The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

There’s no shortage of luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, which sits on a three-mile stretch of beachfront overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Only here it’s served with a relaxed formality and a hugely impressive range of facilities for children, including a lovely family pool and an educational, interactive nature-based programme that includes beach combing, aquarium visits and microscope time in a kid-sized laboratory. For older kids and adults there’s everything from jet skis and paddleboards to top tennis facilities, as well as a huge spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and an entertainment lounge with the latest virtual reality games. Almost all rooms have balconies and dining options range from delicious grilled steaks to seafood with sea views.