5 luxury travel destinations for the perfect family holiday

As spring approaches, you may want to warm up with a sun-drenched family getaway in paradise. Here are five great ideas for you to consider. 1. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Seamlessly integrating the Peninsula’s vibrant landscape with the amenities of a contemporary eco-luxury hotel, this Forbes five-star luxury 182-room resort has recently reopened, revealing the results of an imaginative US$35 million renovation. Agatha Christie’s murderous world: postcard from the Orient Express Tap into the pura vida lifestyle and choose from a long list of adventure, spa, fitness and wellness opportunities served up in a relaxed and welcoming indoor-outdoor environment. Access kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis from the beach or relax by one of several pools that overlook the volcanic sand beach areas. For a family-friendly introduction to the exotic fauna and flora of Costa Rica take a guided tour of the Trail of the Giants, a scenic adventure that showcases the region’s birds, monkeys, iguanas, butterflies and giant trees while providing jaw-dropping views of the resort’s Arnold Palmer golf course and the Pacific Ocean. Six luxury hotels for history lovers The Kids For All Seasons club features a child-sized pool and junior lounge chairs and a range of immersive programmes to entice the youngest guests. 2. Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, California This iconic Victorian gem is the crown jewel of Coronado Island, one of the most popular beach vacation spots in the United States. The long, wide stretch of sand provides easy access to the water and thus the perfect home base for your family’s seaside activities. Travel in 2018 gets personal Get out the boogie boards, issue a beach volleyball challenge, take surfing lessons, learn the secrets of mermaid fitness or join a clambake. Top-notch children’s and teenage programmes and spa options are also available. You will create your own family history in this legendary beach destination. 3. Set sail with Royal Caribbean Only the essentials: slides, laser tag, & a virtual reality bungee trampoline experience. That's the new Independence of the Seas. Link in bio. A post shared by Royal Caribbean International (@royalcaribbean) on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:48am PST You will find plenty of family adventure on board the megaships headed for the sun-drenched Caribbean waters. Snap a selfie with your favourite DreamWorks characters or test your skills on the rock-climbing wall. Go ashore and enjoy water sports and cultural outings. Push your limits on the longest zip line over water, test your skills on the Flow Rider surf simulator and take in high diving and acrobatic performances at an outdoor AquaTheatre. 10 Instagrammable travel experiences you can’t miss There is entertainment for every age group, an array of dining options to suit every taste and the option to relax by the pool with your favourite book. Check for special savings on last-minute departures. 4. Fairmont Grand Del Mar, California Immerse your family in Old World, Mediterranean-inspired luxury when you check into the family-friendly, 249-room Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California. Lounge beside one of four heated pools, check out the equestrian centre, sign up for a guided hike into the adjacent canyon preserve, or consider a mother-daughter spa treatment. Luxury in a submarine: wine and dine in the U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub 3 Get in the swing of things on the Tom Fazio-designed golf course or pile into the free shuttle for a day at the beach. For an extraordinary dining experience, indulge in an adults-only evening at Chef William Bradley’s Addison, Southern California’s only five-star, five-diamond restaurant. 5. Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Florida Family vacations may only last a few days but the memories last a lifetime! #HawksCayVacay : @jackiedevito55555 A post shared by Hawks Cay Resort (@hawkscayresort) on Jul 26, 2017 at 11:32am PDT While some parts of this popular family resort continue to recover from hurricane damage, guests eager to return to this sunny stretch in the Florida Keys can take advantage of up to 30 per cent discounts for stays in resort villas. Airbnb eyes growth in China as it launches luxury services The Can’t-Wait-Rate includes access to Coral Cay, the kid’s activities centre, where a putting course, the wet and wild Pirate Ship pool and a long list of other activities will be available. The spa, boat ramp and Angler & Ale waterfront restaurant will also be open. Families can also check out the dolphin research facility, learn to stand up while using a paddleboard, go fishing or explore the underwater world with a snorkel. Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

5 luxury travel destinations for the perfect family holiday

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1. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Stunning holiday options, such as Royal Caribbean cruise ships and resort hotels in Florida and Costa Rica, offer you and children a sunshine paradise