From planning your Easter break to immersive adventures, this is what to book now, buy now and plan ahead.
In the quest to constantly keep kids entertained, our monthly hotlists (and indeed the whole Citizen Enfants column) aim to alleviate your workload. Look to our half-term days out for this week’s fun, while we look at ways to keep kids entertained for the rest of the month; at home (thanks, once again, Stokke), nearby with immersive adventures, and ahead with our hotel pick for your upcoming Easter break. Visit, buy, book and plan ahead with our February Citizen Enfants hotlist.
BUY THIS Stokke MuTable
Rambunctious toddlers need plenty of methods to drive their imagination and respond to their curious minds. As they develop their emotional, social, problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills at a rapid pace, the multifunctional Stokke MuTable should find a place in their play space. Packed with endless possibilities, the MuTable transforms with the help of interchangeable activity boards that sit in the centre. A landscape board complete with a car track, a lego bricks board, world map puzzles, a doll house, and plenty of add-ons that can be bought separately (plus, a bag underneath that can stock all the toys to avoid any added mess). And just like their popular Tripp Trapp highchair, the chair and table legs come with special leg extensions enabling it to work just as well from 18 months up to eight years and beyond.
WEAR THIS Hunza G maternity swimwear
Trust Hunza G to have your (possibly sore) back during pregnancy with her signature crinkle cut swimsuit. Flattering, supportive of your growing bump and boobs, and most importantly, comfortable. With 3 important check points to achieve, Hunza G have succeeded with the launch of their new maternity fit line. The one-piece features much of the same design as the original, but offers a little bit of extra growing room in the torso, a more supportive bust and a slightly lower leg line, so you can get through the entire pregnancy in comfort and style. It comes in seven attractive colours in addition to a classic black. It’s available with a spaghetti strap and strapless bikini, as well as crinkle cut mini dresses. Designed for all that life brings, the Hunza G cult crinkle allows just one piece for before, during, and after pregnancy! Beachwear fit for two that doesn’t compromise on style.
EXPERIENCE THIS Horizon of Khufu
Journey to Ancient Egypt with Horizon of Khufu, London’s latest virtual reality adventure, taking Egyptology and escapism fans back 4,500 years, with a captivating exploration of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. In this highly immersive 45-minute experience, delve into the fascinating culture of the Pharaohs, taking part in a range of activities including crawling through ancient burial chambers, witnessing mummification ceremonies, and navigating the Nile by boat to attend the funeral of Pharaoh Khufu, the visionary behind the Giza Pyramids. An ideal family day out with amazing visuals and an historically accurate recreation of Ancient Egypt, you can truly immerse yourself in the wonders of this ancient civilisation.
BOOK AHEAD Marbella Club Hotel
Hotels with kids facilities are anything but boring now. As the year’s family holidays are in planning with Easter to summer getaways, smaller guests have the opportunity to embark on adventures with their parents that are exciting as they are enriching. Marbella Club has welcomed jet setters and aristocrats since it first opened in 1954 (this year celebrating its 70th year), and has evolved from a small 20-room finca into the destination beachfront resort it is today. Accommodation ranges from double rooms to full, independent private villas, which gives you the convenience of impeccable Marbella Club service in a more intimate setting and ideal for a family getaway. But its the experiences for kids that almost surpass that of the adults. The 5000 square metre kid’s club includes a music room, art studio, swimming pool, dance room, its very own enchanted forest as well as a garage kitchen, vegetable garden, computer room and more (open for children between 4 and 14 years old, and younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.) In addition to these facilties, some of the many activities the club offers include arts & crafts, gardening, designing perfumes during aroma workshop, cooking classes with the hotel’s chef, treasure hunts, playing fancy dress and storytelling. Book in advance for your Easter holidays, sorted for curious young travellers.
TREAT THEM WITH THESE Sukun x Olivia Sewell
Known for their sustainable and luxurious bedding collections, Sukun has now collaborated with UK Artist & Illustrator, Olivia Sewell to bring a touch of playfulness to your children’s bedtime. Offering a collection of cushions and pillow covers made from a luxurious 300 thread count and 100% fine cotton in a sateen weave, each product features a “cheeky cherub” which has been hand-illustrated by Olivia using Indian Inks, and then digitally embroidered onto buttery soft, rich cotton sateen. Flirty, cheeky and full of fun, each design showcases Olivia’s beautiful effortless illustration style in hues of hot pink and red, or classic white and black.
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