Taking a break from your monotonous work schedule and pampering your child on a holiday sounds like the perfect idea for an ideal getaway. But travelling with kids and infants is not always trouble-free. The last thing you would want on your holiday is your kids throwing temper tantrums, screaming, crying and sometimes even rolling on the floor. Yes, we all have seen kids like that. Balancing everybody’s needs in the family is what a perfect Indian family vacation is all about.
While doing nothing is the idea of a perfect holiday for adult, it’s quite the opposite for children. And sometimes it becomes a real hard task to keep them engaged in the hotel room. So we found quite a few hotels and resorts that can keep your child entertained while you can relax:
GOA
While adults revel in the land of boundless parties, beautiful landscapes, tranquil waters, there are a lot of activities for children too — especially if you are staying at the Park Hyatt Resort and Spa in south Goa. Just 20 minutes away from Dabolim Airport, located at Arossim Beach, Cansaulim, the property has Camp Hyatt that hosts entertaining-interactive indoor and outdoor leisure tasks which ensure children have a cherished stay.
Bala Abhyangam Treatment is a 30-minutes soothing herbal oil body massage designed for children between the ages of 8 to 12 years at their Sereno Spa.
For kids between the ages of 4 and 12 years, Camp Hyatt has activities such as art and crafts, pottery, a movie room, children’s library and play station games. There is a special section dedicated to toddlers up to the age of 4 years, with soft toys and other baby-friendly toys, offering a lot of space to play around with mothers. They even have a special menu for children that include traditional favourites and healthy food.
Packages: For stay packages, you can choose standard rooms, rooms with a view, deluxe rooms and suites starting from Rs 8,000.
Contact: www.goa.park.hyatt.com
Goa is one of the few states in India where there are legal floating casinos. As glamour, gaming and kids, don’t go very well together, a hassle free trip to a casino in Goa with your underage kid is now likely feasible. On board the off shore casino, Deltin Royale, there is a separate section called the Young Turks room, dedicated for children. Armed with Play Stations and Xbox, mini library, nursing and toy zone — kids can be kept busy while you push your luck. They even have trained baby sitters. Packages: The entry to this casino starts from Rs 2,000 per person that also includes drinks and buffet. Below 21 years, entry to the casino floor is prohibited. An entry charge for 6 years to 21 years is Rs 1,000 per person that includes access to entertainment and dining area.
Contact: www.deltingroup.com
PUNE
Just a few hours from the hippieness of Goa and also a few hours away from aamchi Mumbai lies, Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra. A growing hub of software industries and automobile plants, Pune is the destination for weekend getaway as it offers alot of sightseeing spots ranging from cultural museums to wildlife sanctuaries.
You can reach Courtyard by Marriott in Chakan, Pune from Lohegaon Airport which is 40 minutes away from the main city. Courtyard by Marriott provides a range of fresh and exciting experience for a child guest. As a special attraction, the hotel gives kids a chance to visit an auto plant to see how cars are manufactured; a cheese factory to understand how their favourite ingredient is made and also an equestrian centre to learn the basics of horse-riding.
Packages: Weekend packages starts from Rs 4,500.
Contact: www.marriott.com/courtyard/travel.mi
HYDERABAD
Located just 30 minutes away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in the city of biryani and Nawabs, Taj Falaknuma Palace treats their young guests as important as their parents. They have special amenities for young kids staying at their hotel such as baby cots, baby toiletries and also furniture edge covers for sockets, doors and drawers to ensure children’s safety. They also have various games like treasure hunt, horse riding, painting, movie shows with proper tickets and popcorn, astonishing birthday celebrations which include prince and princess theme parties.
Packages: Room tariffs starts from Rs 18,000
Contact: www.tajhotels.com
NEW DELHI
Don’t let the Capital’s sweltering heat spoil your kid’s summer break. While you go on exploring the purana quilas and hogging on chaat papdi in New Delhi, give your child his leisure time too. Located in the heart of Delhi and just 40 minutes drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, The Lalit offers various activities for children of resident guests as well as outsiders. They also have a special menu for children.
Water aerobics: Get dressed in that perfect pink bikini and blue trunks and dive into the pool to learn some activities under water, every Friday, 10am to 11am.
Yoga: Yoga for children is all about stretching while having fun. The programme promises to improve spiritual, mental and physical health of your kids. Classes are held every Monday, 10am to 11am.
Arts & crafts: Letting the kid sketch his imagination through creativity and drawing — developing an eye coordination and balance. Classes take place every Wednesday, 11am to 12pm.
Packages: Weekend getaways packages starting from Rs 9,500 plus taxes for their Club Legacy room followed by a Sunday brunch and evening cocktail hours.
Contact: www.thelalit.com/the-lalit-new-delhi/
Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida is away from the city’s hustle-bustle. It has a separate section for kids called Wet Feet offering exciting and fun filled days for kids with activities like mask making, balloon busting, treasure hunt, and cartoon watching. Age limit is up to 15 years.
Packages: Packages start Rs 8,500 for various sports and leisure related activities. They also have spa indulgence and Grand Prix packages.
Contact: www.jaypeeresortdelhi.com
Mosaic Hotel, a boutique hotel located in Noida, offers complimentary service specially designed for kids accompanied by their parents. The hotel arranges baby sitters while the parents can enjoy the party. Special arrangements are done for kids where they can enjoy games and movies complete with a low seated buffet dinner.
Packages: Mosaic hotel have packages starting from Rs 4,200 for one night and two days.
Contact: www.mosaichotels.co.in