From family fun & foodie feasts to mountain adventures & brilliant beaches – we’ve tested five all-inclusive getaways

AFTER some stress-free holiday inspo? You’re in the right place.

Whether you’re looking for family fun or foodie feasts, a mountain adventure or brilliant beaches – we’ve tested five all-inclusive getaways you’ll love.

Turkish Delight

Adrenalin kicks and magic margaritas make writer Beth Neil’s family trip to the Rixos Premium in Belek a winner.

As the rollercoaster train hurtles around the track at breakneck speeds of up to 70mph, my heart is in my mouth.

Not because I’m on it.

But because my thrill-seeking 10-year-old son Roddy is, and he’s currently doing 360-degree loops more than 62m above the ground.

This is the terrifying Hyper Coaster at The Land of Legends Theme Park in the Turkish resort of Belek – AKA the longest three minutes of my life.

And, of course, once it’s finished, he immediately wants another turn.

The park itself is a must-visit in Belek.

And while Roddy repeatedly drags my husband Brian on to the stomach-churning Hyper and Typhoon Coasters, my seven-year-old daughter Robyn and I stick to the slightly tamer Sky Fighter swings and Flying Carpet.

Turtle-y awesome

We’re here on a Sunday and although fairly busy, the longest wait in the Aqua Land water park is 15 minutes.

And that’s for the fabulous Turtle Coaster, which we all agree is worth the wait.

Most attractions have no queues and the kids are able to go on their favourites again and again.

The Magicone slide – where we are all sent bombing down a tunnel in a rubber ring to emerge spinning around a giant conical structure – is another huge hit.

Robyn chickens out at first, then screams the loudest during our descent, but she is utterly delighted with herself for plucking up the courage.

A daily shuttle and unlimited entry to The Land of Legends is included in our five-night stay at the Rixos Premium Belek, just a 30-minute drive from Antalya airport.

The immaculate resort is vast and we’re staying in a fantastically spacious Superior Suite with two bedrooms (one twin, one king-size) separated by a living room, as well as a balcony running the length of the suite. 

The kids are (more than) alright

At the Rixy Kids Club, for ages four to 12, Roddy especially loves the boxing, darts and daily football sessions.

Robyn is front and centre at the nightly kids’ disco (where the staff lead choreo to Shakira’s Waka Waka and the obligatory Barbie Girl) and enjoys craft activities such as glass painting and the slide-tastic children’s pool.

There’s also a Teen Zone, complete with PlayStation, pool, darts and chess, as well as a games room with retro arcade games and a bowling alley that are all free to use.

Robyn and Roddy have great fun here while Brian and I get embarrassingly competitive at the basketball hoops.

I like staying active, so I’m happy to find indoor and outdoor gyms, as well as morning yoga, cycle classes, aqua fitness and CrossFit.

Poolside, there are more than enough sunloungers, and bar staff on rollerskates bring drinks to loungers.

There’s also a stunning 1km-long private stretch of sandy beach.

Margs o’clock

The Beach Bar becomes our favourite place to start the evening with margaritas and mocktails.

We mostly eat at Turquoise Restaurant where the buffet choice is incredible, but there are also four à la carte eateries to book via the hotel app each day – although the slots go within seconds of being released.

On check-in, we got three dedicated on-site “agents” who WhatsApp each day’s schedule and will sort out any issues.

So we message them and thankfully they sort a table for the Asian restaurant Z’Asya where the food – from the mountain of sushi and the smoked, spicy lamb shank to the Cantonese-style aubergine – is faultless.