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BabyGoes2.com recommends places all over the world - from Corsica to the Caribbean - that will appeal to tennis-lovers. And what better way to brush up your backhand than against all these beautiful backdrops. Most of the hotels/properties we recommend also offer a range of other activities along with excellent childcare, so you concentrate on that all-important match point, content in the knowledge that your little ones are having a ball too.

Corsica

Cyprus

Dubai

Italy

Madeira

Maldives

Mauritius

Portugal

Sardinia

Spain

Tenerife

Turks & Caicos


Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.

Corsica
Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa
garden patio or terrace shared pool water sports
lots to do nearby walking distance to beach walking distance to town walking distance to restaurant
spa/pampering tennis
Travel with: Simply Travel
For a luxury option try: Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa
Location: Truly luxurious, the Grand Hotel Cala Rossa manages to combine sophistication with simplicity and a warm atmosphere. Set on a pine fringed white sand beach overlooking a bright turquoise sea, the hotel is only a few minutes drive from Porto Vecchio, all facilities, and only 40 mins drive from Bonifacio and from the magnificent mountains and villages behind Porto Vecchio. The hotel (if you can tear yourself away from it) is in the perfect position to make the most of everything Corsica has to offer.
Accommodation: The stunning scenery is reflected in the décor – cool whites, blues, greens - with plenty of local paintings and sea-art. The rooms are all air-conditioned with bathrooms, TV, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar and safe. The size, view and terrace provision varies, but Simply offers examples of all types. Tournesol for example, has a terrace and direct beach access.

Despite the sophistication it’s a very child-friendly place, and even has some family rooms. Other rooms can easily accommodate a cot or a child’s bed. There’s stylish decking leading out from the gardens to the clean, clean beach complete with loungers and parasols. The restaurant is excellent, and dining is either inside or al fresco. The hotel has an excellent wine cellar and an award winning sommelier. Dinner is also an excuse to dress up! Children have their own supper before 8 o’clock. The hotel has a wide range of facilities and golf is only 40 mins drive away near Bonifacio.

Facilities:
  • Pool
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Hobie cat sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Canoeing
  • Aerobic classes
  • Mountian bikes
  • 35 ft yacht complete with skipper available for hire – for unforgettable day trip to Sardinia, perhaps
For children: Early supper

Babysitting and baby listening can be arranged

Family rooms

Car hire: not essential but recommended for exploring
Travel time: 1hr 45 mins from UK to Figari, 40 minute drive to hotel
Price guide: £978 per person for one week B&B in June or September. £1625 per person for two weeks, same period.
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Cyprus
Le Meridien Spa & Resort
water sports baby listening crèche spa/pampering walking distance to restaurant under 10 min drive to town walking distance to beach
patio or terrace garden shared pool tennis
Stay: Le Meridien Spa & Resort - a winning combination of French style and Cypriot hospitality. Perfect for rest, rejeuvenation, pampering – but very child friendly too.
Location: Just 15 Km along the coast from Lemesos, right on its own secluded beach, with every possible facility.
Accommodation: Extremely luxurious and stylish hotel. Suites are elegantly furnished in bright mediterranean colours and have everything you’d expect from a hotel of this standard: Balcony or terrace with sea view, Sitting area, Satellite TV, Hairdrier, Safe, Minibar Suites with Jacuzzi and family garden villas also available. All set within beautifully landscaped gardens. Excellent food.
Facilities: Pool, children’s pool, magnificent Thalassatherapy Health Spa (4 outdoor sea water pools and a vast range of treatments), fully equipped gym, watersports Centre, tennis courts three restaurants, Piano & cocktail bar, Nightclub
Childcare: Babysitting and very good supervised Penguin Club for 4+
Travel: Around 3.75 hrs from Uk to Cyprus and 45 mins transfer
Price guide: Book direct with babygoes2. Prices from £133 per room Nov-April, and £191
per room April-Oct. Garden villas (1/2 beds)also available from £280 per
villa per night.
We think: Excellent choice for a luxurious break either during summer (which extends into October in Cyprus) or during winter, when the weather can still be very warm and sunny.Great short haul winter sun destination
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The Anassa Hotel
walking distance to restaurant tennis spa/pampering shared pool
baby listening childcare/nanny crèche walking distance to beach
patio or terrace
Travel with:
Abercrombie & Kent, Simply Travel
Stay: The Anassa Hotel
Location: Located in Polis Latsi, a quiet unspoilt and picturesque area overlooking lovely sandy beach. Luxury 5 star hotel with contemporary design. Very, very stylish. Lots of white and cool creams, floaty muslin drapes, that sort of thing.
Why: Great for late/early sun and for a very special break. Luxury, style, but no 8hr+ plus flight
Accommodation: 184 rooms and suites: with air conditioning ceiling fan, direct dial phone with two lines in each room, colour TV, mini bar, hairdryer, en suite bathroom, bathrobes, safe, private balcony or terrace suitable for dinning
Hotel facilities and services:
  • Two outdoor swimming pools with water falls
  • Water sports including scuba diving
  • Tennis and squash
  • Table tennis
  • Indoor gym
  • Health and thalassotherapy spa
  • Four restaurants
  • lounge with two open wood burning fireplaces
  • 4 bars
For children: For 4-12 yr olds, the Children's club is also available all year, baby-sitting and private nannies available for younger children cost around £4 per hour
Travel: 3.5 hours flight from UK, 45 minute transfer
Car hire: not essential
Price guide: From £995 pp per week b&b, including flights. Children over 2 pay 50%.
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Dubai
Ritz Carlton
lots to do nearby golf tennis shared pool garden walking distance to beach walking distance to restaurant
spa/pampering baby listening crèche water sports things to do
Travel with:
Abercrombie & Kent
Stay:
Ritz Carlton
Location:
Extremely smart, yet very family-friendly Riviera-style hotel set on Jumeirah Beach.
Accommodation:
Behind the attractive, terracotta exterior lie a series of elegantly furnished interiors. 138 guest rooms (executive suites most suitable for families).
Facilities:
Restaurants, pools, watersports, fitness centre, health and beauty spa
For children:
Excellent programme of activities for 2 to 12-year-olds, babysitting available
Price guide:
From £1315pp for 7 nights b&b; children 2-4 years from £450; children 5-11 years from £530
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Italy
Excelsior Hotel, Venice
lots to do nearby golf tennis shared pool garden walking distance to beach walking distance to restaurant
spa/pampering baby listening crèche water sports things to do
Travel with:
Abercrombie & Kent
Stay:
Excelsior Hotel, Venice Lido, Italy
Location:
Dramatic architecture and flowered terraces, along top-class amenities and services distinguish this excellent hotel, just 20 minutes by courtesy launch from Venice's unique historical treasures.
Accommodation:
The hotel's Moorish-style architecture is reflected in its 175 elegant double rooms and 18 luxurious suites, many of which overlook the Adriatic Sea. Suites, many of which have separate sitting rooms, combine modern air-conditioned comforts with the traditional luxuries of classic hotel.
Facilities:
Excellent range of restaurants serving Mediterranean and regional specialities, swimming pool, private beach, tennis, watersports, golf, horse-riding, beauty salon.
For children:
Complimentary children's club for 3-12 year-olds (open mid-July to Sept). Children's menu and babysitting also available.
Travel time:
Just 2hrs 10min flight; 40-minutes by launch
Price guide:
From £665-£935 pp for 3 nights including flights; children 2-11 from £145
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Madeira
Reid's Palace
things to do golf tennis shared pool garden walking distance to beach walking distance to restaurant
spa/pampering baby listening crèche water sports lots to do nearby
Travel with:
Abercrombie & Kent
Stay:
Reid's Palace
Location:
High above the the Atlantic waters of Funchal Bay and framed by 10 acres of landscaped gardens.
Accommodation:
164 guest rooms and suites, airconditioned with marble bathrooms, tvs. Addional beds available in most rooms
Facilities:
Range of restaurants, pools, tennis, horse-riding, watersports, boat hire, daily activity programme.
For children:
Complimentary club for 3-13 years available half-terms and main holidays, crèche, babysitting.
Travel time:
4 hours flight; 1-hour transfer
Price guide:
From £1210 pp 7 nights b&b
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Maldives
Kanuhura Resort
spa/pampering baby listening walking distance to restaurant walking distance to beach
patio or terrace garden
Travel with:
Abercrombie & Kent
Stay: Kanuhura resort
Location: Kanuhura is a resort set in the remote Lhaviyani Atoll in the North of the Maldives. The atoll is totally undeveloped with hundreds of uninhabited islands and unexplored dive sites.
Accommodation: There are 117 elegant rooms, suites and over water villas, along with duplex villas (ideal for families) with private gardens, with every facility including a superb pool, spa and full water sports centre. Stylish décor, a relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Facilities: Pool, spa, scuba, snorkelling, water skiing, tennis, squash, boat trips,in-villa dining, dive centre, fishing. Beautiful island hideaway.
Childcare: Excellent complimentary children's club open to children of all ages. Book in advance.
Travel time: 12 hr direct flight from UK (with Sri Lankan airlines), 35 mins transfer by sea plane
Price guide: From £2190 pp 7 nights
Special offers:
Complimentary half-board plus one spa treatment until 24 March and then 26 April - 31 October.

In addition: reduced rates of £115 per villa per night; beach villa £154 per night 1 May - 5 July. 16 July - 31 Oct garden villa costs £144 per villa per night; beach villa £188 (all prices based on twin occup. on half-board basis).

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Mauritius
Le Saint Geran
walking distance to beach walking distance to restaurant childcare/nanny crèche
patio or terrace golf water sports