TRAVEL + LEISURE / MARCH 2016
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If you’re fl ying Virgin and are at
London Gatwick or Manchester
Airport, fi nd the V-room: The
airport lounges set up especially
for families. It features kid-only
zones with TV, video games,
activities, and snacks. Infants are
well catered for with bassinets,
diapers, bottles, baby food, and
changing tables. virgin-atlantic.com
Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary
At the Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary in Gold Coast, have
your photo taken with a koala,
get up close with crocodiles,
hand-feed the many friendly
kangaroos and stay around for
the daily Rainbow Lorrikeet
feeding. The Pass for Family
US$138. cws.org.au Gladiator School
In Rome, your kids can go to
Gladiator School! Each two-hour
session includes an introduction
to Roman History (in the Gladiator
Museum), a description of life
as a Gladiator, and the basic
techniques of gladiatorial sword-
fi ghting. At the end of the lesson,
participants will be given a
certifi cate of achievement. Tickets
start at US$62. viator.com Maui, Hawaii
Snorkel in the Molokini Crater
in Maui, Hawaii. Over 1,50,000years old, it overfl ows with an
abundance of ocean life. Yellow
tang, parrot fi sh, bluefi n trevally,
and moray eels are just a few of
the gorgeous creatures they’ll
get to see. Book the 5½hour
snorkel trip online, priced at
US$90 per adult and US$60 per
child aged 6-12. Breakfast, BBQ
lunch, and educational island
narration are part of the package.
quicksilvermaui.com British Airways
British Airways has a Feed
Families First policy to make sure
kids get their meals on priority.
Kids’ meals are nutritionally
balanced and packed with plenty
of fruits and vegetables, served inways that even fussy eaters will
savour. britishairways.com Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer, the world’s
second-tallest observation wheel,
has an offer for young couples
with kids. For every two adults
who buy the full priced Signature
Cocktail Flight (US$49 per
person), one child enjoys the ride
and a free mocktail (valued at
US$21). The package includes a
cocktail (for adults), one rotation
of 30 minutes, exclusive check-in
at the VIP-themed capsule and
entry into Journey of Dreams.
singaporefl yer.com China Airlines
China Airlines offers family
couches in Economy on long-haul
fl ights. This way, families can enjoy
the comfort of a fl at bed. They
come with a mattress, pillows,
blankets, and specially designed
seatbelts. Either at the time of
ticketing or during airport check-in,
a family of three with one child
under 12 can purchase the FamilyFAMILY TRAVEL
Smithsonian
Visiting the Smithsonian with kids? There are special
exhibitions for the little ones. Experience the excitement
of state-of-the-art motion simulation at American
History, enjoy the hands-on space for children aged 6-12
at Spark! Lab to create, explore, experiment, and invent.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum off ers a variety
of programmes for families and children of all ages to
participate in fun activities. Check the online calendar for
activity schedules. si.edu
Pet a parrot at the
Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary.On the Swing:
Singapore Flyer
Marina Bay.