Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas in Thailand has launched a unique baby and child-sitting service to let parents enjoy their Phuket vacation. Nannies With Heart teaches children about Thai culture for eight hours a day for four days. Professional nannies occupy the kids with one-on-one 'edutainment' soft learning activities such as Thai language lessons, batik painting, leaf weaving, necklace making, coconut leaf designing, balloon animal making, plaster figurine making and activities in the outdoor play area.

At the beginning there is an introductory session to fully understand the child's needs. At the end of each day, the parents will receive a daily written brief. Nannies are trained hotel staff and the activities take place in the parents' spacious villas and gardens.

"With Thais' patience and love of children, we are very confident that Nannies with Heart will be a success," said General Manager, Darren Shaw. "We want parents to fully enjoy their well-earned holiday," he said.

The service is for children between 12 months and 12 years old only. Prices are valid until 31 December 2010 and the service is subject to availability.