Penha Longa Resort & Spa, Portugal This luxury resort is set amid the lush surrounds of a national nature reserve, where you can wander on a nature trail, or jog or cycle on the dedicated keep fit routes, not to mention a choice of fabulous

Glamour galore at The Breakers, FloridaFamily-friendly luxury in Antigua

There is a great variety of incredible museums, such as the Experience Music Project, which is a hands-on music exhibit where you can star in your own rock video or you can zoom up the Space Needle for breathtaking views of the city and the forested coastline.The Fairmont Olympic...

The Kempinski MarbellaA yearly average temperature of 20°C and a two-hour flight makes Marbella the perfect year-round family retreat. The Kempinski Kids' Club, for children aged four to 12, offers a variety of daily activities ranging from clay workshops to cookie baking and wat...

Schloss Elmau, BavariaSet in the beautiful Bavarian Alps, 100km south of Munich, Schloss Elmau offers the perfect sanctuary for frazzled families.The family spa is an oasis of calm with several saunas, relaxation areas, a tea lounge and pool. Delightful in spring and summer, as t...

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-threes, while The Smiling Dolphin Clu...

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, every whim is catered for.A high...

The Martinhal, The AlgarveThere are thoughtful design touches at every turn of the trendy Martinhal resort, located in a national park close to Sagre in the Western Algarve.With splendid sandy beaches on your doorstep, they have also thought of everything to make your family holi...

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 three months to 17 years: The Ba...

Meribel with VIP SkiLooking at my daughter Molly’s flushed cheeks and bright sparkly eyes as she raced past me on the slopes of Meribel, the realization dawned that this really was a no-compromise family holiday. My husband, Molly and I were all doing something we loved, and doin...