Which TUI MAGIC LIFE hotel to book? We round up the all-inclusive resorts that Mumsnetters love

Between the sea and vineyard-covered hills, TUI Magic Life Calabria is a popular spot for a beach break on Italy’s south coast. 

Guests can access a private section of the beach via a pine tree-studded path and the charming town of Pizzo can be reached within a 15-minute drive. 

There are four on-site swimming pools to choose from, including a heated family pool and a mini splash park with a dedicated toddler area. And the sports facilities are fantastic with no fewer than 11 floodlit tennis courts (open until 10pm) as well as volleyball courts, football pitches and an archery range. If you’d rather spend most of your time in the water, consider windsurfing or canoeing. There’s even a catamaran for (sailing certified) guests to hire out. 

Kids aged 3-16 can join one of the specialist kids’ clubs and there’s an amphitheatre for evening entertainment, including classic family discos. Not one but two playgrounds will help little ones work up an appetite before hitting one of the many dining options including a buffet restaurant (complete with a special pasta section), a traditional trattoria and a beachfront grill. 

On Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast, TUI MAGIC LIFE Masmavi sits on its own beach within easy reach of the resort town of Belek. 

There are 10 golf courses nearby and the hotel can arrange sessions with professional coaches for beginners and advanced players. At the resort itself, there are seven tennis courts for lessons or relaxed family games, volleyball courts for team games and tournaments and football pitches for friendly kickabouts. Watersports fans will appreciate the Scuba sessions. 

For a more relaxed activity schedule, consider hitting one of the seven pools, or the spa, complete with a traditional Turkish bath. Kids will no doubt enjoy the huge variety of activities on offer at one of the age-specific kids’ clubs. Oh, and there’s an aquapark kitted out with five slides. 

Don’t miss Turkish speciality dishes at the main restaurant, just one of seven restaurants to choose from. And there are eight different bars to work your way around during your stay. 

On the south coast of Fuerteventura, this beachfront retreat offers stunning views of the Pico de la Zarza mountains and is a 10-minute drive from the popular resort town of Jandia.  

All ages are catered for here and there’s a huge range of fun family activities on offer from movie nights to silent discos, mini football to mountain biking. In fact, there are 120+ activities to choose from so you won’t have to contend with any cries of “I’m bored!” during your stay. 

Tennis courts, volleyball courts, football pitches, a cycling centre and an archery range round out the sports facilities and there’s an Ocean World Diving Centre to access for underwater exploring. 

Hit the spa for some post-activity muscle relieving or kick back in the evening at one of the five on-site restaurants. 

Set on a private beach on the south coast of Rhodes, this family-friendly hotel has the look and feel of a traditional Greek village with low-rise whitewashed buildings and olive tree-studded grounds. 

It’s more low-key than some of the other action-packed Magic Life resorts but there’s still plenty on offer for families. Six floodlit courts will keep tennis fans happy and there are beach volleyball courts as well as mini football pitches and shuffleboard. 

To make the most of its proximity to the Med, it’s well worth taking advantage of some of the watersports on offer including windsurfing, canoeing and catamaran sailing. And you can try your hand at Scuba diving thanks to free introductory sessions. Not a confident swimmer? The resort has an on-site swim school for kids as well as adults. And there are waterslides and fountains in a dedicated kids’ pool. 

There’s a healthy eating corner at the main buffet restaurant and a traditional Greek taverna for authentic dishes. As well as a rooftop bar for cocktails and sea views. 

Stylish interiors, sea views and impressive sports facilities combine at Cala Pada on Ibiza’s laid-back northeast coast. The resort sits at the edge of the pretty town of Santa Eulalia and the hippy markets at Punta Arabi and Las Dalias are a couple of miles away.

Soak up sea views from the grounds or take a five-minute stroll to the beach where you’ll find a diving centre. On-site facilities include six tennis courts, mini football, archery and boules, and you can hit the saddle on a mountain or road biking tour. There are 60+ different activities available as part of a daily programme and the kids’ clubs offer everything from pool parties to sports tournaments. Check out the amphitheatre for evening entertainment including discos and karaoke.