Golden wedding holiday- please help!

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So in 2021 my parents will have been married 50 years and us 15. No parties planned just an amazing holiday.
My parents: early 70s. My Dad likes golf, eating out and exploring interesting places- history etc
My mum likes eating in and relaxing in the hotel room/ villa in sunny places. She gets tired a lot and doesn’t want to eat out in the evening (so good room service/ lunches!) or explore! She prefers some privacy so sunloungers on her own patio etc. She’s happy to be left behind with good room service while we explore
DH and I- early 40s like eating out and exploring, also nice hotels!
DS who will be 9. Likes water and is a very picky eater. Loves history. He’s a sociable thing and likes making friends on holiday.
We all like seafood except DS who only eats pizza and sausages
Budget is generous and flexible. Long haul is fine.
Where in the world? Not Disney Florida - we go in 2020

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Thanks karala
This looks lovely but we want somewhere long haul and a bit special. Portugal is a bit close to home and not exciting enough.
Looks a lovely hotel though

What time of year are you going to travel, this will have some bearing on the destination too re general weather.

We can go at Easter, mid July - August or last 2 weeks of October. Summer would be best as that’s when their anniversary is (24th July), but we don’t mind any of those. Unfortunately we have to travel near school holidays although he does break up mid July and gets a 2 week October half term.
Thanks

Mexico?
Could look at staying near Tulum, plenty of options to see Mayan ruins, swim in cenotes etc, but still has fancy hotels for your mum?

Mexico is a good idea. My parents have been, as have I once but DH and DS haven’t.
Any hotel recommendations?

Sri Lanka. Business class Emirates flights.
Earl Regency at Kandy for a few nights. Fabulous hotel and pool. Best service we’ve had. Visit botanic gardens, Tooth relic temple, then on way to Colombo visit Pinwhalla.
Then Mount Lavinia south odd Colombo. Very romantic hotel. Fantastic on beach restaurant. Pool, beach, very ex colonial.
A tea plantation visit if you can fit it in too.
Hire a driver for the whole visit.
Colombo is worth a couple of nights too despite recent atrocities. Maybe Taj or Gall Force hotel. Each husband can buy a beautiful sapphire to create a piece of jewellery as an enduring memory and anniversary gift.

Good pizza in all hotels!

My parents have been to Sri Lanka twice and loved it. At the moment it’s a no from the foreign office but that may change.
I’d love to do Egypt again as DS loves Egyptian history but it’s another one that makes me nervous.

How about a Caribbean cruise? Or even Mediterranean at that time of year. You can get off and explore, your mum can relax and if you get one with the pool etc for your son I’m sure he would be sorted too.

Your parents sound quite well travelled! Is there anywhere they haven’t been but would like to go?

Mexico - Azul Fives, El Dorado Seaside Suites, Eldorado Maroma, Azul Beach Resort. All are Gourmet All Inclusive, include room service as standard, mini bar and all branded spirits. They don't focus on buffet style all inclusive and have 5 or more al a carte restaurants on site which are unlimited visits. You won't go wrong

Thank you
They’re really well travelled- they lived in Kenya for 5 years and have been all over. I asked them that though and my Mum no longer wants to do big multi Centre touring holidays as she finds it too tiring. It’s a shame really but I understand.
Thanks for Mexico recommendations-will have a look.

Seychelles....look at Constance Lemuria on Praslin and Constance Ephelia on Mahe...can either fly direct with BA or we went Business class with Emirates
We hired a car on Praslin to explore island ( they drive on left so no worries!)
Lots of activities at both hotels and fabulous spas and food!

Have you thought of the States apart from Florida? Lots of history (civil war, revolutionary war, early settlement) but also plenty of activities. Consider New England, Rhode island and the "cottages" (eg Vanderbilts etc) but also plenty of sailing and water activities. Try Cape Cod or Cape Ann.

Mauritius. BA Club, private car then 5* hotel.
The Beachcomber chain have some lovely hotels with great golf courses and DS can do loads of water sports, really good food. You can easily hire a car for a few days.
Maybe look at Dinarobin on west coast
Or Le Tousserok on East Coast.

Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda. Maybe then charter a yacht from Tortola - both in the BVI. Assuming you have deep pockets. The only issue is the non availability of golf but it would be memorable!

Maldives, Bali, Hawaii, Cuba?

My parents weren’t impressed with Mauritius and I suggested Maldives but was turned down on the basis my Dad can’t swim (true ).
We’ve all been to Bali and Cape Cod except DS.
I think Mexico might be a winner, or Thailand?

Thanks for all suggestions

Singapore for a few nights . Then the rasa sayang hotel in Penang , Malaysia. If you stay in the rasa wing there are canapés and free drinks in the evening and high tea in the afternoon as part of the deal. There is a lovely heated adults pool and also a kids pool. There is a golf course on site.
Can visit nearby Georgetown and Penang hill for a bit of culture .
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Well if dad cannot swim, forget what I suggested, obviously. It’s s shame as you’d DS would love it. Not swimming is a bit limiting! I think I might look at California. Gold courses and swimming! Your mum will have to stay in the rental house and cook all the meals!