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According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourism is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. Europe, the world’s most visited region, is expected to reach 94% of 2019 levels in 2023, “supported by domestic demand and travel from the United States.”
For American parents with children, summer is the most convenient time to travel abroad, as the kids finish school and the adults take their annual vacations. To get the most bang for their buck, many families choose all-inclusive resorts, where a wealth of amenities are included in the room rate.
Europe is home to a plethora of all-inclusive resorts, many of which cater to families with more spacious accommodations, special kid/teen clubs and unique activities and entertainment for parents. Here are 8 of the best all-inclusive resorts for families in Europe.
1. Leonardo Laura Beach & Splash Resort, Cyprus
Price (per night): $265
The 4-star Leonardo Lola Beach Splash Resort is a coastal resort on the outskirts of Paphos, close to the remains of ancient tombs, fortresses, theatres and villas in Paphos Archaeological Park. A paradise for water-loving families, the resort’s water park features 6 pools and 7 slides. An on-site hair salon, gym, sauna steam rooms and a spa offering a diverse menu of massages and treatments. Five restaurants and five bars offer a range of all-day menus, including two main buffet restaurants, one Italian and one American burger house.
2. Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa (Spain)
Price (per night): $499
Palladium Hotel Group operates five-star paradise resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa is near the notorious party town of Ibiza, but far from the nightlife scene for families. All-inclusive packages will keep adults happy, and there’s plenty of space just for kids. Close to the beach, activities like scuba diving, water skiing and kayaking are available. The resort has four outdoor pools on-site. Other highlights of this luxury hotel include a complimentary kids’ club, health club and six restaurants.
3. Ikos Oceania, Greece
Price (per night): $325
Located on Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula, Ikos Oceania is “where nature meets understated luxury.” This eco-certified 5-star hotel is 2.1 km from Dionysiou Beach and 13 km from the town of Nea Potide, and has plenty of facilities to easily satisfy families. Spacious, stylish rooms and suites are surrounded by 15 acres of manicured gardens and offer stunning sea views with Mount Olympus as a backdrop. The resort offers Flavors’ international buffet restaurant as well as several à la carte restaurants. Six excellent bars invite you to relax indoors or stroll through the stunning gardens.
4. Naturhotel Forsthofgut (Austria)
Price (per night): $259
Head northeast to Austria, where this year-round resort still retains its farming roots. Four restaurants serve only organic food and are divided into separate areas for guests with children and those without. Family apartments offer bunk beds in separate rooms for the kids, garden lofts have balconies and hot tubs, and there are plenty of options with lake and mountain views. Off-site, guests are given a backpack upon arrival and can take a free mountain railway tour into the alpine forests in summer, or the slopes and private toboggan runs in winter. As Conde Nast Traveler points out, the resort is also dog-friendly, so the whole family can come.
5. Hillside Beach Club, Türkiye
Price (per night): $174
Talk about relaxing. This Turkish hideaway is cleverly disguised in a secluded cove and surrounded by pine trees and green mountains. The adults-only “Silent Beach” features a stress-relieving treehouse spa, Balinese massages and Turkish baths, perfect for those looking to completely disconnect and reconnect. For the kids, there are clubs for 4-12 year olds, DJ and piano workshops, robotics and film-making, tennis lessons, outdoor movies and evening shows, windsurfing, diving and wakeboarding sessions, a baby park and a child-friendly beach.
6. Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort (Portugal)
Price (per night): $303
Reopened this spring after renovation, Tivoli Alvor features 491 rooms on nearly 28 acres. The all-inclusive plan extends beyond the property to the best local restaurants, theme parks, Zoo Marine, Slide & Splash, Lagos Zoo, and other attractions. The resort has more than six pools (five heated outdoor, one indoor; one adults only, one with a kids’ slide, and four family-friendly). In addition, the resort has four restaurants, two bars, and a wellness center with a Turkish bath, sauna, and spa treatments. The kids’ club is for ages four to 12 and includes a new playground, mini golf, and a games room (there are plenty of activities for teens and adults, too).
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7. Paradisus Gran Canaria, Spain
Price (per night): $397
“Destination Inclusive” packages include off-the-beaten-path eco/local experiences like a “Sacred Mountain” trek, coffee plantation tastings and a tour of a rum distillery, while the Kiddom Club (for kids ages 5-10) is just as eco-conscious (it even includes a splash pad), while older kids can have fun with sports, video games and movie nights, according to Conde Nast Traveler. This beachside resort also offers a range of international restaurants and bars, as well as a quintessentially luxurious spa and pool.
8. Girandella Valamar Collection Resort (Croatia)
Price (per night): $150
Located just 100 metres from Rabac’s pebbly Blue Flag beach, Valamar Collection Girandella Resort boasts attractive pools, themed beaches, recreation and entertainment for all tastes, a wide range of restaurants and bars, and Valamar’s impeccable service. Activities include windsurfing, canoeing, diving, mini golf and cycling. From June to September, enjoy a wide range of entertainment, sports and recreational events, as well as excursions to the nearby towns of Pula and Rovinj.
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