Lots of hotels have a children’s club that is run either by hotel staff or by childcare reps from family tour operators, such as Powder Byrne and Scott Dunn. Those run by tour operators are usually only available in peak season, like half

Now I Am Big! by Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillingham Abrams, £4.99, from 18 months“I used to just splash. Now I make waves. I used to be shy. Now I am brave,” is the empowering chant exclaimed by this story’s rosy-cheeked retro toddler as he takes us on a personal tour of modest...

Hotel Guanahani & Spa, St BartsAs the only hotel on St Barts to feature a children’s club, this resort is a definite go-to for families. Welcoming children between two and 12 years offering a complimentary lunch to all, activities range from

for children from eight months to 13 years, with a team of English-speaking carers available at the state-of-the-art Our Space children’s club.If you fancy brushing up on the art of Italian cooking, where you can make pizza or homemade orcehhiatte

Inspired by Pirates Of The Caribbean, the club includes a treasure hunt and play area with pirate ship and climbing equipment, all made from local timber. Highlights include walk-the-plank (into the paddling pool), and a vegetable patch

Children from eight months will be cared for by UK-qualified nannies, while older children can try the mini-golf course or bodyboard in the surf.Each apartment has two or three bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and balcony.Seven nights cost from £3

for a spot of sandcastle building.Prices from £1088 for a family of four with two children up to 12 years on a B&B basis, including local transfers. For details, tel: 0208 246 5300; www.powderbyrne.com.Read more...Dreams come true at the Alva Park, Costa

The first OurSpace opened at the luxurious Anahita resort in Mauritius and the ratio of carers to children have been carefully considered, with one nanny for every two children under two and one to every three children aged between two and five

Set in the Gulf of Bodrum, Club Javelin has a beautiful beach exclusively for guests’ use, along with tennis courts and a spa. There are also free children’s clubs for children from two years, and an evening crèche. Prices start from £689 per person

SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try