Shangri La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Straddling the mainland and the jewel-like island of Frangipani, Shangri La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is chic and sophisticated yet super-child-friendly, with a kids' club and a teen club, as well as a babysitting service on the island of Mauritius.

All rooms and suites are beachfront, with ocean views; for the ultimate in luxury, check into your own three-bedroom beach villa with 24-hour butler service.

The food is superb, and there's a seriously wonderful holistic and ayurvedic spa in which to lose yourself for a while. There's also a shuttle boat to the private golf course on nearby Ile-aux-Cerfs and the beaches of the resort's private island, Ilot Mangenie.