Stress-free family breaks in stunning locations

Keeping the kids entertained needn’t be hard this half term. Luxury tour operator, Cadogan, will take the fuss out of finding a superior, stress-free, family break this February, making sure that all you need to worry about is enjoying some quality time in a stunning location with (or without!) the little ones.

The following hotels have been carefully selected to guarantee that both kids and parents have an utterly perfect break. From kids clubs, crèches and child friendly menus to separate pools and activities for children, Cadogan features some of the very best family accommodation options in destinations such as Canary islands, Cyprus, Crete, Balearics, Portugal, Malta, Croatia, Turkey and Egypt. The parents have also been considered and can luxuriate in idyllic settings with fabulous spas and gourmet dining. Here are just a handful of the best deals, all offering 7 nights for the price of five this half term:

Hilton Vilamoura, Portugal: 7 nights from £2,404 for a family of four*

Step into a world of style and luxury, a world which combines everything you would expect of the Hilton name with the wealth of facilities you would expect of a top leisure resort. If you have young children you will appreciate the extensive Paradise Island Kids’ Club and play area! Another highlight is the seductive charm of the fabulous 7 SPA – 2800m2 of tranquillity and sumptuous treatments.

Sheraton Algarve, Portugal: 7 nights from £2,504 for a family of four*

Standing on ochre cliffs above pristine beaches, the Pine Cliffs Resort offers green space and luxury. The extensive grounds, choice of pools and wealth of facilities ensure you can relax enjoy the type of holiday you are looking for. The Pirate Village, kids’ clubs (children 3-8 & 8-12) and crèche (infants from 6 months) provide daily entertainment for children in the shade of the pine trees – a holiday paradise with fun and games, and lots of new friends, all day long.

Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus: 7 nights from £2,595 for a family of four *

This multi-award winning resort with its idyllic setting overlooking Aphrodite’s Rock is a small Cypriot village with ‘wow’ factor. The laid back Village Square offers everything from brasseries to tavernas, pizza & pasta to gourmet cuisine and pubs and bars to sunset terraces serving champagne cocktails. With a children’s club and crèche in-resort, parents will have ample opportunity to relax in the luxurious beach club or pamper themselves in the spa – one of Cyprus’ best.

Hilton, Malta: 7 nights from £3,248 for a family of four*

The sleek and impressive Hilton Malta offers high standards of accommodation, service, food and an exciting range of amenities and leisure facilities. It proudly stands on St Julian’s waterfront, set above the magnificent yacht marina bordered by a tree-lined promenade – ideal for a daytime or evening stroll. Its facilities will appeal particularly to families as children’s needs are cared for very carefully – from a separate pool to crèche, kids club and special ‘child friendly’ menus.

Ritz Carlton, Egypt: 7 nights from £5,397 for a family of four*

A contemporary luxury oasis beside the Red Sea, The Ritz-Carlton boasts an excellent choice of restaurants, stylish accommodation including the exclusive Club section, and a sophisticated but relaxed ambience. With a choice of fine dining and casual dining venues, from poolside snacks to gourmet sushi, lavish international buffets to Middle Eastern cuisine in the exotic ambience of Fayrouz, your palate and those of the litl’uns will surely be tempted! Children are entertained and cared for at Ritz Kids, making sure that the young and young-at-heart can unwind under the Egyptian sun in style

For more information and reservations, log on to Cadoganholidays.com.

* All rates are based on two adults and two children aged 11 or under, for departures on the 15th Feb 2009. All packages include accommodation on a B&B basis, return flights from Gatwick with Easyjet, return private transfers to hotel in destination, guide book and taxes. Subject to availability.