Unforgettable Family Vacation at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Family vacations are the things of legend; they provide the moments, memories and images that remain frozen in the heart. Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara makes it easy for families to create memorable experiences with a broad selection of activities and pastimes to suit all ages.

Only 15 minutes away from Salalah Airport and nestled between a private beach and a freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is the first and only luxury pool villa resort with a majestic design that reflects Oman’s coastal fortresses, welcoming families to a world of new experiences.

The resort promises an array of spirit-lifting activities where families can enjoy a wide variety of services and facilities separately and together. Adults are taken into a holistic journey through the natural wellness secrets with the combination of east and west world-class expertise in the resort’s spiritual spa restoring strength, beauty and balance to the body, mind and soul. In addition to this, they can enjoy early morning activities such as sunrise yoga or a short run on the beach to get their day started.

Teenagers can engage and socialize in a variety of activities at “Alshirae” Teens Club including karaoke, painting class, board games, table tennis, table football, billiards and air hockey. Themed activities such as an underwater treasure hunt, movie night, pajama night, disco night and karaoke nights are organized to keep the teens and kids entertained. The latest game consoles are also available such as Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360.

The little ones are kept entertained at “Al Bahhara” Kids Club in a safe environment with caring staff and superb facilities. Kids can enjoy the outdoor area complete with a play set, sandpit, a children’s splash pool and mini-loungers.

The parents can take a break from the kids and step into an enchanting retreat called “Just The Two of Us”. The magical spa journey includes a choice of an express facial or body exfoliation, followed by a couple’s full-body massage performed in tandem.

Furthermore, the resort brings families together through joint family-friendly activities from water and beach sports to boat trips that include fishing, dolphin watching, beach volleyball, paddling and snorkelling, all designed to entertain all members of the family in a way that suits everyone’s taste.

Families can also book a full-day Jebel safari where they can explore historic Taqah’s fishing life, castle towers and stone houses. Families can also visit Wadi Darbat to view various wildlife and a short distance away they can stop at Sumhuram to see ancient ruins including the Queen of Sheba’s Castle.  Venturing a bit further out into the glorious landscape of the mountains, families can take an adventurous hike to Teiq cave which sits atop one of the largest sinkholes in the world. Alternatively, they can explore the city while educating the kids about the Omani heritage and end the day up with a sumptuous set menu combined with a magical setting for an under star family’s movie night and dining experience.

The resort’s 40 Premier and Deluxe Rooms all feature a spacious bedroom, ensuite bathroom with rain shower and separate bathtub, walk-in dressing room and media hubs with portable Bluetooth speakers alongside a terrace or balcony. Appealing to families, the one-bedroom and two-bedroom Pool Villas entice guests with personalized services and separate living areas, as well as private temperature-controlled swimming pools, the first of their kind in Salalah. And serving bigger families, the exclusive three-bedroom Royal Beach Pool Villa is the epitome of luxury and offers a coastal escape, free floating space greets a shoreline terrace with an infinity sea panorama.

For more information on unforgettable family holidays or to make a reservation, please visit salalah.anantara.com