Conscious Luxury Family Escapes
Reconnect, Recharge, Rediscover
Quote of the Week
In the end, kids won’t remember that fancy toy you bought them, they will remember the time you spent with them.
- Kevin Heath
Dear Postcard Travellers,
Thursday, May 15 is the International Day of Families—a good excuse (as if you needed one) to swap screens for sunshine and group chats for actual chats. There’s something magical about muddy shoes, messy hair and memories made under open skies.
This month, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite conscious luxury family escapes that make room for curiosity and connection.
Whether it’s a family safari in Africa, watching leopards lounge in India or a farm stay in Portugal, these are trips your kids will actually remember—and so will you.
Scroll down for our Postcard Community Updates and find better ways to travel — by chasing stories, not just sights.
Because the best souvenirs aren’t things—they’re memories you’ll never need to pack away.
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Go Wild on a Family Safari at Saruni Mara, Maasai Mara
Saruni Mara invites you to slow down and share something truly memorable with your family. Tucked into the peaceful hills of the Mara North Conservancy, this newly refurbished eco-lodge pairs laid-back luxury with a deep respect for the land and its people.
Days unfold with guided wildlife drives, bush picnics and fireside stories, while children are gently drawn into nature through hands-on experiences designed just for them.
Thoughtfully designed family villas offer space, comfort and incredible views, with sustainability woven into every detail. Wake to the sounds of nature, dine in the fresh air and tune into what really matters.
Reconnecting in the Wild Heart of Jawai at Rawla Bisalpur
Rawla Bisalpur offers families a stay rich in nature, heritage and heartfelt hospitality. This historic palace in India’s wild Jawai invites modern families to step away from the screens and into something more meaningful.
Days begin with leopard tracking, birdsong, nature walks and dips in a jungle-view pool. Kids can explore barefoot and learn about wildlife from local trackers.
Rooms blend tradition with comfort—think hand-carved furniture and organic cotton sheets — while family-style meals celebrate seasonal ingredients and ancestral recipes.
The hosts welcome you like old friends, and every detail reflects a deep care for the land. Rawla Bisalpur offers a slow, soulful return to what matters.
Cravieral Farmhouse: A Home Away from Home for Your Family
Craveiral Farmhouse is a relaxed, family-friendly retreat on Portugal’s Alentejo Coast. Here, you can slow down, kick off your shoes, and savor time together—naturally and effortlessly.
Each farmhouse offers the comforts of home: separate bedrooms, cosy living spaces and a kitchen for unrushed breakfasts.
Kids roam safely, picking veggies, riding ponies and feeding the farm animals, while you exhale into a yoga class or simply do...nothing.
Curious young minds can also take part in Craveiral’s composting initiative—turning food waste into fertiliser in a hands-on lesson in sustainability. It’s calm, connected, and quietly inspiring—family travel, with a lighter footprint.
Thornybush Game Lodge: Big Five, Bigger Smiles
For families seeking a safari that’s both wild and wonderfully comfortable, Thornybush in Greater Kruger ticks every box. Kamara House and Little Saseka offer private, family-ready stays—think two-bedroom villas or exclusive-use tents, complete with a personal guide, safari vehicle, chef and butler.
Game viewing starts from your plunge pool, while kids explore the bush on child-friendly walks, track footprints or bake biscuits with the lodge team.
Every young guest becomes a Little Ranger-in-Training, with activities tailored to curious minds and muddy hands. And to bottle it all up? A private family photo shoot captures all the magic.
Postcard Community Updates
Let the Story Lead: A New Way to See the World with Postcard Decks
Recently, Postcard founder Amit Jaipuria and his family piloted our first Postcard Deck on a trip to Spain. Instead of chasing points of interest, they followed a curated collection of stories—chosen from a storyboard of Spain experiences created by Spain Destination Expert, Thomas Herduin.
On a Zoom call, Thomas shared a range of themed experiences, from food trails to nature walks. Amit’s family picked the ones that resonated, and Thomas built a custom itinerary around them.
The storyboard sparked ideas, tailored to their interests—turning their holiday into a series of meaningful, memory-rich moments. They even found experiences they didn’t know about.
All our Postcard Destination Experts are now creating their own storyboards, so travellers can handpick Postcard Experiences, build a Postcard Deck, and travel the world one story at a time.
Meet Thomas Herduin, Postcard Travel’s Spain Destination Expert
We’re thrilled to welcome Thomas Herduin to the Postcard community as our new Destination Expert for Spain! A Paris-born, Barcelona-based Luxury Travel Advisor, Thomas brings a deep passion for conscious, transformative travel. With a talent for uncovering hidden gems and crafting bespoke itineraries, he blends authenticity, exclusivity and adventure in every journey.
Let Thomas design an itinerary that goes beyond the ordinary and helps you connect deeply with the soul of Spain.
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