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In The Know In New York
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:18:07
Wake up in the city that never sleeps
For the ultimate insider knowledge on Manhattan, try the Family Package at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Concierge David Moreno will custom craft a family itinerary especially for you, whether it’s designing skateboards at Paragon Sports or peace and quiet in the private Gramercy Park...
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A Totally Tropical Thai Treat
By Kate Donoughue on 17/11/2011 10:05:27
Try Thailand at Christmas
You’re guaranteed a white Christmas at the Amari Palm Reef Samui on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand – miles of dazzling white sand, that is, all lapped by brilliant blue sea. Average temperatures are 30˚C/86˚F and December to February is the island’s dry season, so Christmas is...
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Caribbean cottages
By Kate Donoughue on 18/11/2011 12:24:56
Enjoy an island escape to Petit St Vincent
Escape with the family to Petit St Vincent, a tiny Caribbean island to the south of the Grenadines. The recently refurbished luxurious stone cottages, complete with hand-carved furniture, have neither televisions nor telephones to disturb the tranquillity. A children’s paradise, ...
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An aquatic adventure – the Maldives
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 10:49:05
Take to the water on the South Malé Atoll
The small island retreat of Olhuveli Beach & Spa is located on the tip of the beautiful South Malé Atoll in the Maldives. A sandy beach and shallow blue lagoon surround the island, making for an idyllic aquatic playground. Your child will also love the schools of fish that swim r...
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Antigua's adventure island
By Kate Donoughue on 14/03/2012 12:58:51
Your swallows and amazons can set sail for an Antiguan Wild Cat Island
During summer holidays at Nonsuch Bay resort in Antigua, young Swallows and Amazons can spend a day on an island. Young guests will build a fort with flotsam, hunt for buried treasure and construct a raft using dry cactus flower stems. A seven-night stay for a family of four stay...
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Park Hyatt Sydney reopens
By Kate Donoughue on 19/06/2012 16:35:53
This harbour-front hotel has been redesigned
The Park Hyatt Sydney has reopened after a redesign. It now has three rooftop suites built on a new fourth level, boasting nearly 360-degree views across the harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. New initiatives have also reduced energy usage by 30 per cent. For lots of s...
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Ranch holidays for kids
By Kate Donoughue on 20/09/2012 12:30:00
Saddle up and take a horsey break in the US
On the shores of Flathead Lake in Montana, Flathead Lake Lodge is perfect for your young cowboys and cowgals. It has a great children’s programme that includes lots of horse time, plus arts and crafts, and watersports. Seven nights at the ranch for a family of four costs from $11...
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A dreamy Sri Lankan villa
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:20:45
Get closer to nature and enjoy a piece of paradise in Sri Lanka
Maya, which translates as “dream”, offers a combination of tranquility and adventure. Located in southern Sri Lanka, this five-suite villa is set in tropical gardens and boasts fine local cuisine, four poster beds and a swimming pool. Best of all, children can enjoy a host of gam...
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Stunning vistas
By Kate Donoughue on 15/07/2011 14:17:29
Find a room with a perfect view
Your holiday truly begins when you open your curtains on that first morning and take in the breathtaking view – whether it’s a serene seascape, lush rolling hills or the mesmerising colours of a cityscape. The Most Perfect View Hotel Collection features over 250 hotels that each ...
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Atlantis Summer
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:53:55
Keep your children busy all holiday long at Atlantis, The Palm
After being Highly Commended as a family-friendly hotel in our recent Junior Design Awards, Atlantis, The Palm is offering a host of fun summer camps to complement its superb facilities, which includes The Lost Chambers aquarium – filled with 65,000 marine animals – and the Atlan...
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