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.
Annupuri Village Niseko
Annupuri Village offers seriously chic chalets in a peaceful rural location.
Annupuri Village Niseko is the least developed of the three resorts that make up Niseko (the others being Niseko Village and Hirafu), and is a good choice for families seeking a bit of discreet luxury. The chalets have double-height reception rooms, state of the art kitchens (unusual in Japan,) and indulgently...
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Gion Hatanaka Ryokan
The Gion-Hatanaka Ryokan offers the finest Japanese hospitality in Kyoto’s geisha district
Leave the West behind and experience deep Japan at this historic ryokan, or traditional inn, Gion Hatanaka Ryokan in Kyoto. Sleep on futons on fragrant tatami mats, have an exquisite kaiseki dinner with sake served in your room, open sliding screens to reveal views of Yasaka-jinja, the geisha...
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo
An ultra-luxurious retreat just outside the city centre, cocooned inside one of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens
For travellers who like to offset the thrills of the neon jungle with a little tranquillity, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, which is located in the northern part of the city, has five-star luxury suites and a famous Japanese garden with fireflies, ancient trees and historic Buddhist...
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The Peninsula Tokyo
Perfectly located on a corner of the Imperial Palace moat, The Peninsula is one of Tokyo’s newest chic retreats.
The Peninsula Tokyo s 24 floors of luxury, topped by a glitzy bar with show-stopping views over Tokyo’s skyscrapers. At ground level, the hotel has two of Tokyo’s best parks on its doorstep – Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace East...
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Kanuhura Maldives
Kanahura is very private, tropical hideaway offering laidback luxury in a chic, barefoot setting
Kanuhura is set on a tiny island, a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male, in the Lhaviyani Atoll. Although it is further away than some of the other islands, it is popular with families, even those with babies and toddlers, because of its fantastic child-friendly facilities. These include trained babysitters (day and...
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Shangri-La Villingili
A spacious and stylish boutique-style hotel, Shangri-La Vilingili Resort and Spa is set on one of the larger Maldivian islands
Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa is located in the Addu Atoll, a 70-minute flight away from Male. The resort has over four miles of coastline, a mile of white sandy beach, including a surf beach, and three fresh water lagoons. If you’re arriving by private jet, the resort even has its own airport terminal. The...
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Four Seasons Singapore
The Four Seasons, Singapore is a sophisticated and stylish hotel in the heart of the city’s heavenly shopping
Located on the tree-lined Orchard Boulevard, the luxury family-friendly four Seasons Singapore is just minutes from all the shops on Orchard Road, the Botanic Gardens and also a host of family attractions. The hotel’s afternoon tea is a treat, as is Sunday brunch at One-Ninety, featuring a supervised kid’s room...
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Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
The Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore is a contemporary, luxury hotel set in a 7-acre garden oasis in the heart of the Marina Bay area.
Recently renovated, the Ritz Carlton Millenia SIngapore features landscaped grounds, an architectural interior and an exterior worthy of admiration. Not to be missed is the 4,200-piece contemporary art collection, including works by Andy Warhol, amongst others. All rooms are extra-spacious and feature “the world’s...
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Jumeirah Beach Resort Dubai
Want the beach? Get glamour at the Jumeirah Beach hotel with its idyllic location and children’s activities aplenty.
The staff at the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Resort Dubai love children so much that they’ll even present them with a gift on arrival. That’s during your private check in, by the way, in a special room reserved for weary families who have just arrived fresh off a plane. Bang on the beach, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel...
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Grand Hotel Tremezzo
A decadent and very luxurious Art Nouveau hotel located on the shores of Lake Como
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, is one of the oldest hotels on Lake Como and nestled right on the shore, this Art Nouveau beauty offers unrivalled views of Bellagio and the Grigne mountains. Recently reopened, it is as beautiful and grandiose as ever. Walking from drawing room to tea parlour, spacious bathroom to bedroom, the...
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