Luxury Hotels Offering Unique Resources for Remote Learning
Many people around the world have adapted to a new way of life, working or learning remotely out of necessity or personal choice. As 2020 has brought massive change to the tourism industry, many businesses have made special efforts to evolve rapidly. One such example is the luxury hotel sector, which has introduced extravagant offerings to appeal to families. Here’s a list of luxury hotels that include family-friendly resources for remote learning.
Auberge Resorts Collection
This luxury hotel brand recently announced its Remote with Auberge program, which allows guests to work, learn, and play remotely during the fall and winter. Collaborating with a private tutoring company, the brand offers both in-person and virtual tutoring services, enabling students to partake in small group learning and one-on-one tutoring from their suites. Moreover, families can enjoy cultural activities unique to each destination, from learning to play the ukulele to hula dancing and Spanish lessons.
Eden Roc Cap Cana
This Dominican Republic getaway offers an extended family staycation package lasting from 20 to 30 days, featuring on-demand offices available for in-villa setup. Unlimited Spanish lessons and piano lessons are included, along with options for children to participate in remote school programs. Furthermore, there are chaperoned outdoor activities available, including bachata and merengue dance lessons.
Montage Hotels & Resorts
Launching the Montage Academy program across four different locations, this hotel brand provides access to virtual tutors, monitored study halls, and hands-on elective activities for guests aged six to 17. Activities such as yoga, hiking, art, cooking, and woodshop are available, along with practical quizzes in various subjects, while daily healthy snacks and lunches are provided.
Turtle Inn, Belize
Part of the Family Coppola Hideaways collection, Turtle Inn provides an educational program featuring birding, fishing, scuba diving, Spanish speaking, tortilla making, and horseback riding. Young guests can explore Mayan archaeology and engage in local community service projects as well.
Monarch Beach Resort at Dana Point
The resort introduces the new Edu-Cations package, which allows families to participate in online schooling while enjoying luxury accommodation. The package includes an additional day-use guestroom serving as a study area and one hour of on-demand online homework assistance from tutors.
Four Seasons Punta Mita
The “Schoolcations” project at this resort supports remote learning by providing a world-schooling program, featuring after-school sports and study cabanas available for rent. These private workstations come equipped with ocean views, Wi-Fi, TVs, and healthy snacks.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
A new partnership with TakeLessons allows students to take private tutoring sessions and participate in virtual field trips. Furthermore, USA-based instructors from over 1,100 universities offer guests tailored learning experiences, aided by personal concierges to address each student’s needs.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
This resort offers unique remote learning experiences alongside access to 24-hour private study rooms. Partnered with the Reef Institute, children can engage in a weeklong field trip exploring native dune ecosystems, kayaking, and analyzing coastal biospheres.
