As experts in family travel, we’re keen to encourage the input of every family member when it comes to holiday planning. So, we decided to ask a focus group of junior travellers about their family holiday preferences, including the accommodation they prefer to stay in while abroad. Forget five-star hotels; the results revealed that youngsters would much rather stay somewhere fun than fancy on holiday (think:
20th September 2024 - Hotels
Choosing the right place to stay can make or break a holiday, and everyone has their own criteria. Whether that be pool or spa (often both); right in the action or away from the crowds; or comfortable room or stellar views. But if you’re feeling adventurous, you can now find a whole host of hotels that offer something slightly out of ordinary; take to the water with a stay in a boatel, hunker down in a capsule hotel or head for the lofty heights of a treehouse.
29th June 2023 - Hotels
Walking holidays have undergone a remodel. Gone are the ramshackle refuges that have historically peppered Peruvian peaks, Italian alps and Norweigan fjords and in are tranquil treehouses, country cabins and luxury lodges complete with spas and outdoor hot tubs. We’re dubbing this luxury trekking trend ‘boot-iquing’, and it comes with a swathe of new and refurbished boutique hotels that line some of the world’s best walking trails and national parks.
23rd June 2023 - Hotels
For some, holidays start the moment they take their seat on the plane. For others, it’s the rush of air that greets them as they file off them. For us, it’s the feeling of slotting shiny keycards into hotel doors and laying eyes on our luxurious new bedrooms for the next few nights (think Kate Winslet’s reaction to Cameron Diaz’s LA mansion in The Holiday, but bigger). And when it comes to holidaying in Sweden, it’s hard not to contain squeals of delight at the sight of Scandi-chic treetop cabins and historic ice hotels.
7th April 2023 - Sweden Hotels
Most travellers know that Iceland’s landscapes are unusual and wonderfully wild. The country’s culture is not dissimilar, with fermented shark as their national dish, strong beliefs in elves, trolls and fairies, and even a Phallological Museum in its capital (maybe don’t google that one...). This wave of wacky washes over its hotels too, and some of the most unusual hotels in Iceland just so happen to be our favourites.
2nd March 2023 - Iceland Hotels
Getting back to nature at OasyHotel is just that – easy. Set on a 2,471-acre estate in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by undisturbed forest, farmland, lakes and rivers, OasyHotel is where mother nature chose to really let her hair down. From its WWF affiliation and continual conservation research to its restaurant’s farm-to-fork philosophy and state-of-the-art eco-lodges, this privately family-owned retreat is strictly forward-thinking.
20th December 2022 - Italy Hotels
Will you stay at La Mamounia or the Royal Mansour? These two legendary hotels in the ‘Ochre City’ are well worth a visit, but which one will you choose for your Moroccan getaway? Escape to the bright lights of Marrakech and opt for accommodation that is the stuff of legend. Choose between La Mamounia, which has welcomed all the great and the good of politics, the elite and showbiz since 1925. Or make a beeline for Royal Mansour,
28th June 2022 - Morocco Hotels
Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur includes the original Hotel Majestic which is documented as a national heritage site. This colonial structure was built in 1932 and became one of the great hotels of Kuala Lumpur in its time. Accommodation is housed in the Majestic Wing and the Tower Wing, separate buildings linked by a glass enclosed air-conditioned walkway. The Majestic Wing is the original historic hotel building and the 47 luxurious suites exude old world elegance and impart a sense of history.
28th June 2021 - Malaysia Hotels
Hotel Atitlan The welcoming rooms in this converted family coffee farm are individually decorated with traditional Guatemalan textiles and furniture. Each bathroom boasts ceramic tile floors and marble walls, along with hand-crafted frames for the large mirrors. All of the bedrooms have private balconies, making the most of their privilaged position overlooking the lake. The hotel has a good restaurant, bar and terrace, and the large garden is home to many exotic birds as well as a swimming pool that overlooks the volcanoes.
28th June 2021 - Guatemala Hotels
Kaya Mawa Likoma Island is the larger of two small inhabited islands situated in the far north of Lake Malawi. Kaya Mawa Lodge is situated on the south-western tip of the island at the head of a crescent-shaped bay, surrounded by mango trees and ancient baobabs. Kaya Mawa consists of ten stone and teak-framed thatched cottages set into a granite headland. There is a honeymoon house tucked away on its own private island and reached by boat or a wooden walkway.
28th June 2021 - Malawi Hotels
Isla Suasi Situated on the only private island in Lake Titicaca, this solar-powered lodge has admirable ecological credentials. Featuring panoramic lake views from every room, surrounded by terraced gardens and designed with native materials stone, adobe and thatch to blend into the island, the lodge is committed to being green. Although there is no electricity, open fires in each room and hot water bottles and thick duvets keep guests warm.
28th June 2021 - Peru Hotels
The Datai Situated on the north-western tip of the island of Langkawi, the Datai is an idyllic natural retreat set in the heart of virgin rainforest. Looking down over a beautiful bay, the hotel has its own white sand beach with views across the Andaman Sea. Accommodation is in a collection of stylish guestrooms, many offering stunning ocean views. Alternatively, luxurious villas made from local materials are dotted throughout the forest to enhance the sense of being completely alone and surrounded by wildlife - in a good way.
28th June 2021 - Malaysia Hotels
Martinhal Lisbon Cascais Situated on the Lisbon coast, Martinhal Lisbon Cascais is a stylish, child-friendly hotel. Designed by award-winning Lisbon architect João Paciencia and landscaped by the legendary Francisco Cabra, the hotel exudes a neat, modern feel throughout. There are 72 spacious rooms in total, four of which are suites beautifully adapted for families. In addition there are 12 villas on site, perfect for families, each complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, open-space living room and a dining area leading out to a terrace.
28th June 2021 - Portugal Hotels
Forza Mare Forza Mare is a new contemporary boutique hotel located in Dobrota, two miles from the UNESCO heritage medieval town of Kotor. Forza Mare has ten double suites - four with sea views and balconies - and each completely different from the other. Each suite is themed around different cultures from around the world: Africa, India, Japan, China and (rather randomly) Dubai. Not for lovers of the understated, expect animal print, bright colours and bold patterns throughout.
28th June 2021 - Montenegro Hotels
Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow The Ararat Park Hyatt is the most modern of the luxury hotels in central Moscow and often regarded as the best, all just a few minutes walk from the city's most iconic landmarks and next door to the Bolshoi. There are 206 rooms and suites with king size beds, linen sheets and mirrored glass bathrooms. The glass theme continues throughout the hotel creating an impressive sense of space.
28th June 2021 - Russia Hotels
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