Banyan Tree Lijiang Yunnan , China
Amilla Fushi Maldives
Banyan Tree Lijiang Yunnan , China
Perhaps a less obvious choice but Lijiang , located in the western province of Yunnan , provides the perfect setting for an eye-opening , cultural family adventure . Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site , Lijiang has been described as the Venice of the Orient . Explore the maze of cobblestone streets , wooden houses and quaint bridges that criss-cross over neat water canals . If it ’ s R & R you ’ re after , enjoy the hotel ’ s luxury spa and yoga classes or browse the infamous Banyan Tree gift shop to stock up on stylish souvenirs . Get the children to learn Dongba , the pictographic script of the ancient Naxi people , borrow the hotel bicycles and explore the ancient town or teach the kids how to fish in the famous Yangtze River . Still not having fun ? Saddle up and go for a ride around La Shi Hai , an oriental freshwater lake , or take a cable car to the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain , one of the world ’ s highest points . Finish the day with a magnificent dinner for the whole family in an oriental Naxi-style pagoda and sample some of the delicious local cuisine . www . banyantree . com / en / cn-china-lijiang
Amilla Fushi Maldives
Amilla Fushi is home to Miami-style beach houses with four to eight bedrooms , playrooms and huge kitchens . By no means are we suggesting you use the kitchen , though . There are a number of restaurants to choose from , and for fussy eaters who prefer laid back dining options there is the Fish & Chips Shop or Joe ’ s Pizza , which will deliver to your villa . Let the kids run around the Bazaar , play on the beach or splash around in the largest pool in the Maldives ( policed by hawk-eyed lifeguards ). The kids ’ club staff are known for being super friendly and will happily meet any request , from play-acting the Frozen soundtrack to administering complicated sun-cream regimes . They also have an in-house marine biologist who wears a mermaid tail for guided snorkeling tours and takes trips to the blue hole on a penguin submarine . There ’ s definitely something rather special about this place – visit soon before they grow up ! www . amilla . mv
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