The challenge with bringing children on family vacations is keeping them busy and finding engaging activities to hold their attention. Many high-end luxury resorts are increasingly offering fun programming for kids.

Children’s activities and amenities are often key for parents to have a stress-free vacation.

Here are four upscale, luxury resorts that have developed kid programs. This allows both mom and dad to get some alone time, the chance to relax and reconnect, while their kids have a blast!

· Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort –
The luxury Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is a newly opened resort located on the famed Kuta Beach on Bali. It just launched a new family program including a wide variety of personalized amenities, activities and services for the entire family. This luxury resorts program offering include direct access to the luxurious Beachwalk, exclusive access to Miniapolis and Cheeky Monkey Playground, a special Kids Eat Free package, on-site babysitting services, access to the resort’s relaxing pools, and in-room children amenities. During their stay, children are welcome to enjoy “bottomless” soft drinks, juice, milk, or water with their kid’s bottle. In each room, kids are welcomed with a children’s gift bag, including coloring books, a children’s game, as well as Crayola crayons and pencils. Families are also invited to relax poolside, where they will have access to the free-form rooftop pool or the kids’ pool. Parents may also rest easy with the resorts’ on-site babysitting services, providing a safe and entertaining way for children to enjoy their vacation in Kuta.

· Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji –
Through the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort’s award-winning Bula Club, children of all ages enjoy a range of fun, educational and cultural activities. This amazing luxury resort property now features the Chef’s Junior Assistant program. Kids aged 6 to 12 join the resort’s Chef and a Bula Club representative helping to create a meal start to finish – they can even suggest the meal for the day. The “Junior Assistants” – equipped with a chef’s jacket and hat – receive a kitchen briefing on safety and hygiene, take a tour of the organic garden with the Chef, hand-picking herbs and garnishes, and assist the Chef with final preparations, plating and serving of the meals to the Bula Club.

· Trump SoHo New York –
Trump SoHo New York recently launched a Young Entrepreneurs SoHo program. A unique extension of the brand-wide Trump Kids program, Young Entrepreneurs SoHo offers members a suite of benefits, including personalized business cards, monogrammed robes, complimentary kid’s meals and rollaway beds, exclusive invitations to age-appropriate events, and a quarterly newsletter discussing kid-friendly events around the city, among other perks. The program also features an ongoing series of kid-friendly events – next up is a Kid’s Cooking Class on Monday, September 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

· Azul Beach Hotel By Karisma –
Mexico’s premier boutique hotel, Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma provides families with a vacation experience designed to foster togetherness between families and couples. For children under 5-years-old, the Azulitos Play House by Fisher Price, a play program created by Azul Hotels and Fisher-Price, which includes Jugueteca, a Toy Lending Library; and Fisher-Price playgroup sessions such as Ritmo de la Mañana (active beat) with Fisher-Price musically oriented toys for babies 6 to 18 months; Mundos Maravillosos (marvelous worlds) with Little People® toys for toddlers 18 to 36 months, and Planet Heroes™ Aventuras Azulares (solar adventures) for kids three to five years old. As one of Mexico’s top luxury resorts, this property recently launched the Mini Mayans program, designed to educate kids on the Mayan culture during their stays at Azul Hotels, including fun and interactive elements such as Give the Mayans a Mano, Mayan Cooking Classes, Mini Mayan Musicians, and Tiempo de Tiles.

To learn more about these kid programs at the world’s best luxury resorts & hotels, please contact The Life of Luxury and speak to one of our travel concierge specialists.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto

The latest James Bond 007 movie “Skyfall” starring Daniel Craig has been a Hollywood blockbuster movie hit. Maybe you would like to experience what it’s like to be James Bond?

Well the most luxurious hotel in Toronto Canada can make you dream come true. The luxury Trump Internat​ional Hotel & Tower ​Toronto is offering an incredible $17,007 James Bond package!

Opened last year in Toronto was the Bond exhibition “Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.” So why not bring the iconic spy’s culture to life with the ultimate Bond-lover’s package that is lavish enough for 007 himself.

The James Bond package at the Trump Internat​ional Hotel & Tower ​Toronto includes:

– Own Toronto with a two-night stay in a sumptuous Trump Executive 30th Floor Suite, the highest views in the city – including personal Trump Attaché service.

– Access to a Continental Bentley GT for duration of stay.

– Breakfast, lunch and dinner for two with Champagne at STOCK™ Restaurant Bar & Lounge <http://www.stockrestaurant.com/> for the duration of the stay.

– Admission for two to the exhibition “Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style” and two movie passes to a Bond film at TIFF Bell Lightbox, as well return limousine service.

– Designer cocktail dress and Hugo Boss tuxedo are yours to keep, with private fitting at *The Room*, courtesy of The Hudson’s Bay Company.

– Spa experience at Quartz Crystal Spa™ <http://quartzcrystalspa.com/> that includes a couples massage, hair and makeup for her and manicure for him.

– Martini “Shaken not Stirred” lesson at Suits Lobby Lounge.

– In-room bespoke chocolate from the Chocolate Lab at STOCK Restaurant Bar & Lounge, as well as complimentary fruit and cigar box.

– Package Cost: $17,007 and is only good until January 20, 2013.

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Quartz Crystal Spa – Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto

On January 31st, 2012 – the Quartz Crystal Spa™ will open at the new, luxury Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto®.

The Quartz Crystal Spa was inspired by old world European quartz baths. The essence of this healing mineral is the foundation for signature quartz treatments at Quartz Crystal Spa

The incredible 15,000 square-foot bi-level Quartz Crystal Spa sanctuary, will provide a lavish selection of treatments with a focus on harmonizing the mind, body and soul.

Quartz Crystal Spa is located 31 floors above the city of Toronto in the Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto. The new spa will offer an abundance of natural light and majestic views set the stage for a meticulously designed oasis that juxtaposes classic Hollywood glamour against modern city skylines.

Embracing the restorative healing and purifying philosophy behind quartz crystal, Quartz Crystal Spa will featuring 10 treatment rooms, two couples suites, and infrared saunas.

Quartz Crystal Spa customers can also use a personal Spa Concierge to guide each guest through an individually designed program of treatments with complementary activities to ensure an exceptional experience.

Guests will indulge in luxurious treatments customized specifically to their needs as Quartz Crystal Spa™ offers an unrivalled assortment of facial treatments, a selection of 50 or 80-minute specialty massages and full-day relaxation retreats for the entire body.

The Quartz Crystal Spa experience will also offer an indoor heated, salt-water infinity lap pool, a movement studio, including a range of wellness programs such as yoga, Pilates, personal fitness training, and a fully equipped fitness facility with Technogym equipment.

Trump Hotel Collection

Before that bundle of joy turns your twosome to three, steal away for a few days of pre-baby bliss provided by Trump Hotel Collection™.

The Babymoon Package is now available at Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, Trump International Hotel® Las Vegas, Trump International Hotel™ Waikiki Beach Walk® and Trump SoHo® New York.

The Babymoon Package caters to couples on their second trimester who want to savor what will soon be all too rare: lazy mornings, quiet time for two, and plenty of pampering.

Couples enjoy two nights’ accommodations in a luxury suite, along with the following amenities:
A Prenatal Massage for her and Trump Classic Massage for her partner
One in-room breakfast for two
A twice-daily selection from a menu of healthy mocktails, smoothies and teas
Prenatal pillows from the Trump Pillow Menu to ensure a good night’s sleep

“A babymoon is a wonderful gift for any expecting mom and a great gift to surprise one’s expectant partner,” shared Ivanka Trump, executive vice president of development and acquisitions for The Trump Organization, who is expecting her first child next month. “The second trimester is the ideal time to be pampered and indulged, before travel – and your overall mobility! – becomes restricted.”

For guests in their third trimester, The Spa at Trump® – located in Chicago , Las Vegas , Waikiki and SoHo – offers the Universal Glow Facial to help reduce hormonal acne, and the Crystal Divine Foot Treatment to relieve tired feet and swollen ankles. The Spa at Trump features angled tables that will allow for guests in the third trimester to safely enjoy their treatments.

Available on an ongoing basis, the two-night Babymoon Package is priced from $889, depending on location. For reservations, please visit www.trumphotelcollection.com

Bar d’Eau at Trump Soho

Bar d’Eau at Trump SoHo™ is truly a luxurious urban retreat in downtown Manhattan.

Just opened last month for its first full summer season, Bar d’Eau at Trump SoHo is located on the 7th floor of the Trump SoHo boutique hotel.

The chic outdoor Bar d’Eau features an incredible 6,000-square-foot pool deck, making Bar d’Eau this summer’s hot spot to cool down poolside for cocktails, gourmet fare, and fun.

During the day, hotel guests can relax beside the Italian mosaic tile-lined lounge pool with cascading waterfall, sip top-shelf cocktails, or play bocce ball on the pool deck.

In the evening, Bar d’Eau is open to the public, adding a glamorous outdoor cocktail lounge option to SoHo’s trendy nightlife scene.

This summer, guests can enjoy classic cocktails with a twist from the bar’s new spirits menu.

The Signature Summer Cocktail, Spicy Margarita, is made with red peppers for a hot night out, and the Bramble gin cocktail includes berry jam for a sweet ending.

For dining, the gourmet dishes will include both savory and sweet “small bites,” ranging from truffle butter popcorn to coconut panna cotta with passion fruit and basil seeds. Champagne lovers can choose from premium vintages of prominent houses, from Veuve Clicquot to Taittinger.

Bar d’Eau and the Pool Deck are open to the public from 6 pm to 11 pm daily, closing at 9:30 pm on Sundays.

The pool is open from 8 am to 6 pm to hotel guests and in residence condominium owners.

Reservations are accepted for parties and outdoor receptions of 10 or more at bardeau@trumphotels.com.

Bar d’Eau and the Pool Deck are available for semi-private and private events. Please call the Trump SoHo’s “Special Events” department at 212-842-4509.for