the trees on the soft sandy beach dunes.All tents have beachy interiors by stylist Monica Loudon with wood-burning stoves, en-suite WCs, hot showers and can sleep up to eight people. Children will love the comfy ‘cupboard bed’. There’s also a tree house

, every whim is catered for.A highlight for younger guests is the Coconut Crew Camp, a seven-day-a-week programme offering fun-filled water-based and crafts activities to three- to 12-year-olds. The hotel also features a children’s movie theatre

Curtain Bluff, AntiguaThe resort offers fantastic value with an impressive range of children’s activities included in the room rate. Tennis, snorkelling, kayaking and Hobie-cats are among the child-friendly options available at no extra cost

Forte village, SardiniaThe well-equipped bungalows at Forte Village have been specifically designed to suit families and have access to three freshwater swimming pools.While parents relax at the spa or on the beach, children are invited to the Citta

of everything to make your family holiday stress-free. Use the baby concierge service to pre-book essential equipment from thermometers to safety gates, while the Raposinhos crèche and children’s club caters for children from six months to four years

The Shandrani, MauritiusPart of the family-friendly Beachcomber group of hotels, Shandrani’s family suites open directly onto the beach and feature private gardens with children’s sand pits.The resort has long been the destination of choice

Rocksresort, Laxx, SwitzerlandA family of four appears to be the ideal or most tour operators: two adults, two children. Throw in an extra child and things get confused. Hiring a car and the challenges are the same: five with luggage and you

Turnberry Resort, ScotlandTurnberry Resort on the beautiful southwestern coast of Scotland may be best known for golf, but it's a hole-in-one for children, too. A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre offers family golf lessons, 4x4 driving, horse

Anassa, CyprusThe Anassa, which means ‘queen’ in ancient Greek, will treat your child like royalty. With a mild year-round climate, indoor and outdoor pools and clubs for children from four months to 16 years, the hotel has a crèche for under

Mazagan Golf & Spa Resort, MoroccoLess than an hour’s drive South of Casablanca, the Mazagan resort is set in 250 hectares of undeveloped land, next to a beautiful seven kilometre stretch of sandy beach.Boasting three clubs welcoming children from