Remember what summer holidays used to be like? When it was just the two of you?
Those sensual star-filled evenings surrendering to exotic new tastes, sounds and rhythms, intoxicatingly different from the ones you’d left behind? Not being a slave to any schedule. Extended breakfast marathons with endless pots of tea. Relaxing with your favourite author by the pool with nothing more pressing on your mind than what cocktail to order for “elevenses” – or which restaurant or DJ to road test that night.
Time to slow down and reflect.
For those of you with small children, it probably all seems like a lifetime ago. Okay, straight out of the gate, let’s be clear. No one’s saying that we don’t cherish our little darlings. They’re the light of our lives (most of the time). Nor are we saying that we don’t absolutely adore creating “happy holiday” memories together that will last their whole lifetime.
But let’s be honest. Going away with young people does come with certain challenges.
It’s a simple fact of life that kids and adults, for the most part, just don’t unwind the same way. They want to get up at dawn. You want to gently greet the day at your own pace. They want to embark on an exhausting whirlwind of constant activity, noise and discovery. Meanwhile, all you’ve been dreaming of for weeks is stretching out on a sun lounger peacefully, having a massage or two, and getting on first-name basis with the beach bar mixologist.
It can all add up to a sure-fire recipe for rows, stress and disappointment – not to mention a constant battle over who is really calling the shots on your hard-won holiday.
But grown-up pampering and kiddie fun doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. At Karma Resorts, we have taken away the most common “buzz killers” associated with holidaying with younger children. Our award-winning 3 Monkeys Kid’s Club hosts a stimulating and inspiring itinerary of free activities for your own little monkeys, (aged between 4-12).
Initially launched at our flagship Karma Kandara resort and Spa in Bali, 3 Monkeys – named after the playful monkeys inhabiting this stunning coastal hideaway – now operates across many of our luxury properties. Open daily from 10am to 5pm, 3 Monkeys gives families the best of both worlds – (and is so popular, some families even return to us several times a year!).
With your loved ones happily immersed in fun crafts, games, and educational workshops with our highly-trained staff, there’ll be no more slugging it out for space in crowded one-size-fits-all swimming pools. No more having to always dine at “Rush Hour” to fit in with the children’s schedule. And no more sacrificing “Date Nights” because you have to accommodate early bedtimes every evening while you’re away.
Your budding Harry Potter can join in a magician’s masterclass; take a little chef’s cooking workshop; compete in a scavenger hunt or discover simple seaside pleasures like crab hunting and kite flying – while you take a romantic stroll along the beach; reclaim the joys of a lazy morning by the pool with your head buried in a book; or treat yourself to an afternoon siesta.
While they’re busily burning off excess energy at a Zumba class; creating an exciting sand volcano eruption; or even experiencing a junior spa treatment – you could be sipping a glass of fine wine at one of our panoramic seafront bars; trying your hand at windsurfing; or indulging in your own luxury treatment at one of Karma’s elite wellness spas.
And while they relish the camaraderie of eating lunch with other children each day – you can enjoy a more leisurely meal at a time and place of your own choosing. You’ll also have access to our fully-qualified babysitting service for infants to help you carve out some much-needed couple time during your Karma stay.
It’s not that you don’t want to see them at all, of course!
But have you ever noticed just how much more you all appreciate each other’s company when you’re not in each other’s pockets 24-7? You’ll be able to watch their small faces light up as they return to you, buzzing with excitement about new friends and tales of new adventures.
And because we believe in the importance of sharing other cultures with your child, 3 Monkeys also offers a selection of themed interactive activities for our young guests, designed to celebrate local customs – such as making Balinese wooden masks or learning the steps of a traditional Thai dance. During Christmas, we host a wonderful calendar of festive children’s events (The 12 Days of Karma), featuring Christmas crafts, seasonal cooking and games.
Karma has always been a family-friendly brand and that means making sure that every member of your group deserves the same fine standards of service, regardless of age. We all work harder than ever before and most of us take fewer holidays. So haven’t you earned the right to properly recharge while away and rediscover the best “You”?
Because at the end of the day … we parents like to play a little too!
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