Big in Bali

When your family is oversized, overseas holidays can seem daunting. But packing your plus-size crew for an international break is more than just possible; there are some great places to stay that make it downright easy.

Villa accommodation is a great place to start. There’s a huge selection of villas right across Asia that sleep eight or more people for a per-villa rate, offering you the chance to live like a rockstar without breaking the bank. Although if budget isn’t an issue for your crew, some have options for on-call chauffeurs and staff to assist with cooking.

Bali, in particular, is a top destination, as airfares are relatively affordable and resorts and villas go out of their way to cater for large and extended families. The real beauty of these expansive villas is that they not only give your whole crew space to roam and sleep, but also offer uninterrupted, intimate opportunities for bonding and fantastic facilities that make your holiday digs feel just like home (just a way more glamorous one).

The Ungasan Clifftop Resort

Uluwatu’s Ungasan Clifftop Resort is a winner for big families, with self-contained three- and four-bedroom villas offering enough space for all the kids (and the grandparents too, if you feel like a multigenerational holiday). Some rooms also offer their own private pool, as well as one big pool for the whole villa, so getting a little personal space is easy. Families will also love the Ungasan Clifftop Resort’s Sundays Beach Club, set in one of Bali’s most spectacular beachfront locations.

Here, all ages can indulge in all-day dining, explore the lagoon and rockpools or enjoy complimentary water sports for a bit of action. theungasan.com

Karma Jimbaran

The Karma Group has several villa offerings across the island that feature just the right balance of hideaway and hospitality. Karma Jimbaran – set in lush gardens just footsteps from the soft white sand and calm waters of one of Bali’s most tranquil beaches – is particularly great for families. The luxurious resort boasts a dedicated kids’ club for the littlies as well as sumptuous spa treatments for mums and dads. But it’s the large villas that make it a cost-effective winner. The threeand four-bedroom villas, designed in Balinese style, offer all the space big families need, including a gourmet kitchen and spacious open-plan living area with a home theatre system. Plus, each villa has a private garden with a pool the kids are sure to love. karmagroup.com