Parents can recharge their batteries while children frolic on the beach at the Kempinski Hotel, Soma Bay, by the Red Sea. From windsurfing to pampering spa treatments… you decide how energetic you want to be. Families can also discover the joys of Arabic cuisine together at cooke...

Located on northern Greece’s Vourvourou Bay in Sithonia, Halkidiki, with its crystal blue waters and white sand, Ekie All Senses Resort is the perfect location to take your family for a relaxing break. There is a children’s playground on site and a

Family-friendly fun combines with luxury at The Elms Hotel & Spa in Worcestershire. Set within ten acres of beautiful gardens overlooking the Teme Valley, this Queen Ann mansion aims to make travelling with children just as relaxing as a romantic

Residence Terme di Sorano is a cluster of villas and apartments set atop a hill in the Maremma area of Southern Tuscany, where you can imagine you’re in your own Tuscan village. Surrounded by woods and lawns, just relax in the picturesque gardens

When it comes to enjoying sunshine, relaxation and food and drink, Oporto in Portugal is one of the world’s premier destinations. The place to stay is The Yeatman – a plush hotel where you can sample the many rare delights of the extensive wine

Italy’s heel, Puglia, is home to the villa Trullo Fico – an ideal place for a relaxing family break. The stylish rooms have power showers, plus there’s a private pool, jacuzzi and children’s entertainment – all surrounded by three acres of gardens

into the breathtaking countryside. All menus feature locally sourced ingredients and are served in a relaxed, dinner-party style. A King and Queen-only Back To School break starts at £160 for two nights, Sunday to Thursday. 

The idyllic L’Hôtel de Toiras is located on the Île de Ré, just off France’s Atlantic coast. Bustling in the summer, if you visit in the cooler months, there’s a more relaxed vibe to this World Heritage Site. Take bracing walks, cycle, and ride

When it comes to pampering, it’s Mummy who is usually the recipient of a relaxing break. But Langdale Hotel in the Lake District is about to redress the balance just in time for Father’s Day with its new Da Spa Break. Situated in the spectacular

Fancy doing your own thing over the holidays, but still want to relax? Visit one of Beach Retreat’s self-catering properties on the beautiful shores of Cornwall’s north coast. Take your pick from cosy cottages to chic apartments, and the Holiday