Best winter sun family holidays with babies and toddlers

You don't have to travel far to catch a few rays in winter – we've rounded up the top winter sun family holidays in places as close to home as the Algarve and the Canaries, all offering a gentle winter warmth ideal for those with younger kids.

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1) Ritz Carlton Sharm el Sheikh
With something to keep everyone happy, including kids clubs and sports, this luxury hotel in Egypt is a sure fire hit. More about Ritz Carlton Sharm el Sheikh
2) Sheraton Pine Cliffs
Embracing child-friendly apartments plus the Sheraton Algarve Hotel, the Pine Cliffs Resort near the touristy Algarve resort-city of Albufeira is a favourite for luxury family holidays and breaks in Portugal, with Premiership footballers among its clientele It’s expensive on all counts, from most childcare (with a high staff: kids ratio) to the restaurants and shops, but there are well-priced supermarkets close-by for those self-catering. More about Sheraton Pine Cliffs
3) Phuket, Thailand
This all-inclusive resort in Phuket, Thailand, just south of Bangkok has something to offer the whole family no matter what age. More about Phuket, Thailand
4) Cancun Yucatan, Mexico
With most activities included in your all-inclusive package, this beach resort in Mexico is ideal for the whole family. More about Cancun Yucatan, Mexico
5) Anassa
5 star hotel in Cyprus overlooking a beautiful beach with a selection of watersports and a yacht for guests. More about Anassa