Holidays may be restricted right now, but while it’s essential to stay safe and healthy, it’s also important not to give up on your love of travel altogether.
Here, Lightfoot Travel reveal some holiday options worth keeping in mind for calmer times later in the year.
Ulagalla Resort, Sri Lanka
Head to the hills of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle where the rural setting gives way to the eco-friendly manor house of Ulagalla Resort by Uga Escapes, a gorgeous escape with organic gardens, paddy fields, two reservoirs, its own solar farm and an army of surrounding wildlife. Boasting a back-to-nature vibe, kids of all ages will love roaming the grounds and enjoying horse riding, archery, nature walks, lake kayaking, cycling and kite making. There’s also bicycles for navigating your way around the resort, or if you’ve got cowboys and cowgirls in tow, horse riding across the fields is an option.
Lightfoot Special! Stay a minimum of two nights at Ulagalla Resort by Uga Escapes and receive two complimentary activities from horse riding, bike tours, kayaking and archery. Discover more here.
COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Maalifushi in the Maldives may come with powder-white sands, turquoise waters and swaying palms, but this dreamy destination is not all about looks - it also boasts a big eco-friendly heart. Making protection a priority, the resort hosts a great coral propagation programme involving the planting of new coral frames on the seafloor to encourage new reefs to flourish. Guests can go on guided dives and sponsor these coral frames, tracking progress via photographic updates. Above water the Como Shambala Spa with its treatments, activities and Indian guru is a destination in itself.
Lightfoot Special! Book here and get 25% off accommodation plus complimentary full board and return seaplane transfers for kids under 12. You’ll also receive two nights complimentary babysitting for children aged up to 12 years old.
One & Only Desaru, Malaysia
March is a major month for the Desaru coast in Malaysia’s Johor: One &Only Resorts makes its debut with the new One &Only Desaru Coast. Easily accessible from Senai International Airport in Johor and Singapore’s Changi International Airport, pre-plan to pack your bags for the cool beach club, three restaurants, a luxurious spa and fun for all. The KidsOnly and One Tribe clubs for three to 17-year old’s offer complimentary activities from movie nights to barbecues, but the EcoLab is where they get the chance to learn about the local ecosystem, discover aquatic life at The Fisherman Hut and get creative at the Art Studio.
Lightfoot Special! Book to stay at One&Only Desaru Coast from 23 March until 19 Dec 2020 and get a free family tree climbing session in the rainforest, a private family yoga class and a family Padel tennis lesson. Read more here.
Rascal Voyages, Indonesia
Sail away from the real world with Rascal Voyages as they take you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Komodo National Park and Raja Ampat in Indonesia. Families can learn to dive and snorkel, kayak and fish and marvel at pink beaches and sunsets. On board the glamorous and traditional phinisi you’ll find swish infinity roof decks, nighttime cinemas, superb staff and bespoke food and music menus. Each voyage is tailor-made to your tastes, from what you eat to the destinations you visit – often places yet to be named on the map.
Lightfoot Special! The first 10 Private Voyages booked between now and May 15 2020 to travel before the end of March 2021 can sail for five nights for the price of three. They are also offering very flexible postponement terms.
Domes of Elounda, Crete
Domes of Elounda on the Greek Island of Crete in Greece is known for its family friendly facilities, so much so that it makes you want to be a child again. Whether your brood make a beeline for the complimentary kids’ club or hang out at ‘The Core’, there's an endless variety of activities available. Don’t worry, parents are looked after too: there’s a stunning adults-only pool with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mirabello and quieter areas where children are banned. A selection of in-resort restaurants provide fuss-free mealtimes, and the village of Plaka offers eateries and bars alongside a taste of local island life.
Lightfoot Special! Reserve a minimum seven nights at Domes of Elounda and enjoy 100€ resort credit per room per stay and other complimentary inclusions. Click here for more.
Lightfoot Travel is a luxury tour operator with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and London specialising in designer holidays around the world.
Tel: Hong Kong +852 2815 0068, Singapore +65 6438 4091. www.lightfoottravel.com
