The all-inclusive

By going all-inclusive, you can save a fortune. So give these a try:

- Bahia Principe This family-friendly resort hotel at Bahia Principe in Tenerife has fantastic sporting facilities, including mini golf. From £769 per person and £239 per child all-inclusive for a week in October. Visit www.firstchoice.co.uk

- Beaches Negril A family-friendly resort set across seven miles of idyllic Jamaican beach with superb childcare, all food and drinks and most watersports included. It costs £1,212 per person for a week in October and £592 per child with Virgin Holidays. Visit www.virginholidays.co.uk

- Ranch Rider Seven nights at Elk Mountain in Colorado, including full board, childcare, transfers and activities, such as white-water rafting and horse riding, costs from £979 per person and £589 per child (three to seven years). Tel: 01509 618811; www.ranchrider.com

- Royal Caribbean Cruise This cruise includes all food and entertainment, as well as childcare and you can buy drinks packages for children. From £526 per person for a week in June, setting sail from Rome to ports in Italy, Greece and Turkey, plus flights. Tel: 0845 165 8414; www.royalcaribbean.co.uk