Best winter sun family holidays with young kids

With kids aged 5–11 better able to cope with warmer climes and longer flights, there's a lot more scope when it comes to winter sun holidays. We've rounded those that we believe will give you a truly unforgettable experience.

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1) Jumeirah Beach Hotel
A 5-star in family-friendly Dubai with its year-round sunshine and reasonably short flying time from the UK, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a good option for luxury family holidays and breaks, not least because it offers free access to the waterpark next door – and before the general public are let in too! The kids' club is great, the staff are polite and helpful, and the choice of restaurants means there's hardly any need to leave The only real niggles about the Jumeirah Beach Hotel are that the décor is a bit dated, but ongoing renovation should put paid to this. More about Jumeirah Beach Hotel
2) Al Jissah Resort
This huge complex with 8 restaurants and 3 swimming pools as well as a children’s pool makes the luxurious Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa a good choice for a luxury family holiday in the Middle East On the east coast of Oman you can spend some quality family time together at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa whale and dolphin watching, camel riding or go to see the turtle nesting. More about Al Jissah Resort
3) Mazagan Beach Resort
Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida, Morocco is a 5 star beach resort, only a short drive from the city This is a fairly new hotel, with clean and well manicured grounds and rooms. More about Mazagan Beach Resort
4) Land of The Masai Family Holiday
A family adventure holiday (for kids over 6 years old) experiencing the Land of the Masai in Kenya A real treat for families you with see an abundance of animals in various national parks and end up in the famous Masai Mara. More about Land of The Masai Family Holiday
5) Nile River Adventure Family Holiday
The Nile River Adventure is a family adventure holiday where you can experience a river trip in Egypt and see the stunning sights and experience the amazing culture and history The holiday begins in Cairo, where you can visit the Egyptian Museum, home of Tutankhamun's gold. More about Nile River Adventure Family Holiday