April 2015 - The Residence by Cenizaro have long been known for their family friendly credentials, having welcomed them, time and time again, at their properties in Mauritius, Zanzibar, Maldives and Tunisia. For 2015, each property is launching a new experience for children to enjoy, either learning about the local cuisine and putting their creative talents to the test, or discovering the local culture and environment.

THE RESIDENCE MALDIVES – NEW Mini Marine Biologist programme

Water babies can set sail on a journey of marine discovery with The Residence Maldives’ new Mini Marine Biologist programme, all under the beady eye of expert guides. Learn to use a mask and snorkel in the shallows, spotting plenty of sea life right beneath their feet, or for the more confident swimmers head out on an excursion to view the atoll’s vibrant tropical fish, reef formations and other marine life.  After viewing the coral first-hand, children will be taught more about the fragility of this environment and have the chance to sponsor a baby coral. This marine magic will be completed with 25% off a family dolphin cruise* to see the large pods of dolphins just a short ride from the shores of The Residence Maldives.

The Mini Marine Biologist programme at The Residence Maldives starts from £152 per child, excluding taxes.

A Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villa, for up to four guests, at The Residence Maldives starts from £1,159 per night

THE RESIDENCE TUNIS – NEW Mini Explorers programme

Learn to write your name in Arabic, create beautiful mosaics, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Medina of Tunis in search of gold...the opportunities for children to learn about the country’s culture and history are endless. Ride a camel along the beach, watch a belly dancer whirl to the sound of North African drums and taste the local ‘brick’ – a filo pastry staple for the Tunisian people – all in the name of mini exploration.

A half day visit for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said starts from €120  

Rooms at The Residence Tunis start from £217 per night, including breakfast. Complimentary b&b stay for a child under 12 staying in parents’ room

THE RESIDENCE MAURITIUS & The RESIDENCE ZANZIBAR – NEW Mini Bakers programme

With baking an eternally hot topic, The Residence Mauritius and The Residence Zanzibar have created Mini Bakers programmes for kids. In Mauritius, learn to make a tropical, authentic Mauritian pastry – breadfruit paratha – with Chef Kelley and in Zanzibar, master the art of cupcake making, in an array of tropical coloured icings. Paratha, which originated in India, can be a round, heptagonal or square shape and has become a Mauritian staple over the centuries. In the classes, children will learn to knead the dough, and create delicious stuffings for their parcels, as well as learn to bake light, fluffy cupcakes with delicious, colourful toppings.

The Mini Bakers programme at The Residence Zanzibar lasts one hour and costs £35 per child. Minimum age three years and up.

The Mini Barkers programme at The Residence Mauritius is free of charge

Villas at The Residence Zanzibar start from £369 on a half-board basis for two adults and one child

Rooms at The Residence Mauritius start from £395 for two adults and one child