Family Beach Holidays

The calming effect of water and its wellbeing properties have long been known. Perhaps that is why your little ones are never happier than when on a white sandy beach lapped by warm water, bucket and spade in hand. Contented kiddies make the family holiday - as the Mums and Dads among us at Turquoise Holidays know only too well. The Caribbean has long been the obvious choice for year-round family sunshine, and with its laid-back vibe and deep-rooted family spirit we have to admit that it is hard to beat.

However in the last couple of years the Indian Ocean, once the reserve of the super-rich, royals and WAGS, has also embraced the idea of a five star family holiday with many of our favourite resorts now topping the family league table with spacious pool villas, convenient all-inclusive meal plans and activity clubs for the tiniest of tots through to the terrible teens. Where better for eager young eco-warriors to learn about the wonders of the natural world than the coral rich reefs of the Maldives or the palm-fringed jungles of the Seychelles? For a dash of the exotic and minimal jet lag, spice up your family beach holiday with a week or two on sleepy Zanzibar. Asia is still unbeatable value for money with both Thailand and Malaysia coming in at equal first in our book as top choices for luxury family holidays in the sun that won’t break the bank during those all-important school holiday months.