Top all-inclusive resorts worldwide

As well as its wealth of antiquities and rich history and culture, Egypt is a dream destination for beach holidays. As a family, you can’t go wrong with an all-inclusive holiday in Egypt, with the best beaches at your fingertips, sunshine basically guaranteed and a huge range of food to suit everyone.

The Barcelo Tiran Sharm is located in the Nabq Nature Reserve in popular Sharm El Sheikh. It promises spectacular views of the Gulf of Aqaba and the island of Tiran – an ideal spot for snorkelling, diving and boat excursions. The hotel has five pools, a mini club and an open-air cinema for kids, as well as entertainment and an outdoor playground. Adults will enjoy the choice of restaurants and the spa.

Hurghada is another top all-inclusive beach location and Seagull Beach Resort is a family-oriented place to stay. You’ll find spacious rooms, a dreamy outdoor poolscape with slides and immediate beach access, as well as activities like kids’ club, diving, windsurfing and desert safari. There are three themed restaurants and a fun food court.

Thailand is an exceptionally beautiful and romantic country, with few places more so than its southern islands. Koh Samui is the epitome of romantic, with its white-sand beaches, jewel-like sea and dramatic sunsets. For a five-star experience, try the Melati Beach Resort & Spa, with its secluded, palm-lined gardens and pools giving way to sugar-white sands. The hotel offers various tiers of indulgent packages and a variety of peaceful and luxurious villas, not to mention an on-site spa and beachfront dining.

Mexico is another top destination for couples, thanks to its stunning coastline and opportunities to try once-in-a-lifetime adventurous experiences like snorkelling and scuba-diving with incredible sea life or exploring the jungle. Palmaïa - The House of AïA is on the Riviera Maya, just outside popular Playa del Carmen. From its jungle temples, to its sculpture tunnels and a spa hidden in the trees, the oceanfront wellness resort is designed around relaxation. When it comes to dining, you’ll have your choice of elegant haute cuisine and laidback seafront tacos.

The Maldives is probably one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world. All-inclusive hotels here are all about luxury in every aspect, from the rooms to the food and experiences. You’ll feel like you’ve landed on your own private island when you arrive at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi. The hotel has a premium all-inclusive offering, which includes a whole selection of restaurants, premium drinks and in-room dining, as well as free watersports, inclusive cruises and snorkelling excursions to really experience the best of the Maldives. Honeymooners also get some fun extras in the package. Heritance Aarah is another premium, gourmet-focused resort on a tiny islet in the Maldives. Pick an ocean villa or over-water pool villa for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and enjoy complimentary sunset cruises, spa credits and celebration packages for honeymooners.

For a thoroughly romantic, all-inclusive honeymoon with a shorter flight time, Greece is your top choice. The beautiful beaches and long sunshine hours, plus mouthwatering cuisine, speak for themselves. Corfu is a great island for romantic all-inclusive holidays. Dreams Corfu Resort & Spa is a five-star establishment on a sheltered part of the east coast, with a spa, four outdoor pools and sculpted gardens leading right down to a secluded section of beach. Further south, Aeolos Beach Resort has an infinity pool with a stunning coastal view, and its own quiet, sandy stretch of beach to make you feel like a local. Dial up the romance with a sea-view bungalow with a bath and arrange a seven-course private dining experience by candle light.

There are few destinations in the world that do five-star all-inclusive quite like Dubai. You’ll feel like royalty when you stay at the Royal Central Hotel and Resort The Palm, in one of Dubai’s premium locations. The amenities are too many to list, but some of the best include the private, white-sand beach, the 9th floor terrace bar, the sea view from the poolside cabanas and the spa. Close to the shore, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has a wellness centre, several outdoor pools and a wide range of high-class restaurants and bars. One of the top features has to be the indulgent signature Chocolate Hour every day.

The archipelago of Cape Verde is the stuff dreams are made of, promising winter sun, white-sand beaches and a beautiful ocean, as well as a rugged and rural interior on some islands. Melia Tortuga Beach on the island of Sal sits alongside a spectacular coral reef, with its own private beach and an on-site spa. You can also enjoy the spacious outdoor pool and relaxed gardens, as well as dining at one of the three restaurants. The Hotel Riu Touareg sits behind an expanse of golden sand, with glistening sea, on the dreamy isle of Boa Vista. At this palatial establishment, you can enjoy six outdoor pools and inclusive watersports activities, as well as an on-site spa. There are five restaurants and several bars, and there are daytime and evening activities for all ages. You’ll also find several adults-only areas of the resort, ensuring total relaxation.