Learn (and work) from anywhere!
With many of the country’s school districts implementing remote learning for the fall semester, why not pack up the family and enjoy an epic vacation? Many hotels are rolling out new programs exclusively for this learn-or-work-from-anywhere approach, allowing the kids to extend the learning beyond the classroom, and the adults to ditch their home office - all while staying in a beautiful location. Plus - no cooking, no cleaning, no errands - what could be better?
We have rounded up some of our favorite programs and packages from both domestic and international hotels. Some even qualify for additional perks and upgrades (so ask for details)! We also love the idea of a trip to a historic city such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, or Boston. Many hotels in those cities offer designated areas for distraction-free learning and working, while providing the perfect jumping off point for experiencing the historical significance of these destinations in person.
Learning can truly happen anywhere. This is the perfect opportunity to go beyond the school curriculum and incorporate culture, nature, language, and the adventure of travel, for a family getaway you will never forget.
Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons Punta Mita has launched “Schoolcations”, a new version of their Knowledge for All Seasons program. Families will have access to expert tech support, a study buddy to help with homework and schoolwork, and the option for a private tutor; while art, culture, history and after-school sports classes encourage educational learning through travel. Want a break from your room? Pool and beach cabanas can be reserved and transformed into private workstations with ocean views - each outfitted with Wi-Fi, a TV monitor, headphones, a portable charger, lap pad and energizing snacks such as fresh fruits, smoothies and popsicles. For families looking for extra privacy, personalized service and spacious layouts, villas and private beach homes are available.
Auberge Resorts Collection, various locations
Through the “Remote with Auberge” program, you can work and learn in destinations including Utah, Colorado, Napa Valley, Austin, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Los Cabos, Florida and Hawaii. This all-encompassing program will have the whole family covered. For the adults, your remote work setup includes an in-room office setup, a dedicated Business Concierge, and the option for poolside “office cabanas”. For the kids, Auberge has partnered with America’s preeminent private tutoring and test preparation company, Advantage Testing for in-person or virtual learning, and they can also enjoy a wide range of highly educational, outdoor-driven activities and camps. Adults can also get in on the learning, taking advantage of adult learning courses such as statistics, language classes, computer science, and more.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has partnered with the prestigious Reef Institute to offer the “Barrier Island Ecology Field Trip” package, designed for families or small groups of families who wish to travel together. This five-day, four-night program offers an engaging, instructor-led experience for school-age children meant to complement earth-science studies and foster a passion for both marine ecology and biology. Activities include kayak and boat excursions to study water systems and estuaries, exploration of sea turtle nests, microscopic analysis of sand dwellers, and much more! In addition to the field trip package the hotel also offers study rooms with high-speed wireless internet, allowing kids to learn without distractions and remain connected to virtual learning resources.
Available program dates: 9/14 – 9/18 • 10/19 – 10/23 • 11/16 - 11/20 • 11/30 – 12/4
Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, California
The Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point is coupling outdoor exploration with enviable classroom digs. The resort's “Edu-Cation” package offers families the option to book one hotel room and receive another free of charge to use as a classroom. The package also includes one hour of homework help booked with a local tutor, as well as an optional boxed lunch students can eat at the resort's swanky beach club. The hotel also offers what they call Dana Point Discoveries, which include activities such as surf lessons, family fitness classes and stand-up paddleboard tours.
Montage Hotels & Resorts, Utah, California, South Carolina & Cabo San Lucas
“Montage Academy” offers students ages 6-17 the opportunity to complement their distance learning curriculum with engaging themed activities based on the property’s location. The weekday schedule offers students access to an all-day monitored Study Hall, optional virtual tutors from Tutor.com, a service of The Princeton Review, healthy snacks, boxed lunch, plus the option to participate in a themed afternoon elective from a wide variety of subjects. For example, PE electives include stand-up paddleboarding and fly fishing, life sciences include farm-to-table cooking classes, science electives include interactive astronomy classes and much, much more! Montage Academy is available at the following resorts: Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, Montage Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, California, Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, Georgia
Just outside of Georgia’s capital, Lake Oconee offers the perfect setting for a family getaway. While parents ‘work from home’ in the privacy of their guestroom, kids will participate in the fully customizable “Ritz Kids Study Buddy Program”. A dedicated counselor will connect before arrival to learn about the digital learning schedule, building a personal syllabus for the kids. The study buddy will ensure the virtual class schedule is followed with mentorship and assistance, while enriching experiences like harvesting in the Chef’s Garden, arts & crafts, lawn games or fishing in the lake are sprinkled in for a break from digital learning. Each kid will also be provided with a personalized tackle box upon arrival with a variety of school supplies, molding clay, cards and more based on age level.
This brand new property opened on September 1, just in time for the start of the school year. The resort has created a program called “LFP”, or, “Learn from Paradise”, a culture-focused series of daily activities designed to serve as a supplement to kids’ virtual schooling. Younger travelers will enjoy learning about ancestral Huichol traditions, immersing in authentic Mexican culture, and exploring Riviera Nayarit’s lush landscapes that surround the resort. Among some of the highlights are an arts and crafts activity to create the ancient symbol God’s Eye, Spanish classes, traditional Mexican dish cooking lessons, and nature walks. Additionally, the resort can help connect parents with local tutors that can be hired directly to support children with virtual schooling curriculums. For the adults, they also offer a “Work from Paradise” program, which among other things, includes 50% off a Relaxation Massage, and a $75 resort credit.
Eden Roc Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Geared toward families looking to stay 20-30 nights, the “Family Staycation” package includes unlimited Spanish and piano lessons, free WiFi and an office setup in your room, as well as many other incredible activities geared for a variety of age groups. Meals are also included, as well as roundtrip airport transfers. For a true home-away-from-home experience, you can book a three or four-bedroom villa, which includes butler service, a private chef and plenty of outdoor space for kids to run around.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
In Florida, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has its own "Schoolcation" offer. Supervised schoolwork sessions are held in small-group classroom settings, physically distanced with no more than six children per class. There are half-day and full day options, (until 3 p.m.) with lunch provided and afternoon enrichment classes for kids on flexible schedules. After-school "recess" takes place at the resort's five-acre water park. And while the kids are busy with schoolwork, the parents can sneak away for an afternoon at the adults-only pool!
Travel to Paris and Italy from Home
Looking for a family travel experience without leaving home? Or maybe you had to cancel a family trip to Europe? For an interactive and educational experience, we are in love with the recently launched “Treasure Boxes” from Family Twist, a Paris-based company focusing on luxury family travel to 15 destinations in Europe. The Treasure Boxes are an exclusive way to learn more about Italy or Paris, in depth, while having fun. Each destination comes with a collection of 6 boxes, each with a wide range of interactive and educational activities, games, access to exclusive videos, and even one-on-one live sessions with a local chef, artist, or guide. Click here to peek into the boxes and bring home the magic of Europe!
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