Located on a sandy beach overlooking secluded lagoons and a river, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has three children’s swimming pools with slides, a children’s club, arcade centre and playground. Family Level Suites offer Xboxes and a minibar...

The Verandah Resort & SpaBeaches and books go together like, well, jelly and ice cream. Combine them both at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua during the month of June, where author and illustrator Ed Vere will be in residence. As well as live drawing workshops, readings and q...

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 architecture. It certainly looks like p...

Now Larimar Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicLocated on an idyllic white-sand beach fringed by palm trees, Now Larimar benefits from the turquoise crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea to provide the perfect setting for a variety of watersports

The gorgeously decorated Yellowbird villa on the island of Mustique provides a perfect destination for a family holiday. Originally designed by the famous theatrical designer Oliver Messel, it just oozes style. Dine on delicious Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International have improved their already excellent service for families on cruises in the Mediterranean and northern Europe during the summer and worldwide during winter. There are new menus, Stroll & Roll sessions, where the ship

Aaargh, tis me, Joe.I've been feeling a tad swash-buckling of late. Perhaps it's something to do with seeing the new Pirates Of The Caribbean movie. That Cap'n Jack Sparrow is a hero of mine – I like how he wears his eye make-up, so here I am paying

The family-friendly cruise line NCL has a choice of 15 sailings over the festive season in Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, South America, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The ships offer holiday shows and a festive menu on Christmas Day

includes a 36-metre long infinity pool constructed from black volcanic rock and a painting deck with uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea – perfect for children painting a seascape. The villa sleeps 12 and costs £10,800 per night over Christmas and New

There’s no end of family-friendly websites with a European focus, but if you need advice about North America and the Caribbean, check out www.ciaobambino.com, which is run by Amie O’Shaughnessy, a travel-mad mother based in San Francisco’s Bay Area