Sani Beach Club, HalkidikiWith views over Mount Olympus and the Aegean, the soft white sand and shallow water on Sani’s private beach are perfect for tiny tootsies.The long established ‘Babewatch’ service, where experienced staff watch children

of the Douro River. The city of Oporto is also a World Heritage Centre blessed with warm weather and a hillside location that provides stunning vistas. It’s also close to gorgeous white sand beaches that are packed with activities for children.For another

Camping meets Cartier on the lovely beaches of Île de Noirmoutier in the Vendée region of France at Domaine Les Moulins, a new luxury campsite (above). The brainchild of Alain Dominique Perrin, former Chief Executive of the Richemont group of luxury

is a modern interpretation of the surrounding ancient city of Egnazia, consisting of a boutique hotel, a traditional village with cobblestone streets and a church, as well as private villas. There are plenty of activities, too, including a Beach Club

& Beach Resort in Portugal. There’s a glamorous hotel on site but it’s the gorgeous villas for families (some with private pools) that catch the eye with breathtaking ocean views, designer interiors, daily maid service, wireless internet access

saving), including access to the resort’s facilities.  With BA, Easyjet, Monarch and Aegean increasing the number of flights to Cyprus, it is the perfect time to visit. The Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol is a fabulous place to stay with lots of activities

host of arts and crafts workshops, cooking sessions and pyjama parties. Lisbon is only 30km away, with numerous places of interest including the Museum of Ancient Art and Estrela Basilica, or check outCascais, which has lovely sandy beaches, perfect

when it comes to accommodation, meals, safety in public areas, entertainment and even babysitting services.Beach, city or slopesTaking children on holiday may influence activity and destination – it may not, but the beach has to be the winner by far

Heading to Europe for a villa holiday is an ideal way to while away a week during the summer months. So where are the best places to go?FRANCELe Sarrail – three luxurious houses near Carcassonne in the south of France – comes with everything from a

, Portugal is a very special place indeed. Located in an unspoilt, idyllic area in the western Algarve, just steps from the beach and a protected national park, it is perfect for a relaxing family holiday. Martinhal aims to become Europe’s finest family