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Why sailing/watersports?
If you enjoyed water-based breaks BC (before children), but are wondering how you're going to find your sea legs with children in tow, then read on. Babygoes2.com's sailing and watersports section makes essential reading, offering a worldwide selection of options featuring everything from sailing to diving, to snorkelling and many other watersports. Our recommended operators and destinations/hotels all offer a warm welcome for children so you can rest assured that while you're taking the plunge, the children are having fun too.
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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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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 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 eight people in two to four bedrooms. All have garden furniture and sun loungers. Some come with dishwasher and washing machines. Also available are a range of 2, 3 or 4 bedroom self-catering apartments in the lovely old fishing village of Xlendi. There is a food arrival pack and a light cleaning maid service is included in the price. Hotel accommodation is also available on request.
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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). 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:- Wednesday 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 3 children: 1 staff member. Over 4 the ratio is 4 children: 1 staff member. Travel cots available in the crèche. £15 per morning or afternoon session for first child and £10 for each additional child thereafter. £25 for full day (morning and afternoon session (children must be picked up for lunch)) and £20 for each additional child thereafter.
Evening babysitting service (LM2 per hour (approx. £3.50 per hour)).
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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: £70, 10 Accompanied Shore Dive Pack - Price: £100.
Accommodation in a farmhouse or villa from £240 - £595 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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CRÈCHE 25% OFF FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2004 (subject to availability)
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Sunsail Clubs (Skip intro go straight to destinations)
Sunsail Clubs, have six clubs in the Mediterranean (Greece and Turkey) and one in the Caribbean. Each club is located on the beach in a beautiful setting and all boast excellent facilities and care for children.Some are in quiet spots while others are in more lively locations with plenty to do outside the clubs. Aimed at all abilities whether you're a beginner water skier or a keen sailor, or even if you just like the sun. There are courses in dinghy sailing, windsurfing and yachting for adults and even for children aged 8 and over (nb it's worth booking any instruction in advance). Other activities include water-skiing, canoeing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Non-water related activities include table tennis, volleyball and mountain biking. Even better, Sunsail Clubs has got its own pampering heaven – The Spa– a health and beauty sanctuary at all of its clubs. Prices are based on half board accommodation.
For children: Excellent childcare for children aged from 4 months. Minnows (4 months to 2 years) pay £215 pw – qualified nannies (1 carer to 3 children); Snappers (2-4 years) free; Sea Urchins (5-7 years) free; Gybers (8 to 12 years) free; Beach Team (13-16 years) free. Trained activity instructors for older children.
Kid’s clubs operate 6 days per week – including lunchtime.
Babysitting service is available on half-board nights.
Infant holiday prices: check website for latest offers
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Club Colonna, Antigua |
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Club Colonna, Antigua |
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Located on the Northern tip of Antigua, in Hodges Bay. Tropical gardens and2 sandy beaches, complete the Caribbean picture. There’s a beach bar for cocktails and a beauty therapist to deal with the damage they’ve caused! Good variety of restaurants close by. Lots to see and do on Antigua - jeep safaris, cricket matches, and St Johns with a good variety of shops is a short taxi ride away. Longer excursions include fishing trips and trips to other islands such as Guadaloupe. |
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Good quality and good variety: 112 rooms from twin through apartments to 2/3 bed villas. Each villa bedroom has an ensuite and they have living areas. There are also plenty of interconnecting rooms. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace - but check before booking. Air conditioning, satellite tv mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms and villas. |
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- Dinghy sailing
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- Day Yachts (extra cost)
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- Table tennis
- Swimming pool
- Scuba diving
- Gym
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking
- Beauty therapy
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Minnows Club 4mths-2 years cost: £215 per week. Ratio 1 staff/3 children,. Bring own milk and bottles, sterilising equipment available along with cots, highchairs, potties, baths etc
Snappers Club 2-4 years, FREE. Ratio 1 staff/4 children. Special play areas, sandpits and pools
Sea Urchins 5-7 years FREE, non stop activities and fun. Also activities for older children.
Gybers – 8-12 years
Beach Team – 13-17 years
Staffed by qualified nannies, lots of activities and equipment
Free baby listening service available on half board nights
Babysitting can be arranged at extra cost so book in advance and book EARLY. |
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From £599 pp 7 nights half-board. Child prices from £399.
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Club Vounaki |
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Club Vounaki, Ionian, Greece |
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The club's attractive gardens, walkways and terraces lead down to the water's edge. The town of Paleros, with its bars and tavernas is just 10 minutes walk away. |
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Range of options from twin rooms to 1- and 2-bedroom apartments (latter can sleep up to 7) and mezzanine rooms. Most have sea views, many have balconies or patios; all are air-conditioned. |
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Ideal location for waterskiing with a ski boat and plenty of equipment for all abilities. Also dinghy sailing, catamarans, windsurfing, day yachts, water-skiing, canoes, tennis, table-tennis, volleyballs, swimming pool, children's pool, spa and gym. |
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From £899 pp per week including flights and transfers; children 2-12 from £299pw; infants £70pw |
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Ritz Carlton |
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Ritz Carlton
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Extremely smart, yet very family-friendly Riviera-style hotel set on Jumeirah Beach.
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Behind the attractive, terracotta exterior lie a series of elegantly furnished interiors. 138 guest rooms (executive suites most suitable for families).
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Restaurants, pools, watersports, fitness centre, health and beauty spa
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Including scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and waterskiing |
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Excellent programme of activities for 2 to 12-year-olds, babysitting available
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From £1315pp for 7 nights b&b; children 2-4 years from £450; children 5-11 years from £530
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Kanuhura Resort |
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Kanuhura resort |
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Kanuhura is a resort set in the remote Lhaviyani Atoll in the North of the Maldives. The atoll is totally undeveloped with hundreds of uninhabited islands and unexplored dive sites. |
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There are 117 elegant rooms, suites and over water villas, along with duplex villas (ideal for families) with private gardens, with every facility including a superb pool, spa and full water sports centre. Stylish décor, a relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere. |
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Pool, spa, scuba, snorkelling, water skiing, tennis, squash, boat trips,in-villa dining, dive centre, fishing. Beautiful island hideaway. |
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Excellent complimentary children's club open to children of all ages. Book in advance. |
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12 hr direct flight from UK (with Sri Lankan airlines), 35 mins transfer by sea plane |
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From £2190 pp 7 nights |
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Complimentary half-board plus one spa treatment until 24 March and then 26 April - 31 October.
In addition: reduced rates of £115 per villa per night; beach villa £154 per night 1 May - 5 July. 16 July - 31 Oct garden villa costs £144 per villa per night; beach villa £188 (all prices based on twin occup. on half-board basis). |
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Four Seasons, Kuda Huraa |
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Four Seasons, Kuda Huraa |
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Located in the North Male Atoll, on a private island. The hotel has 106 villas either on the beach or on stilts (request on the beach if you’ve got a baby on the move). Back to nature with (more than) a touch of luxury. Excellent diving. |
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2 restaurants
Pool (unusual in Maldives)
Herbal spa
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12 hr flight east |
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Nothing formal, but babysitting can be arranged. Probably best with a small baby who will sleep at some point, or an older one who’s good at occupying themselves, or with a friend and share a bit of child amusing. But no t much beats napping with your baby under muslin drapes, with the sea lapping around you and the warm tropical breeze wafting through the room... Not much to do except chill out, swim, snorkel, eat. Bliss! |
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From £1200 pp for 7 nights B&B |
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Le Paradis |
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Le Paradis
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On Mauritius's Le Morne Peninsula, Le Paradis lies in 450 acres of grounds, surrounded by almost 5 miles of white sandy beach. Great for families with children of all ages, as well as sports enthusiasts.
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Elegant one- and two-storey buildings with sitting areas and verandahs, the 286 superior, deluxe rooms, junior suites, club suites and senior suites all face the sea. Senior suites are recommended for families, while junior suites offer interconnecting rooms. Three-bedroom private villas with kitchenettes, personal valet and private beach also available.
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Various restaurants, pools, watersports, tennis, squash, fitness centre and spa.
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Including waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, scub-diving and deep sea fishing. |
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Complimentary children's club for 3-12 year olds.
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11hr flight east (+GMT so minimizes jetlag)
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From £1445pp for 5 nights half-board; children 3-11 from £500; under-3s from £75
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40% off accommodation for one of two adults sharing a superior or deluxe room until March; 7 free nights for every 7 booked 8 Apr-30 September
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The Residence, Mauritius |
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La Residence,Mauritius |
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Mauritius is a fascinating island - scenically varied and beautiful with a real mix of cultures - big French influence, great Creole cuisine. Luxurious hotel set on one of the best beaches in Mauritius. Complete luxury - huge beds, butler service, patio or terrace, huge bathrooms, chic 1920s decor. Four poster beds, restaurants, bars, dancing, watersports, golf and horse riding. Great service, not to be missed. |
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Very much an all-year round destination. |
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11hr flight east (nightime), so good for sleeping |
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Great facilities including creche (from 3yrs) and private nannies. Cost £4 per hour/£7 per hour eves. Small kids pool, high chairs, cots. |
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Including waterskiing, deep sea fishing, catamaran cruise, scuba-diving and boat rental. |
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From £1500 for 7 nights b&b including flights. Children 2-11 around £600; under 2s from £75. |
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* 2 free nights for 7 booked; 3 free for 10 bked; 4 extra free for 14 bked inclusive of half-board 1 May - 31st Oct
* complimentary half-board 1 Mar - 22 Mar; 1 May - 31Oct; 1-15 Dec |
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