Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes, Kolymbia, Rhodes

For those who like their family holidays to be a mixture of flop and fizz, First Choice's Holiday Village Atlantica Rhodes on the popular Greek island of the same name has an Active side and a Relax side, plus a Deluxe area. Accommodation is divided between the three, with the best accommodation for families being the swim-up rooms with direct pool access – which as well as novelty value offer plenty of space.

The resort is well-liked for its energetic staff, especially those at the kids' clubs and the academies (swim, stage and football). Teenagers are also well taken care of with their own 'chill-out zone' where they can learn to be the next big DJ superstar, among other things. Meanwhile, parents can slink off to the on-site spa or relax at the swim-up bar. But the jewels in the crown are the vast splash park with its waterslides and adventure area – a place where everyone can have fun – and the high-ropes course beside it.

This all-inclusive resort has a healthy contingent of repeat custom and is consistently placed highly in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. It's a five-minute walk from the beach, and it's easy to explore the island from here too – you can walk to nearby Kolymbia with its authentic Greek bars and cafés, or there are local buses to the history-drenched capital Rhodes Town.