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For the ultimate themed suite, hop over to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – accessible from Central in just 30 minutes. Three themed hotels offer 1,750 rooms of fun. At the Disney Explorer Lodge, little guests can dive into their in-room Explorer’s tent, grab their loaned ukulele to head to music classes, and enjoy a special assortment of snacks. A raft of other experiences are available to cater to your child’s particular needs, from the “Little Disney Princess” to the “Iron Man Room Decoration Package”. But as much as we adore the mini humans in our
lives… we also adore time away from them. The ideal family-friendly resort therefore needs facilities that can keep the kids entertained all day while mum and dad check out the spa. At Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, the new Buds by Shangri-La offers 2,150 sqm of fun in its multipurpose kids’ playground. In addition to an immense indoor climbing frame and outdoor playground with a giant pirate ship, there’s the Muddy art room, the Stage music studio, Bake cooking classroom and a Toddler Zone for tots under four. At the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel there’s entertainment for the entire family, with three gorgeous outdoor pools to choose from (including a shallow wading pool). Located on the Cotai Strip, guests are also surrounded by awe-inspiring family-friendly shows such as The Monkey King, from the famous Chinese novel A Journey to the West, with dance, acrobatics, drama, martial arts, magic and other thrilling Chinese elements. As well as being family friendly, the hotel also has a wallet-friendly offer in the form of its SPG Kids Pass. For MOP200 (US$25) a day, children between six and 12 can enjoy the XIN lunch and dinner buffets, FEAST breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets as well as the Bene kids menu – so your little ones will have happy tummies to fuel their adventures.
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ESCAPE FROM THE CITY With a little added effort, you can ramp up your staycation to the next level by exiting the city limits and exploring the area beyond. In many Asia-Pacific cities, even a half-hour trip from the CBD will transport you from an urban jungle to a peaceful lakeside paradise or tropical beach destination. The Fairmont Yangcheng Lake fits the bill. In just 30 minutes from Suzhou or an hour from Shanghai, you’ll be transported to the gorgeous setting of Yangcheng Lake. Activities on offer include learning how to make rice dumplings, capturing crabs, visiting organic farms and exploring local customs and traditions. To escape the bustle of Singapore, meanwhile, take a 50-minute ferry ride to reach The Sanchaya in Bintan, Indonesia. This beautiful resort has numerous suites and villas where you can enjoy relaxing in the garden or lounging beside a private beachfront infinity pool. There are also lots of activities for guests, including stand-up paddleboarding, private mangrove forest tours and scuba diving.
Alternatively, hop on a ferry from Singapore to a
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different nearby island and you can enjoy the Radisson Golf & Convention Centre Batam, which offers a fabulous weekend getaway package with a range of onsite and offsite activities. Adults can enjoy two spa sessions during their stay, join yoga and zumba classes, or practise their swing on the golf driving range. Children, meanwhile, will be entertained with face painting, candy art or Playstation games. There’s also archery, Segway tours and cooking classes, or you can join a jungle trek and river cruise outside the property.
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