Looking for a fun-filled, experience-led holiday this year? Then look no further than Kenwood Travel, for family holidays full of excitement in amazing locations that your kids will love.
Fun is essential on an adventurous holiday with kids
With Kenwood Travel, the action is as important as the view
We all like a beautiful hotel, but travelling with kids means the activities are just as important as having a room overlooking the ocean (though we like those too!).
Busy kids make relaxed parents, so whether yours are toddling around or independent teens, it’s good to keep them on the go. Kenwood Travel has partner relationships with incredible properties all around the world, making them amply qualified in the field of fun family getaways. And with 46 years of experience providing great travel experiences, there’s very little they don’t know about the alchemy of family travel. Plus, with full ABTA and ATOL protection, you also know you’re in safe hands when it comes to taking advantage of Kenwood Travel’s family holiday offers.
More than just a holiday, a world of memories
We never forget those truly great family holidays where the fun never seems to end, and from the Caribbean to California, Malaysia to Dubai, these iconic resorts and destinations make all those memorable moments for which photo albums were invented.
Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai is an icon: a fairy tale castle-like structure where opulent modern meets traditional splendour against the Dubai skyline.
Set on the spectacular palm-shaped island, Atlantis, The Palm is about as exciting as a destination gets. With the world’s largest waterpark, and an aquarium housing some 65,000 marine animals, as well as a myriad of family fun attractions, this is one resort that has it all when it comes to adventurous holidays.
- Atlantis guests get free entry to Aquaventure Waterpark with its 105 epic slides and attractions, which will keep even the most active kids occupied for hours. There’s a splash area for the smaller ones, and 1km of private beach for some chill time between slides
- The Lost Chambers Aquarium is set in the labyrinth of passageways discovered during the hotel’s construction, said to be the remains of the Lost City of Atlantis, and contains 65,000 exotic marine species. PADI scuba experiences are also available, for a more up close and personal approach
- Hang out at the Wavehouse – the Palm’s home of fun, food and family entertainment with bowling alley, games arcade, and wave rider
- Refurbished rooms, suites and signatures suites with views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf
- Upgrade to an Imperial Club Room for added benefits and access to the Imperial Club Lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and pre-dinner drinks, as well as access to the private Imperial Club Beach
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Florida
Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Florida
Disney’s Pop Century Resort represents on every level. A journey through pop culture from the 1950s to the 1990s, you can geek out to your heart’s content, while your kids can enjoy the ride. From yo-yos and Play-Doh® to Rubik’s Cube® and rollerblades, this resort hotel salutes the timeless fashions, catchphrases, toys and dances that captivated the world through the decades. Not only that, but you’re right in the middle of Walt Disney World and all the fun it has to offer.
- Disney Skyliner Transportation will take you on a gondola ride to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Join a Pop Century Campfire for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire to the setting sun. Located near Surfer Goofy from 6.30pm nightly
- Feel groovy at the 1960s-inspired Hippy Dippy Pool, with its flower-shaped water jets. Littler splashers can use the nearby kiddie pool area with a pop-jet water fountain. Two more pools, the 1950s Bowling Pool and 1990s Computer Pool, are also on hand for more pop culture coolness
- The Hippy Dippy Pool also plays host to complimentary family Disney movie screenings on selected nights, for cinema under the stars
- Everything Pop Shopping and Dining is a retro food court and shopping area that’s a real blast from the past. Expect Instagrammable backgrounds aplenty
- Fast Forward Arcade has the old classics as well as the newbie games. You may end up in a battle of the generations, so remember to represent!
- Actual 1970s playground, with modern health and safety standards – that’s the best of both worlds right there
- Free shuttles to all the Walt Disney World Resort attractions including theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels and the Disney Springs area
Shangri La Golden Sands, Penang
The Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands is a family-focused hotel on the beautiful and colourful island of Penang, an incredibly relaxing destination combining picture-perfect looks with impeccable service standards. Penang is known for its delicious food, and it’s also an adventurous holiday paradise. Local attractions include a butterfly farm with 15,000 free-flying butterflies, temples, a dairy goat farm, tons of museums and easy access to the local historical sites and Indonesian culture.
- Shangri-La Golden Sands is located on the white sand paradise of Batu Feringgi beach
- As well as the warm sea, there are two lagoon-shaped swimming pools in the tropical gardens, so your kids can practice their best strokes
- Splash Zone with water slides, landing pool, and splash pad with tipping water bucket, water cannons, rainbow sprayer, butterfly and turtle sprayer, and floor water jet. Special non-slip flooring makes it safe as well as fun
- Indoor air-conditioned Play Zone with three categories of drop slides and modular play equipment
- A range of family rooms, suites, and the fabulous Superior Family Combo Room – two interconnecting rooms, one king size room for parents and one adventure room for kids, with a treehouse inspired loft bed and tipi tent with single bed
- Dine at Sigi’s Bar & Grill on the beach for a diverse selection of grilled seafood and barbecue meats, which can be served directly on a grill at the table. It’s the prime spot to take in those breathtaking Penang sunsets and reflect on another day in paradise
The Crane Resort, Barbados
The Crane Resort, Barbados
As the oldest continuously operating hotel in the Caribbean, the Crane Resort is a Barbados legend. You’ll find it nestled in the wild and rugged hills on the east coast of Barbados, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and one of the world’s top 10 beaches. But you won’t find this luxury resort resting on its laurels – rather, with over a century to refine its brand, the Crane is constantly evolving to set the highest of standards; including many opportunities for fun and adventure.
- Incredible location overlooking Crane Beach, renowned as one of the most beautiful in the world
- Cascading cliff-top pool complex of 1.5 acres with spectacular ocean vistas featuring children’s wading pool, waterfall pool, and alfresco Jacuzzi spa pool
- Private pools available including corner tower plunge pools, ground-floor pools with infinity edge and ocean views; and penthouse suite pools with rooftop garden decks
- Crane Beach is accessible by staircase or glass-front beach elevator, and perfect for sea swimming due to natural coral reef protection, making it one of the best swimming spots on the island. Lifeguard-supervised with loungers and towels provided
- Complimentary Calypso kids club for 4-12 year olds, teaching Barbadian heritage and culture in a fun way. Lots of activities including arts and crafts, story time, sandcastle competitions, discovery tours and talent shows
- Ultra-spacious residential suites designed to honour the century-old tradition of the resort, with magical ocean views
- Sporting activities including yoga, golf, tennis, pickleball and fitness centre
- Five award-winning restaurants, including Caribbean, Japanese, Thai, Italian, and a beach bar & grill
Golden California, the ultimate adventurous holiday
Hit the road with a Golden California road trip
When it comes to bucket list items and iconic destinations, a California road trip definitely ticks the fun holiday box – it just takes a lot of organising. Kenwood Travel have taken out the drama of planning your own itinerary with this 11-night Golden California package, combining the very best of California. Packages can be tailored to suit your family’s needs: add extra nights and destinations, upgrade hotels, flights and car hire, or allow Kenwood Travel experts to create your ideal itinerary.
- Start in San Francisco for the iconic landmarks of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the lively Fisherman’s Wharf
- Explore the stunning coastline of Monterey and Carmel, where you can visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and do the 17-Mile Drive
- Highlights of the Central Coast section include Big Sur, Paso Robles wine country, and the quaint towns of Cambria and San Luis Obispo
- No California road trip would be complete without a visit to Los Angeles, for world-famous attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Getty Museum, and Universal Studios
- Then head to Las Vegas to experience the bright lights and non-stop excitement of the Strip
- The final stop is lovely San Diego where you can relax on the beach, visit the San Diego Zoo, or explore historic sites like Old Town and Balboa Park
- Price includes flights, car rental, and 11 nights hotel accommodation in some of California’s loveliest spots