MORE THAN A FAMILY HOLIDAY, an opportunity for kids to live great experiences!
Take a look at the facilities for children at the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte. 

FACILITIES AND SERVICES:

/ Babysitting Service
- On request – at reception and /or when booking
- Babysitting areas: room and public areas of hotel
- Babysitter recommended by hotel
- Maximum 1 child per babysitter

Price Babysitting Service per hour

* Prices valid as of June 2009, subject to alteration

/ Play room inside hotel
“Brinquedoteca” equipped with:
- Story books
- Educational toys
- Work tables for crafts
- Adapted buggies

Times
- Play room: 09.00-21.00
- Children of all ages may use the playroom

/ “Baby Copa” - Kitchens
Located next to the Snack Bar and in the wing for the Master Spa rooms:
- Equipped for preparing baby food
- Provided with: fruits, teas, milk, cereals and soup – served from 11.00-14.00 and 18.00-19.00.

Times
- “Baby-Copa”: 24 hours at no additional cost
- Caters for children from 0-4 years old

/ Outside Facilities
- “Careta Careta” Club
- Exclusive Aqua Park
- Theatre
- Playground
- Green area
- Arts workshop
- Children’s Restaurant (open whenever there are more than 30 children staying at hotel)
- Bathrooms adapted for children
- 3 Pools for children

Times
- 09.00-21.00
Caters for children from 4 to 11 years old and 0 to 3 years old when accompanied by parents.

* Excursions organized by the T/Kids team for children and families:

- Project to Protect Sea Turtles - Tamar-Ibama:
Observation of several different species of sea turtles at their different  stages of development. Different subjects are covered on their biology and habitat, among others. On the return trip a stop is made at an ice cream parlour where the children can try delicious ice creams made from local fruits.
Children 5 to 12 years old and the whole family

- Garcia D'Ávila Castle Ruins
Visit to an historic and archaeological site dating back to 1551, Portuguese construction with fort like characteristics. Special emphasis on the chronology of the different phases of construction, the raw materials and the slave labour used to build it. The visit also aims to teach a little of the history of the Portuguese colonial period, which even today forms part of local culture.  Possible presentation of the Brazilian street dance, Capoeira.

Leaves from: Base Ambiental
Clothes/Accessories: t-shirt, shorts, trainers, hat, sun screen, a little money
Duration: 2.30 hours
Route: 8 Km (return trip by bus)
Return: Careta Careta Club
Service with additional cost: Conservation fee
Children 5 to 12 years old
 
- Environmental Workshops
Explanation on the problems of world rubbish, showing alternative solutions such as the recycling and re-using of materials, following the 3Rs principle. Making of toys using old metal, recycled paper and local jewellery made from beads (recovery of local culture).

Place: Careta Careta Club
Clothes: old t-shirt, shorts, flip flops
Duration: 2 hours

- Sapiranga Ecological Reserve 
Adventure and discovery in the Atlantic Rain Forest on tracks through the forest following clues. The aim is to observe and identify different forms of fauna and flora.  At the end of the route, the children can cool down on the banks of the River Pojuca and try the Slide run. It is also possible to visit the Environmental Studies Centre where more information is available on wild plant life.
There is also an option for the under 5s who can be accompanied by parents or guardians.
 
Leaves from: Base Ambiental
Clothes: t-shirt, shorts, trainers, swimsuit
Route: 3 Km round trip walking through the forest
Duration: 3 hours
Accessories: hat, sun screen, repellent, a little money for Slide
Return: Careta Careta Club
Service with additional cost: Conservation fee
Children 5 to 12 years old
 
- Discovery Trip through Rio Timeantube Mangue
A journey of adventure and learning in canoes through an important ecosystem, considered as a nursery for sea life.
There is also an option for children less than 5 years old when accompanied by their parents or guardians.
  
Leaves from: Base Ambiental
Clothes: t-shirt, shorts, trainers, swimsuit, sandals
Accessories: hat, protector solar, repellent
Duration: 2h00
Route: 2 km round trip (walking on tracks) or 1.6 Km (rowing on river)
Return: Careta Careta Club
Service with additional cost: Conservation fee
Children 5 to 12 years old

/ Other Facilities
- Baby buggies
- Cot guards
- Mosquito nets
- Small pillows
- Baby sheets
- Baby bath tubs
- Baby clothes can be bought near the hotel
- Laundry with 40% discount for children's clothes
- Bathrooms adapted for children in the play room – “Brinquedoteca”
- Nappy changing rooms in ladies’ bathrooms at swimming pool
- Medical centre with medical team from 08.00 to 20.00 for appointments and first aid. This service has an additional cost.

/ Rooms
- Adjoining rooms in the Master, Standard Plus and Standard categories
- Comfortable suites just right for housing families: room and living room with 2 extra beds
- Free cots and/or bed with bars for children up to 2 years old
- TV channels for kids
- Accommodation suggestion in ground floor rooms
- Up to 2 children allowed per room accompanied by 2 adults

/ Restaurants
- Chairs with plastic frame and safety-belt adapted for children up to 3 years old.
- Special menu for children - T/Kids Menu
- Baby bottles and food can be heated

For further information on facilities for children please complete the form below or contact our Experience Team directly
Tel.: +557 136 764 000
Fax: +557 136 761 112
E-mail: experience.praiadoforte@tivolihotels.com