Imagine the kids having their own bedroom each, no more squabbles over shared space, and you having extra room to socialise once they're tucked in for the night. From overwater villas in the Maldives with a slide into the lagoon to a walled mini palace in Phuket, we know where to find the best villas and private pools.

SUN SIYAM RESORTS

Conquer the Maldives' biggest floating waterpark

You race across the sand to the inflatable water park on the lagoon. Climbing aboard the long blue gangway, you jog over to the large red ‘S’ with the kids giggling close at your heels. You show them the route, marked in white letters spelling ‘S-I-Y-A-M’, with obstacles, climbing walls, trampolines, and slides on each one. On your marks? Go! The kids charge to the next section of the Maldives’ biggest floating water park, which is complimentary when you stay at Siyam World.

BLUE WATERS RESORT AND SPA - ANTIGUA

Five-star pampering for the whole family in Antigua

Lie back and listen to the waves gently breaking against the sand as experienced hands move across your shoulders. Glance across to see your child’s peaceful expression as they, too, enjoy this shared pampering experience. Knowing that a happy child means a happy family, therapists at Blue Waters’ acclaimed spa ensure no one is exempt from some quality R&R. Try a dual facial designed to restore balance to all skin types and enjoy a unique bonding experience that will leave you both on cloud nine.

Spot dolphins on a family boat charter

Cutting through the clear sea, you exhale, breathe in clean, salty air and gaze at the sunlight catching the ripples. You’ve hopped on board a private boat charter from the marina at The Landings Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia and one of the kids has just spotted a dolphin! Soon, a whole pod of them leaps out of the water alongside the boat, keeping you company. You take a picture and time it perfectly – this up-close nature experience is a memory to treasure for a lifetime.

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ROYAL SENSES CRETE

Channel your inner popstar in Crete

The music begins and your child struts out alongside their new friends from the kids' club, planting their feet on the ground and placing their hands on their hips. Trying to hide your distracting grin, you watch them channel their inner popstar, lip-syncing and moving to the beat. At the Royal Senses Resort & Spa in Crete, the kids’ club’s activities include dancing and theatre. This inclusive and supportive environment is the perfect place for them to try new things and grow in confidence.

Buckle up for an off-road desert adventure

Tyres spin. Dust kicks up. And, with a gentle push on the throttle, you’re ready for an off-road adventure across the stony expanse of the Agafay Desert. Choose from a buggy or a quad for an adrenaline-fuelled ride over this vast terrain, the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains looming on the horizon. Just an hour from Marrakech, but feeling a world away, you’ll slow down after dune-bashing to visit the luxurious Inara Camp before a sunset camel ride.

BANYAN TREE

Wander the streets of Phuket’s Old Town

In the banyan-shaded streets of Phuket’s Old Town, you wander past candy-coloured Sino-Portuguese houses and breathe in the scent of roasting pork and coffee wafting through the air. Amongst the old mansions, you look up at colourful murals created by local artists and make your way through Thalang Road’s buzzing Sunday market. You pick up some handicrafts and irresistible kanom – meaning snacks in Thai – before your little ones spy picturesque Torry's Ice Cream Shop. They are straight inside to look at the extraordinary flavours, from Coconut Milk to Blue Pea flower!

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