Kiwi Curated
Treasured Escapes with Timeless Traditions
by Monika MarkovinovicThere are those few special hotels that families return to year after year to create memories that will last a lifetime. The young guests who ran the halls many years ago now bring their own children and grandchildren to this same place to experience its magic. From the beaches of Florida to the woodlands of Ireland, they remain timeless. There is no better way to make travel memories than with the whole family, and these treasured escapes know that to be true.
Treasured Escapes with Timeless Traditions
A place to enjoy timeless traditions by the sea, The Tides Inn has been a staple in Virginia’s Northern Neck since 1947. The 25-acre farm overlooking Carter’s Creek was purchased by E.A. Stephens and his wife Ann–fondly remembered as Big Steve and Miss Ann. In 1955, Big Steve purchased a yacht used by the U.S. Navy during World War II and named it Miss Ann. The refitting of the yacht took over a year and its grand reveal was nothing short of spectacular. Over the years, Miss Ann became synonymous with the town’s most talked-about fêtes, like the famed “Barefoot and Bowtie” nights. For decades, families from nearby Washington D.C have flocked to the area for this legendary slice of Americana.
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In June 1930, newspapers all over North America announced the end of construction of a monumental red cedar castle in Quebec. For 40 years, the castle, built with 10,000 logs all cut and placed by hand, was a private club for the rich and famous (Prince Rainer and Princess Grace of Monaco among the elite), but in 1970 the doors opened to the public. Now, the world’s largest log cabin is best known for its rustic charm, beautiful natural surroundings and family friendliness. Whether it’s dogsledding through the countryside in the winter, or hiking amongst 300-acres of wilderness in the summer, Fairmont Le Château Montebello has become a destination for Canadian families far and wide.
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Family has been the very heart of The Breakers since it was founded on the sands of Palm Beach in 1896. Established by Henry M. Flagler, one of America’s great industrialists, the property was first The Royal Poinciana, a six-story Georgian beauty beloved by guests in thanks to its proximity to the water and unique location–right at “the breakers,” where the waves crash and spray. After fires in 1903 and 1925, the hotel re-emerged in 1926 as The Breakers. Year by year, the resort’s reputation grew, beckoning families to vacation in Palm Beach year-round. It’s a place where parents have taught their kids how to swing a club at the renowned Rees Jones-designed golf course and grandparents have spent countless hours watching the little ones paddling around The Breakers’ Reef.
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Set on a 350-acre estate with ancient woodland and an emerald lake, Ashford Castle is made for families. The former home of the famed Guinness Family, this 800-year old castle in County Galway has seen generations of families make their way through the grand stone gates throughout the decades. Once arrived, expect a warm Irish welcome from the residence wolfhounds, an introduction to the LEGO butler and a map to all the secret fairy paths.
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Perched over a Swiss village like a fairytale castle, it’s no wonder families have treasured Gstaad Palace for over 100 years. Many guests who spent time here as a child, enjoying the majesty of the Swiss Alps with their own parents, have now returned with wonderful memories to share with their very own kids. It may be one of the last family-run grand hotels in Switzerland, but this Swiss hideaway knows how to pamper families, from horse carriage rides to falconry shows.
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Chatham Bars Inn was far ahead of its time when it first opened in 1914. Prominent stockbroker Charles Hardy founded the property after bringing his own family to the Cape for more than three generations. Later, during World War II, German invasion drove the Dutch Royal family into exile, leading Princess Juliana and her three daughters to take up residence at Chatham Bars Inn. Famous or not, the resort, overlooking the pristine waters and ample sandbars of Aunt Lydia’s Cove, has welcomed multiple generations of the same family, returning season after season to take in the magic of Cape Cod.
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