How to please everyone on your next family trip

A FAMILY holiday sounds fun in theory, until you start to plan it. Next minute, you’ve got every kind of holiday brochure sprawled out on the kitchen bench, while mum’s shouting for Sangria in Spain, dad’s shouting for German “bier” in Berlin and the kids, well, they’re just shouting for shouting’s sake.

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A FAMILY holiday sounds fun in theory, until you start to plan it. Next minute, you’ve got every kind of holiday brochure sprawled out on the kitchen bench, while mum’s shouting for Sangria in Spain, dad’s shouting for German “bier” in Berlin and the kids, well, they’re just shouting for shouting’s sake.

And while many believe the secret to holiday bliss starts with pleasing said kids, mum and dad shouldn’t miss out on poolside massages and cocktails while doing so. Tick off everyone’s family bucket list with an action-packed stay at Centara Hotels and Resorts. Located in Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, Centara takes family holiday destinations to a whole new level

PHUKET

The largest Thai island has much to offer for the whole family. With magical beaches such as Karon and Rawai on your doorstep, Thailand’s deep-rooted culture and fresh local fare will be sure to please all members of the party. When the kids have grown tired of the culture and the beach , the fam can retire to Centara Grand Beach Resort for a splash around in the private pool or some light snacks on one of the hotel’s terraces. The resort is full of fun facilities for all including a water park, waterfalls, kids clubs, adult only pool and lazy river (for those who want to completely switch off on their own inflatable).

BANGKOK

If you want to stay closer to Bangkok, best to book the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort. The entire hotel is Lost World-themed with the main building shaped as two giant cliffs connected by rope bridges, with a jungle, river and waterfalls below (which will have the kids in awe). The rooms are also Lost World-themed, with family suites offering a separate room with bunk beds and epic sea views to keep the kids in check. 

The hotel boasts a range of water parks, slides and aquatic activities, along with the Kids Club for the little ones. After all the jumping and sliding, the clan can refuel at one of the hotel’s seven restaurants and bars or 24 spa treatment rooms (for mum, of course).

MALDIVES

While the Maldives might conjure up images of snorkelling, spa-ing and sunset sailing, the Maldives is a kid’s paradise. Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa has been built with families in mind.

The Deluxe Family Water Villas have been designed for kids,  bunk beds and gates at both the lagoon and entrance of each room, allowing tiny tots to safely experience the 360-degree water views.The “Ultimate All-Inclusive” program also offers families a cash-free state of relaxation, which is an absolute bonus when travelling with the children.  

Families can take advantage of snorkelling, swimming with turtles and surfing with the clan, scuba diving is also included where guests can enjoy up to three dives as an alternative to spa treatments. After all the family fun is had  send the kids off to the Kids Club so mum and dad can enjoy a champagne with a view at the Aqua Bar.