. Not the most auspicious start to proceedings but, after a quick dash back to our room for a costume change, we were able to start again. After breakfast, we headed off to the brand-new children’s club. The clubs here are divided into three main age groups

One of my favourite movies is Hideous Kinky, about a single, free-spirited hippy mother struggling to bring up two children in Marrakech. As a single mother of two myself (with boho inclinations), I’d even fancied myself as a little like the cool

to cater for the ages of the children and I opted to have four one-hour sessions during our-ten day stay, which proved just enough to hold everyone’s interest. I’d already engaged Freddie’s imagination by teaching him the Warrior pose and he was itching

ice towels to cool down in the tropical climate. The children’s club provides kids with loads of activities – from treasure hunts to kite flying – while the local attractions include the opportunity to see the myriad colours of the tropical fish

and water sports. Tennis, waterskiing, mountain biking, sailing, windsurfing and volleyball will help calm any pre-Christmas over-excitement. A seven-night stay in a Deluxe Christmas Room for a family of four, including flights, transfers, children’s clubs

of vibrant Marrakech – where your child will love the jugglers, musicians and acrobats in the main square. You’ll then go on to explore the Berber way of life while trekking through villages in the Atlas mountains (with mules to carry children), before

For the ultimate insider knowledge on Manhattan, try the Family Package at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Concierge David Moreno will custom craft a family itinerary especially for you, whether it’s designing skateboards at Paragon Sports or peace and quiet in the private Gramercy Park...

, 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

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