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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.
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