These days, more and more family travelers look for trips to destinations or hotels offering hands-on, family-friendly experiences. Whether diving into local culture, immersing in local nature, connecting with locals or learning a new skill, these fulfilling experiences make for an elevated vacation.
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Eyeing the Maldives for a family trip? Six Senses Laamu is the perfect spot for families who want to learn to surf. April marks the start of surf lessons in Laamu Atoll, one of the Maldives’ most culturally rich environments, and Six Senses jumps in on the fun.
Six Senses Laamu is the only surf resort in the Laamu Atoll offering a Learn to Surf experience to let travelers experience the atoll’s consistent swells and vibrant marine life.
© Six Senses Laamu
Learn to Surf includes three one-on-one lessons with a Tropicsurf teacher, daily breakfast and dinner, and a 60-minute rejuvenating massage at Six Senses Spa. Participants will get an introduction to surfing to gain confidence and learn the techniques with the help of seasoned professionals in one of the Maldives’ most coveted surf settings.
The experience will be offered through Dec. 21, and requires a minimum five-night stay. For more information and to book Learn to Surf, contact reservations-maldives@sixsenses.com.
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