The Gold Coast's best family stays

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1. Turtle Beach Resort

Take the family on an escape to Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast at Turtle Beach Resort. Turtle Beach Resort has been thoughtfully designed for families, featuring four separate swimming areas, a 22-seat cinema, a putt-putt golf course, and an epic kids club, ensuring that this is one place the kids will never want to leave – and that's after you enjoy lazing on the beach that's only 300 metres away).

Family Travel promotion at InterContinental Koh Samui Resort

Reader’s Choice award for 2019 Top Ten Family Resort celebrated with 3-night promotion

The luxurious InterContinental Koh Samui Resort is celebrating its 2019 Reader’s Choice award for Top Ten Family Resort with a promotion that recognises its appeal to families and children.

The Award, made by readers of travel publisher Signature Media, recognises the appeal of the 79 room, suites and villas Resort considered Asia’s Leading Beach Resort and ranked in the New York Times bestseller ‘1000 Places to See
Before You Die’.

To celebrate its Readers Choice award, the Resort is offering guests a special promotion of three perfect nights of Family Pleasure in either the Club Two- Bedroom Residence Villa or Club Napa Reserve Three-Bedroom Residence Villa with one 60-minute therapeutic body massage for two adults at the Beach Sala (once per stay), one Junior Master Chef Cooking Class for the children (once per stay) and welcome children’s amenities.

Children aged 4 –12 years staying with their parents enjoy free children’s meals and complimentary activities from the Resort's own kids' club, Planet Trekkers. The Resort can also provide added-extra baby-siting and nanny services enabling parents to relax and enjoy a romantic break of their own. A host of organised activities are available at the Resort for children of all ages and families to enjoy.

Recreation activities something for everyone: from snorkelling to biking, gentle Thai boxing and Thai cooking classes to yoga to walks through the Angthong National Marine Park, island tours and dolphin watching, swimming pool fun. And,
Water Sports Centre offering stand-up-paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling

• Fully-equipped fitness centre
• Yoga and Pilates
• Thai Chi
• Fit Ball classes
• Aerobics
• Beach volleyball
• Mini beach soccer
• Table tennis
• Mountain biking
• Cocktail classes

Spoil your partner, family and yourself with private speedboat transfers from Koh Samui Airport, a full day at the Baan Thai Spa by HARNN, private sunset cruise to the enchanting Five Islands on the Resort’s private speedboat, and a private dinner under the stars with your very own chef.

The 5-star luxury InterContinental Koh Samui Resort offer also treats you to sunset cocktails, afternoon tea, sumptuous meals and unforgettable sunsets across breathtaking views of the Gulf of Thailand and offshore islands.

Available for stays from now until 31 March 2020

Packages start from:

3 nights in Club Two Bedroom Residence Villa - from AUD$ 4,080
3 nights in Club Napa Reserve Three Bedroom Villa - from AUD$ 7,000
*Rates are inclusive of taxes and service charges

** Rates are inclusive of Club InterContinental Benefits
***Rates are subject to exchange rate changes

The InterContinental Koh Samui Resort has been recognised in the World Travel Awards (WTA) as Asia's Most Romantic Resort, Asia's Leading Beach Resort, and Thailand's Leading Beach Resort. It provides world-ranked views of the Gulf of Thailand, international cuisine and award-winning service throughout the landscaped Resort. Featured is the multi award-winning Baan Thai Spa by HARNN offering a variety of aroma and relaxation therapies and pampering including therapeutic head-to-toe massage.

Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular island getaways. The 5-star award winning resort spans nine hectares (22 acres) on the unspoilt west coast of Koh Samui, only one hour by air from Bangkok and a 45-minute drive from the airport.

Family Fun At Angsana Laguna Phuket

Experience the best in sun, sand and sea

Boasting pristine beaches, white sand and luxe villas, Banyan Tree's Angsana Laguna Phuket is the perfect retreat for luxury-loving families. Set on the shores of Phuket's Bang Tao Bay in the island's northwest, the resort offers unrivalled luxury suites complimented by a multitude of activities to keep the whole family happy.

Rediscover ultimate family fun with endless land and water activities, including mountain bike expeditions, island tours, diving excursions, snorkeling and windsailing. For families after something more relaxed, explore the beauty of the island with horseback riding on the shore of Bang Tao Bay, or catch the remarkable sunset at Promthep Cape. To recharge after a big day of activities, spend an afternoon bonding with the family by floating in Angsana Laguna's free-form pool, winding its way through the resort.

Kids won't want to leave the Tree House Kid's Club, a multi-level play area with jungle gyms, educational games and entertainment welcoming children of all ages. Mum and dad can sit back and relax with the complimentary childcare, keeping little ones completely entertained with many activities to enjoy, from treasure hunts and face painting to  cooking classes. Angsana Spa even offers gentle massages for kids, making for the perfect quality family time.

Make this year unforgettable by booking a stay at Angsana Laguna Phuket! Book the Live for Family Fun package by the 29th March 2019 and enjoy attractive inclusions such as:

• Kids below 12 dine for free
• Free access to the Tree House Kids Club
• 1 Set Dinner for 2
• Round trip transfer from Phuket International Airport in a family van
• 1 Kayak lagoon exploration tour for the whole family
• 2 hours baby-sitting service for up to 2 children per stay
• Complimentary unlimited non-motorized water sports
• 20% savings on all restaurants (except alcohol)
• 20% savings on all body massages at the Angsana Spa Laguna

For more information please call: +6676358500 or visit

Angsana Laguna Phuket.

Banyan Tree Phuket - Tropical Escape for Families

Nestled in the enclave of Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket offers a hidden paradise that is perfect for family getaways.  At Banyan Tree Phuket, guests can frolic in their generously-appointed Two Bedroom Pool Villas endowed with barbecue pits and a spacious poolside terrace. With an endless array of activities, guests can spend their afternoons biking, taking part in cooking classes, kayaking, visiting a local market or embarking on a cultural tour around Phuket Old Town.

Designed specifically for kids, Banyan Tree's Turtle Club provides non-stop entertainment for the little ones. With an outdoor playground, nap room and dozens of exciting activities — including waterball, treasure hunt, puppet shows, swimming lessons, and zumba for kids, they will definitely experience an action-packed day. Parents can join in the fun or utilise the resort's babysitting service. Mums can pamper themselves at the blissful Banyan Tree Spa while Dads play a round of golf at the award-winning Laguna Golf Phuket course.

As part of Laguna Phuket's integrated resort, guests of Banyan Tree Phuket can explore the tropical parkland of fine restaurants, lagoons, beaches and bars via a complimentary shuttle bus or boat service.

Discover Banyan Tree Phuket's Sense of Family package to enjoy access to the Turtle Kids Club, food and beverage credit per day for 2 adults and 2 children at THB 4,500, savings of 20% on all body massages at Banyan Tree spa and much more.

For reservations and further information, please contact phuket@banyantree.com or call +66 76 372 400.