Expect study buddies, tutors, cabanas on the beach with Wi-Fi and Antarctic explorations. 19 December 2020 • 10:00am Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico is offering an educational programme for young guests that makes distance learning convenient Credit: CHRISTIAN HORAN A spin-off trend from the homeschooling phenomenon forced upon parents and children early on during the pandemic, “schoolcations” – whereby holidays become learning opportunities – are rising in popularity among high-achieving parents. For example, The Family Coppola Hideaways in locations such as Belize and Guatemala have their own Coppola Curriculum that includes tortilla-making classes, organic gardening and Mayan archaeology. Meanwhile, Montage Hotels & Resorts unveiled its resort-based Montage Academy in September for guests aged six to 17, with elective activities including yoga and wood shop.