High Flyers The Oberoi Hotels, India If you’re staying at an Oberoi signature property in India any time soon, you can shape your offspring’s career path with the group’s Oberoi Experiences, especially for children. Among the offerings is the Young Hoteliers Programme in which children are taken on a behind the scenes tour of their hotel, including various ‘back office’ departments to garner an understanding of how hotels operate. Other offerings include a Junior Chef Programme and kite-making workshops, in which children are taught to make traditional Rajasthan kites. www.oberoihotels.com
Safaris & Sweeties Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa At South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape, the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve offers the ultimate adventure for younger guests. While parents will be more than happy with the family-friendly lodges, featuring vast bedrooms, a dedicated play area, arts and crafts kits, sweetie jars, pretzel pots and an interactive kitchen, the children will no doubt be in awe of the activities on offer. From treasure hunts to spotting giraffe and zebra on safety-conscious safari drives (for even the smallest guests), poo safaris to minnow fishing, it’s the stuff that little ones dream about. www.kwandwe.com