I'd definitely go somwhere with an indoor swimming pool (check it lets babies into it!). There's no point booking a posh hotel with a posh gourmet restaurnat, as you won't get a chance to enjoy it as your baby will inevitably wake the moment you take your table! Don't leave your baby in your hotel room unattended, even if the hotel has a baby monitoring service - just too risky. Beaches are great, but at nine months they'll be eating the sand like crazy!!!! A warm shallow sea will be great for the baby to play in. Have a lovely time- but don't expect too much of a rest!!! Janey (different Jane!)