Fam Together

Right now, over at Kimpton Kitalay Samui.

Discover the Ultimate Family Getaway and make your family trips absolutely special and enchanting with Kimpton Kitalay Samui! Look forward to some gastronomic fun because quality food and beverages are their business, the five restaurants and bars are designed to take you on varied gastronomic adventures throughout the day and between cities.

Nestled along the stunning shores of Koh Samui, the Kimpton Kitalay Samui offers families the perfect tropical retreat. This vibrant resort is designed with kids and parents in mind, promising an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Whether you opt for a pool access room or spread out in a spacious two-bedroom layout, you’ll find thoughtful in-room amenities to make your family feel right at home.

The real magic, however, begins at the JUNIO kids’ club – a vibrant oasis of color and creativity. Here, young adventurers can immerse themselves in a world of inspiring activities, from arts and crafts to cultural experiences and outdoor games. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy a much-deserved break, indulging in therapeutic spa treatments or simply relaxing by the sparkling pools.

To make the most of your family vacation, be sure to take advantage of the resort’s “Family Time” package. Available for stays of 3 nights or more until July 15, 2024, this exclusive offer includes an extra bed, roundtrip airport transfers, complimentary children’s activities, and dining discounts – everything you need for endless days of fun and memory-making.

As the sun sets, gather the family for movie nights, daytime treats, and other enchanting experiences that will leave you with a lifetime of cherished moments. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, the Kimpton Kitalay Samui promises to deliver an unforgettable family getaway in the heart of tropical paradise.

Lasting Memories

With our huge JUNIO kids’ club, inspiring activities, daytime treats, movie nights and more, this is a haven of color and creativity for young explorers.

Under our new “Family Time” package, parents and kids can enjoy endless days of fun with an extra bed, airport roundtrip transfers, complimentary children’s activities, dining discounts and more! Book your stay for three nights or longer from now until 15 July 2024.

For stays of 3 nights or more, enjoy complimentary perks including daily breakfast for up to 3 persons, one extra-bed, one round-trip airport transfer, and discounts at our Restaurants & Bars. Delight in the Kimpton Kids Social Hour from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at JUNIO Playground, and unwind with the Kimpton Ritual Evening Social Hour from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Come and create lifelong memories with us – it’s Family Time!

www.kimptonkitalaysamui.com

Best new Christmas movies to watch on Netflix

Home-bound for the holidays? There’s no perfect time to cosy up with close friends and family with a laugh out loud and heart-warming Christmas flick this long weekend. Here are Gafencu’s top picks of new Christmas movies to stream on Netflix this weekend…

Love Hard

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Genre: Comedy, Romance

Chasing Mr. Perfect 3,000 miles from home for a Christmas surprise after swiping right on an online dating app, L.A writer Natalie Baurer (Nina Dobrev) finds out that she has been catfished by Josh Lin (Jimmy O. Yang) and the both get tangled in an unlikely but heart-warming friendship that touches on what it means to be in an honest relationship with others, and yourself. 

Single all the way

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Genre: Comedy, Romance

Celebrating LGBTQ, this Netflix original follows Peter who asks his best friend, Nick, to play as his boyfriend on a Christmas visit home, but things emotions an unexpected turn when his family chimes in as matchmaker changing their plans — and their feelings for each other. 

 

A Castle For Christmas

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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Feel-good

Receiving glowing reviews and starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes, the story follows best-selling author Sophie (Brooke Shields) as she escapes to Scotland to avoid a scandal, falling inlove with a castle. Unfortunately, she has to face off with the prickly duke who owns it. 

A Boy Called Christmas

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Genre: Adventure, Family 

Nikolas, a determined young boy who sets out on an adventure to the north pole, searches for his father who has set off for a quest of his own to uncover the magical land of the fabled elves. Along the way, he takes Blitzen, a headstrong reindeer and a devoted pet mouse, bringing home the gift of hope. 

Dash & Lily

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Genre: Romantic Comedy

Based on the YA novel Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan, Dash & Lily plays out into a whirlwind holiday romance when opposites cynical Dash (Austin Abrams) and optimistic Lily (Midori Francis) find themselves exchanging messages and dares back and forth in a red notebook around New York. 

David and the elves

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Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Young David prepares to move to the big city with his parents but finds himself losing the spirit of Christmas when he meets Albert, the elf. Together they travel to the Tatra mountains to embark on a journey to find David’s grandparents and remind him what the spirit of Christmas is all about. Available in various subs and dubs.

 

Holiday Rush

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Genre: Drama, Family

Popular radio DJ Rush Williams (Romany Malco) has been forced to leave his life of luxury behind to move in with his aunt after suddenly getting fired, bringing along his four spoiled children, stirring up a comedic family drama starring Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green and Darlene Love and directed by Leslie Small.

 

Verdura: The Perfect Spot for a Family-Golfing Getaway

Set on the southern Italian island of Sicily, Verdura – UK-headquartered Rocco Forte Hotels’ first golf and spa resort in the region – has an ideal view looking out across the Mediterranean. Perhaps more crucially, it also boasts three luxury golf facilities – two 18-hole courses and one-nine-hole variant – making it the dream destination for the family that likes to tee-off together.

Verdura

With European Tour Performance Institute also close at hand, it is also the perfect locale to improve your posture and streamline your swing under the expert tutelage of obliging professionals. It additionally delivers access to much of the game-enhancing technology favoured by many of the current generation of peerless pros.

Verdura

It’s also a resort that has won a number of awards, not least Best Golf Hotel (Italy) at the 2015 World Golf Awards and the Golden Award for Golf at the 2015 Voyages & Hôtels Readers Awards.

Of course, there is more to the resort than just golf, with a range of other five-star experiences – including spa treatments, wine tasting, cooking and mixology classes and a six-day lifestyle wellness programme – also on offer. For the culinary inclined, there’s also an opportunity to be initiated into secrets of the region’s most renowned recipes and to sample some of the finest local produce.

Verdura

It goes without saying, of course, that all the rooms and amenities are absolutely the last word in comfort, luxury and sheer indulgence.

8 Hong Kong farms to check out for all your green needs

Are lunar new year resolutions even a thing? If so, and yours include “going green” this Year of the Dog, we’ve put together a few grassroots movements in Hong Kong that you can check out for a more wholesome 2018. From glamping to organic shopping, these farms will get you on the right track the fun, interactive (and delicious!) way.

GrowingSmart.HK – Permaculture-based programs, workshops and volunteer activities www.growingsmart.hk

Evergreens Republic – Order locally grown organic produce (harvested and delivered within 24 hours) from the largest and only USDA certified organic commercial Aquaponics farm to operate in Southeast Asia www.evergreensrepublic.com

Nature’s Harvest

Nature’s Harvest – a natural environment connecting visitors with their local and natural food system whilst escaping to a rural retreat in Clearwater Bay www.naturesharvest.com.hk www.veggies.hk

HK Farm – An organisation of Hong Kong farmers, artists and designers who grow local food, curate exhibitions and design products / services relating to urban agriculture www.hkfarm.org

Eat Fresh – An organic e-Greengrocery delivery where you can get packaged organic products like gluten-free brownies, baby & toddler fresh seasonal produce subscriptions or coconut body milk www.eatfresh.com.hk

Homegrown Foods – an e-grocery delivering premium, sustainable clean food to most anywhere in Hong Kong, 7 days a week www.homegrownfoods.com.hk

Go Green – An organic pineapple park and BBQ / camping / events venue in Yuen Long www.gogreenlife.com.hk

Sai Yuen Farm – One of several farm staycations have also sprung up. This one in Cheung Chau features glamping; you can check into Stargazing Geodesic domes, Transparent igloos set on a higher elevation offering breathtaking views of sea and sky. At night, the see-through ceilings yield unobstructed visions of twinkling stars from the comfort of your bed. At HK$3,300 a pop on weekends, prices are comparable to hotels in the city. www.saiyuenfarm.com

 

Words: Julienne C. Raboca