Set on the prestigious Playa de Bavaro at the far-east tip of the Dominican Republic, the Paradisus Palma Real has a backdrop of crystal-clear waters lapping pristine white-sand beaches, towering palm trees, stunning gardens and magnificent

Fancy doing your own thing over the holidays, but still want to relax? Visit one of Beach Retreat’s self-catering properties on the beautiful shores of Cornwall’s north coast. Take your pick from cosy cottages to chic apartments, and the Holiday

Ranch ’n’ Beach holiday with one week at Paws Up, then a stop in Boston, and another five nights at Cape Cod – from £9,200 for a family of four. Loved Montana and Cape Cod, why not give Awesome Orlando a try?

for your best chance to spot  Common and Grey seals, which sometimes come right up to boats.4 Chesil Beach in Dorset is most well known for fossils but you can also go hunting at Whitehaven in Cumbria, Staithes in West Yorkshire and Hastings in Sussex.5

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights

Few places are more child-friendly than Cornwall, whether it’s learning to surf, enjoying a pirate-themed boat trip or finding out about the planet at the Eden Project. For adventures with a difference, visit Marazion beach, which reputedly has

The small island retreat of Olhuveli Beach & Spa is located on the tip of the beautiful South Malé Atoll in the Maldives. A sandy beach and shallow blue lagoon surround the island, making for an idyllic aquatic playground. Your child will also love

the tranquillity. A children’s paradise, they can join trips exploring the island and its exotic natural life. Spa treatments are available in rooms nestling in the hillside, and there are movies to enjoy on the beach, under a starlit sky. Prices for a family

Looking to keep the younger members of your family fit, active and amused, while you take advantage of gorgeous sandy beaches, a spa, fitness centre and concierge services? Buccament Bay Resort in St Vincent is the place to be for sports

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