Young mothers, not-so-young mothers, empowered, traditional, single, adventurous, calm, fun, non-conformist, ally, understanding, long-suffering, companion mothers... There is no single model of mother, although all of them share unconditional love for their children. Traveling is an opportunity to seek complicity between them and strengthen the relationship.
”When traveling with children, the what is more important than the where. Or, in other words, the destination is not as relevant as the experience that is lived in this destination”. The person who affirms this is Eva Carrasco, director for almost a decade of the online magazine Ruta en familia. "For this reason - she adds - although this type of journey is shared mostly with minors or adolescents, more and more adults decide to pack their bags and enjoy quality time traveling with their mother." Are proposals accepted?
Whatever the age, Bali is ideal for children and mothers! The island of the Gods combines Hindu spirituality with impressive landscapes. The Ubud Monkey Forest, a paradise for mischievous macaques; Balinese dances; hiking among rice paddies or snorkeling with turtles and thousands of colorful fish also arouse the interest of the little ones.
Among the outstanding hotel offer on the island, establishments such as the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan stand out, which is committed to comprehensive well-being with proposals for minors related to agriculture, local cuisine or yoga, without forgetting spaces such as cabins in the trees or a complete kids club.
It opened its doors almost seventy years ago by the hand of Alfonso de Hohenlohe as one of the great temples of the international jet set surrounded by a glamor that it still preserves. One of the great little jewels of the Marbella Club hotel is the kids club, which occupies a typical Andalusian building surrounded by 5,000 m2 of gardens.
The space offers disconnection times for children from 4 to 14 years old, with a full range of directed activities ranging from gardening to cooking, perfumery, design and music, scientific experiments or sports. Faced with such temptations, who will want to leave the venue?
It is not a typical hotel; it is more than a hotel. Staying at the complex, which in addition to being a four-star hotel includes an aparthotel, glamping, an activity company and a permaculture-based farm, is an immersive and learning experience in itself for the whole family. Located in Prullans, in the heart of the Girona Pyrenees, the Cerdanya Eco Resort organizes fun activities related to the environment and sustainability. And doing so has its rewards.
Minors can participate in tasks in the garden and greenhouse, work as small farmers feeding pigs or rabbits, or collect the eggs from the chickens. Family spa, heated pool, climbing wall, paddle tennis or excursions in the surroundings complete the stay in the establishment recognized as the most sustainable in Spain.
Visiting London probably wouldn't be the ideal getaway for a child, but doing so by following in the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Muggle world of the capital changes things. Go through the scenes of the films inspired by the saga of J.K. Rowling passes through King's Cross and St. Pancras stations; Leadenhall Market; Piccadilly Circus; the zoo; the Tower, Millennium or Lambeth bridges; the Westminster subway and, above all, Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
This is the ideal place to see the costumes, special effects, props, filming locations up close and of course? the steam locomotive in a recreation of platform 9 ¾. London doesn't have a Harry Potter-themed hotel, but the rooms at the Georgian House Hotel are the closest thing.
No previous notions are necessary, just a desire to learn and have fun. This is the proposal of You and the Sea, a charming aparthotel in Ericeira, the picturesque fishing village on the Portuguese coast that has become a world mecca for surfing.
The establishment, located in Praia do Sul, in front of the Atlantic coast, has become a benchmark in the field, offering surf lessons -also for families- for its guests, from an initial level to the most advanced, during several days . The proximity to Lisbon, from which it is barely forty kilometers away, adds appeal to a surfing getaway to get to know one of the most attractive cities on the Old Continent.
Family, relaxation and adrenaline, a perfect trinomial in the best water park on the planet. Siam Park is in Tenerife and, for eight years, it has been unanimously number 1. Suitable for all audiences -and adored above all by teenagers-, it has water roller coasters, artificial wave pools, slides or rapids to overcome in a float.
The exclusive Royal Hideaway Corales Suites is the perfect counterpoint to an intense day. Located in Adeje, it is a quiet refuge for adults and a paradise for young people and teenagers.
The last of the proposals is Futuroscope, a safe bet for a family trip. The theme park, built 36 years ago on the outskirts of Poitiers, in the heart of France, halfway between Bordeaux and Paris, is oriented -as its name indicates- in the future. Multimedia, virtual reality, giant screens, sensory effects, robotics or big shows are irresistible in the eyes of children and young people.
Plunging into the heart of a tornado or living the adventures of a superhero at the hands of Alice, the superhero museum guide who borrows a costume to attend a costume party, are some of the most exciting attractions in recent times. . And to top it off, staying in the "galactic station" of the Station Cosmos, a hotel that immerses whoever spends a night in it in a universe of science fiction and high technology. Does anyone give more?
Being a mother without ceasing to be a woman; take care of the troupe, without forgetting oneself. Getaways alone or in the company of friends are a source of positive energy recharge. It's time to let go of feelings of guilt and succumb to tempting childless travel proposals.
In Spain it has been translated as “sleep tourism” and, although a priori it might seem like a certain contradiction, the truth is that sleep tourism has become a trend that has not stopped gaining followers in recent times. The goal is to find a place where you can completely disconnect and, above all else, sleep well, requirements that Las Ventanas al Paraíso meets to the letter, a Rosewood resort overlooking the Sea of Cortez that is among the best on the planet .
Located in front of the Los Cabos desert coast, in an idyllic setting, it stands out for its original architecture and extreme attention to detail. Suites and villas with a private infinity pool, jacuzzi and personal butler, beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, aromatherapy treatments, and first-rate Mexican and international cuisine ensure physical and mental restoration.
It exudes modernity and tradition, culture and design; it is committed to climate change, it is sustainable, safe and an ideal destination for a getaway with friends. Stockholm is a city dotted with 14 islands connected by 57 bridges where you can breathe peace. It is imperative to discover it without haste, explore its surroundings, soak up nature in its innumerable parks, visit the royal palace, stroll through the old working-class neighborhood of Södermalml, today full of shops and museums... and experience first-hand the lagom -the style of life on which Swedish balance and happiness are based - at the Miss Clara Hotel.
Housed in a historic downtown building that was once the country's largest girls' school – retaining original features complemented by modern furnishings and an art nouveau style – this boutique hotel offers an intimate and luxurious atmosphere. Its delicious bar, Miss Clara, is the ideal place to enjoy a good cocktail and share confessions.
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel Mallorca, a refuge for art lovers, has reopened its doors. This exclusive refuge in Deià, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, surrounded by overflowing nature, is an ideal haven of tranquility for reconnecting with oneself.
The plan offers the attraction of small pleasures: strolling through its exuberant gardens, among citrus and olive trees, savoring the sea, contemplating the collection of works by artists linked to the island, and why not? bring out your creative soul and dare with a brush in front of a blank canvas under the guidance of one of the resident artists. The kitchen of Pablo Armando Aranda Moreno, the new chef at El Olivo, puts the icing on the cake of a peaceful retirement from which to emerge revitalized.
