Do you have a summer vacation plan? Here are four destinations that promise to deliver family adventure and magical memories.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
(The Maldives)
Leave life’s challenges behind and find your way to an island sanctuary on the remote northern Baa Atoll in the Maldives. Stay within a natural UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where you and your family can sleep in over-the-water or beach bungalows, tucked aside jungle greens and surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters. Kids will be thrilled to snorkel with manta rays, help rehab sea turtles, identify local dolphin populations and assist with the transplant of coral frames.
You’ll want to cycle through the former coconut plantation on a lizard and bat spotting safari before taking to the water for a wide array of water sports in the sheltered lagoon or beyond. Not ready for a wetsuit? Then sample the experience in the Hologram Room, where family members can virtually “swim” with manta rays, whales, seahorses and octopuses. For an old-school experience, board a resort fishing boat to catch your dinner using traditional hand-line fishing techniques. Then gather under a blanket of stars and learn from Landaa’s on-site astronomers. Ask about the resorts’ Specialty Suites — perfect for multigenerational families — where vast ocean-facing lounge decks, infinity pools, and overwater hammocks combine to create a dream vacation.
For more: https://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveslg
The Broadmoor
(Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Known for their impeccable service and stunning views, this five-star resort has offered up their special brand of Western hospitality for more than a century. Their top-notch golf program draws national tournaments as well as families eager to enjoy the storied game. With Rocky Mountain grandeur as your backdrop, choose from three courses, each providing unique challenges and enjoyment. Kids 12 and under play free with a paying adult after 2 p.m. Ask about family golf clinics held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and weekday golf packages.