In keeping with the growing trend of luxury family travel, many spas at resorts worldwide have incorporated age-appropriate spa treatments for younger guests. With treatments ranging from sparkly mani-pedis to gentle facials, these spas are making smart moves: not only does the expanded menu allow for family bonding time (usually mother-daughter, but men and boys can go too), but parents no longer have to find ways to occupy the kids while enjoying an hour or so of pampering. After the jump, three spas that have added services for children to their menus. (more…)

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Back in March we posted about this eco-friendly resort, which was slated to open in June. As happens so often with building of any sort, there were delays, but the latest update is that the hotel is set to open in less than 3 weeks on October 19. The resort’s 200 rooms (somewhat confusingly described as “single-story duplex villas”) include bayview and oceanfront suites, either option including a king-size bed, living area with pull-out sofa and a limited kitchen consisting of microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee/tea setup. Suites will accommodate up to 4 people including infants and children.

Rates begin at $265US for single bayview accommodations. All-inclusive plans are also available (and the only option from December 21-January 3). Children ages 2-11 are an additional $60 per night when their parents stay under the all-inclusive plan. Children under 2 are free.

Suite, Carlisle Bay

Tiny but beautiful Antigua is home to several resorts, including the cozy and contemporary Carlisle Bay, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, and sister hotel to London’s One Aldwych. The hotel offers a special “Chill Out” package, valid from April 14th - November 2nd, that includes:

-accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children for 7 nights in a Beach Suite
-full breakfast daily
-afternoon tea daily
-a 3-course dinner and coffee daily from the a la carte menus at either of the two restaurants

In addition to the package details above, you’ll be able to take advantage of such complimentary amenities as non-motorized watersports, daily movie viewings in the hotel’s screening room, 9 tennis courts, and yoga classes. There’s also the Cool Kids Club, which accepts children starting at 6 months. Children 3 and up are free.

Special touches include what Tatler called “the funkiest library on earth”, a modern reading room with hip touches like fiber-optic lighting that changes colors in the evening, and WiFi access.

The Library at Carlisle Bay

Rates for the Chill Out Offer for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) are $5610. Rates are also available for double and single occupancy. For more information or to book this package, call the reservations department at 268.484.0000. Note that the hotel is closed from September 1st to October 12th.