Playtimes HK Magazine Autumn Issue 2019 | Page 75

Intercontinental Phuket Opens g u B l e v Tra lifestyle InterContinental Phuket Resort has officially opened this month. Offering guests a sancuary inspired by Phuket’s natual landscape, the hotel’s 221 rooms and villas are located on the pristine Kamala Beach, where white powdery sand meets the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. The recreational facilities cater to all travellers’ requirements – there are five swimming pools, each offering breath-taking views, a well-equipped Fitness Centre, tennis court and Planet Trekkers Kids Club. www.intercontinental.com Beaches of Western Australia Discover the stunning aquamarine bays and white-sand beaches of Western Australia with a Great Coastal Escape at Como The Treasury. Enjoy a two-night stay at the award- winning Como The Treasury and choose between two exciting coastal day trips – spend the day roaming Rottnest Island, renowned for its 63 beaches, by bike and snorkel it’s coral-fringed perimeters or visit the aquamarine waters of Cottesloe Beach for a private stand-up paddleboard lesson. Sounds like bliss! www.comohotels.com Family Friendly Stays at Shangri- La Harbin Choose between an icehouse, winter wonderland, safari, tree house, space or castle themed family suite at the Shangri-La Hotel Harbin. Designed to please both parents and children, the suites, which take inspiration from the city’s Ice and Snow Festival, are located on a family floor, which also features a pantry offering a range of childcare amenities for sale. A refrigerator, washing machine, children’s furniture and equipment –including baby chairs, strollers, sterilisers, milk warmers and toys – are available upon request. Think how much easier packing is going to be! Designed in consultation with nutritionists, Shangri-La Hotel, Harbin offers special Children’s menus. Young guests can also join classes to learn painting, cooking, reading, or watch movies and enjoy a variety of educational activities at the hotel. www.shangri-la.com. Family Fun in Vietnam Angsana Lang Co, a luxury resort in central Vietnam, is offering a ‘Live for Family Fun’ package that boasts an impressive array of kid-friendly perks. Children dine free when ordering from the children’s menu at the hotel’s food and beverage outlets, and each family can enjoy one family picnic per stay. Children receive complimentary access to the Kids’ club and unlimited use of non-motorized activities. Enjoy 45 minutes of lotus flower making, lantern making, conical hat painting or traditional painting; two hour use of a tennis court with an assistant to show children how to play; 15 minutes of water sport activities (minimum age of eight years old); 15 minute jet ski experience with two jet skis (minimum age of 16 years old). The package runs until 31 December. www.angsana.com. Autumn 2019 73