Family-friendly spa holidays with The Residence

The Residence properties in Mauritius and the Maldives are offering a range of family-friendly spa packages.

p>The Residence properties in Mauritius and the Maldives are offering a range of family-friendly spa packages.

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In Mauritius, children can now join their parents in the Sanctuary Spa thanks to a new range of treatments designed just for kids, including Haute Beaut? facials for teens, mini-manicures, pedicures and hair braiding. The property also offers a free Planters Kids Club for ages three to 12, where children can participate in organised treasure hunts, snorkelling classes, face-painting, glass-bottom boat tours, pony rides and even fashion shows, plays and films.

Turquoise Holidays (01494-678400; www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk) is offering seven nights for the price of six in two Colonial Garden View Rooms at the hotel from ?1,359 per person (based on two adults and two children under 12 travelling) ? saving more than ?1,850 per family of four. Price includes a complimentary room for the children, breakfast, lunch and dinner, flights from London and private resort transfers. Valid for travel during school summer holidays.

Alternatively, the group?s Maldives property now offers a Clarins Spa, offering a range of beauty services and treatments as well as local techniques and rituals. It also features six overwater pavilions with sunrise and sunset views, a hair salon and a large open deck for meditation and yoga classes.

A range of spa packages is available and there is a special menu for younger guests, with The Junior Choice including a 50-minute gentle Swedish massage, a 30-minute facial and an ice cream to finish.

Angel Fish Travel (01580-712690; www.angelfishtravel.com) offers seven nights for the price of six in a Beach Villa on an all-inclusive basis at the property from ?3,199 per person, saving ?671 per person. This price includes British Airways flights from Gatwick, one free night and private transfers. Valid for travel from now until August 31.

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