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inspiring families about all things luxury family travel + lifestyle

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The Ultimate Christmas Escape in the Countryside

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The façade of Four Seasons Hampshire – ©Four Seasons

Enjoy the ultimate Christmas escape with your whole family and head to the heart of the Hampshire countryside.

Four Seasons Hampshire is all set to welcome your family this festive season. 

Four Seasons’ top 5 winter activities

  1. A magical horse-drawn carriage ride across the 500-acre estate
  2. The return of the Glice Rink. After skating, be sure to indulge on the hot chocolate and mince pies that will be ready for you in the cabin!
  3. Festive family-style dining experiences and an adults-only wine bar concept in the historic Library Bar
  4. Dinner and a movie – your very own mini cinema
  5. Petting zoo for the kids (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day)

For more inspiration, please visit the festive season highlights at the Four Seasons Hampshire.

Ice Skating at the Glice Rink at Four Seasons Hampshire – ©Four Seasons

Escape to the Country Offer

  • Enjoy 20% off  Room Rate when you book this offer at least three days in advance

Valid from December 2, 2020 – December 31, 2021

More details + bookings at the Escape to the Country Offer

Mum and Daughter enjoy afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hampshire – ©Four Seasons

Family Time with Street Art Tour at Hôtel de Crillon, Paris

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Family Time Offer at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel – ©Rosewood Hotels

Share wonderful moments in the French capital with Hôtel de Crillon’s Family Time in Paris offer.

This family offer includes 50% off a connecting room, breakfast for the whole family and early check-in guaranteed at the time of booking.

The offer also includes an 89€ credit at Sense, A Rosewood Spa or any of the hotel’s restaurants—choose to indulge in relaxing spa treatments or savour delicious tea time or other delights.

Family Time Offer

  • 50% off the connecting room
  • Breakfast for the family
  • Complimentary meals for children under 12
  • Street Art Tour in Paris for the family
  • Early check-in guaranteed at the time of booking
  • 89€ nightly credit for use at Sense, A Rosewood Spa or any of the hotel restaurants (for the whole family)

More info + bookings at Family Time Offer

View from the Bernstein Suite at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel – ©Rosewood Hotels

Rose Buds® Program for Children

Offered across the Rosewood collection of hotels and resorts, the innovative and educational Rose Buds® program provides Rosewood’s youngest guests with special services, amenities and activities designed for parents’ convenience and children’s fun.

For a family-friendly luxury vacation, Rose Buds offers activities that engage, entertain and delight.

Every Rosewood property is fully equipped with essential children’s items, from portable cribs, to prams and specialty items such as luxury robes, slippers and skincare products especially designed for our youngest guests.

Façade of Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel – ©Rosewood Hotels

The Ultimate Family Staycation at Oman’s Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

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Unlimited Ice Cream – ©Shangri-La Hotels

Check-in with the whole family for a staycation at Oman’s seaside Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa.

This luxurious resort is home to a  500-metre private beach and 124 acres of lush tropical gardens!

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah is spread across 2 distinct wings that are connected in their Arabian spirit of hospitality: 

Al Waha, “The Oasis” – – ideal for families
Al Bandar, “The Town” 

A wide array of amenities makes this resort perfect for a memorable stay, from thrilling watersports to a lazy river and kids club, a secluded spa and diverse dining options.

Kids Adventure Zone – ©Shangri-La Hotels

The Ultimate Family Staycation Offer

  • Daily breakfast at Al Tanoor Restaurant
  • Daily credit of OMR 18 nett per adult for A la carte dinner at Al Tanoor Restaurant
  • Meals for children under the age of 15 at no cost
  • Guaranteed upgrade to the next available room category, all with a private balcony or patio and either garden or sea views
  • 50% off a second room, deducted upon check-out
  • 20% off our restaurants and bars
  • Unlimited ice cream, packed juices and carbonated drinks for kids
  • Get the most out of your stay from Sundays to Wednesdays with early check-in from 11 am and a late check-out until 3 pm 
  • Access to our 500m private beach, nestled at the foot of rugged mountains
  • Access to 6 swimming pools, including a mushroom baby pool and toddlers pool, along with Muscat’s only Lazy River attraction and a splash pad
  • Access to our Kid’s Club, filled with activities to keep your little ones entertained
  • A variety of motorized watersports from Watercooled Powered By Uniboats
  • Peace of mind during your stay, knowing we are committed to your well-being in our care

More info + bookings at The Ultimate Family Staycation

Lazy River – ©Shangri-La Hotels

Splash Pad – ©Shangri-La Hotels
Aerial View – ©Shangri-La Hotels

The Ritz Kids Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi – ©The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

Let your little ones embark on a journey at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi. Make it an unforgettable holiday experience that taps into your child’s creative spirit, and thirst for new adventures. 

  • Daily buffet breakfast for two adults and two children (11 years old and below)
  • Complimentary lunch and dinner (main course, dessert & drink) for children age 11 years and below when ordering from kids menu and dining with an adult at selected outlets
  • 20% savings on Food and Beverage at all outlets
  • Late check-out until 2.00 p.m. on the day of departure (subject to availability)
  • Ritz Kids Welcome Card
  • Mini Kundang (Resort Host) upon check-in
  • Ritz Kids welcome amenities* – Pajamas, Kids bathroom amenities & rubber duck (maximum two children)
  • Special Ritz Kids turndown amenities*
  • Ritz Kids sleeping tent throughout your stay* (maximum two children)
  • One-time Mystical Malaysian Kite-Making at Ritz Kids (maximum two children)
  • One-time Ritz Kids Culinary Experience*
  • Access to Ritz Kids to enjoy complimentary and chargeable activities
  • Complimentary WIFI Internet access

More info + bookings at Ritz Kids Experience
(Minimum 2-night’s stay)

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi – Villa Kenari – ©The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

About The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi


With its rainforest location and authentic experiences, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi specializes in the extraordinary. Amenities at this five-star Ritz-Carlton resort include:

  • Accommodation with rainforest views
  • Private pools in the villas
  • The island’s only overwater spa
  • Three pools, including a beachfront pool
  • Four distinctive dining experiences
  • Locally inspired activities
  • Ritz Kids program
  • Pillar-less Grand Ballroom
  • VIP Salon and other meeting venues
  • A selected number of soft drinks from the in-room Honor Bar replenished daily

Family Getaway at The Lanesborough Hotel

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Children’s Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough – ©Oetker Collection

Family Getaway, breakfast & children’s gifts

Have a memorable family escape and head to the five-star The Lanesborough in Knightsbridge.

Children are guaranteed a warm VIP welcome from The Lanesborough. Your family will also be assigned a dedicated butler to take care of the whole family and a guaranteed late check-out. 

  • Two luxury rooms for two adults and two children up to the age of 12 with up to 50% off the children’s room
  • A VIP welcome, gifts and surprise in the room of the children
  • Access to The Lanesborough Club & Spa
  • Dedicated 24 hour butler service for you and your family
  • Daily English breakfast for two adults and two children up to the age of 12 at Céleste or in your room
  • Late check-out at 2 pm
  • Complimentary fresh fruit and water, plus tea and coffee with wake-up calls
  • Complimentary WiFi and calls worldwide
  • Unlimited movies and music on demand
  • Complimentary pressing on arrival (one outfit per person)

For bookings + more info, visit Family Time at The Lanesborough

Due to the nationwide UK lockdown, The Lanesborough will be accepting bookings from the 3rd of December 2020.

Children’s Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough – ©Oetker Collection

Kids Amenities at The Lanesborough

The dedicated team of Concierge will find the perfectly suited activity for everyone in your family, whilst your Butler can help you prepare for your day of exploration. 

In-Room Entertainment

In addition to free on-demand movies, children and teenagers checking in can request that their butler sets up an Xbox One for them in the room and can to pick from a range of the leading titles suitable for various ages.

The White Company Bed Linen

Children up to the age of 16 will have their bed made with fun London-themed bed linen from The White Company, featuring illustrations of some of the most famous sights in the city, from Tower Bridge to the iconic red double-decker bus.

Children’s Afternoon Tea

Make Afternoon Tea an experience to cherish for the entire family. The Lanesborough Children’s Afternoon Tea in Céleste features playful pastries such as cupcakes, delicious, warm, homemade scones, finger sandwiches and the most chocolatey of hot chocolates.

Little Butler Training

Wearing their very own butler tails, children from the age of three years old can learn how to serve their parents’ breakfast in bed under the watchful tutelage of the hotel’s expert butlers.

Mocktail Lessons

The perfect add-on to afternoon tea, for that extra bit of fun, the Library Bar’s talented team offer children’s mocktail lessons in the Withdrawing Room, where children will learn the basic taste mixing and put it in to practice creating and shaking colourful mocktails for their families to enjoy.

More info at Kids Amenities

In-Room Popcorn at The Lanesborough – ©Oetker Collection

About The Lanesborough

The Lanesborough is located on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge.

This grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, Michelin-starred Céleste restaurant, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.