Top 10 All-Inclusive Family Sunshine Holidays To Help You Lose The Stress For Less

PAPHOS, CYPRUS - From £2,159 for three
New for last summer, the five-star Olympic Lagoon Resort is a great all-inclusive option for families. There are five restaurants, five bars, snacks and local ice cream. The children’s clubs, including the crèche for babies, are part of the package. The hotel has four pools and themed lagoons, a Mayan temple with water slides and a free-form indoor pool. There’s also plenty of excellent family entertainment in the evenings.
KOS, GREECE - From £1,085 for three
Perfect for waterpark-mad kids – and adults – the four-star SunConnect Kipriotis Aqualand in Psalidi has six waterslides and a kids’ aquapark. The resort is just 500m from the beach, with magnificent views of the Aegean Sea, and Kos Town is a 3km bus hop. Rooms can sleep up to six while frazzled parents can kick back thanks to Bernie’s kids’ club for two-to-11-year-olds and a chillout area for teens.
MAJORCA - From £2,937 for three
Dreaming of golden sands? Look no further than the BQ Alcudia Sun Village. The family-friendly resort is close to Alcudia’s glorious sandy beach yet set back just enough to relax in peace. Let the kids explore the pirate ship splash park and kids’ club while you stretch out by the pool. Great dining, a variety of sports and loads of activities – perfect for families.
MENORCA - From £2,680 for four
The four-star Paradise Club & Spa Aparthotel is at the beautiful fishing port of Cala’n Bosch. There are pristine coves and beaches, stretching from Son Xoriguer to Cala Galdana, where you can enjoy the clear blue waters of the Med. And the resort easily meets all a family’s needs. The, new Splash! area with slides for children, Happy Burger restaurant and kids’ club will cover the children – while you unwind.
ANTALYA, TURKEY - From £2,116 for four
At the five-star Nashira Resort Hotel and Spa, kids – big and small – can have fun cooling off in the waterpark, or in the huge pool complex. There’s also a private beach. Even the fussiest of eaters will be happy, with a buffet, four a la carte options, and snack bars dotted across the resort. The big rooms have air-con, a flat-screen TV and coffee/tea making facilities.
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL - From £2,568 for four
Splash out at the Club Med Da Balaia, perched on a red cliff for great views of sandy white beaches. While the resort caters for those looking for a detox and wellness retreat, there won’t be a dull moment for kids with all the usual Club Med facilities on offer, for everyone from tots to teens.
TENERIFE - From £1,779 for four
For a village experience that has something for everyone, check in to the four-star Holiday Village Tenerife in Playa de la Arena. Cinemas, pools, arcades, bowling alleys and a beach within easy reach. It’s the perfect family set-up. Let your kids loose on the Aerial Adventure high ropes while you relax on a poolside Balinese bed.
HALKIDIKI, GREECE - From £2,356
Greece is the word for an all-inclusive that’s all style too. The Ikos Olivia, opened last spring, is a contemporary cool retreat on the Gulf of Toroneos in beautiful Halkidiki. The chic hotel has ancient olive trees and fragrant firs around the modern apartments, while manicured lawns meet white sands. There’s a range of à la carte restaurants, as well as exclusive dine-out options where guests can choose to eat at selected friendly tavernas.
TENERIFE - From £1,996 for four
Go eco at the four-star-plus Sandos San Blas Nature Resort & Golf. This complex is in a peaceful area in the south of Tenerife. While the beachside resort may pride itself on its philosophy of environmental respect and sustainable tourism, it is also very family-friendly with two children’s pools and a kids’ club. Take part in a painting workshop, go on a guided tour of the reserve, play a round of golf or simply soak up the beach sun.
ZANTE, GREECE - From £2,012 for four
Set on Zante’s longest beach, the four-star Hotel Louis Zante is a sun-soaked hideaway backed by a pretty pine forest. There’s a great set-up for kids, with their own pool and club, plus a dedicated section in the buffet restaurant. On top of that, they’ve got two play areas, including a pirate-themed one. As for sports, there’s tennis and volleyball to try out. If you tire of all that, the bars of Laganas are a 10-minute walk away, while Zante Town is a five-minute drive away.