"A private colonial-style beachfront villa two hours from the capital that suits large multigenerational groups, offering seven bedrooms of varying sizes—many with ocean views—and a host of family-focused facilities including a 74-foot water slide, split-level pool, cinema room, board games and children’s cooking classes. Instead of a formal kids’ club, the villa runs beach activity programmes such as sandcastle competitions and hermit crab races; a private chef prepares local favourites to remove mealtime stress while colorful hammocks and a yoga shala offer grown-ups opportunities to relax." - Lindy Alexander