Luxury Family Beach Holidays

These family beach trips turn the volume down and your senses up

Our best family beach holidays go far beyond long days of sunbathing. Sure, there’s some time to snooze on the sand, lulled to sleep by gentle waves rolling onto a palm-fringed beach. But we’re here to elevate your trip with experiences that will live on in the memory bank for decades to come. It could mean swimming at the foot of towering limestone karsts in the jade-green Andaman Sea in Thailand, settling in for a sundowner at a floating bar in the Philippines, or snorkelling with whale sharks in Mexico – just a handful of activities we have up our sleeves.

We know what works (custom-made itineraries crafted by our experts that are entirely bespoke to your group’s holiday wishlist) and what doesn’t (family fallouts). So dig out your favourite Vilbrequins and dive into our tried-and-tested tropical beach escapes.

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More Tropical Family Holiday Destinations

Hawaii

The holy trinity of sun, sea, and surf makes Hawaii one of the world’s most thrilling family beach holiday spots. There’s no chance of hearing the dreaded “I’m bored” here – not when there are volcanoes to peer into, mountain peaks to summit, and private helicopter rides over the legendary “Jurassic Park falls” to experience. But that’s not all that you’re here for. You and your gang could also spend your time diving into crystal-clear waters on a Lahaina island safari, or learning to ride Kauai island’s world-famous waves, with private lessons from a Grand Master of surfing, no less. Looking for the antithesis to a sedentary island-hopping adventure? This is it.

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Antigua

The rumours are true, there’s a different beach for every day of the year in Antigua, a soul-stirring Caribbean island with a hospitable, laid-back spirit. This is the multi-generational family hangout, where you can make the most of immersive activities, from swimming in vivid blue sea with manta rays as company, to learning to sail. At the end of the day, regroup for sundowners at a beach bar on the sand, or venture into the colorful coastal villages for an evening of jerk chicken, rum punch, and reggae.

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The Philippines

Lagoons. Lush forests. Limestone cliffs. If you’re searching for pure island paradise (some 7,000+ islands, in fact), you’ll find it here in Southeast Asia. Palawan is the undisputed gem of the Philippines, where dense jungle gives way to sugar-soft sand and neon-blue water that's teeming with marine life. Precious moments may be spent swinging in a hammock beneath a palm, sea kayaking across aquamarine water with your grown-up children, or swimming out to a floating bar for a sundowner. Actually, how about all three?

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Bali

Not only is Bali an adventure playground for grown-up families, it’s an idyllic island escape where mile after mile of sandy beach (some surfable, others snoozable) will keep every type of beach dweller happy. When you’re not riding in a tuk tuk between your favorite stretches of sand, you'll be whizzing through verdant rice paddies on a bicycle, bathing in holy springs in the highlands, and strolling through street food markets in the island’s buzzy towns. Keen to slow the pace? Hop over to the boho beaches of the car-free Gili islands.

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Mexico

You don’t have to be an aspiring marine biologist to appreciate the beaches and marine life of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, otherwise known as the “world’s aquarium”. In fact, even the most casual fans of all things aquatic will be blown away by a visit to the Earth’s second-longest peninsula. Beaches here range from wild and untamed to perfectly manicured, thanks to the luxurious hotels that scatter the coastline. But it may just be what’s in the water that proves the most memorable for you and your family. Swim with whale sharks, snorkel with sea lions, or join a local coral reef project – the choice, as always, is yours.

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The Maldives

Picture the perfect beach – you know the ones, with talc-soft sand and sea so green you’d swear it’s been photoshopped – and the chances are you’re picturing the Maldives. This paradisical archipelago of jewel-like islands is home to some of the world’s most sensational barefoot luxury hotels, where you can kick off your shoes and be grounded by the earth beneath your feet. Swim with tiny rainbow-hued fish in calm, shallow waters, dine by candlelight with your loved ones, or settle into a beanbag for a night of stargazing on the sand. The real world? It’ll feel far, far away.

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Diving among tropical fish in Phuket, Thailand

Thailand

From Hollywood to HBO, there’s a reason why Thailand’s beaches are the backdrop to so many movies and TV dramas – they are undeniably idyllic. And with 1,430 islands to its name (that’s a hell of a lot of coastline), they are also the perfect place for your tropical beach holiday. Teens will love the chance to kayak alongside the jagged tooth-like karsts of Phang Nga Bay, spotting monkeys scampering between tree branches, before a fresh coconut or mango smoothie in a vibey beach bar. The serenity seekers amongst you may prefer to meditate to a soundtrack of lapping waves on a remote stretch of sand. And with hundreds of stylish hotels to choose from, it’s no wonder Thailand is a top pick for a luxury family beach holiday.

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Australia

Embrace the laid-back Aussie lifestyle on an unforgettable family beach holiday that’s crammed with moments for connection. The most hard-to-please teenagers will be taken by the hippie vibes and surf schools of the Sunshine Coast, and everyone will love the thrill of a 4X4 drive along Fraser Island’s ‘75 Mile’ beach, spotting dingos and kangaroos along the way. As for the beaches of the Whitsundays? Nothing short of magical (especially when sailing on a catamaran). Then, of course, there’s the candy-coloured coral of the Great Barrier Reef – pure bucket list stuff.

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Miami, US

Miami holidays should come with a warning – this is a highly addictive city that will reel you in the second you touch down. From the rainbow-coloured Art Deco buildings of South Beach to the neon murals of the Wynwood Art District, it’s a place that’s crammed with things to see and do, meaning the younger contingent will never be bored. That’s if you can drag them away from the beach, where turquoise waves tumble onto silky soft sand, and rollerbladers skirt the promenade at the rear. Searching for the best family beach holiday spot in the US? Welcome to Miami.

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