Travel + Leisure

TRAVEL + LEISURE / MARCH 2015

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with the traffic control. When we explained that

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a tie-up with the traffic police to sort out such situations.

— ANURAG BATRAGeneralManagerNIRAAMAYA RETREATS SURYA SAMUDRA

Four Seasons Explorer in theMALDIVES

COSTFrom US$2,250 per person for a three-night cruise; till December 24;

fourseasons.com.

INCLUSIONSAll meals and beverages; windsurfing, kayaking, water skiing and

fishing; fish talks and snorkelling excursions with onboard Marine Biologist; island

hopping and cultural presentations; scheduled dives including full equipment; fresh

fruit in room daily; transfers.

BEST FORA cruise-tripping family.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket

THAILAND

COST From US$347 per night; through the year; movenpick.com.

INCLUSIONS Three nights’ stay for two adults and two kids in Residence and two-

bedroom family suites; complimentary breakfast; daily chocolate hour; access to internet;

kids up to six years eat free from Power Bites Kid’s menu (50 per cent off for 7-12 year

olds); round-trip transfers; late check-out; one-time resort credit of THB 5,000.

BEST FOR A tropical family holiday on the beach. The property has kids’

activities and a play zone, so they won’t get bored of sitting in the room.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

SOUTH AFRICA

COST From US$722 per adult per night,

US$189 per child per night for 4-7 year

olds and US$283 per child per night

for 8-12 year olds; through the year;

sabisabi.com.

INCLUSIONS Accommodation in Luxury

Suite; all meals, pre-safari refreshments, a

house selection of beverages; morning and

evening open-vehicle safaris, environmental

awareness walking safari; activities at the

Elefun Children’s Centre.

BEST FOR Spotting the Big 5 on a

family-friendly private game reserve

that has a special play area for kids.

HUH?

Hotel Le K2 FRANCE

COST From US$3,398 per night for a family

of four; till March 19; lhw.com.

INCLUSIONS Get one night’s stay free when you

book for four nights; accommodation in a Family

Prestige room; complimentary breakfast and lunch/

dinner; access to internet; access to The Goji Spa, the

Children’s World with racing arcade games, simulators,

and an interactive dance fl oor, and fi tness room.

BEST FOR A luxurious and private French

holiday in the mountains.