Resort De Kempen

Make for Mol first once you're ready to venture out into the Kempen: this popular holiday resort made up of woodland and lakes is best known for its two main recreational waters, Zilvermeer and Zilverstrand. Set aside time for both during your trip: Zilvermeer for a white sandy beach, outdoor playground and underwater museum for divers, and Zilverstrand for another sandy beach, outdoor water activities and an indoor pool. Cycling and walking paths are all around the region, along with more public pools; cosy spas and saunas; museums by the dozen and family days at the likes of Veldhoven Zoo 35 minutes' drive from the resort or the amusement parks of DippieDoe and Efteling 45 and 55 minutes away respectively. Adrenalised adventures via paintballing or laser quest are half an hour away at Lichtaart, home also of the rides and rollercoasters of the Bobbejaanland theme park. Crossing over the border into the Netherlands, Bladel is within 20 minutes' drive and Eindhoven and Tilburg both within 45.