The best destinations for your first time at an all-inclusive resort

The Maldives have a special place in the hearts of many families, drawn to its long powder-white beaches and turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling. Traditionally a honeymoon destination, Club Med is one of the first holiday companies to make this idyllic group of islands family friendly, with its all-inclusive Kani resort giving your children the chance to take part in cooking, face painting and coral propagation, learning about these fascinating islands as they enjoy the activities and make new friends in the kids clubs. For an even more premium holiday experience, families with children from 12 years old can stay at the award-winning Club Med Finohlu Villas.

Club Med have a number of fully inclusive resorts in Morocco, but one of the finest is Marrakech La Palmeraie. Set in the country’s oldest palm grove, this atmospheric resort will transport you to another world, with landscaped gardens, beautiful architecture and fine food making your holiday a unique and memorable experience. With everything from sports and activities to kids clubs and spa treatments ready and available, having a great time couldn’t be easier. And if you want a really indulgent experience, try the Le Riad 5 Tridents Exclusive space, a brand new private area designed to bring you the ultimate in luxury.

The Club Med beach resort on Bali is the ideal place to experience this magical island, with the spirit and culture of Indonesia coming together at this exotic and rejuvenating all-inclusive resort. Whether you’re lying under a palm tree on the beach or enjoying a Balinese treatment in the spa, any stress is quickly forgotten and all you have to worry about is which restaurant you’ll be eating at in the evening. If you prefer something more active, the resort features golf, archery and fitness schools. For less adventurous relaxation, some guests prefer to seek inner peace with the free yoga lessons, while others head to the adult-only Zen Pool and Mandara Spa.

If it’s a premium experience you’re after for your first all-inclusive holiday, you can’t go far wrong with Mauritius. The island in the Indian Ocean is perfect for families keen to experience a tropical holiday with everything from fine food to watersports, all ready whenever you are. Now reopened after major renovation, the Club Med resort of La Pointe aux Canonniers is the perfect combination of relaxation and activity, with four stunning pools complementing the fine sand beach and a new family area with a pool with water slides and cannons, a family bar serving mocktails as well as children size sunloungers. For a more tranquil experience, the new spa and Zen Zone provides a serene area for adults, with an infinity pool, zen bar and calm beach space. Later on, sit back on one of the chairs at the beach bar and take in the full beauty of the sunset – that’s included too!