Sunny destinations for luxury new year vacation in family

For a stay at the Patrick’s Lodge Hotel

At the end of December, the sun shines on the charming coastal town of Palmarin (a 3-hour drive from Dakar). Here, the thermometer reads 24 °C, an ideal temperature for enjoying the outdoors of the authentic Patrick’s Lodge. This all-inclusive facility is the ultra-confidential meeting place for « happy tribes ». The last family that enjoyed the luxurious facilities of the lodge is none other than the charming family of the French actor, Omar Sy. The lodge, which can be completely privatized for a minimum of 16 people, offers its visitors extraordinary living spaces wherein they can disconnect themselves from their everyday life. Cultural immersion is total! In the event of a privatization, the all-inclusive package includes: meals for children and their parents (with the exception of alcoholic beverages and wines), spa services (accessible 6 hours a day), transport to the hotel airport, maintenance staff and facilitators, a tour guide, the use of two 4×4 Land Rovers and four Quads that are made available for the most daring, but above all unique family experiences such as a canoe ride punctuated by a picnic on a deserted beach, a quad tour in the pampas and a Senegalese evening in the nearby village orchestrated by tams-tams dancers. To know more about Senegalese culture, take a look at our guide.

Parents love: The local and ethical decor of the various lodges, the 25-meter-long swimming pool, the Chef’s delicious cuisine, the beach bar, picking vegetables in the vegetable garden, sunbathing on the private beach and the fitness center.

Children adore: The kids-club facilitators, the nannies of the babysitting service, the children’s house with two dormitories, one of which has bunk beds for exciting sleepover parties; the outdoor play areas and the family dinners shared under the pergola…

For a stay at Club Med Bali ****

A paradise of luxury and exclusivity, the superb  Club Med Bali **** Club Med Bali **** is located on Bali’s south coast, surrounded by a forest of palm trees. Throughout their stay, families staying at this luxurious resort are the focus of every attention. The staff is responsive, discreet and dedicated to the comfort and privacy of travelers young and old.

This impeccable service extends to the kitchens, where the chef concocts a wide variety of local and international dishes, including a children’s menu for young gourmets! In short, at Club Med Bali, you’ll feel right at home! Want to cool off? There’s nothing like a swim in the crystal-clear waters of our private beach, just a stone’s throw from the hotel!

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Parents love: The hotel’s sleek design between tradition and modernity, yoga classes and its sumptuous spa, which offers an unprecedented relaxing experience.

Children adore: The wide variety of activities for all ages, the special kids’ lounge where they can relax after an eventful day, the fun and lively atmosphere.

For a stay at the Atlantis The Palm Hotel

Atlantis The Palm is Dubai’s trendiest hotel destination! This kids-friendly address par excellence attracts both the young and old swimmers from all over the world thanks to its free and unlimited access to the first water park in the Emirates and Europe, renowned for its trademark 27.5-meter-long toboggan that takes you directly to where you can meet the sharks of the lagoon. The hotel has more than 65,000 marine species in its dozens of aquariums, including dolphins, with which children can swim. The facility’s most beautiful suites, known as « Underwater », are inspired by this aquatic universe. With a surface area of 165 sqm, they have large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the facility’s largest aquarium. Families who live in these suites enjoy exclusive VIP benefits: free breakfast and transport to the airport, two 30-minute back massages for the price of one, free access to the foodservices and drinks at the Imperial Club Lounge, the spa and fitness center, two dolphin encounters offered, and unlimited free access to the kids club, water park, and aquariums. Get a glance at what Dubai has to offer here.

Parents love: The beautiful 1.4 km white sand beach, the spa, the PADI dive center, the fitness center, the 1001 flavors offered at the resort’s 23 restaurants and the elegant suites with contemporary oriental decor.

Children adore: Swimming with dolphins, the free and unlimited access to the aquapark, the nannies of the babysitting service, the free (re)creative activities of the kids-club for children between 3 to 12 years old and the Teen-club for children between 13 to 18 years old.

For a stay at the Soneva Kiri Hotel

Located on the private bay of Koh Kood Island in Thailand, the intimate eco-resort, Soneva Kiri can be described as a tropical paradise for families who seek after sharing and self-renewal. With its 36 high-end residences built from natural materials, the facility has an exceptional natural environment between a palm jungle and a white sand beach. The owners are passionate about ecology and adepts of new and sustainable tourism techniques. Among the initiatives proposed is the obligation to take off one’s shoes and to get rid of mobile phones during the entire stay. We love the 641 sqm 3 Bedroom Beach Pool Reserve lodge which has a treehouse, a toboggan that slides down to its private pool, a table football, and an exclusive beach area. At Soneva Kiri, the settings dedicated to children’s entertainment meet the demands of parents in terms of experience and exclusivity, particularly through the Chef’s cuisine, which is directly inspired by the seasonal produce of the garden and the daily catch. The facility also offers the smallest Robinson Crusoe with adapted services and a baby kit: baby-buggy, chamber pot, baby’s cot, children’s menus, etc.

Parents love: The wine cellar, the spa, cigar cellar (humidor), family yoga lessons, the exquisite cuisine of the no-menu Benz’s restaurant, the experience of a gourmet dinner in the woods, as well as diving excursions.

Kids adore: The outdoor cinema, having fun at the « Eco Den » baby club and « The Den » mini-club, local school tours, family swimming in the villa’s private pool and the mini golf hiking in the rainforest alongside an expert biologist.

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For a stay at the Niyama Private Island Hotel

Head to Dhaalu Atoll to explore the beautiful 5-star Niyama Private Island! The facility is situated at the center of two interconnected islands with 134 studio apartments, suites and lodges dedicated to the relaxation or entertainment of children from 1 to 12 years old. Renowned for its atypical restaurants among which include the famous Subsix where families dine at 6 meters below sea level, the resort also has the only club in the Maldives that welcomes toddlers from 12 months. Children are privileged guests in this peaceful and convenient location on the other end of the world, thanks to the numerous water activities that are being organized. Among them, the surf lessons for children from 8 years old are appreciated by all. You will also love the excursions dedicated to romantic and sportive parents such as sunset cruises during which you can observe the dolphin race. The hotel’s spa is a must-visit address on the facility, with its treatment and care cards for children and adults. What’s also on the program during your stay are; outdoor cinema, diving, snorkeling, badminton, kite surfing and tennis.

Parents love: The outdoor bathrooms, the contemporary and refined décor of the villas, the breathtaking views to the Indian Ocean, the infinity pools, the feeling of being at the edge of the world, the fitness center and the sauna.

Children adore: The pool table, the villas with private pools and hot tubs for safe paddling, the mocktails, the emergency nipples, the babysitting service, the allergen-free children’s menus at the restaurants and the connecting rooms.

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For a stay at the LUX* Le Morne

Renowned for its inhabitants’ legendary hospitality and kindness, Mauritius is the ideal place to stay for exploration-loving families, who seek after a change of scenery wherein family activities of all kinds abound. In addition to its extraordinary fauna and flora, the island has the most beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean and numerous natural sites whereon you can recharge yourself and experience a complete disconnected. With the Indian Ocean and the Morne Brabant as a backdrop, LUX* Le Morne ***** proves to be the hotel of your dreams for safe, luxurious and authentic accommodation. Built-in natural materials such as stone and wood, the establishment is inspired by the typical colonial architecture of Mauritius. A true journey through time.

Parents love: the ALL-INCLUSIVE formula, the high-quality babysitting service where babies are placed in good hands, the family and communicating rooms, the 5 swimming pools for fun family moments, the 2.400 m² spa and its unique thermal facilities, the wellness centre, the fitness room, the numerous land and water sports.

Children adore: the multitude of activities offered at the children’s clubs the PLAY (3-11 years) and the STUDIO 17 (12-17 years) where treasure hunts, creative arts and local dance classes are organized, as well as lessons to learn the island’s language, movie screenings under the stars, swimming with dolphins, and going in search of one of the bottles hidden in the hotel’s garden containing a small gift…

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For a stay at the Rosewood le Guanahani

Located in the North-east of St. Barthelemy island, this beautiful hotel overlooks a superb natural park loaded with exceptionnal flora and wildlife, in the heart of French West Indies. Children and parents will be suggested with a wide range of tremendous activities, especially long hiking excursions around the famous Grand-Cul-de-Sac that will lead you to the most remote part of the island. A genuine exotic experience! Children are not forgotten at the Rosewood le Guanahani with the marvellous kids-club full of animations such as exploration games or culinary and cultural discoveries. The perfect opportunity for parents to let their kids play while they enjoy some relaxing moments at the hotel’s spa, the Spa Morne Sense with its therapists and professionnals which will provide soothing care treatments in an idyllic scenery. Let’s truly enjoy the comfort of this palmtree-nested adress, enhanced by the communicating rooms! Just perfect for family holidays!

Parents love: The transport to the airport, guaranteed communicating rooms, the villas with private pool, the bar’s cocktails, the villas’ authentic décor and the omnipresent nature view.

Children adore: The Kids-club and its activities, hiking excursions with Mom and Dad and the private pool.

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For a stay at the Capella Singapour ***** 

Milder temperatures without sacrificing the pleasant sunlight is the promise of the Capella Singapour *****. A luminous, vast and exceptionnal venue nested in a lush scenery that will bring stars to children and parents’ eyes. It is not less than 12 hectares of tropical forest that surround this secret paradise combining colonial architecture with modern and contemporary features. Located roughly 15 minutes away from the city centre, the hotel is the ideal place for sightseeing and farniente. The perfect alliance symbolized by the numerous services provided by the hotel: 3 outdoor pools with buoys for children and lifeguards, a top-notch babysitting service for soem time off, a wonderful kids-club with painting workshops, yoga family sessions and of course the endless activities that you can enjoy in Singapore.

Parents love: The spa Auriga and its signature treatments, mixology sessions to create your own cocktails, the golf club, the boutiques and the museums.

Children adore: The city’s lunapark, KidZania and its 3-17 years old theme park, the 3 pools and lifeguards and the welcoming gifts.

For a stay at the Eden Roc Cap Cana Hotel

Families lacking vitamin D can celebrate the new year under the sun of Punta Cana, in the heavenly setting of Eden Roc Cap Cana. The family-owned facility features 64 elegant beachfront suites that are decorated in a traditional Spanish colonial style, the only spa in the country to be nominated for the World Spa Awards, an infinity pool and an 18-hole golf course designed by champion Jack Nicklaus, and rated « Best Golf Course in the Caribbean and Mexico” by Golfweek in 2011. Families are pampered at Eden Roc: Families who lodge in the 2-bedroom villas for a minimum stay of 4 nights enjoy an exclusive family package that includes a 3-course dinner, a home-made pizza preparation course and organized lunches every noon for your 2 children between 0 to 14 years! All children from 4 to 12 years old also have daily access to the numerous play areas of the Koko Kids-club, a free mini club with its own lagoon pool. This is where they engage themselves in numerous activities such as mini spa manicures, culinary workshops in the mini-kitchen, treasure hunts, mini pirate adventure camps, kayaking and canoeing lessons, diving competitions, dance classes, etc.

Parents love: The villas with private pool and hot tubs, the private beach, the haute cuisine, the fitness room with sports coach on request, the unlimited pass to the 18-hole golf course and the aeroyoga lessons.

Children adore: The family movie nights, the loving nannies of the babysitting service, the complete baby kit, the visits to the nearby villages as well as the rainforest hikes in search of iguanas.

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