With the school holidays on our hands, luxury hotels and resorts in Malaysia, Thailand, Bali and the Maldives – are offering families plenty of reasons to book an indulgent staycation or jet off to a tropical island for a week or two of sun-kissed escapism. Below is a summary of special offers that are available between 27 May and 25 June 2023 (or longer) and are perfect for families.
Just a quick ferry ride from Singapore, the Splashing Fun package from Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas comes with luxury accommodation in a room or villa, daily breakfast, access to Desaru’s famous Adventure Waterpark for the entire family, select resort activities, and more. The beachside property boasts two pools, including a beachfront infinity pool, and dining options ranging from Malaysian and Thai to international to suit any taste, age and mood.
A little farther afield, an adventure of a lifetime can be booked with Anantara’s Jungle to City Journey combining three nights at the hilltop sanctuary of Anantara Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai and one night at Anantara Siam Bangkok with breakfast, executive lounge access and great shopping nearby. In the misty jungle of Anantara Golden Triangle, guests will enjoy daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as unlimited in-room dining; premium in-room mini bar with daily refills; activities ranging from elephant experiences to spa journeys; airport transfers; and more.
At Hua Hin’s hottest new resort, The Standard, Hua Hin, families get to enjoy the Are You Kidding? package all summer long. The offer takes the hassle out of meal planning for junior travellers thanks to a complimentary kid’s menu that includes one dish and one dessert when dining with a parent, daily breakfast for adults, accommodation for two, treats for kids on arrival, fun toys, and more. The resort, with its vibrant pool scene and daily programming, is perfect for sociable families. Larger groups should consider the unique Village Villa product – a cluster of design-led pool and tree-top beach villas that can be booked together, with in-room amenities and ice-cream for pets.
At the newly launched Avani+ Fares Maldives, a limited-time opening offer includes a five-night stay for two in an Avani Sea View Studio from USD 4,100 and a seven-night escape for a family of four staying in an Avani Two Bedroom Beach Studio from USD10,750. Includes breakfast, taxes and return seaplane transfers.
Another idyllic beach getaway awaits at Jumeirah Bali. The Unforgettable School Holiday includes savings of up to 15% when staying three nights and more, daily breakfast with a special kids’ buffet, 20% off kids’ spa treatments, Kids’ MasterChef class, and unlimited kids’ activities including movies, popcorn making and Balinese arts and crafts. On arrival, children are introduced to a resort-wide treasure hunt with a special prize for those who solve all clues and mysteries by the end of their stay. The award-winning Talise Spa, meanwhile, offers special treatments for the children ranging from delicious scrubs and gentle massages to all-natural manicures.
