It's not always easy to find the right mix when it comes to a good family resort. There are a lot of places that claim to be, but don't quite live up to it. Some places put you a little too close to the action of the rest of the area, while others simply don't have the facilities to back up the claim. But there are some places that have not just the facilities, but the attitude of a place that will make your whole family happy.
It seems right to start with Half Moon Resort in Jamaica. This is a well-established resort that really knows how to entertain the kids, and has lots on offer for parents too. You won't find the kids getting under peoples' feet here: all the restaurants are child-friendly, and the staff are all really helpful. There are some great kid's activities too. Where else can kids get a dolphin ride on their break? For grown-ups the good news is all-inclusive deals, and a wondrous spa complex.
Lots of people choose a skiing holiday in order to get plenty of action into a family holiday. Somewhere that won't disappoint on this front is Les Gets in France. It's set between Mt Blanc and Lake Geneva, so it's great for scenery. The Famille Plus status of the resort means you'll find children well-catered for, and there are some great ski instruction programmes for little ones too.
Ixtapa Resort in Mexico is somewhere that's not so well known, but really is a family holiday gem. For people with very young children you'll find that it has all the essentials provided when you get there, so you don't have to scrabble around for a bottle warmer. This resort also offer the slightly unbelievable Circus Camp for kids, in which they're not only entertained but put to work on acrobatics and dexterity skills such as juggling and wire balancing.
You can't talk about family resorts without mentioning a couple of old favourites. Center Parcs knows how to keep a family happy, with play areas and swimming areas second to none in terms of fun. And there's always Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which has unique architecture, and a theme of adventure, while keeping you in very modern surroundings.
It seems right to start with Half Moon Resort in Jamaica. This is a well-established resort that really knows how to entertain the kids, and has lots on offer for parents too. You won't find the kids getting under peoples' feet here: all the restaurants are child-friendly, and the staff are all really helpful. There are some great kid's activities too. Where else can kids get a dolphin ride on their break? For grown-ups the good news is all-inclusive deals, and a wondrous spa complex.
Lots of people choose a skiing holiday in order to get plenty of action into a family holiday. Somewhere that won't disappoint on this front is Les Gets in France. It's set between Mt Blanc and Lake Geneva, so it's great for scenery. The Famille Plus status of the resort means you'll find children well-catered for, and there are some great ski instruction programmes for little ones too.
Ixtapa Resort in Mexico is somewhere that's not so well known, but really is a family holiday gem. For people with very young children you'll find that it has all the essentials provided when you get there, so you don't have to scrabble around for a bottle warmer. This resort also offer the slightly unbelievable Circus Camp for kids, in which they're not only entertained but put to work on acrobatics and dexterity skills such as juggling and wire balancing.
You can't talk about family resorts without mentioning a couple of old favourites. Center Parcs knows how to keep a family happy, with play areas and swimming areas second to none in terms of fun. And there's always Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which has unique architecture, and a theme of adventure, while keeping you in very modern surroundings.