Far-flung fun
Some of the world’s best hotels and resorts are seeing a surge in inspiring kids’ clubs and amenities. At Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa marbellaclub.com the brilliant new Tiny Tots Programme sees parents of under-fives welcomed with a bumper Arrival Kit that includes everything from Moses baskets and baby monitors to bottle warmers and blackout blinds. They’ll also enjoy a host of complimentary facilities, such as two hours’ babysitting a day. Later, little ones can discover the vegetables, flowers and herbs that grow in the lush surrounds with the Kids Club gardening and cooking activities. Crete is one of the finest destinations for families, thanks to its calm coves, rich history and balmy climes. Catering to kids from four months to 14 years old, Daios Cove daioscovecrete.com puts on daily games in the children-only pool and outdoor sports tournaments, leaving adults free to indulge in the luxe villa-style accommodation. Down under, at Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley oneandonlyresorts.com junior rangers will discover the Greater Blue Mountains region through fossil hunting, orienteering and bush survival skills. For further close encounters with nature, Sea Island Georgia seaisland.com shares its five-mile private beach with sea turtles. Children can search the shores for nesting females (June-September) or take a thrilling hawk walk, during which a raptor will land on their hand.