I have traveled about three times a year since the twins who are now seven were born. My top tip for very young kids is the Sani but also Eagles Palace is gorgeous and much smaller with a baby/toddler crèche, the Martinalnin Portugal was awful with massive winds and sand storms on the Atlantic facing beach which it is built on so little kids hated hrhe beach as it just continuously blew sand in their eyes!
Many people rave about Pine Cliffs in Portugal which I would definitely try if we still had Toby children.

Mauritius is amazing and Bush Baby Travel have for great ideas and prices and great advice

I missed the opportunity to plug my gites!
But for anyone travelling with young babies/toddlers - my gites are very child friendly .
Please check out my website www.maisondelaroche.com
we are based in the Languedoc in the South of France

cheers Honor

I took my two little ones to Sorrento when they were 6 months, and 18 months (year gap between them), and it was a really lovely, family-friendly area!

We stayed at the Prestige, which was in such an adorable location - I would recommend this for sure, and the flight over is also relatively short, which always helps with a 5 month old.

A holiday is ALWAYS a good idea.

Just do it!

https://www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk/ten-best/chiconomic/

Have been all around Greece when the boys were babies and have always found peaceful family hotels right on the beach
When they are 5-6 months it's indeed easier than when they start walking and can't stand on one place! Though, if you are on the beach I think this is the true paradise for small kids - they can keep digging that sand forever!

Would recommend Crete and Chalkidiki beaches, also those on Skopelos and Skiathos were amazing

We had a couple of great holidays at The Almyra in Cyprus when the children were younger. We booked through Tots Too who still work with them, I think. http://www.almyra.com/

Ideal for going slightly out of school holiday season as the weather is warm already. They're very baby friendly and you used to be able to even book ahead things like bottles/nappies/wipes and so on so it's all waiting for you in your room, and travel cots and babysitting were never an issue. For slightly older kids they have a lovely kids' club that's not too big. You can use it for just a morning or afternoon session while you sneak to the gorgeous spa pool and area (child-free) to relax.

You'll be very happy. My brother stayed there last summer as you saw and they were very good with families. Make sure to choose the eight bedroom.

I booked a place in Provence

http://m.domainedefontenille.com

So far the hotel has been super helpful!

Oh im glad and thank you for taking the time to come back here and saying that.
So where are you going? Can you tell us?

Hi Monaco

I checked out your blog, I really enjoyed it and some great recommendations. And the place I finally booked is also on your blog too :)

Hi Norfolkgirl,

Thanks for sharing your success story! So pleased to hear it's working out brilliantly, sounds like bliss. I have just a couple of days ago booked a place via Mr and mrs smith too and the hotel has been really helpful in confirming they welcome babies including having the pram in the Michelin star restaurant! Fingers crossed she will settle in the evenings, otherwise the hotel has offered to sort out room service for us if needed. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and the sunshine!

I'm currently in the Caribbean with our 4.5 month old. She's slept in the buggy each evening while we've had dinner and everyone in the hotel knows her, she's a little celeb. It has been the best break for me ever. I've nearly finished a book and done yoga every morning. We've taken her swimming without the hassle of a London commute. And best of all her daddy has spent loads of time with her. Definitely book something! She's been a bit grumpy when it's been really hot but I've just retreated to the cool room for a while.

We found our hotel on Mr and Mrs Smith, they're so helpful and called the hotel to check babies were allowed. We've never had a disappointing hotel when booking with them.

Another company that looks great but I've never used is Baby Ftiendly Boltholes - http://www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk
They flyered BTC a few years ago.

Yes. Very easy to travel with a baby and true independent hotels will generally be very accommodating.
We only go to boutique hotels and have seen babies there many times. You can see all my recommendations on my blog which I created specifically to show that having kids didn't mean saying good bye to chic hotels.
All Mediterranean countries also love kids so you'll be welcome in Italy, France, Spain, Greece etc.

Another vote for Sani & a great time to go before they start moving etc.

http://www.sani-resort.com/en_GB/our-hotels/sani-beach-club