Family travel 5: These resorts are perfect for your next family getaway
As families return to planning great getaways, hotels and resorts respond with programs designed to accommodate guests of all ages. Here are five destinations to consider.
The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
Introduce your family to the glory of the Scottish countryside during a stay at this legendary hotel, spa and golf destination. Your youngsters can be engaged in a fully supervised program where curious minds will participate in nature art, pond dipping, leaf identification, bug hunting, tree climbing and zip lining. Then, gather for fly fishing, bike riding, lawn games, hiking, off-road cruising, afternoon tea or a round on the resort’s world-famous links. A “playground planner” is available to assist families in crafting a picture-perfect holiday on the 850-acre estate. At days end, you’ll sleep well in luxurious accommodations designed to provide families the space, amenities and comforts required for a memorable holiday.
For more: https://gleneagles.com
Charleston Place, Charleston, South Carolina
Visit this historic city to snag some beach or spa time, shop, stroll through City Market, antique stores and art galleries and steep the family in the Low Country’s rich history and traditions. Learn about local fishing lore from a native Charlestonian while learning the delicate art of throwing a cast net. Later, reap the benefits of your newfound skills. After collecting crab, shrimp and a variety of fish, return to this landmark, independent hotel, where the chef will prepare your fresh catch.
For more: www.CharlestonPlace.com.
Banyan Bunch at The Boca Raton, Florida
Situated on 200 private, tropical acres, The Boca Raton is eager to welcome a new generation of guests following a $200 million investment. With more than 100 years of history as its foundation, the South Florida resort recently debuted the Banyan Bunch Kids Club, a creative program curated by industry experts and designed to engage young guests through a range of activities that include salsa dancing lessons, youth yoga, origami and drawing kits inspired by the local environment. When a little ocean time is required, the kids will enjoy heading to the private beach aboard the resort’s water taxis.
For more: https://www.thebocaraton.com
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
This Victorian castle resort, located 90 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Valley, first welcomed guests in 1869. Today, their diverse family program is based on the philosophy of “letting kids be kids.” That means plenty of time exploring within the 40,000 acres of nature that surrounds the resort as well as participating in scavenger hunts, puppet-making, hiking, fossil discovery and sports clinics. Meanwhile, parents can savor some free time in the newly refreshed spa, on the hiking trails or while paddling on the pristine lake.
For more: Mohonk Mountain House
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Seamlessly integrating the Peninsula’s vibrant landscape with the amenities of a contemporary eco-luxury hotel, the 182-room coastal retreat will deliver the sun-drenched family vacation for which you’ve been yearning.
Tap into the “pura vida” lifestyle (it’s for real) and choose from a long list of adventure, spa, fitness and wellness opportunities served up in a relaxed and welcoming indoor-outdoor environment. Access kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis from the beach, take an electric bike tour or relax by one of several pools that overlook the volcanic sand beach areas.
For a family-friendly introduction to the exotic fauna and flora of Costa Rica, take a guided tour of the Trail of the Giants, a scenic adventure that showcases the region’s birds, monkeys, iguanas, butterflies and giant trees while providing jaw-dropping views of the resort’s Arnold Palmer golf course and the Pacific Ocean. The Kids for All Seasons club features a kid’s pool and junior lounge chairs as well as a range of immersive programs to entice the youngest guests.
For more: https://www.fourseasons.com/costarica
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