Tamassa, Mauritius

If you are looking for a relaxing family beach holiday, Tamassa on the south coast of the island of Mauritius is a popular choice. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, including a range of watersports and you can snorkel from the beach, which is sheltered by a reef. There's also a kids club and teen area to keep children entertained, giving adults time relax in the spa or soak up some sun by the pool or beach - or in one of their hammocks. 

The hotel is laid out around the three pool areas (including one that is for adults only), giving the feeling of being a smaller hotel than it is (214 rooms). The main restaurant is a buffet with show cooking and an ever-changing menu, so there are always choices to suit everyone - our experience is that the food here is great! You can also opt to dine at the a la carte restaurant, right by the beach - a nice alternative for a night or two, or perhaps for a romantic meal while a babysitter looks after the children.

Keen to encourage you to make the most of your holiday, the hotel also offers "Collectable Experiences" - planned activities designed to enable you to disconnect from your daily tech, reconnect with each other and experience more of the island. Their "Kid-friendly Adventuring" experience includes a nature walk at the Black River Gorges National Park followed by a picnic by the river, painting with children from a local NGO on a giant canvas by the beach, cooking a traditional Mauritian meal with their chef (which you can then enjoy) and the use of a Polaroid camera to capture your day (because of course, you'll have left your phone camera in your room!).