Family travelers may want to consider Mandarin Oriental for their next hotel. Here’s a look at a few family experiences offered by Mandarin Oriental properties around the globe:
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Families love AquaFun Park, a water playground, and the resort’s beekeeping program where children can learn about bees and beekeeping. Three kids’ camps are offered winter, spring and summer for kids aged 3–12.
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An on-site Guest Experience Ambassador personalizes itineraries and individual preferences. The resort’s Kids Club, in collaboration with GymBoree Play & Music, hosts children 3–12 for arts and crafts, nature, games and sports.
Guests can enjoy a guided tour to Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with costumed interpreters, and tour the 18th-century replica vessels, enjoy a tea tasting at Abigail’s Tea Room & Terrace and more.
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul
Families can take a private boat setting sail from the hotel’s dock, or enjoy a private, guided family tour of the Grand Bazaar. Another family experience on offer includes taking in the Whirling Dervishes at the Hodjapasha.
Families can step back in time by visiting medieval Gruyere and immerse themselves in chocolate at Maison Cailler factory. Kids will love making their own chocolate to take home as the ultimate souvenir.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Younger guests can become one of three Little Rangers: Park Ranger, Sloane Ranger or Royal Ranger. As a Little Ranger, they follow a treasure hunt map, or bespoke Ranger activities can be arranged, like feeding horses at Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Kid’s Kasbah mimics a fortified citadel and allows little guests to learn about Moroccan culture with arts and crafts, cooking classes, outdoor activities and open-air cinema. On the calmer side, children-specific yoga and stretching sessions are on offer.
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