as well as one night at Oyster Bay, including flights and transfers.Tel: 020 8682 5470. Look at our articles Junior's guide to jungles and safaris and The finest holidays to get soaked in.

Glamour rating Nestled in the South Ari Atoll, across two private islands, the glam factor is high, whether you stay in a water, beach or spa villa.Who goes there? Paul McCartney and Heather Mills (once upon a time...)What’s best for children? The Ice Cream Spa, where children ca...

Sand is usually associated with the stuff you get next to the ocean, but the allure of this grainy gold doesn’t get much better than on a dune or desert adventure. Camel treks, thrilling 4x4 rides and Bedouin camps under the stars are just some

character. At Negril, in Jamaica, there are seven miles of gorgeous white sand with the best sunsets on the island. Catch the reggae rhythms, sip rum punch in the sunshine and splash around with your children in the warm shallows, where the water is so clear

The resort spreads across 20 acres of crystal-clear lagoons in the ecological enclave of Mayakobá. Indigenous materials have been used and the suites are set on small islands surrounded by mangroves. There’s a spa, golf course, three pools, diving, snorkelling, a children’s club,...

from £1,680.Situated on a mile-long arch of beautiful white sand in the heart of a Mexican luxury resort, Rosewood Mayakoba is built along a network of lagoons. Children will love the new Rose Buds programme for children aged three to 12 years

dolphin watching by boat, picnics on the beach and playing on the incredible Wahiba sand dunes. Parents will enjoy visiting the historic port of Muscat, along with the evening Palaces and Forts catamaran cruise. Hotels on the tour can include the child

With private butlers, a lovely 1km white sand beach and Sanctuary Spa, The Residence in Mauritius is renowned for its ability to soothe the stresses of its adult guests. But children also receive star treatment at the Planters Kids Club. Open from 9

The wide stretch of white sand and gentle sea, make it a perfect children’s playground. Now the hotel has appointed a Kids Concierge to arrange family picnics, sandcastle building competitions and even a children’s ‘cocktail’ hour at 4pm daily, when

, which has a long private stretch of sandy white beach perfect for snorkelling, paddling and watersports. All Beachcomber hotels – including Sainte Anne Resort in the Seychelles – offer a host of land and watersports, and a free Bob Marlin Miniclub