Balancing utter opulence with a family focus, VIP treatment from the moment your plane touches Bajan soil is the reason why Sandy Lane is unbeatable on the island of Barbados.

Airport concierge becomes impeccable service on arrival, as classic luxury reclines on no less than 1,000ft of soft white sands. Especially suited to a summer celebration or simply time together before little ones are all of a sudden a school year older, the laidback lifestyle here caters to every whim, regardless of who it’s from.

So, while travellers in training may be overcome with options to fill the long summer days stretching before them – think complimentary sports camps, exciting water sports experiences and finding new friends on their own family holidays – they’ll find just as much fun in the carefree hours spent in the comfort of your villa. A home-away-from-home hidden by tropical gardens, the 5-bedroom Villa at Sandy Lane sits with private access to Sandy Lane beach, plus a private pool and oversized Jacuzzi in case even that is a little too far. The delectable dining scene translates to a private chef, daily afternoon tea and private garden barbecues, beginning in style with Champagne and canapes on arrival.