Best summer sun family holidays for primary school kids

With kids aged about 5 to 11, your choice of destinations for a spot of summer sun increases as your are able to countenance slightly longer flights and higher temperatures. Here are our top recommendations for family holidays.

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1) San Agostino Resort, Peloponnese
Mark Warner’s most popular resort in terms of repeat custom, San Agostino in southern Greece is also one of its best sailing resorts A big sandy beach, enthusiastic staff, especially in the kids’ clubs, good food, reasonably priced bars and low-key entertainment make it perfect for family holidays and breaks. More about San Agostino Resort, Peloponnese
2) Club Hotel Letoonia
A safe and quite environment makes Club Hotel Letoonia in Turkey is a good spot for a family holiday or break With facilities on offer for all the family and large spacious rooms, although slightly out-dated furnishings they are kept clean throughout your stay. More about Club Hotel Letoonia
3) Bedruthan Steps
Overlooking one of western Cornwall’s most magnificent beaches, the ultra-child-friendly – and also eco-friendly – Bedruthan Steps is a stylish spot for family holidays and breaks, combining opportunities for parental relaxation (kids’ clubs, a spa, evening baby-listening) with lots of activities, some run by its Surf Shack A perfect blend of luxury and informality, this is a place that has thought of everything parents might need, especially those with younger kids. More about Bedruthan Steps
4) Canvas Domaine des Naiades, Port Grimaud
In the heart of the French Riveria, Canvas Domaine des Naïades provides a good base to explore Provence With lots to do in the local area as well as on-site makes Canvas Domaine des Naïades a good choice for a family holiday or break. More about Canvas Domaine des Naiades, Port Grimaud
5) Almond Smugglers Cove
A fun and lively resort with beachfront tropical gardens This resort encompasses facilities for romantic stays or family holidays. More about Almond Smugglers Cove