9 tips for choosing the perfect family holiday to Create, Connect & Celebrate
- Chic Retreats
- Feb 11
- 6 min read
Updated: Feb 18
Planning the perfect family holiday often involves navigating a whirlwind of decisions. The reward lies in crafting unforgettable memories that celebrate joy and connection. A myriad of questions can make or break a vacation - we know the importance of intention in our choices.
Have you found yourself asking...
What matters most to my family and me during our travels?
What experiences are we eager to explore?
How can our journey strengthen our family bond?
Which destinations will deepen our connection with nature?
What activities will spark our children’s curiosity and complement their learning - like geography & volcanoes??
How can we immerse in new cultures and still feel close to home?
Are the places we’re considering safe and comfortable for everyone?
Will the planned activities captivate both the young and young at heart?
Navigating these questions can be daunting, yet they are crucial for creating a holiday that resonates with both meaning and excitement.
In this blog, we’ll share nine considerations to help you choose a family holiday that allows you to create, connect, and celebrate together. Let’s dive in with a ‘how to choose’ and make it happen seamlessly.
1. Location, Location, Location
When picking a holiday spot, look for a place where discovery, nature and adventure are in easy to reach. Once you have the destination sorted, then you can think about accommodation!
Redwoods Oasis, Rotorua offers a prime location on the edge of abundant nature.
Nature surrounds you - within easy access to 12 stunning lakes.
Situated within 100m from the many entrances to the infamous Redwoods Forest, Rotorua - you will be enchanted by this majestic gem.
A myriad of world class, trail runs and mountain biking tracks.
Walking distance to
8 x Tennis courts at Lynmore Tennis Club (200m)
Grassy Reserve & Children’s Playground (200m)
Redwoods Treewalk entrance (3 min drive)
Maori cultural activities all within 10 minutes.
The town centre just a short 7-minute drive away with the must-do attractions of the Skyline, The Luge, Canopy Tours, The Zorb, Te Puia all within a 10 minute drive.
Redwoods Oasis in Rotorua is presented by Chic Retreats NZ - blending sustainable luxury with environmentally conscious accommodation.
2. Onsite Entertainment & Activities to cater for all ages for your family holiday
Having entertainment and activity options at your accommodation is a game-changer to promote family & friends connection.
I-Play Zone | Atlas ~Tupuārangi
At Redwoods Oasis, Rotorua we’ve got your bases covered! Younger children can enjoy a bounce on trampoline, Teens and Y-adults get to hang out in The Hive with the TV, Wii, Xbox or get active out in nature, elevate their heart rate with a game Table Tennis, Basketball Slam Dunk hoop or keep those pecs in check at a local gym just 500m away.
Families that play together - stay together.
OR... get all ages involved with a game of tennis at our local tennis club (50m walk), where courts can be booked as a casual member for the duration of your stay.
i-Dip Zone | Pleione ~ Tupuānuku
The i-Dip Zone (Pleione) includes a swimming pool, a Hot Springs Spa pool, and a beautiful copper out-door shower set amidst a bamboo surround.
i-Flow & i-Chill Zones | CC Celaeno ~ Hiwa-i-te-rangi
Central to our movement space is a gentle ripple of water sourced from an original rock rooted from the original gardens. This flow creates a place for inner calm.
Our i-flow zone creates a a flow from our Yoga decks as a space for movement, meditation or gathering on bean bags with a book to the i-Chill Zone (CC Celaeno) - your space to find your Zen. An authentic Finnish SAWO Cedar Sauna awaits.
These zones cater to all family dynamics, ensuring comfort and space for everyone to enjoy.
The nature-filled property offers plenty of areas to disconnect and reconnect with nature.
3. Care of your precious assets on your holiday
If you are into Mountain Biking - we know the value of those assets! Hence why we designed this with you & your bike in mind.
i-Bike zone | Electra ~ Waipuna-ā-rangi
Meet Lady Redwood - your place to to park & play. A bike parking bay made from a log sourced from the forest, an area to share a beer and stories of your biking adventures, & a specific secure storage for up to 12 Mountain Bikes. Those bikes need maintenance, care, love and a place to twiddle and fiddle!
Imagine a purposefully designed area where you can Wash It - Fix it - Charge it - Store it & Lock it. Our i-Bike zone has been intentionally designed for all of the above.
Having cleared 6 tonnes of rubble from the site, the installation process involved major ground works to install a massive sink hole to link drainage systems for water flow. We've installed a giant map of the walking & biking trails available in the area. It's no wonder this area is knows as the Mountain Bike Mecca of the southern hemisphere. Fantastic for trail running and orienteering too.
4. Spacious and Versatile Accommodation
Family holidays require room for everyone to spread out and relax.
i-Sleep Zone | Sterope ~ Pōhutukawa
Comfort is paramount. We've invested in giving you the best shot at a good nights sleep. Our Kings, Queens, & King singles have spring mattresses, comfort toppers and quality bedding selected for its eco conscious qualities. Our beds can be split for twin room configurations and our Hang Out will become a Hive of fun & slumber. A selected Pillow Menu is available on request for specific needs or allergies.
Alongside your i-Sleep zones, Redwoods Oasis provides 3 communal indoor living spaces and plenty of indoor & outdoor flow.
As a single level property - we don't do steps!
We also offer a self contained mobility-friendly apartment that can be integrated or separated to provide independent space and chill out space.
6. Eat in or visit our locals
At the heart of creating memorable family holidays at Chic Retreats is our i-Gather Zone, a specially designed space where culinary magic and communal joy blend seamlessly.
i-Gather Zone | Merope ~ Ururangi
Imagine a warm, inviting kitchen equipped with everything needed for family meal prep, surrounded by the comforting buzz of loved ones chatting and laughing together. Whether you choose to whip up a feast using local ingredients or savor a casual al fresco dining experience, the i-Gather Zone is where connections deepen and every meal becomes a celebration. This delightful gathering spot not only encourages families to cook together but also to share stories and create traditions, making it a cornerstone of the holiday experience at Chic Retreats.
And if going out for dinner is on your list there's a heap of variety to suit all tastes. We are reviewing our hit list and its WIP. So for now see this post from Rotorua NZ
5. Home from Home modern conveniences for Work + Play
After a busy day of adventures, downtime is essential. Redwoods Oasis boasts plenty of channels for your viewing pleasure, including TV, and great Wi-Fi for you to access your subscriptions & channels. (Netflix, Amazon etc) It’s perfect for winding down, catch up on a few iconic DVD’s and enjoy a family movie night.
i-Work zone
And if staying in touch with Business is a necessity, (especially for our longer stay guests) or you just want a space to write or create - we’ve designed a Quiet Zone for privacy and zoom/team calls.
7. Relaxation and Serenity
When the kids are finally asleep, its time to relax Kick back in the Adult lounge with your book or come together for a game or 2. A perfect way to end a day of family fun & friendship. You can choose from library of books to enjoy during your stay.
8. A warm welcome from our friendly Buzzy Beez
A warm welcome awaits for you to explore. We aspire to provide our guests with a quality experience sharing our tips n tricks on local secret spots to ensure you max out and experience everything Rotorua has to offer. You'll find a Welcome Guide in situ and a Digital Guidebook for you to research what takes your fancy.
Creating memories - 1 stay at a time.
Want to know more about booking your family holiday with us?
Choosing the right location for a family holiday means finding a place where everyone can create, connect, and celebrate together.
Rotorua checks all the boxes with its prime location, onsite entertainment, spacious accommodations, modern conveniences, and relaxing amenities. Rotorua has so much to offer - represented perfectly through the amazing work of the team at RotoruaNZ
where you can find all updated information on how you might design your time.
Why not give it a go - we did and we kept going back - every year!
Modern day Luxuries with a Conscience Offering quality, sustainable luxury, and environmentally conscious accommodations.
Memorable Experiences Providing guests with information and access to collaborations for them to optimise their time together and celebrate the natural beauty and cultural richness of New Zealand.
Engagement and Education Providing guests with opportunities to learn about and participate in sustainability initiatives. Options to participate in local conservation activities. See our Blog around Sustainability : Can Chic Retreats NZ blend their commitment to sustainability without compromising luxury?
Tiaki Promise Inspiring guests to take the Tiaki Promise to care for and protect New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage. See our Blog on The Tiaki Promise here.
When you experience a part of our Chic Retreats NZ you are experiencing time to be in a place where you top up your tank and take home a bucket load of memories.
Treasure them and celebrate life.
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