Elevating Family Vacations: Luxury Resorts Redefine the Kids' Club Experience

When it comes to a restorative getaway, a beachfront vacation is the gold standard. However, traveling with kids can sometimes mean less relaxation and more of the usual hustle and bustle that goes with parenting. But as the demand for luxury family travel continues to grow, some resorts are stepping up to help the whole family enjoy a true vacation with expanded offerings like specialized itineraries, more spacious family suites, and exceptional kids' clubs.

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Embracing the Balinese Spirit at Umana Bali

Set amid lush greenery and overlooking the Indian Ocean on the southern tip of Bali, the new Umana Bali, Hilton's first LXR property in Southeast Asia, is a magnet for honeymooners and those seeking a romantic getaway. But this resort is also supremely family-friendly, with spacious villa accommodations, complimentary meals for children under six, and a captivating kids' club. Centered around a massive hot air balloon play structure, the sunlit space offers a dedicated nap room and a wealth of activities that allow the youngest guests to immerse themselves in Indonesian culture, from Balinese dance and language lessons to Gebogan and Kwangen crafts.

Marbella Club: Blending Glamour and Family Fun

Since the 1950s, sunseekers have been drawn to this beachfront resort for its breezy glamour and unparalleled Mediterranean views. In 2013, the property unveiled a kids' club, where children from four to 14 have their own dedicated oasis within the resort. The sprawling collection of open-air, terracotta-roofed structures is home to a diverse array of activities, from perfume-making in the surrounding herb garden with the property's head landscaper to cooking Andalusian-inspired recipes with the hotel's Wellness Chef.

Kona Village: Embracing the Spirit of Hawai'i

At Kona Village, an 81-acre Rosewood resort situated on the pristine Kona Coast of Hawai'i, guests of all ages can tap into the island spirit with activities like fishing for tilapia in the property's ponds and starlit movie nights in the Moana family pool. While parents can take a break with a mai tai at the resort's iconic Shipwreck Bar or explore Kahuwai Bay in an outrigger canoe, the Rosewood Explorers Keiki Club is open for kids aged five to 11, where they can feed the property's ducks, paint coconut postcards, or make their own shave ice with fresh-squeezed juices and syrups.

Maxx Royal Bodrum: A Chic Oasis for All Ages

The new Maxx Royal, which opened this past May on a beguiling stretch of Bodrum's northern coast, has no shortage of diversions for adults, from outposts of global restaurants like Spago and Caviar Kaspia to a partnership with Scorpios, the buzzy Mykonos transplant next door. But while the grown-ups play, the sprawling Maxxi Land is standing by to entertain the little ones. This vast facility has a nap room, a movie theater, and separate areas for kids of different ages to dance, craft, and play video games, all in an unexpectedly chic space in soothing pastel tones.

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay: Connecting with Nature and Culture

At the serene yet supremely family-friendly Six Senses Ninh Van Bay resort, overlooking the East Vietnam Sea, Vooc Village kids' club (named for the region's langur monkeys) is an indoor and outdoor haven for young guests. Outdoors, children can cool off in the club's splash zone, while the bright and spacious interior is home to a broad lineup of activities that include organic gardening, mocktail mixology classes, and make-your-own body scrub lessons. To illuminate local culture, there are also sessions on Vietnamese lantern making or origami.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples: Exploring the Wonders of Florida's Coastline

In late 2023, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples unveiled its years-in-the-making expansion and renovation, and with it, a new Ritz Kids program. While parents can take advantage of the transformed 51,000-square-foot spa or camp out in a beachfront cabana, children ages five to 12 can dive a little deeper into the destination's environment with the help of the resort's resident naturalist. The programming, created in partnership with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, is designed to educate young explorers on the surrounding ecosystem via immersive activities focused on themes like sea creatures or the shoreline. Beyond the new space, families can take part in guided seashell tours or splash out in the Reservoir waterpark at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, just a few minutes from the property.

Four Seasons Los Cabos: Embracing the Baja California Lifestyle

Since opening its first Kids for All Seasons at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in the 1990s, the luxury hospitality company has been a pioneer in the Kids' Club space. At the Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, the complimentary program for guests ages four to 12 includes hands-on activities like craft-your-own piñata and salsa-making classes, as well as a bounty of ways to take advantage of the resort's beachfront location on the beautiful Gulf of California, from stand-up paddleboarding to seashell hunts.