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inspiring families about all things luxury family travel + lifestyle

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African Family Explorer Package at MORE Family Collection

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©Marataba Safari Lodge

Whether your kids are 5 or 15, this is the holiday adventure your tribe will never forget.

Sailing the Cape Town coast in a pirate boat and swimming with the penguins; seeing their first leopard in real life on a Marataba safari and tracking animals in the bush; getting to say they’ve been to one of the Seven Natural Wonder at Victoria Falls; meeting new and interesting people and discovering different ways of life along the way.

It’s an all-round itinerary that’ll introduce them to a whole new world – and make theirs much larger. 

African Family Explorer

Day 1 – Day 4: Your home from home in the Mother City… Check-in to More Quarters for a 4-night stay

Day 5: Fly via Johannesburg to Marataba, for a safari that promises you’ll see it all

Day 5 – Day 8: Experience the (luxury) wildlife at Marataba Safari Lodge with a 3-night stay

Day 8: Fly to Victoria Falls, for a ‘wonder-full’ time!

Day 8 – Day 10: Explore or relax – it’s your choice… Check-in to Stanley & Livingstone for a 2-night stay

9 nights/10 days from $2 979 pps – 2 kids under 6 years stay free!

More info + bookings at African Family Explorer at MORE or view the brochure.

Including luxury stays all the way, Big Five safaris, Mack & Madi Kids’ Adventure Explorers experiences, and a dedicated concierge to ensure your journey is full of fun (and stress-free).

 

©Marataba Safari Lodge

In-Person Academy for Kids in Utah’s Luxury Park City Resort

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©Montage Deer Valley

Montage Academy

As some families prepare to return to remote learning this fall, Montage Deer Valley announced the Montage Academy, a back-to-school program to complement distance learning for students, ages 6-17.

Montage Academy was designed to offer students in-person activities beyond their virtual curriculum in a luxury mountainside setting, with a daily schedule broken into two sessions: study hall and electives at Montage Deer Valley.

Students have the opportunity to join a monitored study hall on property offered all day and will have access to a learning concierge who can assist them with a virtual tutor to complete assigned classwork from the student’s respective homeroom. During the afternoon, students have the option to participate in an elective with a learning component, to include:

  • Art – plein air, arts and crafts
  • Life Sciences – woodshop, cooking
  • PE – hiking, fly fishing, archery
  • Science – astronomy, flora and fauna
  • History – Native American, Natural Landscape

Montage Academy Brochure or learn more at Family Resort Activities at Montage Deer Valley

Montage Academy on an à la carte basis

Students may also enroll in Montage Academy on an à la carte basis, with 5-day advance notice:

  • Daily access to a monitored study hall during the school week, including a selection of healthy snacks and a boxed lunch

  • Access to instant virtual tutoring from Tutor.com, a service of The Princeton Review

  • One 1⁄2 day elective for children ages 6-17, including PE, Art, History and Life Sciences

  • $175 full day / $725 school week (Monday – Friday)

Montage Academy adheres to all health and safety guidelines and guests are reassured with Montage International’s Peace of Mind Commitment.

About Montage Deer Valley

Motage Deer Valley is an authentic yet elegant mountain getaway. This luxury resort provides unrivaled ski-in / ski-out access to one of America’s premier ski resorts.

Located just five minutes from Main Street, the retreat is home to a 35,000-square-foot spa sanctuary, inspired dining and year-round activities from mountain biking to fly fishing.

Montagehotels.com/DeerValley

Families by M.O.

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Families by M.O. Offer

Families by M.O. Offer

Enjoy the ultimate family stay with the second room at half price, children’s amenities and a host of special touches.

Valid year-round, based on availability

At Mandarin Oriental, children enjoy complimentary dining, special amenities and a host of special touches.

– Second room at 50% off when occupied by a family member (connecting rooms not confirmed). Room discount applied at hotel upon check-in.
– For stays of three nights or more in a suite, one round-trip airport transfer provided.
– Complimentary children’s amenities.
– Tailor-made local age-appropriate activity guide.
– One rollaway bed for children up to 12 years old (space permitting).
– Connecting Rooms will be provided on request and subject to availability.
– Additional benefits available when you log into or join Fans of M.O.

More info and bookings at Families by M.O.

Mandarin Oriental 

Stay at some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental features 33 hotels and seven residences in 23 countries and territories.

  • The Forbes ‘Five Star Spa’ award was granted to a record 13 hotels in 2020, more than any other hotel group in the world.

Family Winter Time at Gstaad Palace

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Family Winter Package at Gstaad Palace. ⓒGstaad Palace

Gstaad Palace, an iconic beauty

Check-in with your whole family and head to the iconic and award-winning Gstaad Palace. A chic alpine retreat and real treat both in winter and summer, offering breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps.

Opening of Gstaad Palace

Gstaad Palace welcome you in the winter from 21st of December 2020 until March the 7th of 2021. In the summer from 19th of June 2021 until September the 12th of 2021.
ⓒGstaad Palace

Family Winter Package

Spend your winter holiday in this iconic five-star palace. Your family can stay in two rooms with a connecting door – fun for kids and grown-ups!
 
  • Five nights accommodation in two interconnecting rooms
  • Second room with a 50% discount

Package for two adults and two children aged up to 14, including half-board and use of the Palace Spa.

Valid from 3rd of January to 6th of February 2021, subject to availability. More info on the Family Winter Package

ⓒGstaad Palace

Family Activities

 
Gstaad Palace warmly welcomes families, offering exciting and different programs every year.
 
The Kids Program is aimed at children from the age of 5 to 12-year-olds. One of our winter favourites are:
Horse Carriage Riding, Christmas Cinema, Falconry Show and Santa’s Reindeer at the Palace.
 

Meet the Reindeers

24th of December 2020

 
Meet Santa’s reindeer visiting the Gstaad Palace from 2pm to 4pm and have this unique opportunity for some unforgettable photos.
 

St. Bernard Dogs

19th of February 2021

 
Another great and unique educational activity for the whole family is to walk St. Bernard dogs in the garden and paths surrounding Gstaad Palace. 
Learn how to lead the dogs, brush them, hide food and let them search. 
 
 

 

Make Time To Connect at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

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Explorer Island, the resort’s private five-acre water park at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Make Time To Connect Offer

Escape to Orlando and enjoy a fun-filled vacation at the private five-acre (two-hectare) water park, where children will have a blast at the complimentary daily kids club while adults unwind at Oasis, the chic, adult-only pool.

Enjoy 20% Off Room Rates with the ability to move your stay date, at no charge, should your plans change. Book by December 31, 2020.

  • 20% off our Room Rate
  • Booking flexibility
  • Complimentary meals for children ages 5 and under with the purchase of an adult meal at any Resort restaurant (excludes poolside dining and In-Room Dining)
  • Always included: Access to the Kids For All Seasons Program for children ages 4 to 12; access to the 5-acre (2-hectare) Explorer Island and water activities; no resort fee

Valid from November the 16th 2020 to December the 18th 2021

More Info & Bookings at Make Time To Connect Offer 

  • Offer must be booked by December 31, 2020, for stays completed by June 30, 2021.
  • Full, non-refundable payment is required at the time of booking.
  • Modification of stay dates is permitted, at no charge, up to 24 hours before the scheduled arrival date.
  • Changes to an existing reservation will be subject to availability and any rate differences.
  • Blackout dates apply.
Adult-only pool at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Explorer Island

Little ones will have a blast at Explorer Island, the resort’s private five-acre water park. Swimming in the Explorer Pool, floating down the lazy river, zooming down the water slides, and enjoying outdoor recreation such as sand volleyball, basketball, foosball, table-tennis, and much more.

On top of that, Kids For All Seasons offers complimentary activity programming through 5 pm daily, including supervised swim time.

Fireworks at Steakhouse Capa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

About Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

The AAA Five Diamond award-winning resort in Orlando, is nestled in a secluded, residential setting within Walt Disney World® Resort.

This lakeside haven is dotted with gardens, pools and towering pillars of palms and cypress. Tee off at the exclusive Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando, splash around with the kids at Explorer Island, treat yourself to a soothing, post-park massage at The Spa, or toast the evening fireworks with dinner at the rooftop steakhouse Capa.

The Lazy River at The Four Seasons Orlando

Special Features

Disney Planning Center on the Lobby Level: Conveniently located across from the front desk, the Disney Planning Center can facilitate guests’ plans to experience the Disney parks, from tickets to dining reservations and special character events.

Complimentary Transportation to the parks:  Four Seasons guests enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the Magic Kingdom Park®, Epcot®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.  Plush motor coaches transport guests in style and comfort. Individual transfers within Walt Disney World® Resort are also available at a cost.

Character Breakfast: The Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & Pals character breakfast is sure to provide memorable family fun every Saturday at Ravello.  

Merchandise Delivery: Thanks to the Resort’s special relationship with Disney, guests of Four Seasons can arrange to have park souvenirs delivered directly to the Resort, instead of carrying purchases around all day.  Same day delivery is offered conveniently at all four of the Disney parks.

In-Room Celebrations: The Resort offers themed in-room welcome gifts, so that upon a guest’s arrival, a surprise can be waiting in their guestroom.  The “Presenting Your Royal Princess” In-Room Celebration, for instance, includes a banner hanging outside the door of the room, a personalized royal princess proclamation, a letter from the Fairy Godmother, and a large pink box filled with princess treasures, including a tiara and magic wand.  From princesses to pirates, there are several options of In-Room Celebrations available for Four Seasons guests.

The Oasis Adult-Only Pool:  The serene infinity-edge adult-only pool is surrounded by towering cypress and palm trees, all aligned in perfect symmetry. Bordered by white cabanas, the lakeside pool also features underwater audio, an adjacent whirlpool, and attentive poolside servers to cater to guests’ every need. The Oasis pool is the only adult pool available on Walt Disney World property.