Half Term Escapes
Are you looking for your next family getaway? Planning in advance for the October holidays? See our top 5 family-friendly luxury holiday destinations!
One & Only Royal Mirage, Arabian Court
This family-friendly luxury hotel is located in Dubai. From only £2,259 per person for 7 nights, you’ll have access to a luxury beach, as well as a calming, zen spa!
With an air of mystery and ambience - surrounded by courtyards, fountains, a delightful reflecting pool and beautifully landscaped grounds - Arabian Court is one of three properties at One&Only Royal Mirage, connected to its sister hotels by meandering pathways. Arabian Court’s two wings, linked by a grand gallery, are home to a collection of luxurious rooms and suites with Middle Eastern accents. Head to the ultra-cool DRIFT beach club for cocktails and music, unwind with a treatment in the serene spa, or dine in one of the resort’s many marvellous restaurants, while little ones can enjoy hours of fun with Arabic-inspired activities.
Blue Palace Resort & Spa - ELOUNDA, CRETE, GREECE
Stay 7 nights from £1,029 per person In a Superior Bungalow Sea View . Price includes transfers.
A fusion of Greek, Arabic, Turkish and Venetian heritage, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa nevertheless remains quintessentially Cretan; think terracotta-coloured stone walls, mature palms and olive trees, and endless blues mirroring the waters of the Cretan Pelagos. The resort offers an authentic luxury beach experience, boasting the super-cool Isola Beach club, as well as a great kids’ club, alfresco cinema, an array of exceptional restaurants and a traditional wooden caique boat for private excursions along the Crete coast.
All accommodation has balconies or terraces, and many boast their own infinity pool, merging effortlessly with Mirabello Bay below. For the ultimate indulgence, unforgettable experiences and a wealth of additional benefits, choose one of the suites or villas that make up the exclusive Haven Collection. You can enjoy a private breakfast on a jasmine-shaded courtyard, an exclusively reserved area of the beach, a complimentary lunch experience, access to exclusive events (such as wine or olive oil tasting), a complimentary Touch of Cretan Nature spa experience, and an array of other brilliant benefits.
Banyan Tree Phuket - Phuket, Thailand
Stay 7 nights from £1,194 (Low Season) to £2,200 (High Season) per person In a Banyan Pool Villa. Price includes transfers.
The award-winning, all-villa Banyan Tree Phuket is set in beautiful tropical gardens amidst Laguna Phuket, which is a one-thousand-acre destination resort, edged by the pristine sands of Bang Tao Bay, comprising luxury hotels, restaurants and boutiques and offering a variety of activities for all the family, including golf, yoga and tennis.
Guests of Banyan Tree Phuket have the best of both worlds: they can take advantage of all these leisure options as and when they wish, as well as revel in the utter privacy and relaxation that Banyan Tree Phuket affords them – this is pure escapism at its best. From the moment they arrive in the spectacular lobby with its elegant fountain centrepiece, guests can expect unrivalled amenities and attention to detail.
The collection of spacious, discreet Thai-style guest villas each comes with a jet-pool and/or private pool and are set in individual, private tropical gardens furnished with sun loungers and dining patios. The resort is perfect for romantics or families looking to spend quality time together and is part of the Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary and the DoublePool Villas by Banyan Tree.
Blue Waters Resort & Spa - St John’s, Antigua
One of Antigua’s longest established resorts, Blue Waters Resort & Spa is an intimate, family-owned hotel with a warm, friendly atmosphere and offering superb service. Many of its beautiful guest rooms and suites (each with a spacious lounge area) are nestled among the wonderful flowering hibiscus and shady palm trees, while others are just yards from the powder-soft sands, with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea.
This is a dream come true if you're looking to spend quality time away from it all - swim, sail, canoe, indulge in relaxing spa treatments or just enjoy the beautiful weather and surroundings. Exotic bird species, such as hummingbirds, pelicans and egrets, can be found in the wonderful gardens.
Almyra - Paphos, Cyprus
Sister hotel to Anassa, and a member of Design Hotels, Almyra is set within eight acres of gardens with breathtaking views of Paphos' mediaeval castle and the Mediterranean Sea. Each of the beautifully furnished rooms offer wonderfully fresh spaces, culminating in the Kyma Suites with their own shared rooftop terrace, candlelit at night and boasting mesmerising views of the harbour; the stunning Aethon Rooms, combined with the adult-only swimming pool, are ideal for couples.
With all the facilities and an excellent location within walking distance of the town, Almyra is also ideal for families. Indeed, they are an integral part of its philosophy − right down to the impressive 'extra-mile' Baby Go Lightly service, allowing you to arrive at Almyra to everything your little one may need.
If you're looking for a family holiday, then these options might do the trick!
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