These hotels around the world invite family travelers to take a skillcation this summer. Learn a new skill through one-of-a-kind programming at these luxury properties.
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For travelers serious about their yoga practice, this resort in Arizona hosts a yoga teacher training retreat series, enabling participants to achieve their 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. The experience features an in-person and virtual component.
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Surf’s up at Regent Santa Monica Beach! Book a surf lesson with an expert instructor, available for all skill levels. Young guests may learn how to craft their own kite and fly it along the coastline.
© TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo
TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo
This Indonesian resort’s family-friendly Little Sea Nomads program invites children to experience local culture through a range of activities, including crafts, learning sessions and outdoor activities.
© The Quail
Located in California’s Carmel Valley, The Quail hosts numerous on-site activities. Become a golf pro at the resort’s Golf Academy. This program gives participants of all skill levels a personalized lesson plan. The Quail also offers private pickleball lessons led by a USPTA-certified professional.
© The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
This resort in Oahu, Hawai’i, offers young guests a surfing experience. Enjoy a lesson with a certified instructor, a snack box to enjoy after the lesson and a framed certificate of completion. Foodie families can book the Art of Poke experience, exclusive to hotel guests. Learn about the history of the delectable dish and watch a how-to demonstration led by a local chef.
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