Culture kids

Bali’s many island resorts offer a slice of tropical bliss for all ages, especially families, which is probably why Aussie families keep returning year after year. The first clue is when you arrive at your accommodation to find the astounding amount of kids’ activities and programmes on offer – so that mum and dad can enjoy some well-deserved R&R – and little ones can have a trip to remember full of fun and smiles.

Water babies

If the glittering blue shores of Nusa Dua are beckoning to mum and dad, you can rest assured that junior will be well taken care of, too; family fun days and romantic nights is what Conrad Bali is all about. Kura Kura Club opens its doors daily for all between the ages of three and 12, an oasis of water play, nestled adjacent to the lagoon pool and the water sports counter. However, it’s not all water slides and beach balls; experiences also come in the form of outdoor exploration, art classes, festival days and cooking classes. The club runs between 9am until 5pm, but if late-night shopping and romantic dining is on the cards, nanny services are also available. The idyllic beachfront haven of InterContinental Hotel Bali invites parents, teens and children to fully immerse themselves in the island’s culture. Offering a myriad of family facilities and an endless list of enriching Balinese-inspired activities, there’s ample entertainment to be had for all ages. For parents hoping for a bit of adults- only relaxation, InterContinental’s Planet Trekkers provides age-appropriate fun to keep young guests busy all day long. The kids’ club is designed as a “mini resort” and features unique pursuits such as dance lessons, Balinese offering preparation, Bahasa Indonesia language classes, fish-feeding and recycled art classes; all of which serve as the perfect platform to introduce youngsters to the local culture, while the adults indulge in spa treatments and oceanside cocktails.