Labranda Blue Bay Resort

Located on the Greek island of Rhodes, Labranda Blue Bay is a 475 room resort, where the magnificent sea view extends to include the mountains of Turkey. To assist in your mission to keep the whole family happy there’s a waterpark, tennis courts, five pools (two just for the children), a kids’ club and a spa. As it’s All Inclusive you won’t need to worry about additional costs for your meals - eat and drink as much as you like.

The Dionysos restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you prefer to dine on the terrace overlooking the sea, you can instead choose to eat at Thalassa. For a savoury snack visit the Grill House where pizzas and gyros are prepared throughout the afternoon. Do you love Italian food? Reserve a table for your evening meal at Il Gusto for dishes prepared with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and more. Prefer to eat like a local? Don’t miss Musses where the chef expertly prepares meze and traditional homemade plates. Ibicus, the pool bar, also serves light bites from midday to early evening. Sweet treats are on offer at Gelateria from 12pm until 11:30pm (surcharge applies).

There’s a further three bars, with two remaining open until midnight. So choose whether to chill poolside, on the beach or in the main building. Then decide whether you’d like tea, coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, fizzy drinks or fruit juice. Maybe relax while the kids join a cooking class, treasure hunt or learn about the sea. As the sun sets you may choose to join the evening’s entertainment that includes Greek nights, BBQs, live music and parties.

Standard rooms include a sofa bed, meaning there’s space for up to three people. They also have a balcony, plus a combined bath and shower. The family option has a separate sleeping area for two kids with single beds. If you like a spontaneous dip, book a bungalow for access to a swim up pool; these are available as either a double or family. The Deluxe rooms have extra space, including a large lounge area with an armchair.

Nature lovers should visit the Valley of Butterflies, around 15km away. It’s just down the road from Farma of Rhodes, an ideal place for the little ones. Here, they can feed the ostriches and camels, as well go for a ride on a pony. And you can’t miss The Old Town of Rhodes (13km away), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can wander the ancient streets and see the different styles of building, each telling you something about the diverse history of the island. There’s plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants too!

Honey is one of Greece’s biggest exports. By making a 7km drive to the Bee Museum, you can learn about beekeeping and the production of this sweet, sticky food. Maybe buy some Melekouni as a present for friends and family back home. This tasty treat is made with sesame seeds, aromatic thyme honey, almonds and citrus peel and is often served to guests at christenings and weddings.