Basking in a sunlounger sipping a cool cocktail might be your idea of the best way to spend a holiday. For your child, racing on the beach or a frantic game of shark attack in the pool may sound like a whole lot more fun. Scott Dunn can make both a

log-cabin playhouse to inflatable pools. There’s also a meal-delivery service and an aromatherapy massage on request. Maison Citron, the mid-sized villa at Le Sarrail, which sleeps six. For a truly luxurious family celebration, it’s hard to beat a

Long, languorous days full of sunshine, powder-soft, white sandy beaches fringed by palm trees, the warm, gently lapping, azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean and accommodation that’s super luxurious but family-friendly – the Shandrani Resort & Spa

The Breakers, FloridaThere’s old-style glamour galore in this splendid ocean-front property in Palm Beach, where pint-sized guests are treated like royalty. From childproofing rooms to providing mini-refrigerators filled with child-friendly items

Vita Parc Resort & Spa. Set in 54 acres of subtropical gardens on the Atlantic coast, this seaside oasis offers a crèche and children’s club, plus lots of activities for the whole family. Priced at £2,854 for a family of four staying seven nights in a

restaurant to healthy versions of children’s favourites at the Tree House Café and light lunches with exotic fruit cocktails at the trendy XANA Beach Club. We can almost taste that martini already…Luxury family holidays at the Angsana Laguna Phuket start from

Matterhorn view on a sunny afternoon!Family beach holiday The quintessentially laid back Italian vibe is a huge draw at the Hotel Hermitage on the beautiful Tuscan island of Elba and has a strong following with our clients. It’s the kind of quirky yet

’s rooms have been divided to accommodate various ages: a sleeping room for infants, a computer room for when the midday heat is too strong and covered outdoor areas, including a swimming pool. Activities include beach volleyball, glass-bottomed boat trips

Perfect for...local cultureGet to know the locals on the lovely Caribbean island of Grenada. Families staying at the Maca Bana Villas can try an ocean kayaking adventure, make jewellery or weave baskets while listening to local folk

have your own space but very easy access to baby friendly places to eat, play and relax. * Family beach/summer holiday For me, a luxurious activity holiday along the lines of those offered by www.country-kids.fr would be bliss. They combine the best