Sardinia – A Dazzling Wonderland
A dazzling wonderland fringed by powder-soft sand and a translucent emerald sea. Forte Village Resort in Sardinia is magic.
Award after award has been heaped on Forte Village; rightly so as it is the ultimate family destination in the Mediterranean.
Under a shady canopy of pine and palm trees, this sprawling village-style resort is set in acres of luxuriant banana trees, flamingo ponds and colourful sub-tropical gardens. Nestled amidst this gorgeousness are eight superlative hotels; from secluded beachfront bungalows to fabulous family-friendly accommodation, you are definitely spoilt for choice. You can have lunch and dinner in a different restaurant every day of the week if you so desire. Like a journey around the world the cuisine is infinite in its flavours, from traditional Sardinian to Japanese, Indian or Brazilian; there are simple beachfront eateries, pizza and pasta joints, spectacular buffets and extraordinary fine dining. For nocturnal action head to the Piazza lined with fashionable boutiques or sip a Mojito at the beachside Blue Moon Jazz Bar.
Torre del Porticciolo near Alghero, Sardinia by Dave Haygarth / License: Creative Commons
Days are filled with endless possibilities; a luxury play zone with go-kart track and ten-pin bowling, tennis coaching by stars, innumerable pools and a raft of watersports. The swanky Thalassotherapy spa deserves a special mention. Tucked away in a quiet corner, it is an enclave of serious pampering and therapeutic relaxation.
Family holidays will never be the same again; peace and luxury for parents whilst children have a really, really good time.
Impeccable footie credentials
If you have a budding Beckham make sure you sign up for the Football Academy run by the coaches of Chelsea FC. Every summer, week-long courses are like a mini Championship League; training is serious and daily matches competitive. You will lose them for hours but they will come home happy and the graduate goody bag is pretty good too.
From the sublime to the ubiquitous, Sardinia is see and be seen, or not be seen at all. Soft sand, crystal water, it’s heaven on earth. It’s perfection for families. It’s a vacation no brainer.
Torre del Porticciolo near Alghero, Sardinia by Dave Haygarth / License: Creative Commons
Body doctor
Checking into Forte Village for two weeks and want to go home a goddess? Commit to sessions with the Body Doctor – David Marshall. He promises you’ll drop two dress sizes in six weeks. Start now and go home glowing from workouts, therapy, sunshine and healthy food. Who needs boot camp?
Healing therapy
The most renowned Italian families know good therapy when they feel it. which is why they fly out to Forte Village Sardinia just to see Guido, healer and masseur extraordinaire. Book two hours of treatment every morning and arrive at lunch on a cloud of serene wellbeing.
White sandy beach, Sardinia, Italy by Daniele
The best table
Guiseppe is the man to know at the Cavalieri and Beachcomber restaurants. For a quarter of a century Guiseppe has been making sure yours is the right table. He knows the wine you like, and his personal welcome and care remind us what real hospitality is all about.
Wine
Not familiar with Sardinian wines, and want to try something local? You can’t go wrong with a crisp refreshing white from the Arigolas estate to complement that lobster. Located in the north of Sardinia, you will also love the complex reds they produce. The sommelier is bound to compliment you on your choice.
Kari is the editor in chief of SolimarTravel.com a super travel blog that used to focus on South American travel but now focuses on worldwide travel.