By Nikki Bayley
Choosing a family holiday can be tough; you need to balance finding plenty of things to keep the kids busy and entertained with picking out somewhere that lets you re-charge your batteries and take a well-deserved rest! Well, don't worry. There's something for everyone at Virgin Holidays!
You want: a baby-friendly break
Try: Coconut
Bay Beach Resort and Spa, St Lucia Ideal for families with babies, this
relaxed all-inclusive resort offers fantastic value in the
Caribbean with paradise setting complete with white sandy beaches, crystal
clear seas and those all-essential stunning sunrises and sunsets! St
Lucia is blessed with many natural marvels from its plentiful aquatic life
including the rare leatherback turtle to the amazing spectacle of one of the
world's very few drive-in volcanos! You'll fall in love with Coconut Bay as
it boasts a wide range of activities for you to enjoy from a gym with fitness
classes to paintball, tennis and if you fancy a break after all that - a fabulous
spa to pamper yourself.
You'll love: The babysitting service which means you
can relax and spend quality time together in the adults-only part of the resort!
You want: family fun for your toddlers and tweens
Try: The
Marriott Suites Clearwater Florida You'll love the Marriott's location,
just across the road from Sand Key Park, one of the best beaches in the USA,
a wonderful 14 mile stretch along the warm waters of the Gulf
of Mexico. Don't even worry about carrying all the endless bags you'll need
for a day at the dunes, just jump into Lisa's Beach Buggy and you'll be ferried
for free from door to shore! The Clearwater part of Florida
is famous for its great weather, and St Pete's is even in the Guinness Book
of Records for having the longest string of consecutive sunny days - 768!
You'll Love: The safe and supervised fun that little 'uns of
five to 12 will enjoy at the Klubhouse which leaves you free to have a some
'me-time' at the nearby golf club or in the on-site spa.
You want: something to make hard-to-please teens happy
Try: Disney's
Pop Century Resort No matter what age you are, a Disney
holiday can always work its magic and cast a spell over even the most stroppy
teenager! They'll adore the brand-new American Idol experience at Disney's Hollywood
Studios where you get the chance to get on stage and audition as well as fantastic
interactive experiences like the Star Wars Jedi Training Academy or rides like
Aerosmith's crazy Rock and Roller Coaster. For science fans EPCOT®
is right on the doorstep and they can be dazzled by a voyage into tomorrow -
today! The Pop Century resort has great features like the 60s Hippy Dippy pool,
larger-than-life games and gizmos (giant Rubik's cube, anyone?) and a food court
serving all your family favourites.
You'll Love: the great deal that comes from staying on site
at a Value resort which includes free Disney World transportation and perks
like the extra Magic hours at the parks for free!
You want: something to please all ages
Try: Beaches
Negril Resort and Spa. Whether you're a glamorous gran or a tiny tot, you'll
absolutely love this superb resort situated on Negril's breathtaking seven-mile
beach. There's activities to enjoy for children of all ages from Kids Camp with
Sesame Street® fun and games all the way through to teens who fancy honing their
skills at the Scratch DJ Academy. If you're 8 and over then you can even learn
to scuba in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean! What about the grown ups?
Well, nightly entertainment, theme nights, trekking through the tropical forests
and a visit to Bob Marley's birthplace in nearby Nine Mile are just a few things
on offer - and for the young at heart there's the Pirate Island Waterpark and
an XBOX 360® Games Garage! You'll Love: that it's ultra
all-inclusive so you can have the time of your life without worrying about the
cost!
If you're looking for a great value family holiday, check out our latest
deals now!
Nikki Bayley is a freelance travel writer. She writes regularly for the Daily Express and Sunday Mirror. Her favourite cities are San Sebastian, Mexico City and San Francisco.