Family holidays bring about memoriesyou'll treasure forever, but a lot of that depends on where you go andwhat you get up to during the break. Most people will think of sun,sea, and sand when it comes to a family holiday -- but that doesn'talways need to be the case. Instead, these are the six ways to guarantee the perfect family holiday.

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Disney's BoardWalk Villas

Pierre & Vacances Residence Cannes Verrerie

Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa

1. Consider Your Options

Disney’s Boardwalk Villas are a great place to stay if you want to be right in the action.

Before you decide on a beach holiday,

consider the other options available. A break in the UK can be just

as fun as relaxing by a pool. In fact, a stay at a UK resort could be

more of a bonding experience for you all.

There are also the options for huge

holidays such as cruises or a trip to Disney World. Consider your

budget, what you’d like to do, and what you think your kids will

enjoy.

2. Consult the Kids

Once you have some options, speak to

your children and see what they’d like to do. It’s doubtful that anyone

would turn down a trip to Disney World, but if you’ve got the choice

of two beach holidays, perhaps the children will have an opinion on

which they’d prefer. Giving them a say will make them feel more a part of the process and thereby more excited.

3. Really Think About the Destination

The Pierre & Vacances Residence Cannes Verrerie villas are perfect for families wanting to stay in the French Riviera.

While you might spend a fair amount of

time in your hotel, you should consider the surrounding area too. A

culture-filled trip to Rome might not work for small children, but

a villa in the French Riviera could be perfect as it’s somewhere you can all explore together.

Consider what you’d like to do as a

family away from your hotel and look for destinations that cover

this.

4. Choose a Hotel That Focuses to Children

Cornwall’s Hendra Holiday Park has a very child-friendly pool that everyone can enjoy.

If there’s something for the children

to do, be it joining in with organised activities or playing with

others their age, it means you can relax.

The activities put on by these hotels that focus on children can keep your kids occupied while you sample the rest of what the hotel offers (be it the pool, spa, bar or local area), or you could join in, have some fun, and bond with your children.

5. Make Sure There's Something for Everyone

The spa at Gloria Palace Royal Hotel, Canary Islands.

Once you know the children are going to

be catered for, you should make sure there’s something for you to

enjoy. If you’re happy to lounge by a pool all day you’ll be spoilt

for choice, but if you’re a little fussier about how you spend your

holiday then you should check that there are wine tastings, spa

treatments, wind surfing, or similar activities on offer nearby to

keep you entertained too!

6. Check the Reviews

Once you’ve found the hotel that has

everything, check the reviews. That perfect hotel probably isn’t too

good to be true, but it’s good to check. Honest reviews written by zzdtravel hotel investigators will give you an idea of what a hotel is really like. Take a look at our destinations page to find hotels that

fit your needs. We’ve even given you the pros and cons of each so you

can make an informed decision!