db Seabank Resort + Spa

Over in Ghadira Bay,db Seabank Resort + Spa sits along Mellieha Beach, Malta’s longest sandy stretch. If you don’t want to hit the sand, swim in the island’s largest pool, which spans more than 15,000 square feet, at the all-inclusive hotel. Kids will flock to their own pool, which has a pirate ship, water cannons and a water slide, while those traveling sans little ones will opt for the adults-only pool with a swim-up bar.

This beachfront getaway fittingly has more than 536 nautical-themed rooms, some with large balconies with sunbeds and views of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll also encounter three bars and seven restaurants, whose offerings include Asian, Brazilian and Italian cuisine along with an American buffet in a rainforest-like setting. Try Tramun Taghna for Mediterranean fare while overlooking the beach. When you need some relaxation, visit the spa, which is outfitted with an indoor pool and hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and eight treatment rooms.