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Get excited for this summer’s hottest new hotels, writes Alice Barnes-Brown


amilies are still prioritising holidays, despite cost-of-living pressures, according to a YouGov survey published earlier this year. It revealed most UK holidaymakers plan to spend the same or more on this year’s


holiday than in 2025, with 55% of respondents saying they would prefer to spend on shared family experiences than leave a larger inheritance. Whether parents are looking to relax while the kids make new friends or the whole family is keen to explore a destination together, agents can help make those experiences unforgettable by choosing the perfect base. From South Africa to Spain, a wave of new resorts catering to families is set to open this year – here’s our pick of the ones to watch.


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Falkensteiner Lake Garda Resort, Italy Families who want to live la dolce vita might be enticed by the new Falkensteiner resort on Lake Garda, which opens in May. The forested hideaway is ideally situated for refreshing dips, boat trips and hikes into the Alpine foothills. But when it’s time for the kids to play away from their parents, they’ll find a world of options. For the youngest members of the family, there are soft-play and baby zones, while outdoorsy programmes for older kids are an engaging way to explore the natural world through science workshops, eco-crafting and bike trails. Teens, meanwhile, will


relish their very own spa treatments. Book it: Azure Collection sells a seven-night stay, with breakfast, from £7,245 for two adults and one child under 10 sharing a Junior Suite.


Includes transfers and flights from Gatwick departing October 24. azurecollection.com


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Conrad Corfu, Greece Conrad is making a double debut in Greece this year, with openings in Athens and on Corfu’s south coast in May. The Genius Loci Kids’ Club offers slides, swings and trampolines nestled in an olive and eucalyptus grove. Families can play a set on one of two tennis courts, soak up the sunshine at the sprawling Aqua Piazza lagoon pool, or enjoy the sandy beach and shallow waters. After dark, clients can kick back at


the outdoor cinema or feast at a taverna-inspired beach restaurant. Book it: Caribtours offers seven nights’ B&B from £1,999 for adults and £1,499 for children, based on two adults and one child sharing a King Deluxe Room with Garden View. The price includes flights from


Heathrow, departing October 24. caribtours.co.uk


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