Travel - Family staycations

From the best of the all-inclusives to private safaris, here’s the pick of the world’s finest.

Royal Spa

A new spa at the Royal Mansour is leading the way in Morocco with their creative new wellness to sooth the body, mind, and soul. royalmansour.com

Perfect Provence

Crillon Le Brave is nestled within a village and offers guests the chance to explore the picture-perfect Provencal countryside and quaint, historical nearby town. A real gem of a place and ideal base to explore from. crillonlebrave.com

A Sky Safari

Imagine a meticulously curated luxury safari that combines all the comforts of an intimate East African wildlife experience with an executive Cessna Caravan plane? Not to mention luxurious camps and lodges. skysafari.com

Mmmmaldives...

Chef Hari Govindaraj, Executive Chef at Gili Lankanfushi, launches his plant-based menu at the five-star eco-resort, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives! gili-lankanfushi.com

Cocktail time!

Where better to sip a cocktail than the new 8th floor Skyline Rooftop Bar at the Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice? With perfect views overlooking Canale Giudecca to Piazza San Marco, just ask mixologist Gabriele Cusimano for a little magic!

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In whichever direction you head, there’s something special waiting for the whole family.

In Lisbon

Make the most of the bright city lights and rooftop views at Lumiares

Taking the kids to a luxury boutique hotel in the city might not be the obvious choice but Lisbon is packed with kid friendly activities and staying in style is a treat, even for them.

The Lumiares Hotel in Bairro Alto is the perfect city break hotel – especially if you check into room 3a – a top floor twobedroom apartment that comes with all the mod cons you’d need, including a mini kitchen with dishwasher, coffee machine, two bathrooms and a living room. All that in a cool, contemporary look, not to mention charming rooftop views over the red tiles stretching to the castle and beyond. The kids are as enchanted as the grown-ups. Ample space and the touches of colour, as well as the monochrome zebrastriped rugs and headboards do the trick. For the adults, the ultimate is the rooftop terrace, where the Lumi restaurant serves up delicious tapas dinners.

Ideally located in the heart of the city, it’s a quick and easy tramway hop to get pretty much anywhere, whether you want to see the sights, head to the fantastic aquarium or hit the museums.

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On the Costa Vincentina

Hide out at the Herdade de Matinha

Utterly whimsical and charming, this 1917 Herdade (farm) is to be found in the midst of a eucalyptus forest; it is a place like no other. The drive to get there is an adventure in itself. The never-ending red dirt track will make you feel like you’re an explorer in the “It’s just the outer bush of Australia. place to get The farmhouse comes with a disconnected cool eclectic mix of furniture blending contemporary from the classics. Shabby chic with a touch of ranch style – cow skin world for a rugs, 50s’ inspired chairs, modern sofas, cosy and plush few days.” and a riot of colours in a good way – inside and out. The mature trees are heavy with fruit; apple trees of all kinds, and a huge fig tree you can literally walk through on the way to the rooms. The Herdade also has three pools, set amidst the giant rhododendrons, jasmine and bamboo. There are rose bushes aplenty grown in tribute to the owner’s grandfather,