Over the years, travel has evolved into a rich multigenerational experience, where families seek to explore the word together, creating lasting memories that span across ages, For today’s dedicated wanderluster, the desire to include the entire family in these adventures is stronger than ever, From decadent feasts at private villas to unique guided tours that cater to everyone from babies to seniors, these quality days and nights will cement precious moments within the family lineage. Time and tide wait for none, so creating extraordinary travel experiences shared across generations is priceless endeavour, we have curated the perfect places below to make those dreams a reality
Lengishu Kenya
Heading on a multi-generational African Safari is a rite of passage that will get the entire camp buzzing from the day’s wildlife sightings and wealth of flora and fauna knowledge. For a tight-knit family, this must be done privately with classy interiors that harken back to another time and unobstructed sunrise valley views, no less. In Northern Kenya, you’ll find this and more at Lengishu, an exclusive-use private house in Borana Conservancy with a U-shaped infinity pool, gym and games room (complete with sundowner bar), and a petanque pitch. The game viewing here is nothing short of exceptional, with over 200 black and white rhino and an abundant lion population. Go horse-riding or savour the slower pace of wildlife walks along undulating foothills as you get closer to the land.
The Boca Raton
Perfectly positioned between Palm Beach and Miami, the stunning architecture ,fabled history (since 1926) and absolute luxury at “The Boca” will ensure a singular journey to keep all your family entertained by the ocean. Choose to stay at bungalow hideaways, relish Tower suite views. or in iconic suites with cloister archways. Play golf on an Audubon Sanctuary, take part in hydro-therapies at the Ritual Bath and let the kids enjoy the Flow rider continuous wave or float on the lazy river. With a reimagined Beach Club unveiling in December promising oceanfront luxury, an awesome variety of dining options, 12 Hydro-Grid tennis courts; complete with tennis concierge and expert instruction, and expansive poolside suites, you’ll stay longer to experience the indulgence and facilities that this iconic resort has to offer.
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Rosewood Little Dix Bay
This is a Caribbean luxury eco-retreat at its finest, a jewel in Virgin Corda that encapsulates an ‘affinity between travel and nature,’ with adventures to accommodate kids of all ages and wonderful snorkeling at The Baths. Perfectly preserved in its architectural splendour, but with a recent renovation, as it celebrates its 60th year (promising vintage recipes at the Rum Room!), Rosewood Little Dix Bay is renowned for its half-mile crescent beach, special places for dining under starlight and private boat charters to access lush, secluded bays. Stay at the impressive 4-bedroom Villa Katsura with Zen-like interiors to put your minds at ease.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Deplar Farm
Ensconced in Iceland’s natural beauty, Deplar Famr is a veritable playground that provides action-packed itineraries for the young or perfect days of reminiscence for the old. Converted from a sheep farm and gateway to Troll Peninsula’s whale watching, fat-biking and heli-skiing, the remote quality of this place is perfect for families seeking exclusivity. Take advantage of state-of-the-art spa facilities such as a Viking sauna, flotation tanks and geothermal pools: Wellness is clearly prioritised here, accompanied by meals whipped up by your private chef.
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Escape modern life and find your bearings at Zighy Bay, a pearl of Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula. Imagine arriving by 4×4 past wadis and ancient settlements, or paraglide your wat to the resorts for a bird’s eye view of ‘rugged mountains diving into vibrant emerald waters. With rustic design inspired by indigenous villages and an incredible environmental stance, time spent at this pristine corner will surely expand your family horizons. Their Reserve Villa houses up to 8, Retreat up to 6, and Duplex up to 4 – make these spaces your own and book by mid-September for an offer negotiated with the resort for 360 clients.
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Complimentary 60 minutes signature Spa treatment for each adult booked in the villa, once during stay (for guests 12 years and above; subject to maximum occupancy of the villa)
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Step into a wonderfully diverse region of Africa, whose ecological biomes encompass savannah grasslands and dry woodlands, to coastal forests, great lakes, and many more … all of which are an incredible sight to behold. Enhanced with the everchanging drama of the animal kingdom, one’s senses are heightened when witnessing mating rituals, spotting camouflaged species, or watching a hunt in action, as the survival of the fittest plays out on this stage. As your powers of observation increase whilst on a game drive or in awe of a slow burning sunset, your fondness for wild travel will surge, for every return promises something new. Below, we have curated our favourite settings throughout Kenya and Tanzania that will add immense value to your safari experience by thoughtful ethos and conservation efforts.
Asanja Africa, Serengeti, Ruaha and Nyasiriori, Tanzania
Running for 15 years by a Tanzanian-family and derived from the Masaai word for ‘Lover,’ Asanja honours rebel warriors who fall in love during their adolescent training. With three luxury camps in their unique portfolio and a fourth luxurious Maasai boma on the way in Nyasirori, the comfort of these bush camps encourage you to relax in style. In the Serengeti, Moru consists of eight immersive and eco-friendly tents designed with quirky African embellishments, while Grumeti is a lovely private option with just three camps on the marsh where the Great Migration passes. At Ndembo in Ruaha with eight tents, expect the largest concentration of lions, pristine Miombo forest and Baobabs. Book your own photographer on safari to capture the most priceless family memories.
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania
Drive 1.5 hours from Lake Manyana Airstrip, then find yourself perched on the rim of Ngorongoro’s ancient caldera dating back nearly three million years. &Beyond will exceed your expectations at one of their most opulent and romantic havens, adorned with grand chandeliers and Victorian furnishings blended with African treasures and teak panelling for a most surprising stay. Be mesmerised by Masaai chanting and spend time with the KopeLion conservation team to better understand how these warriors live alongside wildlife in such close proximity. Explore a bounty of activities here, from renewing your vows with a crater blessing, visiting the Cradle of Mankind at Olduvai Gorge, spotting pink flamingos on the shores of Lake Magadi, learning from Hadzabe Bushmen near Lake Eyasi or the many impact initiatives that make a difference with your visit.
Great Plains Conservation Mara Expedition Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Renowned in the safari realm as National Geographic Explorers and filmmakers for over 35 years in the African wilderness, Dereck and Beverly Joubert have built a tremendous family and conservation story with Great Plains. He says it best: “Feed your soul, get close to your family and loved ones, and ultimately reconnect with yourself […] Space, quiet, time and quality are precious to you and us.” Mara Expedition Camp is tucked away in a private grove of acacia trees, offering an immersive and intimate stay in six classic canvas tents for a close-knit family or friends. Guarded by Masaai warriors and cradled by the most enthusiastic staff, this is a prime position for two famous migrations as well as a thriving number of big cats, hippos and hyenas. Harken back to the time of early-day explorers and enjoy access to Mara North Conservancy alongside the Masai Mara Reserve.
Cottar's Safaris
Founded in 1919 and into its fourth generation family-run business, Cottar’s has maintained a legendary history boasting the first tented camps that pioneered photographic safaris, and now recognized as barefoot luxury that aims to treat clients as friends, with 20% of their net profit going directly to Wildlife Conservation. The sheer number of repeat guests is testament to the feeling of staying in their ‘home away from home,’ which captures the spirit and essence of going on safari with exceptional guides and staff. Their 1920’s Safari Camp offers 11 tents with an expansive Mess Tent, Explorers Tent, pool, pavilion and spa, complete with night drives, bush walks, ballooning over the Mara or running with Maasai warriors to name but a few experiences. For more privacy, opt for their exclusive 10,000-sq-ft 5-bedroom Bush Villa.
Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy
Spanning 58,000 acres as a wholly exclusive private estate and safari experience, arrive by scenic air safari and step into a magical world of meticulous design and ornate interiors. From their breathtaking terrace vista, secret animal hide (as well as many other surprises…) and lavish meals, to unforgettable service and heartwarming community projects, we promise you’ll be transformed by your time spent here. Expand your horizons at the Wildlife Rescue Centre while learning about protected species such as Grevy’s Zebras and Reticulated Giraffe. The Rhino Conservation program coordinated by Jamie Gaymer is an extraordinary feat, with over 100 rangers employed by Ol Jogi in armed anti-poaching units who monitor fence-lines and the protected rhino population.
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Alternative Summer Holiday Inspiration for your Family
Rather than the typical European getaways, immerse yourself in alternative summer holidays that promise uniqueness and adventure. Explore hidden gems and partake in unique experiences as we redefine the essence of a perfect summer retreat, introducing you to unconventional destinations that go beyond the expected.
Peru
Travel with your kids? Itâs going to generate memories like nothing else, but you want to know theyâre going to have wonderful days packed with energy. Here your family is planted at the heart of Machi Picchu, which means youâll be exploring in the tracks of the Incas by horse, on bikes, in kayaks or trekking on foot. Maybe, even, taking to the skies in a tandem paraglider. Thereâs also plenty of culture, local crafts and conservation to get involved in, so something not just for everyone but for every individual temperament.
Hotel pick: Sol Y Luna, located in the stunning Sacred Valley, youâre surrounded by the snow-capped Andes even when youâre in the amazing outdoor pool.
Switzerland
Ditch your preconceptions: Switzerland isnât just for winter ski breaks. Itâs a tremendous summer playground where everything is done properly, dependably and beautifully. From scenic train rides for the little ones to glacier hikes, paddle-boarding, basketball and kite-surfing, and even dedicated sports clubs, where the pristine Alpine air will build up appetites and wear everyone out after a day of thrilling adventures.
Hotel pick: Badruttâs Palace, where the stunning alpine views provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities and stylish, comfortable suites to retreat back  to.
Kenya
Go wild in Kenya â yes, we mean go completely wild, and sometimes pretty deserted, too, as there are tons of child-friendly holidays to be had here. Of course, these include safaris and exciting wildlife experiences, but also beach holidays and even family cycling tours. Kenya is a lovely country, very accessible and with eye-widening excitement abounding. Accommodation across the country is well developed, and alluring places like the Masai Mara and Amboseli are quite compact, so driving around isnât too daunting.
Hotel pick:Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy, nestled within a 58,000-acre wildlife conservancy, Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy is the epitome of exclusive. Enjoy early morning game drives and late afternoon spa treatments.
Canada
Canadian family holidays are certain to be unforgettable, because itâs probably the most outdoors-y country on earth. Whether youâre taking the family into natural wildernesses, staying in one of the countryâs surprisingly quirky cities, or hitting the road in a motorhome, adventure awaits. Animal encounters can include bears, beavers, moose and dinosaur ghosts, and youâll love to see your childrenâs eyes sparkling around a night-time campfire. Whether you experience its cool, crisp waters from a canoe or while gazing at the Niagara Falls, youâll still be drenched in Canadaâs natural wonders.
Hotel pick: Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, the 25 canvas tents at this opulent forest outpost, with sustainable local food, take you and your children away from all modern distractions.
Vietnam
You should definitely consider Vietnam for a holiday with your clan, whether young ones or of those often-surly teenagers. The people are super-friendly, the weather good, the food tasty even for faddy young palettes, and there are lots of interesting ways to get around â from boats to bicycles and even overnight trains. Best of all, the sights and experiences are like a school library book coming to life, with temples, pagodas, palaces, zoos, national parks, old towns, speedboat trips through tunnels, paddy fields, museums, floating markets, water puppet shows and even waterparks.
Hotel pick: Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, an opulent oasis with family-sized villas on Vietnamâs rich if little known central coast, with a beach one way and three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the other.
Maldives
Time here, maybe, for your older children to fully understand why mum and dad just need to unwind in the most indulgent way possible. The dazzlingly blue water and soft sand force everyone to slow down and chill, with the odd bursts of adrenaline when snorkelling or swimming. Thereâs a lot to learn and absorb about marine life and also the huge efforts being made to conserve and cherish the islands, lagoons and atolls in the face of global warming thoughtlessly propelled in places far away. For any antsy offspring, they can play tennis all day to really justify that non-alcholic cocktail!
Hotel pick: The St. Regis Maldives, this private island getaway â remote even for the Maldives â was designed for todayâs experiential traveller, from its daring architecture to its dive center, where marine biologists catalog the rich biodiversity
So⊠time for a âfamily meetingâ to decide which destination to head for! We’d be delighted to help plan your summer family getaway, tailored perfectly to your needs.
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We are a proud member of The Conscious Travel Foundation which is a global community, uniting members of the travel industry to reshape the impact of tourism on the world. We believe in the power of education and collaboration to fuel a shift in industry practice, igniting change and safeguarding the planet for future generations.
Whilst it can be seen the devastating effects of the climate change on our world, we are hopeful that going forward travel can still provide a positive impact on communities around the planet.
There are many inspiring stories from properties looking to make the changes necessary in order to preserve what we have. The resilience of communities ad habitats across the world is a sign that we can do better, and we must all learn how we can do things ourselves in order to best protect our future generations.
Below are some of the inspiring stories from some properties from across the world.
The Lodge at Blue Sky
United States
The team at Blue Sky believes in being genuine stewards of the earth, taking every opportunity to be kind to the planet. Explore the ways in which we craft the Blue Sky experience to promote a positive impact on the environment.
No single-use plastics
Blue Sky uses no plastic water bottles and offers guests an insulated, reusable bottle during their stay, which they can take home with them. Blue Sky uses biodegradable plant-based straws. Picnic utensils are made of bamboo.
In-room Bath Products
All of our bath salts are sourced from the Great Salt Lake and are very mineral-rich. Our shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion are specially made with sage essential oil that has been distilled from wild sage harvested from Blue Skyâs property.
At bluegr Hotels and Resorts we are committed to making sustainable holidays the way to experience exclusive hospitality, executive services, creative gastronomy, beautiful surroundings, regional culture and customs.
Our environmental philosophy is based on the adoption of a new eco-culture and the enhancement of the environmental awareness that extends throughout bluegr Hotels & Resorts.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PHILOSOPHY AND COMMITMENTS
Sustainable Luxury
We strive for sustainable development and that is mirrored in our commitment to making sustainable holidays the way to experience exclusive hospitality. Without sacrificing luxury and quality, we work hard towards minimising our impact on the planet. We believe that the highest standards of luxury hospitality can and should be delivered in responsible ways that benefit our guests, staff, and communities. Our goal is to adopt and consolidate a new environmental culture that will permeate every hotel of the bluegr Hotels & Resorts Group.
From the very beginning sustainability and community have been at the very heart of the Teardrop story. We love this island home of ours and passionately believe in making a positive impact wherever possible. Our core beliefs sit behind everything we do and we constantly look for new ways to have a positive social and environmental impact.
Restoration and transformation
This is a great passion of ours; Saving and restoring beautiful, often abandoned, old buildings and reimagining and transforming them into inspiring fusions of old and new.
Each of our properties is totally unique and many have been saved from ruin. Heritage buildings and vintage tea bungalows were carefully chosen for their character and have been lovingly restored. Wherever possible, we preserve their original features and let their architecture inspire our contemporary interiors.
Tiger Mountain, since its start has been at the forefront of responsible tourism. This covers all our stakeholders: our guests, employees, local communities, and government. We strive to minimise our impacts be they environmental, social, or corporate and to support our local communitiesâ own development initiatives. This is through our Community Support Partnership Programme that supports Community Forest User Groups, local schools, health posts, local national and international charities, environmental research and monitoring, advocacy, and media.
As we have evolved through the thought processes of eco-tourism and wider sustainable tourism, we now seek to develop concepts appropriate to the middle hills of Nepal for truly Regenerative Tourism â a leap beyond somewhat passive sustainability to reverse damaging trends to regenerate the environment and communities so that all can thrive â in so doing we provide a deeper level of transformational journey for our guests through a rich sense of place and an immersive experience of life in the middle hills of Nepal. Through authentic experiences, engagement with the local community, integrating with the forest and mountain landscape, understanding the rhythms of life, we create a fuller engagement than just the change from work to holiday. This, in turn, must co-evolve with a more holistic approach to local communities and their aspirations for development. Tiger Mountain aims to be the bridge between the guestsâ transformation and the communityâs aspirations.
Join the Crees team at the Manu Learning Centre, a research and education hub in the remote Peruvian Amazon. In this programme you will live and work with a group of like-minded people from across the world, sharing their passion to protect the Manu rainforest.
Discover what it takes to save this rainforest by learning about the social, economic and political challenges Manu is facing, but actively working on it, by supporting our community team as they empower local people through improved livelihoods and living standards.
Become part of the solution, spending every day exploring the rainforest and meeting its wild creatures, while carrying out tropical ecology surveys to collect data that is used in scientific publications.
Our Vision: To preserve and protect parts of the Indian wilderness as well as our diverse cultural heritage for future generations.
A Family dedicated to Conservation
Our family has a legacy of working with wildlife through filming, monitoring, researching and creating awareness about tigers in Ranthambhore for generations. In 1974, when Tejbir and Malvika followed a narrow, winding road it led them to the base of the ancient fort of Ranthambhore. In 1988, they co-established The Ranthambhore Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), working closely with the development of villages around the park boundaries. As a child, Jaisal learnt the lay of the land by walking through every inch of the park; forbidden under todayâs regulations. He was taught animal tracking and bush craft skills as a toddler under the tutelage of his father Tejbir, the late Fateh Singh Rathore and his uncle Valmik Thapar â regarded as Indiaâs leading wildlife experts and conservationists.
One of our post-covid promises includes the promise to provide an experience that is “not once in a lifetime, but for your lifetime”
BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
In so much marketing, you see around the promotion of a safari or safari camp you are likely to read the words âa trip of a lifetime!â. This is, honestly, because most safari experiences are very expensive and most people who visit Kenya can only afford to come on a trip that happens once in their lives. But this doesnât need to be the case – many travelers or families go to the same place time and time again, especially if it was a place they felt a real affinity for.
Sustainability is a real âbuzzwordâ, but what does really mean? Can travel, which can be incredibly bad for the environment if done without thought, really help sustain a landscape for the future? At The Safari Series, we think so. In fact, it is built into the core of what we do.
Nature sits at the very core of The Datai Langkawiâs DNA â it is an integral part of who we are and what makes us unique. The wonderful natural setting and the environmental features â the sea, mangroves and ancient virgin rainforest â provide the very foundations for our offering of nature-related experiences combined with holistic and well-being programmes.
Just as nature has gifted us our environment and its fascinating inhabitants, we have a responsibility to conserve and strengthen natureâs increasingly fragile resources and to reduce the negative impact of our footprint on the environment. This responsibility â which has evolved into The Datai Pledge â has culminated into a robust programme of initiatives with the single-minded objective of creating a sustainable environment for the future. The Datai Pledge programme not only benefits the living creatures who share this spectacular island with us but also enriches the lives of our guests, team members and the local community through meaningful participation.
The Datai Pledge programme comprises a series of initiatives relating to our business operations, the land, sea, and youth. These four elements correspond to the four pillars of our programme: Pure for the Future; Wildlife for the Future; Fish for the Future; and Youth for the Future, respectively.
Bocachica is an under-served village on an undeveloped island. The roads are not paved and there is still no running water. Access to education is limited, unemployment is high, and those lucky enough to find work must often support entire families on the Colombian minimum wage of less than $10 a day.
But like all people, all over, Bocachiqueros are proud, charming, hard working and ambitious for themselves, their families and their community.
As one of the only sources of formal employment in the area, Blue Apple’s goal as a business is to offer guests the best experience possible, while also creating opportunities for our neighbours and being a respectful and contributive member of the community.
We employ local people where we can, from Bocachica and from other villages on Tierra Bomba and the islands around Cartagena.
Most of the tours and activities we offer are owned and run by local people. We are also proud to support the Green Apple Foundation, which provides jobs through recycling.
Sol y Luna authentically reflects the rich Andean culture and allows us to share the beauty of the Sacred Valley with our guests while generating the income to support the Sol y Luna Intercultural School.
In 1999, we started an education project for the local children, many of whom walked for hours each day to get to a school in poor condition or did not go at all. Working within the existing social fabric proved invaluable to understanding the realities of schools and families around the Sacred Valley. To support our education initiatives in the most economically sustainable way given Sacred Valleyâs potential for tourism, in 2000 we decided to build a hotel.
Australia’s landscapes are some of the oldest on Earth and having been isolated for 45 million years, we are one of the most biologically unique and diverse countries on Earth, with more than 80% of flora and fauna species endemic to our environments.
Two hundred years of European settlement has emphasised the fragility of our unique country with land clearance, the introduction of feral animals and invasive weeds substantially impacting on the country’s biodiversity. Twenty two Australian mammal species have become extinct in the last 200 years (the highest rate of any country) and 20% of our remaining mammal species are also threatened with extinction. Climate change will only exacerbate this conservation challenge.
The Wild Bush Luxury portfolio offers guests a chance to see some of Australia’s most incredible and pristine environments, almost completely untouched by human settlement – the Top End and Flinders Ranges.
Rather than the typical European getaways, immerse yourself in alternative summer holidays that promise uniqueness and adventure. Explore hidden gems and partake in unique experiences as we redefine the essence of a perfect summer retreat, introducing you to unconventional destinations that go beyond the expected.
