Summer Sun
If you're a slave to children's school holiday dates then, let's face it, the summer period is your biggest window for a vacation that guarantees sand, sunshine and a slower pace of life, albeit temporary. It may mean that certain destinations are busy because so many other solar-hungry families are away at the same time as you, but with our incredible range of luxurious family-friendly hotels across the world - from urban locations like Rome and New York to island idylls such as Mallorca and Sardinia - you can enjoy a holiday with the family in the northern hemisphere's summery months without clashing with thousands of other people on a similar mission.
Relais Royal Mirepoix
The Relais Royal, Mirepoix is a home-from-home type hotel in the mediaeval town of Mirepoix.
The Ariege’s one and only four-star hotel, this 18th century Relais and Chateaux property, still crammed with original features, was a private home until being lovingly converted by its current owners into the Relais Royal Mirepoix. Set around a pretty courtyard, each of the four rooms and five suites is totally...
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Ritz Carlton Berlin
The Ritz Carlton, Berlin is an elegant tower overlooking Berlin’s largest park, Tiergarten.
The Ritz Carlton Berlin has really made its mark on Berlin since it opened in 2004. Today, it’s deemed worthy even for a President, with Barack Obama and his family staying there during their visit in June 2013. No hotel is closer to the Tiergarten, Berlin’s equivalent to Central Park, which resides on one side of...
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Hotel Adlon Berlin
The luxury Adlon hotel stands right before the iconic Brandenburg Gate, making it a perfect starting point for exploring the city.
This Kempinski Group luxury Hotel Adlon Berlin stands right before the iconic Brandenburg Gate, so it couldn’t be more perfectly located. Reopened back in 1997, the new building pays homage to a spot where kings and emperors themselves used to reside. Between the fabulous bar, its restaurant with its renowned...
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Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
The stunning Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur sits elegantly below the watchful eyes of the Petronas Towers.
The stunning Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is widely considered the inner-city leader in luxury accommodation. With sensational views across Malaysia’s capital city and a location that sets it in the heart of things, the Mandarin Oriental rooms are designed to be homes-from-home so, no matter what type you book...
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Rome Cavalieri
The Rome Cavalieri is an elegant hotel set within fifteen acres of Mediterranean parkland.
Located on one of the hills that surround The Eternal City, The Rome Cavalieri resides with views into the downtown area and right across to St. Peter’s and the Pantheon. Sunday brunch in the L‘Uliveto Restaurant by the outdoor pool is a hit amongst locals and visitors alike, (this is no city in which to diet,)...
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Four Seasons Vancouver
The Four Seasons hotel, Vancouver is a prime example of why these hotels standout in luxury family travel.
The Four Seasons Vancouver is a landmark in the city: the warm and modern restaurant, Yew, is popular with the downtown suits and, come evening, a great spot for family dinner (and a glass of wine from the extensive list). Mums might consider an appointment with the in-house Blo Blow Dry Bar for a wash and blow-dry....
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Hotel de Rome Berlin
Situated in a beautiful old bank, the Hotel de Rome has a notably stunning rooftop terrace with views over the rambling Berlin boulevards.
It does not get much better in this magic city than at the Hotel de Rome Berlin. Situated in a beautiful old bank building between the Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz, most rooms of this hotel have grand high ceilings and large windows. There’s a stunning roof top terrace with a view over the rambling local...
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Swissotel Berlin
The sleek, modern Swissotel towers over the Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s elegant shopping strip, with its jigsaw of inviting stores, cafés and restaurants.
Located in the Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s elegant shopping strip, is the Swissotel Berlin. Once a terribly neglected area, much-needed attention and investment has been lavished upon it. Today, it is a hip hangout in its own right, a hub of fantastic restaurants, cafes and shops. The modern and very sleek Swissotel...
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Four Seasons Langkawi
The idyllic Four Seasons, Langkawi sees luxury meet the beach with a bang.
The restaurants and bars of the Four Seasons Langkawi venture are buzzing; the delicate interiors do little to detract from the awe-inspiring views and apartment-sized rooms; each one comes with a huge stone bathroom leading to an outdoor hot tub or shower. Flooring throughout the property is carefully constructed...
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Bali Hyatt
Bali Hyatt is a beachside resort with great kid’s facilities (and even better cocktails).
Sanur is a great base for a luxury family holiday in Bali, especially for those with young children and babies, and the Bali Hyatt is a fabulous choice. It’s quieter than Kuta and Seminyak, but day trips are easily arranged from here. The beach is big and clean and the water is safe for swimming. The staff at the...
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