pig group, in Devon, is perfect for food-focused families who dig the whole vibe of locally sourced
dishes and stripped-back country luxe.
thepighotel.com
ABOVE: Kids aged seven to 12 can be Mini Rangers and meet giant tortoises at Raffles Seychelles
SAMPLE PACKAGE The Azores: active lava lands (age 8+)
Spectacular wildlife, amazing scenery and extraordinary experiences form this seven-night wonder trip to São Miguel island in the Azores offered by Activities Abroad. From swimming with dolphins and venturing into lava caves to snorkelling and whale watching, this trip will blow children’s minds. Explore calderas and waterfalls, learn about the native flora and fauna, relax on a black-sand beach and try Azorean delicacies. Prices are from £1,138 per adult and £830 per child (based on four sharing), and include return flights, transfers, seven nights’ accommodation, most meals and activities. Departures in July and August.
ACTIVITIESABROAD.COM
young as six, involving backpacks stuffed with scrapbooks, solar torches, magnifying glasses and compasses, plus escorted adventures in the bush. Tom Barber, co-founder of
Original Travel, says: “Adventure and ‘edutainment’ are a big part of the family travel experience but, crucially, you need to take as much stress out of the booking process as possible.” How? By laying on ‘mothers’ advisers’ and by sub- contracting travel itineraries to one of UK’s best-loved party-planners: Sharky & George. Clever. Of course, not all kids are
‘joiner-inners’, and some parents actually want to spend time with their children on holiday. Enter the true hero of family travel: the
glorious villa rental. These are ideal for multigenerational gatherings or for families holidaying with other families. Abercrombie & Kent and Scott Dunn dominate at the top end but smaller outfits such as Oliver’s Travels and Mallorca Farmhouses have plenty of rustic-luxe appeal for travellers seeking sunshine and seclusion. Trujillo Villas, a collection of medieval hilltop villas in northwestern Spain, is perhaps the prettiest of them all though. A long-held secret with the fashion crowd, they are adored for their away-from-it-all, Tom’s Midnight Garden-style charm. No kids’ clubs, no clipboard-wielding reps, no heaving buffets. Send them here, and your clients are sure to live happily ever after...
58 — aspire june 2016
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