Celebrate St. Valentine’s: Family-Focused Getaways

Feb

2024

By Bengisu Gençay

Parenting is a great opportunity to learn more about love. As St. Valentine’s Day is an embodiment of love, we believe it’s worth celebrating with your children. Therefore, we’ve curated a selection of destinations, experiences, and lodges that you can explore during this month of love.

1. National Geographic Family Journeys: Have you ever explored the extensive range of tours offered by Nat Geo to various corners of the world? Examples include the Italy Family Journey from Venice to Rome, Alaska Family Explorer, Japan Family Journey, and Iceland Family Journey: Geysers, Glaciers, and Fjords.

Immerse yourself in the company of like-minded families, engage with locals and indigenous people, relish kid-friendly food options, and enjoy comfortable accommodations. With two dedicated experts engaging with children and teenagers, the experience promises to be unforgettable and relaxing. Take a closer look here!

2. Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz: It would be a sin not to mention Switzerland when it comes to winter wonderlands. With its magical atmosphere and impeccable service, Badrutt’s Palace stands out as the ideal choice for a skiing getaway with your kids, coupled with culinary delights. Snow games, long scenic walks, and heartwarming conversations by the fireplace await you.

This historic hotel exudes Swiss spirit, and its wellness offerings, including pools, fitness facilities, treatments, and private spa suites, provide the perfect setting for a relaxing and enjoyable collective St. Valentine’s celebration. Explore more here!

3. Luxurious Language, Technology, and Activity Summer Program for Teenagers in Geneva: Do you dream of a February that seamlessly combines romance and family vacation? It’s possible! Your kids aged 8-18 can embark on an extraordinary program in Geneva, while you enjoy a comfortable stay in a Swiss hotel.

This multidisciplinary program is full with art, communication, entrepreneurship, sports, gastronomy, and even features an Instagram Stories Lab. With offerings including even a circus(!), water activities, champions League, and flying trapeze, it promises a unique, engaging, and refreshing experience. Explore further here!

4. Cayman Islands: Be captivated by the richness of marine life, mysterious shipwrecks, hikes, beaches, spa experiences and more… Isn’t it exciting to experience summer, while northern hemisphere is so cold? The Cayman Islands boast an incredible selection of food and wine as well.

Especially if you feel your kids need to connect more with nature, the Cayman Islands are sure to instill a deep love for the environment. It will take some time for you to adapt back to your regular urban life, as this experience will undoubtedly reshape your perspective on our extraordinary planet.

5. Villa D’Este, Lago di Como: Italy – just the name is enough to spark excitement. From its cuisine to seaside, lifestyle to music, Italy radiates romance. Villa D’Este, a luxury hotel near Lake Como, is dedicated to luxury, promising to inspire and strengthen familial bonds.

The refined cuisine and a rich wine selection is all you expect and more. Activities like hiking, boat excursions across Lake Como, tennis, fitness, and swimming await. This vacation is an opportunity for your family to immerse themselves in Italian culture, which is essentially about embracing the art of living well. Explore more here!

St. Valentine’s Day provides a chance to deepen your understanding of love and strengthen bonds as a couple and family. Remember that one of the most effective ways to raise resilient children is by consistently demonstrating love as much as you can. Experiencing life together is the purest form of love. Isn’t it?

© Best Parents, 2024