When looking for the ultimate destination for island family vacations, you’ll probably envisage deserted white sand beaches and truly tropical turquoise waters, with the kids happily playing while you take a well-deserved snooze.
Forget the hustle and bustle of city stays, these island family vacations are ready-made for relaxation; all you need is swimwear!
Hawaii
With direct access to pristine beachfront, the house boasts some of the most family friendly shores on Oahu. The small reef arching 150 feet off the coastline provides significant protection against waves and creates a natural ‘saltwater pool’. Snorkeling, surfing, and paddle-boarding are a must.
Caribbean
The villa is directly opposite the entrance to the 5-star Round Hill resort. All guests enjoy complimentary beach membership and access to the amenities at Round Hill Resort, a 110-acre private enclave of luxury villas with seaside dining, an exquisite spa, a fitness center, a kids club, water sports, nightly parties, and much more. In addition to complimentary snorkeling, you may rent kayaks or pedal boats, windsurf, water ski, go tubing or catamaran sailing, take a glass-bottom tour or a sportfishing trip, and scuba dive.
Long Island
Local beaches – including popular Kenney’s and McCabe’s – offer lovely views of the sound and are a 15-minute cycle or 5-minute drive away. The nearby town of Greenport is a 12-minute drive offering up laid back oceanside fun for island family vacations, with a carousel, a boardwalk and great restaurants.
Mediterranean
The villa sits amongst the sheltered, sandy bays of Ibiza’s south west coast. Cala Valdella, a popular family beach with bars and restaurants, is less than 5 minutes’ drive away, or a 20-minute walk. Cala Tarida, the longest and widest beach on Ibiza’s west coast, is 15 minutes’ drive while beautiful Cala Bassa and its trendy beach club (CBbc) is a 20 minute car journey.
Greek Islands
Corfu is blessed with many sandy, shallow beaches for island family vacations, and this villa is located right on the shores of one (Roda beach) which has its own family friendly taverna, and watersports hire.
Sri Lanka
The beach, pool and toys will entertain for hours and children will love spotting turtles in the surf in front of the house, catching hermit crabs on the beach and perusing the rock pools. Visit the sea turtle farm and hatchery to release baby turtles carefully into the ocean, or swim in the pool of an old plantation estate set deep in the jungle with monkeys swinging overhead.
Bali
The villa is in the Lovina area of north Bali, a location known for its beautiful nature, rich cultural and ceremonial activities and dolphin watching. There are numerous waterfalls, hiking trails and little roads to discover.