Kids in tow / Life changing – well that could be said both about having kids and going on holiday with them! But a family holiday doesn’t have to mean – you stressing out about the kids disturbing the other guests, or you not getting to eat your own food before it’s cold – or finding that lying down in a sun-chair – is just a long lost memory! We will help you plan a holiday that will put a smile on all your faces – a holiday that will keep the kids occupied and satisfied – and give you and your partner the chance to read a book, have a cocktail by the pool or just enjoy each other. For more Family hotels and resorts follow the tag Travel with Kids on one of the hotels’ pages.

Necker Island

British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Welcome to Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson's private island paradise in the British Virgin Islands. One of our guests said it best when he said that Necker is somewhere that can't be imitated, only appreciated! Necker can be hired exclusively and also during selected 'Celebration Weeks' when couples or singles can book individual rooms and share the island 'house party' style. Read more...

La Sivolière

Courchevel, France

Nestled amongst pine trees in the heart of the Courchevel 1850 estate, the hotel La Sivolière offers 24 rooms, 11 suites and a luxurious apartment. This magnificent timber and stone chalet, a genuine tribute to the Savoy region, is both modern and respectful of tradition thanks to the work of interior designer Tristan Auer. Read more...

Soneva Fushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fringed by white sand beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea, legendary Soneva Fushi looks like a Robinson Crusoe idyll, however the finest creature comforts are always at hand. Its remoteness is central to its charm, offering the ultimate in barefoot sophistication for which the oft borrowed expression – No News No Shoes was coined Read more...

Ulusaba Private game reserve

Sabi Sand Reserve, South Africa

Get up close and personal with the elephants at Elephant Whispers, see the Cascades and Canyons by helicopter or visit Blyde River Canyon. For a more authentic Shangaan experience, visit the local villages surrounding the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. When not occupied on a walking safari or twice daily game drive, take a dip in the swimming pools or indulge in a spa treatment. For the more active, there are tennis courts and gyms available. Read more...

Six Senses Laamu

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dolphins swim and spin all along the seashell dappled shores of Six Senses Laamu, the only resort in Laamu Atoll, just five degrees north of the Equator. Snorkel in Laamu’s coral rich house reef among Oriental Sweetlips, parrotfish and even green turtles. Surf Yin Yang, one of the Maldives’ most famous waves, that breaks just offshore. Read more...

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Enjoy a seaside resort experience unparalleled in the Middle East. Superb dining, spa, fitness, Red Sea diving and sports – and luxurious guest rooms clustered like a hillside village above the shimmering drama of the Red Sea. A triangular thumb wedged into the north end of the Red Sea, Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula offers rugged and dramatic terrain. Read more...

Trisara

Phuket, Thailand

Trisara, in Sanskrit meaning the "Third Garden in Heaven" is South East Asia's most intimate and exclusive resort & spa. Nestling over our own private bay just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the resort is hidden amongst lush tropical jungle, with all accommodation offering private pools, dramatic sea views and a true sense of privacy. Read more...

Singita Sasakwa

Singita Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania

Singita Sasakwa Lodge is one of three Singita lodges in this enormous private concession (340 000 acres), which means that you’ll have this wild stretch of Africa all to yourself. Sasakwa Lodge is built in the style of an Edwardian manor house. Stone walls, deep verandas, high ceilings, stately furniture, silverware and ornamental pieces complete the picture. Each cottage has a private infinity-edge pool overlooking ‘where the land stretches to forever’. Read more...

Conrad Maldives

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Recently awarded “The Best Water Villas in the Maldives”, “The Best Suites in the World” and “Best Spa Resort in the Maldives”, this spectacular two-island resort (one more adult friendly and one more family oriented) boasts the most luxurious villas, three spas and fantastic dining experience in the Maldives, including Ithaa undersea restaurant. Spend your days enjoying romantic experiences and of course, taking the refreshing opportunity to do absolutely nothing. Read more...

Andara Private Villas

Phuket, Thailand

Andara offers the pinnacle of lush tropical living in Phuket. Each accommodation is conceived to exist in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, where Thai-inspired design creates seamless marriage between indoor and outdoor living environments, all the while maintaining complete privacy screened by dramatic landscaping. Read more...

One&Only Royal Mirage

Dubai, UAE

Between the timeless desert and the cosmopolitan charms of the coast, rise majestic palms reflected in cool oasis waters. This is One&Only Royal Mirage, a stylish place of intricate arches, domes, towers and courtyards. In a thriving world-class city renowned for its soaring skyscrapers, One&Only Royal Mirage recalls the romance of Old Arabia, with 65 acres of lush green lawns and immaculate flower beds set along a kilometre of private beachfront Read more...

Rosewood Little Dix Bay

British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Just beyond a colorful barrier reef, lapped by gentle blue waters, lies Rosewood Little Dix Bay - a truly authentic destination, tamed for sophisticated tastes. The timeless boutique resort on Virgin Gorda offers tranquility found nowhere else in the Caribbean. Little Dix rewards its discerning guests with an instantaneous retreat from their fast-paced lives - an unmatched Caribbean vacation getaway. Read more...

Das Stue

Berlin, Germany

A luxury boutique hotel that feels both distinctly new and unique, and at the same time rediscovers some of the best traditions of Berlin's early 20th century social life. Read more...

The Breakers

Palm Beach, Florida

Only one legendary oceanfront resort in North America offers you everything under the sun. Enjoy the extraordinary devotion of a warm and caring staff at this legendary resort celebrated for its matchless reputation. Once you stay, you’ll understand. Read more...

Blue Palace Resort & Spa

Crete, Greece

Nestled on the famed coast of Elounda on the Island of Crete, our luxury beachfront resort offers emblematic views to the relics of Spinalonga Island. A luxury resort in Greece with exceptional charm, architecture and style, Blue Palace Resort & Spa is the perfect hideaway to combine authentic island luxe accommodations, the finest award winning cuisine and a soothing retreat for the senses. Read more...

Six Senses Hua Hin

Hua Hin, Thailand

Six Senses Hua Hin is located south of Hua Hin on the verdant coast of the Gulf of Siam. The romantic pool villas, dotted throughout the lush property, are connected by brick pathways that extend from the welcome area, through avenues of palm trees and tropical plantings, to the seafront. Read more...

The Greenwich Hotel

New York, USA

The Greenwich Hotel was conceived by Ira Drukier and Robert DeNiro, along with their partners Richard Born and Raphael De Niro, and created with a regard for comfort and hand-crafted beauty. Talented artisans from around the world created a warm and richly layered environment that celebrates craftsmanship and natural materials. Read more...

One&Only Le Saint Géran

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Incomparable and distinguished, One&Only Le Saint Géran nestles peacefully in the silver white sands of its own private peninsula. Here, under the gentle sway of thousands of coconut palms towering over immaculate gardens, Mauritian influences reign supreme. Extensively remodelled in 1999, the resort’s friendly calm and easy luxury is complemented by service that is attentive, yet unobtrusive. Read more...

Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE

Developer and architect, Mirage Mille, took 36 months to complete construction of the first phase of the resort, Mina A’ Salam which opened in September 2003. The vision was to recreate life as it used to be for residents along Dubai Creek, complete with waterways, abras, wind towers and a bustling souk. Read more...

Rayavadee

Krabi, Thailand

Situated at the heart of the stunning Phranang Peninsular on the edge of Krabi Marine National Park, Rayavadee nestles discreetly amidst tropical gardens and coconut groves against a backdrop of sheer cliffs, lush jungle foliage and the clear waters of the Andaman Sea. In addition to stylish, five-star accommodation, Rayavadee boasts fine cuisine, one of the most unique relaxation spas in Thailand and warm, attentive service. Read more...

Ashford Castel Hotel

County Mayo, Ireland

From the laying of the first stone in 1228 by the de Burgo family through the philanthropy of Lord and Lady Ardilaun in the 19th century, there has been a seamless joining of ancient history with the luxury of a modern hotel. This is what has made Ashford a byword for excellence throughout Ireland – and beyond. Read more...

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

East of Madagascar, discover the island said to have inspired heaven. Cocooned by a private sanctuary,Four Seasons embraces boundless views of blue waters and green-blanketed mountains. Thrill to the oceanfront finish on the Ernie Els golf course. Splash with the family on serene lagoon beaches. Instil tranquility with regionally inspired treatments in an over-water spa. Read more...

Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Dubai, UAE

Situated in the heart of the desert and nestled in the dunes of Dubai, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is the ultimate luxury retreat. An exclusive low-rise resort in the desert surrounded by gently sloping dunes and natural desert landscape, Bab Al Shams offers guests a one of its kind traditional desert experience that is true to the culture and heritage of Dubai and the UAE. Read more...

LUX* Ile de La Réunion

Reunion, Indian Ocean

Located on a lush volcanic island, LUX* Ile de La Réunion presents a glistening beach by day and the shimmering Saint-Gilles lagoon by night. Gardens scattered with charming Creole villas, coconut palms and filao trees provide the perfect setting for this unique beach hotel in Reunion, with exclusive views of the coral-sheltered lagoon at L'Hermitage. Read more...

St James Hotel and Club

London, United Kingdom

Follow in the footsteps of film stars, celebrities, authors and diplomats and stay at the St. James’s Hotel and Club. Discover for yourself why they love our location, enjoy our cuisine and relax in one of our 60 sumptuous guest rooms and suites. First our location, in a quiet cul-de-sac that is only moments from Mayfair, Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace, the exclusive shops of Jermyn Street, the Burlington Arcade, Bond Street, The Royal Academy of Arts, and only a short stroll from the theatres and night life of the West End. duce. Read more...

The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

Dubai, UAE

Located on the pristine Dubai shoreline, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers a tranquil setting with exceptional views over the Arabian Gulf. Impressive neoclassical architecture fills our five-star luxury beach resort in Dubai with charm and inspiration. Read more...

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah

Dubai, UAE

The Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah is brimming with exclusive perks and services. Spend the duration of your stay devoted to the finer pleasures in life, while we look after everything; travel arrangements to business services, laundry to housekeeping. If you love the great outdoors then just choose from sun, sand, sea and swimming pools. Meanwhile, our special Kempinski Kids club will keep your little ones out of mischief. Read more...

Long Beach

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Long Beach is a major new resort opening on the east coast of Mauritius in 2011. It brings carefree piazza-style living to the longest and widest stretch of white-sand coastline of any Mauritian resort. Beyond the beach, the tropical lagoon with its crystal clear blue waters and rare coral formations is a snorkelling paradise. Read more...

The St. Regis Mardavall

Mallorca, Spain

The Tramuntana Mountains, the luxurious marina of Puerto Portals and the Mediterranean Sea, frame the unique St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, set on the southwest coast of the Balearic Island close to its capital Palma. Read more...

The Romanos Resort

Costa Navarino, Greece

The Romanos Resort features extensive grounds with indigenous trees and plants, and overlooks The Dunes Beach. Stretching for over 1km, the beach is washed by the warm clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea. The perfect location to enjoy unrivaled relaxation and experience the authenticity of the surrounding environment. Read more...

Castillo Hotel Son Vida

Mallorca, Spain

Located between four destination golf courses, Castillo Hotel Son Vida's lush grounds offer tennis courts and four swimming pools, including a kids' pool and indoor pool. Additionally, our premier Arabella Spa and top dining establishments invite guests to indulge. Read more...

The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino, Greece

A peaceful retreat located next to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, in the Greek region of Messinia. Beachfront the resort offers magnificent views of The Ionian Sea. Inspired by old Messinian mansions, the resort's low-rise villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements to create a motif in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape. Read more...

The Residence

Zanzibar, Tanzania

For those seeking serenity and privacy, The Residence Zanzibar offers uncompromising luxury. Each of its 66 stand-alone villas has its own private swimming pool in which to unwind. Enjoy the ultimate luxury to be pampered by a personal butler trained to anticipate and attend to your every need. This stunning all-villa resort is the only member of Leading Hotels of the World in Tanzania. Read more...

Hotel Bahía del Duque

Tenerife, Spain

The Gran Hotel Bahía del Duque Resort & Spa is a luxury residential complex that takes its inspiration from Canary Island culture and reflects colonial style influences in its architecture and the use of typical dress as the uniform for the staff. It is located on the Island of Tenerife, in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, well-known for its amazing volcanic nature and its exceptional spring-like weather. An extraordinary oasis of brilliant landscapes surrounded by crystal-clear waters full of marine life. Read more...

Daios Cove

Crete, Greece

Masterfully blending the surrounding landscape together with its unique private bay and direct access to the crystalline waters, Daios Cove 5 star luxury Hotel in Vathi Crete near Agios Nikolaos represents the perfect integration between architecture and design with the surrounding environment. Read more...

Shangri La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Oman, UAE

The experience is elevated at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Sultanate of Oman. Three hotels await your arrival. And each gets better as you explore. Approaching Al Waha, your excitement heightens as a man-made tunnel through the mountain leads you to a sanctuary fronting the Gulf of Oman. Al Waha lives up to its name with several swimming pools merging to form a serene oasis. Date palms and the traditional Dhofari architecture remind you that you are in Arabia. Read more...

Maia Luxury Resort & Spa

Seychelles, Indian Ocean

When it is time to pause your frenetic pace and rediscover senses dulled by the incessant demands of life, there is a place called Maia Luxury Resort & Spa - offering something more than just breathtaking views, unsurpassed service and astonishing accommodation. Maia offers you a place to restore your self. Stop. Stay. Begin again. Read more...

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel

Crete, Greece

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is one of the the most exclusive hotels in Greece. Positioned on a peninsular stretch of land, it enjoys an outstanding location overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Mirabello Bay, and the expanse of the Aegean Sea. The view is blue as far as the eye can see. Read more...

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa

Krabi, Thailand

Experience the magic of a Si Kao holiday just an hour south of Krabi International Airport. This beautiful destination and idyllic waterfront resort is an inviting choice for families, leisure travellers and honeymooners. Take a speedboat to the powdery white sands of Koh Kradan, home to Anantara’s private beach club and reefs teeming with tropical fish. Refresh in the infinity pool, or laze in a hammock shaded by pine trees. Read more...

Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa

Mauritius, Indian Ocean

An elegant five-star resort, Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa is a haven of peace and tranquility - the ideal setting for your luxury holiday in Mauritius and the perfect sanctuary to renew your body and soul. Cascading pools dotted with islets bright with flowers, spacious wooden decks, terraces designed with sea views and tropical gardens planted with exotic trees make Dinarobin the symbol of tropical elegance in Mauritius. Read more...

Lindian Village

Rhodes, Greece

Discover heaven on earth in this jewel amongst luxury 5 Star Hotels in Greece. Located in Rhodes, unique amongst 5 Star Hotels, the picturesque Lindian Village is located on the breathtaking, turquoise Lardos Beach. Nestled in a lush garden of colorful tropical flowers and trees, this luxury 5 Star Hotel is bound to capture anyone's heart. Read more...

Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

Red Sea Coast, Egypt

Experience endless options…. 400 meters of pristine beach, a lavish outdoor pool and lazy river, thalasso-therapy spa, championship golf, a fitness centre & gym, water sports including diving, snorkeling, windsurfing & kite surfing. The resort location boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Red Sea, extraordinary weather and access to world class diving and snorkeling sites. Read more...

Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Dubai, UAE

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai combines the luxury of the modern world with the age-old traditions of Middle Eastern hospitality. It is an intimate oasis in a bustling metropolis of Jumeirah Beach Residences Walk', Dubai’s only outdoor Marina promenade of luxury retail shops and al fresco restaurants and cafes. Read more...

Villa del Parco, Forte Village Resort

Sardinia, Italy

Small and elegant and embraced by greenery, Villa del Parco shares the tranquility of a centuries-old pine grove with the Thaermae del Forte Thalassotherapy Centre, a Leading Spa of the World. Villa del Parco and its magnificent Thalasso Spa nestle amid an immense tropical garden. Together, they form an oasis of luxury and elegance, where style and serenity rule. Read more...

Atlantis The Palm

Dubai, UAE

Atlantis, The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Island in Dubai. The resort utilises the 46 hectares site with 17 hectares of water park amusement, further marine and entertainment attractions and a collection of some of the most renowned restaurants including Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Ossiano and Rostang-The French Brasserie. Read more...

Kinondo Kwetu

Mombasa, Kenya

Kinondo Kwetu is a small, all-inclusive luxury resort owned and operated by a Swedish family. But beyond the accommodations, food, and amenities you would expect, it also offers another kind of luxury. The luxury of peace and quiet. Of freedom and rest.... Read more...

Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Lily Beach Resort & Spa enjoys a great worldwide reputation for its pristine beaches, lush tropical vegetation and the exotic house-reef just few meters away from the shore. The favorable location in the spectacular Ari Atoll places Huvahendhoo island in close proximity to some of the most amazing dive sites in the world. Read more...

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa

Maldives, Indian Ocean

The natural, dense vegetation of the island sets it apart from many other Maldives resorts. The island has 12 hectares of lush foliage, towering banyan trees, 17,000 coconut trees, 45 species of plants, three natural lagoons and nature trails for guests to explore. Furthermore, there is also excellent snorkelling around the island for enjoyment of abundant underwater beauty and encounters with colourful aquatic residents. Read more...

Indigo Pearl

Phuket, Thailand

Set against a backdrop of dense rainforest filled with rare wildlife, Indigo Pearl unfolds along Phuket's sheltered northern shore - a beachfront property of golden sand and uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea. Dozens of islands lie scattered off the coast. Read more...

Chalet d’Adrien

Verbier, Switzerland

Located at the heart of one of Europe’s most beautiful skiing areas, the Chalet d’Adrien overlooks Verbier and offers its guests a view of unrivalled tranquillity and grandeur. The bliss of staying at the chalet resembles a childhood memory… Read more...

Hotell Le Guanahani

St Barths, Caribbean

Hotel Guanahani & Spa St Barths - starling coloured cottages, from yellow to indigo or purple to bright green, are scattered amongst bougainvilleas, hibiscus and a coconut grove stretching between the ocean and the lagoon. Located on the north eastern part of the island St Barths, in the heart of a tropical garden, Hotel Guanahani & Spa exemplifies Luxury, Comfort, and Elegance. Read more...

Jnane Tamsna

Marrakech, Morrocco

Jnane seems to have always been there. Organically grown, gathering memories over the years, expressing a personal style that draws upon diverse influences that converge in Morocco. Jnane takes its inspiration from the beautiful architecture, extraordinary hospitality and languid opulence of Marrakech. Read more...

Abama Golf & Spa Resort

Tenerife, Spain

Abama Golf & Spa Resort, an exclusive cliff-top resort in Tenerife, Spain, operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, is a one of a kind 5-star European beach destination. Located on the smooth slopes of the Pico del Teide volcano, the highest point in Spain, Abama is an oasis of luxury, surrounded by banana plantations, with its own beach where a sheltered cove of golden sand meets the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Read more...

Constance Lemuria Praislin

Seychelles, Indian Ocean

If you’ve ever dreamed of paradise, you’ll find it here. From the elegant, secluded suites with ocean views to the regal villas thoughtfully designed to compliment their stunning environment. Even the swimming pools seem crafted by nature, and Lémuria’s refined elegance is everywhere. Read more...

Marbella Club Hotel

Marbella, Spain

The Marbella Club Hotel • Golf Resort and Spa, a beach resort offering a unique blend of old and new, located in a natural paradise on the shores of the Mediterranean. We invite our guests to enjoy the most exclusive luxuries in a relaxed and intimate setting at our hotel in Marbella, surrounded by exuberant gardens steeped in history and pampered by the best climate in Europe. Read more...

The Lodge

Verbier, Switzerland

The Lodge is the perfect place for holidaying with friends and family. This picture perfect chalet sleeps up to 18 adults in seven beautifully decorated luxury bedrooms and two stunning Master Suites, all enjoying views to the valley below. An additional six children can be accommodated in the kid's bunkroom. Read more...

Six Senses Zighy Bay

Oman, UAE

Zighy Bay is located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman, a simple 90 minute journey from Dubai. The setting of this beautiful indigenous village style accommodations and private marina is spectacular, with the dramatic mountains on one side and a 1.6-kilometer sandy beach at Zighy Bay, on the other. Read more...

Casa de Campo

Dominican Republic, Caribbean

On the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, in the town of La Romana, with the Caribbean Sea on oneside and the winding Chavon River on another you will find the fabled Casa de Campo resort. A cloistered world unto itself, the resort is an Eden resplendent with native sea grapes, Flamboyan trees blooming with fiery hued flowers and lush bougainvillea in shades of fuchsia, amethyst and white. Read more...