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SYOF^YUKIROROTaj Fateh Prakash Palace,
India
In a city with sacred cattle and speedy
rickshaws roaming winding alleyways,
this quiet stay away from the colorful
bustle of Udaipur is a welcome respite.
The Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, in the
historic City Palace, features palatial
guest rooms that function as little
temples of serenity. Suites—marble
affairs with sweeping views over Lake
Pichola—easily sleep a family of four,
pick-ups with a vintage car can be
arranged, and a large swimming pool
caters to even the littlest of princes/
princesses. CHILD POLICY: Rooms
accommodate up to three adults and
one child up to age 12, or two adults
and two children 12 and under.
tajhotels.com; from Rs31,200. — C.S.
Pullman Phuket Arcadia,
Thailand
Phuket’s string of gorgeous west-coast
beaches gets progressively more family
oriented as you go from south to north.
The island reaches an apex of bucket-
and-spade-friendly bliss at the gently
sloping golden crescents of Naithon
and Naiyang beaches. At Naithon,
Pullman Phuket Arcadia is an ideal
HOTELS FOR COOL KIDS
Family stays can be stylish too—these new and refurbished hotels, resorts
and villas let you go glam with the fam.choice for a family beach break thanks
to an array of enticing extras that
burnish the resort’s stylish rooms and
suites and its excellent facilities and
dining options, such as Vero, a sleek
Italian trattoria. Family-geared
highlights include Tuesday movie
nights at the main float pool and
Saturday evening campfire sessions
with barbecue sets and free-flow
marshmallows. For adults looking to
sneak in some pool time, the resort’s
excellent kids’ club is a godsend. CHILD
POLICY: Room rates include
accommodation for up to two children
12 and under. accor.com; from
Bt14,980. — D.F.Nanuku Auberge Resort,
Fiji
Sustainability-focused resort Nanuku,
in family-welcoming Fiji, is on the main
island of Viti Levu. Along its own
private three-kilometer beach is a
collection of suites that expanded in
2019 with the introduction of 13
Auberge Beach villas, each featuring its
own private courtyard and plunge pool.
Families get extras such as temporary
pool fencing; cruiser bikes equipped
with toddler trailers; Nanuku’scomplimentary babysitting and buddy
service; and the nature-centric kids’
club. At turndown, expect things like
popcorn machines with fresh kernels,
and cookies. CHILD POLICY: Children
under the age of eight stay, play and eat
for free; children under six are each
assigned a dedicated nanny from 8 a.m.
until 9 p.m. daily. aubergeresorts.com;
villas from FJ$1,850 per night. — K.H.Yu Kiroro, Japan
Adventures in Hokkaido beckon at this
new ski-in/ski-out private residence.
The 104 stylishly well-appointed
apartments come in one- to three-
bedroom, family suite and penthouse
configurations with concierge services
and common facilities such as an onsen,
kids’ play room and an all-day dining
restaurant. In winter, Annie Kids
Academy keeps little ones busy on the
slopes, and snow striders, rafts and
banana boats add to the thrills. In
summer, off-piste action entails buggy,
gondola and bike rides around the
surrounding mountains. CHILD POLICY:
Cots for children up to two years of age
and extra beds for children up to six are
available for a fee. yukiroro.com; suites
from ¥49,000. — G.M.A faux-kava
ceremony using
chocolate drink,
Nanuku Auberge
Resort, Fiji.Ski-in and -out
of Yu Kiroro, in
Hokkaido.The kids’ club at
Pullman Phuket Arcadia.