Create the most memorable family experiences with these holiday resorts that offer remarkable activities and fun excursions for children of all ages.
The Whiteface Lodge, New York
The Kamp Kanu kids’ activities at The Whiteface Lodge take place on the grounds or among the Adirondack Mountains. Children and teenagers can look forward to hiking, disk golf, fishing, outdoor skill-building and water sports. The property also includes pools, a 54-seat movie theatre and a family game room.
Sani Resort, Greece
Sani Resort comprises five hotels and 22 restaurants on a beautiful Greek peninsula. Here, the kids’ clubs help children learn skills, make friends and explore the pine forests. Kids can also enrol in the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre academy, play on the UEFA-approved pitch as part of the Chelsea FCF academy or embark on a survival journey with instructors hand-picked by Bear Grylls.
Velas Resort, Mexico
Velas Resorts, on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Mexico, offer an incredible array of activities for children. Outdoor pursuits include bungee trampolines, horseback riding, water balloon wars and mini golf, while baking, foam parties, dance classes, karaoke and more can be enjoyed indoors. There are also many opportunities for families to enjoy their stay together – eco-cycling tours, sushi classes and picnic parties are particularly popular.
Bürgenstock Resort, Switzerland
From family experiences to babysitting services, Bürgenstock Resort is the ideal destination for a break together. At the World Of Bürgenmutz kids’ club, a packed schedule of daily activities thrills children from ages 3 to 12. The spa is also open to children for swimming during Splash ‘n’ Flash time or for Little Spa treatments that include fruit facials and fairy manicures.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
This breathtaking resort offers 12 beaches and an exciting array of activities for children from 4 to 17 including diving, snorkelling with sea turtles, Maldivian drumming, Italian cooking classes, windsurfing and nature walking.
Singita Kwitonda Lodge, Rwanda
Located at the edge of Volcanoes National Park, the lodge is home to a selection of fantastic activities for children including birding, cycling, cooking and golden monkey trekking. Teenagers over 15 years can also take part in unforgettable mountain gorilla treks.
Martinhal Resorts, Portugal
Choose from four Martinhal resorts set in the Algarve, Cascais and Lisbon for your stay in Portugal. The resorts and apartments have been designed with families in mind and everything you could need can be ordered from the concierge in advance. Family activities can include Jeep safaris, boat trips and horse riding, while children can learn a range of new skills including paddle boarding, surfing and diving.
Soneva Jani, Maldives
This family-friendly resort in the beautiful Maldives has a weekly roster of activities to delight children. These could include zip-lining through a waterfall, learning a tune on piano steps or trying their skills in a DJ booth. Kids of all ages will make lasting memories thanks to the technology-free family zone, sensory zone for toddlers, cinema, kitchen and educational classes of the Soneva Academy.
Lujo, Turkey
On a stunning bay on the Bodrum peninsula, you’ll find the hyper-modern Lujo. Children will love the kids’ club which includes a music room, game room, laser tag room, art room, theatre and science lab. Teenagers can enjoy water sports, PlayStation tournaments and mixology classes.
Forte Village, Sardinia
Forte Village is one of the best family resorts for child and teenage sports fans. There is an extensive range of academies including rugby, hockey, boxing, tennis and cycling but the Real Madrid soccer academy taught by coaches from the Spanish club really is the standout.
Six Senses, Ibiza
Celebrate island life at the Six Senses, where rooms with spectacular views are carved into the cliff face. Family activities at this wonderful resort offer a touch of tranquillity – expect yoga, open-air cinema, cookery and art workshops.
Porto Zante, Greece
Set on the idyllic island of Zakynthos, the Porto Zante villa resort offers the chance for families to enjoy time together through excursions such as private cruises to Turtle Island or trips to Ancient Olympia. At the resort, kids can take part in water sports, snorkelling, horse riding and tennis lessons while professional babysitting is available for younger guests.
Islas Secas, Panama
Arrive at the private archipelago of Islas Secas and prepare for a truly customised stay. The plan for the next day can be discussed with staff each evening and the options are seemingly endless – a private picnic following a boat ride to Isla Pargo, a family sound-therapy session in the hummingbird garden, snorkelling with turtles for younger kids or learning to ride an eFoil for teenagers.
Arenas del Mar, Costa Rica
For children who want to spend their time in nature, this Costa Rican resort set in 11 acres of nature reserve is one of the best spots. The sea and rainforest come together, offering an opportunity to see sloths or capuchin and squirrel monkeys. The resort even has naturalist guides that can offer a wealth of information and activities such as after-dark explorations.
Sun Gardens, Croatia
This fantastic resort offers plenty of sports opportunities with academies including football, tennis and squash. But all kids can enjoy their time equally at Sun Gardens with an incredible array of clubs including palaeontology, water sports and laser tag.
