Award-winning Family Holiday Specialist Turquoise Picks Six of the Best May Half Term Holidays

Voted best international travel specialist 2018 by family magazine Angels & Urchins, The Turquoise Holiday Company continues to wow families with its dedication and creativity when it comes to organising the best luxury child-friendly holidays on the market. The London-based magazine is the capital's 'go-to' expert for all family needs and its readers' vote of confidence in Turquoise Holidays comes as the tour operator reveals the best deals to be found among its favourite family holidays for this year's long-awaited summer holiday season, kicking off with six of the best May half term offers, saving up to £4500 per family.

All prices are based on a family of four (two adults and two children up to 12), and include accommodation, all flights, daily breakfast and private transfers unless otherwise stated

1. Thailand: Santiburi is one of Koh Samui's top resorts for active families set on one of the island's safest and widest stretches of sand on the north shore, perfect for swimming. The resort has a complimentary kids club and beach campus, huge free-form swimming pool, playground, eco-friendly water sports, Thai cookery lessons, Thai boxing, golf, football field, volleyball, tennis coaching and much more. Many of the resorts' rooms are designed with families in mind with spacious villas and two bedroom duplex suites. Save 15% for a family holiday over May half term with seven nights from just £4635 for a family of four. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/thailand/santiburi-beach-resort/offers

2. Antigua: Carlisle Bay, tucked between the rainforest and the beach on the south coast of Antigua, has found the perfect balance between family-friendly and Caribbean sophistication making it as appealing to adults as it is to their offspring with outstanding service, ambience and food in equal measure. The free Cool Kids Club is located at the opposite end of the resort to the beach keeping the youngsters supervised and entertained while grown-ups relax and unwind. The children's programmes suit all different ages from babies to teenagers. Book by 30 April and with a 40% early booking discount save up to £1900 - seven nights in a two bedroom beach balcony Suite from £7959 for a family of four. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/antigua/carlisle-bay/offes

3. Mauritius: Long Beach Mauritius is aptly named given the resort's location on the longest and widest stretch of beach on the Indian Ocean island. With views over the ocean, some 140 rooms connect to form spacious family friendly accommodation. Families can choose from five restaurants from casual to chic, and indulge with pancakes and ice-cream by the pool. Angels Club and Wave Teen Club cater for little ones up to tweens and the DJs entertain older children at beach discos until the early hours, far enough from the rooms to let parents relax in peace and quiet while in the knowledge that their youth are being well look after. Save 35% or £1500 in May half term – from £4800 per family in a junior suite with breakfast and dinner. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/mauritius/long-beach/offers

4. Sri Lanka: Older children especially will love an adventure through this multi-cultural and multi-ethnic country which has shot to the top of the bucket list since so much more of the island has opened up to tourism. Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safari is a mobile tented camping experience on the edge of the Yala National Park which promises sighting of Sloth Bears as well as Leopards. The ten day trip finishes with a home from home stay at boutique and quirky family owned Why House close to World Heritage listed Galle Fort, a tuk tuk ride away from pretty as a postcard and safe Dalawella Beach which enjoys its own coral reef.       A ten night adventure costs from £9298 per family of four with private vehicle and English speaking chauffeur/guide. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/srilanka/family-adventure-in-sri-lanka

5. The Maldives: Niyama Private Island in the Maldives may be the little sister resort to the iconic Huvafen Fushi, but this cool kid has swapped traditional barefoot elegance for young, contemporary glamour. It is the only Maldivian resort to offer a kids club for under threes, and has a dedicated island 'Play'.  Rooms have deli bars with free ice cream, popcorn-making machines and high tech 'toys'.  Lime Spa has a kids' spa treatment menu and the watersports centre 'Float' has a range of activities for youngsters.  Families can save 40% with free upgrade to half board, and up to two children will stay and eat for free if they share their parents' room.  Seven nights from £7900 per family during May half term including breakfast, free half board, and return seaplane transfers.  The total saving is £4500 per family, valid from 9 April to 30 September. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/themaldives/niyama/offers

6. Borneo: Go wild in Borneo, one of the two Asian countries where Orang-utans can be found in the rainforest. Flying into KL and Koto Kinabalu, you will stay in the family friendly Shangri La Tanjung which will enthral children with its mini waterpark as well as its beach and pools. Acclimatise here before heading into the jungle for a two night adventure at the Sepilok Orang-utan Rehab Centre and a wildlife spotting boat trip down the Kinabatangan River to Borneo Nature Lodge. End your journey at Bunga Raya Resort on Gaya Island, set on one of Asia's most beautiful bays and surrounded by unspoilt rainforest.  Perfect for a summer holiday in July and August, 10 nights costs from £8880 for a family of four including accommodation, transfers, flights and touring in the jungle lodges. https://www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk/malaysia/a-wonderfully-wild-family-adventure

For more information on any of the above holidays and many more, visit www.turquoiseholdays.co.uk or call for a copy of the latest brochures on T: 01494678400. For a first hand consultation, make an appointment with a consultant with all the family in tow at one of the child-friendly Turquoise Holidays Shops at 147 Northcote Road, London SW11 or The Stables, 4 Bakery Court, Beaconsfield