Choosing where to stay on a holiday can sometimes be a difficult, stressful experience. Whether traveling with just your partner or the whole herd it is important you choose a resort or location that fits with your group needs. To that end we take a look at some very different international destinations and resorts and see which 
offers great value and a fun filled experience.
For Families
Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel, Portugal
Situated within the unspoilt beauty of a nature reserve, Martinhal Beach resort offers a luxurious experience amidst the uncommon beauty of Portugal’s unspoilt Algarve coast. Boasting an architecture that is at once stylish, organic, and functional, there is a sense of seamlessness as you stroll around the resort.
Children from six months and eight years old can join the Raposinhos Kids Club and Crèche. In Portuguese Raposinho means little fox, and at Martinhal children are encouraged to be inquisitive and active during their activities. Toddlers can try face painting and the treasure hunt, and there are arts and crafts sessions for youngsters as well . For teenagers there is the blue room, offering internet access, Play station and Wii entertainment consoles for hours of fun.
Prices start at around USD $260 per person per night depending on the season. Fortunately, Martinhal frequently offers special deals and packages, so visit their website for more information and booking.
martinhal.com/
Outrigger on the Lagoon, Fiji
One of the Pacific Island nations few officially rated five star resorts; Outrigger on the Lagoon is set in the heart of Fiji’s Coral Coast on the edge of a stunning ocean lagoon. Inspired by Fijian village design the resort displays all the warmth and charm of local hospitality.
Outrigger boasts a robust Kids Club with exciting activities for children of all ages. A weekly schedule means a healthy variety to keep the kids entertained during your holiday, whether they are Little Riggers (3-7 years) or Beach Riggers (8-12). Activities include Arts & Crafts, Musical chairs, an Ice Cream eating competition, water balloons, beach walks, treasure hunts and sand castle building.
Price average is around USD $180. Check the website for more details.
outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/fiji/viti-levu/outrigger-on-the-lagoon-fiji
Big White, Canada
When it comes to family holidays in the snow, few do it better then the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Big White, nestled in the Okanagan valley some 400kms east of Vancouver, is an ideal place to take the whole family for a memorable ski trip.
The accommodation is ski-in ski-out and there are lesson plans for skiers of all ages, and abilities. Tot Town Day Care, for non-skiing children, and the Kids Centre, for kids four years and above, provide opportunity for Mom and Dad to take some well-deserved alone time on the piste.
Prices vary dependant on season and where you stay, running from US D $1600 to $4000 a week per person not including lift pass. A number of great packages are available from the Website at bigwhite.com/
Couples Only
Sandals Montego Bay
Sandals Resorts pride themselves on luxury resort style vacations in adult friendly environment. Set on Jamaica’s longest private white-sand beach, Sandals Montego Bay is the pinnacle of the Caribbean resort.
Lively and fun filled vacationing with seven top class restaurants, oceanfront pools and lush tropical gardens by the sea. Combined with secluded Bay Roc Beach Estates and Beachfront Villa suites, Sandals Montego bay promises a warm, adult friendly environment for couples and groups.
Offering great value, prices start USD $360 a night, not including airfare but can rise considerably with the Bay Roc Estates. Check the Sandals homepage for more information on Montego Bay and their other great resorts around the Caribbean.
sandals.com/
Club Med, Marrakech Le Riad, Morocco
Part of the popular Club Med group, Marrahech Le Riad offers intimate luxury in the heart of the palm grove.
Ideal for honeymooners or couples seeking intimate getaways, Marrakech offers first class service across its sixty private suites each with terrace or garden. The full range of Club Med activities including aquadynamics, archery, Pilates, as well as gym, pool and volleyball are included.
There are premium packages that run into the USD $5000 mark with optional extras, but with packages starting as low as USD $2300 a week per person it is hard to resist.
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