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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.
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Westin Dragonara, St Julians |
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Westin Dragonara, St Julians
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Perched on its own peninsula, surrounded by the azure, crstal clear sea, this 5 star hotel is steps away from popular St Julian`s andwithin easy reach of all of the island’s attractions, including beautiful Valetta. Boat trips to the stunning Blue Grotto and to charming Gozo are easily arranged and very enjoyable for children of all ages. Malta is an ideal destination for early or late season holidays, as they weather warms up early, and stays that way long into November. |
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There are 341 modern and spacious rooms including 27 suites and 29 Luxury Suites (including Deluxe Standard King, Deluxe Standard Queen, Junior Suite, Executive Suite, Tower Room, Presidential Suite, Bridal Suite, Penthouse Suite). Some suites have kitchenettes which add key flexibility and make them ideal for families. |
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5 restaurants (only 2 operate in summer), 2 snack bars, 3 bars, 2 lounges, a spectacular fitness and beauty centre, hair salon, water sports (water-skiing, jet skis. Para-kiting, sailing and dive school) at two distinct beach Lidos, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, two tennis courts, a dive school, a shopping promenade and a kids club. Malta’s oldest and most prestigious Casino is also located on the resort grounds. |
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All children are greeted at check-in with a Kids Club sports bottle or tippy cup, which is filled with complimentary beverages at mealtimes. They also receive colouring books and bath toys.
The Kids Club is for children from 3 months – 12 years and has a pool and deck exclusively for them.
Safety kits are provided (complete with adhesive bandages, electrical outlet covers, identification bracelets, and a list of local emergency phone numbers). Additional items, including jogging strollers, are available upon request at no additional cost. Whenever possible, guest rooms are set up in advance with high chairs, cribs and other items as appropriate.
You can order children’s meals ahead of time so the food will be ready when they arrive. Special children's menus are also available both at hotel restaurants and through room service.
A babysitting service is available |
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Flight from UK to Malta 3 ½ hours, then 20 minutes by private car transfer from Malta airport. |
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From £440 per person in low season to £685 in high season (8/7/07-31/8/07) for 7 nights in a standard room including breakfast, flights to Malta and private transfers. |
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Gozo, Malta |
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Family Diving, www.familydiving.co.uk |
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Gozo, Malta
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Gozo, meaning 'joy' in Castillian, is the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago that consists of three islands known as Gozo, Comino and mainland Malta. Roughly circular in shape, 14km by 7km in area, Gozo is hilly and from the south-west to the north-west, the coast is entirely surrounded by cliffs. Gozo is tranquil and treasures its peace. The island is well served by restaurants, where the eating is good and varied. Virtually all the locals speak English.
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Traditional farmhouses, villas, apartments with/without shared pool and hotels. The farmhouses are built or converted in traditional style, all with a private pool and some with lovely country or sea views in a selection of Gozo's villages. Villas are also very comfortable with their own private pool. Both farmhouses and villas are fully equipped for self-catering and sleep from two to eleven people in two to five bedrooms. All have garden furniture and sun loungers. Some come with dishwasher and washing machines. Also available are a range of 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom self-catering apartments with or without shared pool. There is a food arrival pack and a light cleaning maid service is included in the price. Hotel accommodation, 3, 4 or 5 star is also available.
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Gozo dives provide fantastic arches, tunnels, wrecks, caves and lagoons to explore making for some fantastic underwater landscapes. Gozo offers divers plentiful sightings of groupers, amberjack, bream, wrasse, squid, flying fish, sting rays, barracuda, eagle rays and nudibranchs. The occasional sightings of dolphin, sharks, tuna and sea horses can also add to the excitement. Some of the dive sites around Gozo.
The Blue Hole Probably the most famous of Gozo's dive sites, is the Blue Hole. From the surface it looks like an isolated pool of clear blue water, underneath revealing a large archway opening into the open sea and underneath the Azure Window. It is surrounded by breathtaking rock formations, caves and drop-off points. The average depth is 20-30 meters.
San Dimitri Point This dive is only accessible by boat and is a beautiful dive right beneath breathtaking steep cliffs. Large shoals of barracuda are often seen here. The visibility in this area is usually excellent. Average depth around 30 meters.
Billinghurst Cave This cave is an air-trapped cave on the north coast. The entry can be done from a 2-3 meter jump right above the cave entrance, subject to weather conditions. A long tunnel (some 40/50 meters) leads to the cave where you are able to surface. Average depth around 25 meters.
Double Arches The Double Arches is the formation of two holes through a vertical rock face. The top of Double Arch reef is about 18 meters and keeps going down easily to about 40 meters.
Diving courses are available through Moby Dives a PADI 5 Star IDC training facility.
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Family Diving provide a crèche facility with qualified English speaking staff, in the town of Xlendi near to Moby Dive (the diving center). (delete “Crèche staff can either come to your farmhouse or your child can be dropped off at the crèche depending on child numbers.) The program will cater for your family's needs – either a morning, an afternoon, a few days or a full week. Childcare hours:- Sunday to Monday 8.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. 1.15 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Closed Saturday. The crèche is run by a NVQ Level 3 Nursery Manager employed from the UK and any additional help required is employed locally.
Child to staff ratio. Under 2 years the ratio is 2 children: 1 staff member. 2-4 years the ratio is 4 children: 1 staff member. Over 4 the ratio is 6 children: 1 staff member. Travel cots available in the crèche. Under 2 years: £20 per morning/afternoon session or £35 per full day session. 2-4 years: £17 per morning/afternoon session or £30 per full day session. 5 years and over: £15 per morning/afternoon session or £25 per full day session.
Evening babysitting service available. |
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Flight from UK to Malta (3 ½ hours) and taxi/ferry service (75 minutes) or helicopter (35 minutes) transfer to Gozo. Family Diving can arrange your flights, transfers and car hire.
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Price of dive packs includes guide, use of cylinders, all equipment, transport by land to and from dive site. Boat diving is extra (approx. LM4 (approx. £6.50) per person depending on dive site) paid directly to Moby Dives and is organized every day on their 20ft. semi-rigid boat. 6 Accompanied Shore Dive Pack - Price: £75, 10 Accompanied Shore Dive Pack - Price: £115.
Accommodation in a farmhouse or villa from £315 - £670 per week based on 2 sharing depending on season. Accommodation in an apartment from £125 per week based on 2 sharing depending on season. Children between 0-2 years are free, children between 3 – 12 receive a 50% discount. |
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