Looking to travel long-haul this summer? Want to go somewhere you’re guaranteed sunshine and fun family time? Then look no further. Here’s Hilton Worldwide’s top five family-friendly summer holiday destinations across the Americas.
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1. Orlando, Florida
In the heart of it all is Hilton Orlando. Centrally located to all of Orlando’s major attractions, the 1417-room Hilton Orlando resort features a 9-hole executive golf course, two pools, a massive waterslide, lazy river, fitness centre, jogging trail and an assortment of dining options to suit even the fussiest of eaters.
The kids can enjoy a game of tennis and a splash in one of the many pools while adults take it easy in a private cabana or enjoy all that the full-service spa has to offer. Further North, within a leafy nature reserve and near the gates to Walt Disney World resort is the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, another great Hilton property offering a variety of activities for the entire family as well as complimentary shuttle to Disney theme parks.
2. Phoenix, Arizona
Experience all the Southwest has to offer by visiting Arizona’s capital Phoenix. Perpetual sunshine, scenic mountain ranges, extensive outdoor pursuits, iconic eateries and celebrated sports clubs are just some of the reasons many families flock to Phoenix. This city offers the perfect balance between bustling urban life and a relaxing rural retreat, and there’s no better way to enjoy this city further than by staying at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort.
Located at the base of the Phoenix North Mountain, this family friendly resort flaunts miniature golf, an award-winning children’s adventure camp, four tennis courts and its very own four-acre water park complete with lazy river, waterslide and waterfall set around vast swimming pools.
While the kids are busy having fun, adults can brush up on their tennis skills with a private tutor, indulge in a well-deserved spa treatment or simply enjoy the breath-taking scenery. There is also an array of activities that would suit every family member like a trip to the zoo or a bike ride along the mountains. Guests can choose to stay in one of the 563 luxury suites or opt for their very own private Casita to complete the perfect family break.
3. Los Cabos, Mexico
Situated where the sea of Cortés meets the Pacific, Los Cabos is a stunning destination for a summer escape. With its all year sun, picturesque beaches, idyllic towns and a menagerie of sea life to discover, it is a popular destination to explore with the family. With beaches, whale watching, world-class golf, horseback riding, snorkelling, and desert safaris there really is something for all the family to enjoy. Plus, visitors can hit the shops, restaurants and museums in the historic town of San Jose del Cabo.
Positioned along the ‘tourist corridor’, between San Jose del Cabos and Cabos San Lucas, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort welcomes families to one of the only swimmer friendly beaches on the tourist corridor. The resort is the perfect family escape with an array of aquatic pursuits, a deluxe spa and even ‘Cabos kids oasis’ - welcoming children to their very own spa experience, and a first class kids club that includes arts and crafts, games, movies and more.
The resort houses five restaurants and bars to tantalize taste buds with cuisines featuring Japanese sushi, Mexican fare and classic American grills. What’s more, guests who book before 20th December 2012 enjoy kids under 12 eating for free.
4. Bridgetown, Barbados
As one of the most sought after destinations in the Caribbean, Barbados simply is pure paradise. The East coast offers world class waves, whilst the capital, Bridgetown is great for meandering round the local markets and shopping duty free. Its azur e waters are home to a variety of exotic creatures which can be discovered by boat, snorkelling or diving.
For the ideal beach break that will please every family member, the Hilton Barbados Resort boasts a sprawling pool complex, three flood-lit tennis courts, a fitness centre, treatment rooms and a world class Kidz Paradise club. Children are schooled in the ‘art of fun’, taking part in a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, drawing, movie nights and exciting educational tours to Charles Fort, whilst adults can unwind on the white sand beach.
5. Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii has always been a top choice for families with a diversity of family activities both in and out of the ocean. Presiding on the finest stretch of white sand beach on the island of Oahu’s south shore is Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, one of the most family-friendly resorts in Hawaii. The 22-acre resort is a perfect choice for families with more than 3,500 rooms in seven distinctive towers.
Adjacent to the resort is the 5-acre Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, popular for kids of all ages for paddling, kayaking, snorkeling and swimming. The Paradise Pool is a big hit with families, with its four waterslides, including Waikiki’s longest at 77 feet. At 10,000 square feet, the Super Pool is also extremely popular, especially because it includes a keiki (“children” in Hawaiian) pool for the resort’s youngest guests.
Much to the delight of the little ones, the resort also features South African penguins, turtles, ducks, flamingos, macaws and koi in open-air exhibits. The resort’s popular children’s program, Camp Penguin, offers on and off-property adventures for children between the ages of 5 and 12, focusing on fun and educational Hawaiian themes daily. And every Friday night is a celebration at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with its spectacular fireworks display over Waikiki Beach.
With an array of destinations to choose from throughout the Americas, Hilton worldwide features hotels and resorts located everywhere from pristine islands to cultural havens and city centres to ecological paradises in the USA, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, and South America.
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