Forte Village Resort

Pro-led sports academies, sculpture classes, circus performances, fashion shows — the menu of family fun and amenities at Forte Village Resort is so vast that it would take weeks to sample it all. That said, guests will have a fabulous time trying. The kids’ clubs, tailored for the toddler through tween years, are first-rate, and the resort is so self-contained that older children can have a bit of freedom to explore. There’s even a kids-only restaurant, Aquarium, though younger guests are welcome at the numerous fine dining venues (including one by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay). Meanwhile, parents can luxuriate on the private beaches, retreat to the spa, stroll through the gardens or savor a cocktail in the piano bar. Guestrooms, spread throughout eight different hotel buildings with bungalows and villas in the mix, are beautifully appointed and well configured for families. And as an extra-thoughtful touch, the shops at the heart of the property offer baby needs such as diapers and formula in addition to Sardinian handicrafts and elegant clothing.