, the resort boasts the Pirates Island waterpark with waterslides, lazy river and water canons, as well as paddle boarding, banana boats and lawn chess.The Red Lane spa provides a sanctuary for those seeking rest and relaxation, with massages available

, the distinctive Puglian pasta, try one of the cooking classes, or you’re your sporting prowess with tennis or golf at the 18-hole championship San Domenico Golf course situated nearby.For those seeking a more leisurely agenda, a visit to the Vair Spa will revive

Forte village, SardiniaThe well-equipped bungalows at Forte Village have been specifically designed to suit families and have access to three freshwater swimming pools.While parents relax at the spa or on the beach, children are invited to the Citta

relaxation in a parent/child massage in the spa. Prices from €272 per night for a two-bedroom Grand Deluxe Garden house. For more details, tel: +351 282 240 200; www.martinhal.comRead more... Cosy up in an Alpine country retreatEnjoy year round sunshine

at the Bob Marlin Mini Club, while parents indulge in a complimentary 45-minute massage in La Source Spa courtesy of the all-inclusive package. Babysitters can be arranged, too.Prices start from £1,458 per person, all-inclusive, based on two adults and two

supervision of highly qualified, multi-lingual nursery staff, younger family members are free to enjoy the child-friendly beach, outdoor pool and playground, while the grown-ups indulge in pampering sessions at the spa.The beachfront location and year

cookery and puppet making. The activities for children spill out into the picturesque grounds with a spectacular outdoor adventure playground, croquet, football nets and the perennial children’s favourite, the trampoline. The magnificent Aquae Sulis Spa

fruit skewers and home-made fruit smoothies on arrival, plus special Merrion crockery and cartoon table mats. An playroom is dedicated to children during Sunday brunch at the Cellar Restaurant. Families can also use the pool at Thethra Spa

, playground, babysitting, tennis and spa, as well as restaurants (for when you don’t want to cook). Following a similar concept of villas with access to hotel facilities is the swish Aphrodite Hills Resort near Paphos in Cyprus. It has contemporary villas

rocks. There’s plenty of indulgence for parents at the Thalassotherapy Spa, with 50 treatment rooms and an indoor dynamic seawater pool. The highlight for children is the mammoth-sized Kikoland, a children’s park dedicated to fun. Children can join