For a chance of some sunshine, plenty of activities for older children and supervised clubs for younger ones (giving you the opportunity to spend a couple of hours in the spa or by the pool), book a few days at a hotel resort. Some only re-open their kids' clubs in mid-June, but exceptions include the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia (00 39 070 92171; www.fortevillageresort.com), which runs a nursery for babies
and toddlers, junior clubs and supervised activities for teenagers. Family bungalows start at €180 per person per day, half board (half rate for children under 12 years).
The Hyatt Regency La Manga in southern Spain (0845 888 1234; www.lamanga.regency.hyatt.com) has a 'Mini-Club Fiesta', providing supervision for children aged three months to 12 years, which is open all year round. A two-bedroom apartment sleeping two adults and two children under 12 years costs €189 including breakfast. For information on holidays at other family hotels including the Meridien Dona Felipa and Vila Vita Parc (both in the Algarve, and best for children aged six months to 11 years), the Grand Hotel Bahia del Duque in Tenerife (which has supervised sports for teenagers) or the Elounda Beach Hotel in Crete (with activities for children aged four to 12), contact Abercrombie & Kent (0845 0700610; www.abercrombiekent.co.uk), Carrier (01625 547050; www.carrier.co.uk) or Seasons in Style (0151 342 0505; www.seasonsinstyle.com).
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Most hotels provide supervision on an ad hoc or hourly basis so you don't have
to pre-book and can use the childcare facilities as and when you - and your child chooses.
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