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- Amangiri, Utah
- Karma Surf Retreat, Portugal
- Mohonk Mountain House, Hudson Valley, NY
- Gurney’s, Montauk, NY
- Autocamp, Joshua Tree, CA
- Alisal Ranch, Solvgang, CA
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We get it: You would like an exciting getaway from the on a regular basis, but you wish a vacation destination that may meet all of your needs. Specifically, someplace that’s kid-friendly and offers something they won’t roll their eyes at that also appears like a reprieve for you. (And perhaps, just perhaps, there will probably be activities that your entire family might need to do.)
The family-friendly vacations we prefer offer ample outdoor distractions, we mean, communing with nature in addition to a wide range of yoga and wellness classes so you’ll be able to actually do what you’re alleged to do: Chill out.
The next family vacation destinations boast elegant vibes but at various price points. (Pro tip: Booking a vacation for the off-season often means you’ll get a luxury escape without the luxurious prices.)
The 6 Best Family Yoga Vacations
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(Photo: Courtesy of Amangiri, Utah)
1. Amangiri, Utah
Aman Resorts’s Amangiri spans 900 acres of vast red rocks in Canyon Point, Utah. The resort’s Camp Sarika was designed with families in mind and offers two-bedroom pavilions that include views of the encircling mesas, private plunge pools, and fire pits.
Little ones can participate in a duplicate dinosaur dig during which they get to uncover imitation fossils while kids ages six and older can learn the fundamentals of mountaineering. There’s also mountain climbing, horseback riding, and wildlife workshops where staff help group members discover indigenous animals.
Desert views are the backdrop to the resort’s spa and wellness offerings, including sunrise yoga, massages, facials, and more.
Camp Sarika can also be a three-hour road trip away from Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, the homeland of the Paiute people.
Given Amangiri’s terrain, you might be more prone to encounter seasonal fauna (one reviewer mentioned caterpillars), so if anyone in your party is sensitive to small critters, ask which season is best to go to prior to booking.
Perks: Their website mentions complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2 people per room. Extra beds could be added for families with young children.
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(Photo: Courtesy of Karma Surf Retreat, Portugal)
2. Karma Surf Retreat, Portugal
“For the Soul Surfers amongst us, browsing is like yoga on water.” That statement from the Karma Surf Retreat website expresses not only the innate connection between yoga and browsing but the general vibe of the Portuguese destination.
Karma’s yoga teachers and surf instructors are knowledgeable professionals that understand the connection between the physical movements utilized in each activities. Yoga classes are designed to construct the talents vital for browsing.
Along with yoga and surf classes, Karma Surf Retreat also offers get up paddleboarding (SUP) and mountain climbing. Childcare is obtainable for about $20 an hour anytime the adults want a while to themselves, whether to take a category or enterprise out to local restaurants.
Perks: Karma’s Yoga & Surf Family Package covers wetsuits for swim lessons, shuttles to surf lessons, and 7 days in a double room suite, apartment, or house. It also includes organic breakfasts and vegetarian lunches.
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(Photo: Courtesy of Mohonk Moutain House)
3. Mohonk Mountain House, Hudson Valley, NY
Take your kids to remain at a real-life castle—complete with turrets—and chances are high you’re going to make some lasting memories. Voted by Travel + Leisure as one among the “Best Hotel Kids’ Programs within the U.S.”, Mohonk Mountain House boasts a dedicated Kids’ Club with activities for teenagers as young as two years old.
Situated near tens of hundreds of acres of Munsee Lenape and Schaghticoke land in Latest York’s Hudson Valley, the castle also overlooks a glacial lake and has easy accessibility to 85 miles of mountain climbing trails.
Smaller tykes can explore Mohonk’s playground, feed fish, splash within the water, and play lawn games. Barely older kids can rock scramble, hike, or fish while teens play tennis, canoe, fish, play disc golf, or swim on the nearby beach. The Kids’ Club activities are designed to have interaction your entire family, so parents can participate, too.
And as a family, you’ll be able to low-key bond during any of the opposite activities, depending on the time of 12 months, including pickleball, shooting pool, mountain climbing, ice skating, forest bathing, stargazing, cross-country skiing. Each night, kids of all ages can hang back and make s’mores or catch an out of doors movie.
For adult activities, Mohonk offers meditation and yoga spa retreats in addition to an array of individual yoga classes spanning hatha and yin yoga in addition to more vigorous styles, together with other movement, stretching, and meditation group sessions. Or book a personal session for some dedicated “you” time.
And yes, there’s wi-fi.
Fun facts: The property at Mohonk has made appearances in Showtime’s Billions in addition to the 1994 film Road to Wellville featuring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Broderick.
Cost: Mohonk offers discounted prices for midweek and last-minute getaways.
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(Photo: Courtesy of Gurney’s, Montauk)
4. Gurney’s, Montauk, NY
Situated within the Hamptons, just a number of hours’ drive from Latest York City, Gurney’s is a resort hotel with a 2,000-foot stretch of personal beach. It’s also home of the Camp Gurney’s Kids Club, where kids of all ages can enjoy supervised arts and crafts time in addition to entertainment, like a kids’ movie screened on a projector during indoor pool time. (Children under 5 should be accompanied by an adult.)
Along with yoga classes and the meditative vibe from hearing the waves pound the beach, there’s a generous listing of other adult classes, resembling Sound Healing Meditation, Mindful Meditation, Morning Zen & Tai Chi, and Full Moon Sound Bath.
Gurney’s offers a seawater spa and bathhouse and locally sourced menu options. One reviewer loved that guest services sent up free cookies for his or her little ones to enjoy.
Cost: There are substantial discounts through the off-season.
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(Photo: Courtesy of Autocamp, Joshua Tree)
5. Autocamp, Joshua Tree, CA
Joshua Tree National Park, known for its vast desert landscapes, has long been a destination for anyone searching for immersion into nature and even spiritual refuge. Autocamp is a novel collection of suites inside revamped Airstream trailers for anyone who isn’t quite able to rough it and camp within the desert. (If staying in an Airstream isn’t your thing, in addition they have cabins.)
Autocamp offers daytime and nighttime guided Joshua Tree hikes for your entire family. There’s also mountain climbing, stargazing, and, for folks, a desert walk that culminates in a meditation and cacao ceremony. Group yoga classes happen within the early mornings and personal classes are also an option.
The Airstreams feature modern amenities found at any luxury stay, including flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes, and a “spa-inspired” bathroom. Reviewers mentioned their kids loved the heated pools the complementary hot cocoa all morning long. (Yes, parents, there’s also coffee.)
Cost: Autocamp’s relatively low rates make it a far more cost-effective option in comparison with many resorts. Special activities do cost extra although there are discounted prices for kids under 14, seniors, and folks within the military.
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(Photo: Courtesy of Alisal Ranch, CA)
6. Alisal Ranch, Solvgang, CA
Ever consider spending your vacation on a dude ranch? Alisal Ranch describes the experience of staying on the luxurious ranch as “an easy life, well-lived.” Indeed. Alisal offers tons of activities for teenagers and adults to do together, including horseback riding, fishing, and mountain climbing through Deer Canyon.
For young kids, there’s arts and crafts, a petting zoo, family bingo, fresh egg gathering, amongst other options. A positive Google review mentions the “limitless room” for teenagers to play on Alisal’s expansive property, which was inhabited at one time by the Chumash Native Americans.
The fitness center is open daily and its schedule features yoga five days every week, including Therapeutic Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and All Level Yoga together with Mind Body Pilates and sound baths on the weekends.
Perks: Guests 6 years and younger stay free. Most activities and classes cost extra, but you’ll be able to save with a package, resembling the “Saddle Up & Save,” which incorporates a few activities in addition to breakfast and dinner.
This text has been updated. Originally published April 28, 2016.