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Date: 05/11/2011

The honeymoon retreats in the Indian Ocean are now welcoming families, too.

Julia Brookes, travel journalist at The Times selects the best luxury holiday resorts for families in the Indian Ocean.

THE MALDIVES
Best for service: Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

If it's top-notch service you're looking for, the Four Seasons wins hands down. Built in the style of a typical Maldivian village, it cossets children with a large kids' club, where they do everything from hunting hermit crabs to enjoying a spa hour. Then there's the Island Spa, where 6-16 year olds can blend their own massage oils, active "magic" lava shells and learn how to play Tibetan singing bowels. 

Best for diving: Baros Maldives

Best for foodies: Anantara Kihavah Villas

Best all inclusive: Constance Moofushi

Best Robinson Crusoe experience: Soneva Fushi by Six Senses

THE SEYCHELLES
Best for easy access: MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa

Best for wildlife: Desroches Island

Best for adventurous kids: Constance Ephelia Resort

Best for facilities: Constance Lemuria Resort

Best for nature: Denis Private Island

Best for exploring: Sainte Anne Resort and Spa

MAURITIUS
Best for teens: Trou aux Biches

Best kids' club: The Residence Mauritius

Best for activities: Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort & Villas

Source: The Times