Jet off on a luxury family beach holiday to Thailand, Greece, the Maldives, and more with Scott Dunn - whether you’re seeking child-friendly beach resorts or thrilling water sports for active teens.
Enjoying a family beach holiday is one of life's classic experiences. With relaxation and sunny days on the horizon, these destinations tick all the boxes, no matter how old your children are. Whether it's exploring the stunning Mediterranean or escaping to the Caribbean's turquoise waters, we offer tailor-made, family-friendly beach retreats across the globe.
You can choose from a wide range of handpicked family-friendly resorts that include Scott Dunn's exclusive Explorers Kids Club, or find somewhere with plenty of activities to keep your children entertained. Our luxury accommodations are situated on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, ensuring your family's beach holiday abroad is nothing short of spectacular.
We understand that every family is unique, which is why our dedicated team of travel experts create bespoke holidays built entirely around your needs. From flight logistics to restaurant reservations, we handle all the arrangements, so your family escape is as simple and effortless as possible.
Our family beach holidays are anything but ordinary. Spend your days snorkelling and cycling on a private island escape in the Maldives or simply relax in a luxury villa perched on Greece's endless coastline. No matter if you’re travelling with toddlers or teens, the handpicked destinations below offer a range of activities to suit all children, from sensory play for little ones at our Explorers clubs to diving, climbing, and surfing for the more adventurous.
The Maldives
Perfect for active families, resorts in the Maldives are famed for their breadth of activities on land and in the water. Enjoy snorkelling, tennis, spas and even conservation wildlife tours when here.
Sri Lanka
The south coast of Sri Lanka is a haven for beach family holidays. Off the beaten track from most travellers, you get a unique mix of authenticity, incredible surf, and mouth-watering cuisine, wrapped up in a tropical paradise.
Greece
Playing host to a number of our exclusive Scott Dunn Explorers kids clubs, Greece is the picture-perfect family beach getaway. With activities for all ages and accommodation that suit small and large families, it’s a guaranteed favourite.
Thailand
A treasure trove of activity, Thailand is a hotspot of marine life, private beaches, and sea days. Paired with scrumptious Thai cuisine, snorkellers, divers, and water babies alike will fall in love with its welcoming waters.
The Caribbean
Bask in the extraordinary as you explore vast rainforests and powder-soft sandy coastlines in the Caribbean. Explore family-friendly islands like St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua, and more.
United Arab Emirates
For mid-haul winter sun beach trips, look no further than the UAE. With Abu Dhabi and Dubai setting the standard for luxury, prepare to be truly amazed at this one-of-a-kind destination.
Scott Dunn Explorers holidays bring together the best luxury family hotels with our seamless service and unique Explorers kids club programme, to open up a world of adventure for children aged 4 months to 11 years.
Our clubs have specially designed, age-targeted care and activities you won’t find anywhere else. From discovering the world through sensory play and maintaining your at-home routines, to exploring surrounding cultures and sampling local cuisines. And, because we know the best memories are always made together, we make sure there are plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Choose from our curated collection of beach resorts and hotels that ensure no matter where you stay, your family's unique needs are accommodated. Whether that’s interconnected rooms, a place big enough for the children, parents and grandparents, or a private home for ultimate exclusivity.
Perfect for those that prefer a multi-stop beach holiday, explore our tailor-made itineraries, where you’ll find a mix of beach and city breaks, wildlife tours, and cultural excursions.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
Our luxury family beach holidays typically last anywhere between seven and 14 nights. Each trip is carefully put together with you in mind, so the duration of your stay is entirely up to you. This way you can make sure you get the most out of your holiday and the fantastic destinations you can explore as a family.
This will depend on the destination you choose and the time of year you want to go away.
If you have your heart set on a European getaway in the likes of Greece or Portugal, we recommend travelling during May or October so you can enjoy the splendid Mediterranean climate at its best.
Thinking about travelling further afield? For destinations such as Antigua or Oman, we'd advise booking between October and April to avoid the intense heat during the peak summer months.
To ensure your children have the most magical holiday imaginable, we provide exclusive kids clubs for children from the age of four months across many of our family beach holidays.
You can be safe in the knowledge that your children will have fun making lots of new friends as we entertain them in first-class facilities.
Find out more information about the kids clubs we have on offer in some of the most stunning destinations around the world. Our trusted consultants can help you find the right activities that will excite and inspire your little ones.
Yes! A number of our beach resorts have childcare facilities, as well as a select few playing host to our Scott Dunn Explorers holidays. This is our exclusive holiday programme that balances childcare and family moments with cultural immersion and age-targeted activities. You can find our Explorers programme at the following beach resorts:
For Ages 4 months – 11 years old:
For ages 6 months – 11 years old:
For ages 4 months – 11+:
You can find all our properties with childcare and babysitting services here.
Yes! Along with our Crew programme for preteens, we specialise in teen holidays, creating rich immersive itineraries that nurture your children's growing independence but still prioritise important family quality time.
From surfing, ziplining, and quad biking to conservation excursions and sports, we can arrange any type of activity that suits your children. Get in touch, and we’ll help you find the perfect destination that caters to the beach holiday everyone wants.
As family travel specialists, we absolutely cater to multi-generational beach holidays.
A number of our resorts offer on-site multi-room villas with private kitchens, interconnected rooms, or we even have a few private homes for those after a truly exclusive retreat.
Whether you’re after private island vibes or a community-rich stay, we’ll organise a multi-generational beach holiday the whole family loves.
Book your luxury family beach holiday today. Get in touch with our friendly team of travel specialists who will be ready and waiting to arrange your trip.
If you're looking for further inspiration as you plan your trip, why not take a look at our expertly crafted family holiday travel guides?
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