Sure, you could plop your kids on a beach towel and call it a day—but for your family, a vacation isn’t really a vacation without some heart-pumping fun! If you want to get active in awe-inspiring surroundings on your next family trip, here are three luxe experiences infused with kid-friendly adventure:
1. Safari in Botswana with Micato Safaris
A once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is an excellent choice for kids. There’s something so magical about tracking Africa’s amazing wildlife together—it’s like watching the storybooks your kids grew up with come to life! Plus, while a safari is certainly adventurous, it’s not too taxing for kids. You’ll enjoy guided game drives deep into the wilderness to spy an endless array of animals.
Botswana is a wonderful safari destination because it offers so much ecological diversity. It’s home to the Okavango Delta, a vast floodplain that attracts water-loving animals like elephants, hippos, crocs, and birds. You can switch things up from a “traditional” safari game drive by taking a ride in a boat or dugout canoe through the floodplains. You’ll also be able to spy other classic safari animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Botswana is right next door to Zimbabwe, too—so you can just pop over to marvel at thundering Victoria Falls.
I love pairing my clients with Micato Safaris, one of the undisputed leaders in the luxury safari space. Their safari camps are truly exceptional, getting you “back to nature” with tented lodges—but every stay is thoroughly pampering and sumptuously decorated. It’s a truly all-inclusive experience as well, with all transfers, daily game drives, meals, drinks, and even gratuities part of your package.
2. Ride the Glacier Express in Switzerland
Talk about the ride of a lifetime! The Glacier Express is a luxury train that takes you through some of the most breathtaking landscapes imaginable. Your family can board together, settle in, and then enjoy panoramic views of charming alpine villages, snowy peaks, vast canyons, and even a glimpse of the Matterhorn over the course of the eight-hour route.
Pair your ride with a stay at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski in St. Moritz to keep your adventure going. This glamorous historic hotel makes for the perfect home base for skiing or hiking in St. Moritz, the area’s premier resort town—the hotel sits right at the foot of the cable car that takes you up the slopes. When you need a little break from all the high-octane alpine action, soothe yourself at the spa that features four indoor saunas, warm up with a meal of cheese fondue, or glide across a natural ice rink.
3. Surf sand dunes in the Sahara Desert
Honestly, that’s only the beginning of your adventure in Morocco. There is so much to see and do in this incredibly diverse country. Of course, you have to experience desert must-do’s like camel treks across the sand, sleeping at a tented bedouin camp beneath the stars, and then racing down the massive dunes during sunrise sandboarding. But there’s also the the palm-fringed kasbahs scattered throughout the desert, the dramatic High Atlas Mountains that shelter Berber villages, the winding and mysterious medinas in bustling cities, and fragrant tagines and mint tea to whet your appetite.
Balance all that adventure with a refined stay at the Mandarin Oriental in Marrakech, Morocco’s Ochre City. Just a 10-minute drive from the heart of the Old Town, the posh and sprawling hotel offers a haven of tranquility away from Marrakech’s kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and flavors. Lush gardens and sparkling pools are spread across nearly 50 acres—and there’s even a “kids’ kasbah” with authentic activities for the littlest guests.
Ready to design your own family escape that expertly blends adventure + luxury? Book your complimentary consultation call with me now to start planning together!
