Does your kid have a fun hobby? One of these five hotels might just suit their obsession of choice and inspire your next family trip.
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island for the Kid Who Loves Sharks
At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, young ocean lovers can channel aquatic obsessions, with Majaa Kids Club and Furaavaru Club both offering programs for children and teens to learn scuba basics, snorkel in the dedicated kids’ pool and join glass-bottom boat tours with the resort’s marine biologists. Families can enjoy private excursions like turtle safaris, nurse shark cruises, night snorkeling and manta ray or whale shark encounters. For an even more immersive experience, families can book The Muraka, a luxury two-level residence with a below-sea-level master bedroom, or dine at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, submerged more than 16 feet below the Indian Ocean.
Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites for the Kid Who Loves to Play Mermaids
Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites is a Caribbean paradise made for swimming, snorkeling and endless water adventures. This all-inclusive retreat offers six unique villas with private pools, expansive indoor-outdoor living and breathtaking ocean views. Young guests can snorkel, paddleboard, kayak, try hydro bikes or water ellipticals, and more. Families benefit from 24-hour butlers, private chefs and in-villa nanny care.
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RAH GILI Maldives for the Kid Who Loves Science
Newly-opened RAH GILI Maldives turns a private island in the South Malé Atoll into a living laboratory. Young explorers partner with the resort’s marine biologists through Ocean Science Lab to name their own coral, encounter spinner dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about renewable energy during hands-on solar panel workshops with parents. Eco-conscious design, coral preservation efforts and dolphin sanctuary protection make every adventure both meaningful.
Kona Kai San Diego for the Kid Who Loves Boats
Kona Kai San Diego is a waterfront wonderland for boat-obsessed kids with a private beach and marina, home to more than 500 boats. The littlest captains can set sail on duffy boats, powerboats, kayaks or jet skis from the resort’s Action Sports Rental center. After a day on the water, families can enjoy beachside firepits while spotting seals along the marina
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort for the Kid Who Loves Non-Stop Games
San Diego Mission Bay Resort is an ideal coastal escape for families seeking sun, space and fun. Kid-friendly amenities include a wading pool, pickleball and tennis courts, nightly bonfires with s’mores, and a full calendar of daily activities. Beach-chic rooms and suites feature open layouts with thoughtful touches.
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