TRAVEL + LEISURE / MARCH 2015
A little boy’s stuff ed animal was accidentally sent to the laundry by the
housekeeping staff. It was found and returned to the boy in his room with a Hotel
Bel-Air stuff ed swan and a note that read, “I’ve returned from my trip to laundry
land and brought a friend!”—HOTEL BEL-AIRLOS ANGELESFAMILY TRAVEL
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp
and Resort in Chiang Rai THAILAND
COST From THB 75,200 per night; April 1 – October 31;
goldentriangle.anantara.com.
INCLUSIONS Accommodation in a family suite; daily breakfast, lunch, and
dinner and in-room dining; one activity per day including elephant camp, cooking
classes, the Golden Triangle Discovery Excursion, and Spa Discovery package;
roundtrip transfers from Chiang Rai Airport; beverages; complimentary internet
access; in-room mini bar; visit to the Opium Museum.
BEST FOR An outdoor experience of staying in the wild.Shangri-La’s Rasa
Sentosa Resort &
Spa SINGAPORE
COST From US$400 per
night; till October 31;
shangri-la.com.
INCLUSIONS Accommodation
in Deluxe Pool View Room
and Deluxe Garden Room;
two children under 12 stay in
parents’ room for free; buffet
breakfast and dinner; Toots
Club’s full-day programme with
lunch and dinner for kids above
5; complimentary access to the
Mini Toots Club to toddlers below
the age of 5 under parental or
guardian supervision; 15 per
cent off on spa; one-hour free
use of selected water sports
facilities daily; three free swings
on The Flying Trapeze per room,
per stay; complimentary internet
access; free entry to Sentosa
Island and Sentosa Express
tickets.
BEST FOR Couples who
want to some time together
while their kids enjoy
activities at the club.The Westin Turtle Bay
Resort & Spa MAURITIUS
COST From US$660 per night; till July 31;
westinturtlebaymauritius.com.
INCLUSIONS Accommodation for two adults
and two kids below 12 or one teen under 18
in a Deluxe Family Room; all meals included;
variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
complimentary amenities for children on arrival
such as travel journal, a box of colouring pencil,
and a local activity guide; access to the Westin
Family club; water sport activities including scuba
diving, glass bottom boat, water-skiing, sailing,
pedal boats, and snorkelling.
BEST FOR A peaceful wellness
holiday away from the city and its
hustle and bustle.Ashford Castle IRELAND
COST From US$1,510 for two nights; lhw.com.
INCLUSIONS Accommodation in Deluxe family room for two adults and two children under the age
of 12 years; inclusive of breakfast; estate activities including golf, cycling, billiards, horse riding, tennis,
zip wiring; access to the cinema room; one fi ve-course dinner at George V; one three-course dinner at
The Dungeon; access to Solarium, sauna and indoor swimming pool.
BEST FOR Those who want to stay in a castle reminding them of Celtic fantasies
and Irish ghost stories. For a countryside experience, meet Irish Wolfhounds when
they come to visit the hotel or take your kids to hawk flying. Babysitting services
are also available.Aww...