What’s new for families in 2018 – best new openings worldwide
With new museums, rides and attractions popping up all around the world, 2018 looks set to be an incredible year for family travel. Here are the most fun and family-friendly new openings to look forward to.
Rendering. Photo: Heneghan Peng architects
1/10 Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt
Hailed as the largest archeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt will be sited on 50 hectares of land just two kilometres from the Giza Pyramids. 50,000 exhibits are set to be stored at the museum, including the full 5000-item collection from the tomb of Tutankhamun that will be relocated from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The museum is set to be a fun and educational attraction where families can get a hands-on history lesson about one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.
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Domes Of Elounda
Crete, Greece
This luxurious, family-friendly hotel set on a hillside with panoramic views to Spinalonga has first-rate service, first-class restaurants, a blue-flag strip of sandy beach and a decent spa.
Sani Beach
Halkidiki, Greece
At the heart of the resort is Sani Marina, lined with bars and restaurants and filled with beautiful yachts providing families with a safe, relaxing holiday environment where nothing is too far away.
MarBella Corfu
Corfu, Greece
With high-end facilities, idyllic ocean views and a sleek, modern design, MarBella invites you to explore Corfu from a place of blissful comfort, surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Ionian Sea.
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Shangri-La Vilingili
Maldives, Indian Ocean
The 5 star Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa, located on the southernmost tip of Addu Atoll, this resort boasts picture-perfect beaches, a towering tropical jungle and three luminous lagoons laced with coral reefs.
St Regis
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Families will feel like house guests in a tropical, tranquil mansion here, complete with gourmet food, a beautiful beach and butler service, and the chance to kitesurf. Located on Le Morne Peninsula’s ‘five star strip’.
LUX* Grand Gaube
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Recently-reimagined by talented British designer, Kelly Hoppen, this secluded resort oozes understated timeless glamour, yet feels like home from home, with a large golden sand swimming bay and great food.
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Atlantis The Palm
Dubai, Middle East
Atlantis The Palm is an aquatic water wonderland by the sea spanning a massive 46 hectares with unrivalled facilities, restaurants and a waterpark. Atlantis is situated on the famous man-made ‘Palm’.
Domes Of Elounda
Crete, Greece
This luxurious, family-friendly hotel set on a hillside with panoramic views to Spinalonga has first-rate service, first-class restaurants, a blue-flag strip of sandy beach and a decent spa.
Shangri La Le Touessrok
Mauritius, Indian Ocean
Families are safe and well-entertained in this spacious, stunning and secluded five star on a private east coast promontory, with two island playgrounds, one even for playing Robinson Crusoe on at Ilot Mangenie.
