A little bit of luxury… with the kids

You might want a place where your kids can mingle with other children, in which case the Shangri-La Fijian Resort would be an ideal luxurious destination in Fiji. Sitting pretty on its own island in the stunning Yanuca group, beautiful beaches and a natural lagoon are both excellent for swimming and an introduction to snorkelling for the little ones. With a complimentary child-minding centre and a fun playground to keep them amused, there’s even time for you to enjoy a quiet cocktail as the sun sets.

Spread across 38 acres of tropical gardens on Fiji’s spectacular Coral Coast, the Naviti Resort offers self-contained rooms to accommodate families of two adults and two children. With a Rug Rats club for children aged 5-12 there’s no chance your kids won’t make friends to last a lifetime, while you sneak off for a luxurious and well-deserved massage.

Even better, the lovely Plantation Island Resort on the island of Malololailai offers a free stay for children under two, and two children under 16 can share a room with their parents for free.

Bali is another welcoming holiday destinations for families and children and at just a few hours by plane from Darwin, it’s a relatively stress-free journey. Hotel Padma Bali on Legian Beach puts you in stunning tropical gardens amid world-standard facilities. The complimentary Padma Kiddies Club will engage the little ones with games and activities, while you get busy with a glass of wine. A child-minding service will cost around $20 a day.

Whether you’re saying bula bula or terima khasi, a holiday with the kids in Fiji or Bali could be just the ticket to your family’s very own paradise.