As the winter season closely approaches, here are some fantastic new luxury family programs and packages offered at renowned hotels and resorts. As you start to plan holiday and early 2023 travel, you won’t want to miss out on these options.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas | St. Thomas, USVI (pictured): Following a $100-million renovation, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas features an alluring blend of sea-inspired luxury amenities that wow guests of all ages. Among the newest and most unique is the property’s BEABA Baby Concierge program. The property partnered with luxury baby goods brand BEABA to launch this ultimate family travel offering, which gives parents traveling with little ones access to a thoughtfully curated suite of products that make traveling with kids easier. Guests now have access to an in-room menu featuring items available for either rent or purchase, including Silicone Bibs and Spoons, Insulated Jars for beachside snacking, an adjustable Rocker, and bedside sleeper. In addition, the property has a dedicated family pool complete with family cabanas offering shade and private spaces for feeding or naptime, a splash pad, and a 60-ft-long waterslide. Shovels and pails for building sandcastles, beach balls, and baby sunscreen are also complementary.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO
The only ski-in, ski-out property at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain Resort, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is a gorgeous, family-friendly destination. Located just steps from the ski school, the chateau-style property is the perfect place for families this winter. Plus, the property offers the ultimate turndown service...for kids! Guests can make their family vacation one to remember by arranging a full camping experience, in-room. The offering will include lanterns, a personal tent (set up and ready to go), equipped with a snuggly sleepy bag and a faux fire pit to stay "warm." It also comes with stuffed-animal beaver for the kids to enjoy and can take come with them to remember the great experience. No camping trip is complete without s'mores so the chef will prepare a s'mores kit to be enjoyed by the whole family around the "campfire." The package also comes complete with luxury kids' pajamas for the ultimate cozy family night (that they can keep afterwards too). Reservations for the Indoor Camping can be made via the property’s concierge.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee, CA
Located mid-mountain at Northstar Mountain Resort and just 15 minutes away from the pristine Lake Tahoe, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe provides a family-friendly destination in all seasons. The resort’s youth programming invites guests ages five to 12 to discover Lake Tahoe through their own eyes. Using kid-friendly activities, arts and crafts, games and scavenger hunts, guests learn about the destination hands-on. This winter, the property is introducing the S’more & Hot Coco Extravaganza, which takes place in the property’s Café Blue. Families will be able to design their own s’more and hot chocolate masterpieces by choosing from a full wall of chocolates, candies, and sweet condiments. And the fun doesn't stop there - families can book the Indoor Campout Package, which brings the fun and excitement of a camping experience to the comfort of your guest room. It includes a 3'x4' tent complete with Ritz-Carlton linens and featherbed, activity book with crayons, camp light, teddy bear and more sweet treats for the family to enjoy.
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: Located in Grand Cayman’s stunning Seven Mile Beach, the luxurious Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, unveiled a brand-new interactive waterpark designed for children of all ages and abilities this past summer. Aptly named, SPLASH the new facility is the property’s newest family-friendly addition to its existing robust programming, which includes one of the Caribbean’s best kid’s clubs, Camp Seafire. To further elevate this new offering, the property created an entire new menu of over-the-top birthday party packages that take festivities to the NEXT level – including a $5K option to rent out the entire park for your kiddo and 25 of their closest friends! While the kiddos are entertained, parents can take advantage of some free time and indulge in the resort’s stunning spa, world-class culinary outlets and bars, or just sprawl out in a poolside cabana or lounge chair by the beach.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | Sarasota, FL: Sarasota’s rich circus history began in the 1920s when it became the winter home for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Family travelers seeking an immersion into the circus arts this winter and spring should look no further than The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, the destination’s premier luxury lodging option. A precious opportunity to create a new family tradition, the property’s brand-new Under The Big Top package includes accommodations in a spacious suite decked out in circus-inspired décor and props that enliven the senses and reintroduce the history of circus culture. Cozy up in the circus tent with a plush animal friend, learn to juggle or sit back and enjoy tasty popcorn (a circus favorite treat). Minutes away from the hotel, guests have the chance to discover the destination’s unique circus culture and history at various key spots. The hotel’s concierge is available to help guests score tickets to The Ringling Circus Museum, and can even book private Flying Trapeze, Aerial Skills, and Lyra classes at The Circus Arts Conservatory – an exciting activity for the whole family!
