Take a dip in the resort pool: Check!
Dine at in-house restaurants: Check!
Play in the Kids' Club: Check!
Explore the property grounds: Check!
Now what?
According to the 2015 Resonance Report, 95% of travelers are interested in visiting cultural attractions, and 94% are interested in learning new things. Activities that combine physical activity, cultural and nature experiences are becoming increasingly popular among vacationers. Let's not forget about the kids who are also requesting adventures you cannot find at home.
If you are looking to break out of the traditional resort experience, experience some local culture and try something new, add one of these experiences to your next vacation...
Dance at a Hawaiian Luau: Hilton Waikoloa Village, a 62-acre getaway to cultural immersion, hosts the most popular Luau on Hawaii Island: Legends of Hawaii Luau, featuring exotic dance, music and traditional entertainment of the Islands. Guests will watch the stage come alive with hula dancers and fire performers while indulging in a lavish Hawaiian buffet of Polynesian delicacies such as kalua pig.
A View from Above: Naples Grande Beach Resort in Southwest Florida takes you to new heights ... via seaplane! Embark on a private seaplane tour to experience the region like you never have before. From touring the Everglades or the Southwest Florida shoreline, this part plane, part boat excursion offers guests the adventure of a lifetime and features breathtaking views.
The Path of Senses: A part of the Xcalacoco Experience at Sandos Caracol Eco Resort located in Riviera Maya, Mexico, The Path of Senses puts groups in touch with nature in a unique experience that guides guests through the jungle barefoot and blindfolded. This sensorial activity both embraces individuality and fosters trust.
Train like a Gladiator: Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers a year-round 2-hour “Gladiator Training” program where guests may don tunics and learn ancient gladiator techniques with authentic weaponry in partnership with the Gruppo Storico Romano. Guests can train in the hotel’s 15-acre Mediterranean park or at Gruppo Storico's headquarters for access to an arena to reenact the battles. Guests will also have as access to a small museum with a collection of antic swords and shields used by actual gladiators!
Surf's Up: The Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina in New York partners with CoreysWave to provide on-site surfing lessons. With children’s lessons also available, surfing is something families can experience together to create memorable Montauk moments.
Stargaze in the Astronomy Capital: Nestled in the foothills of Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains, The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa provides groups with a ‘cosmic concierge’ who leads an interactive stargazing session.
Design a Latte: Set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, Costa Rica Marriott San Jose boasts an onsite Coffee Curator that hosts latte design classes for groups at the coffee shop – from monkeys to flowers - and provides insight on coffee harvesting.
