Santa Susanna

Stretch Your Legs in Sunny Santa Susanna

16 April, 2017

A summer holiday is a great opportunity to pry your teens from their phones and various devices to show them the great beauty of the world and get plenty of sun and fresh air –who knows, they may even develop an Instagram-worthy tan!

You will want to pick a destination that has loads of fun activities that older children will enjoy, but with the option to be able to flop on the beach from time to time. The sunny Spanish resort of Santa Susanna has plenty to keep the whole family happy, active and engaged, plus you can also enjoy the gorgeous climate found in northern Spain.

Insider Tip: You are located close to Barcelona, so jump on the train one day to show your kids this fabulous city.

Heading to Barca for the day? Check out our handy cultural guide here!

Here is what you could get up to in Santa Susanna:

Business Travel: A Guide to Paris

15 April, 2017

At just a hop, skip and a jump across the Channel, for UK residents doing business in Paris is as commonplace as heading to our own northern cities, if not more so. It boasts the world’s highest concentration of global conglomerates and regularly hosts high profile technology, manufacturing and economic summits and conferences.

I often travel to the French capital for meetings and I don’t think there are too many train, plane or automobile modes of transport I haven’t used to get me there, or any meeting room from La Dèfense to the Champs Elysees that I haven’t been in! Of course I may be exaggerating somewhat, but I certainly have gained a lot of valuable insider tips from my many years of travelling to the city, so allow me to share a few.

Santa Ponsa

Shiver Me Timbers! Family Fun for Little Pirates at Santa Ponsa

15 April, 2017

Any parents with little tykes who have great pirate fantasies best head off to the sunny resort of Santa Ponsa in Mallorca. There is plenty of pirate-themed fun to be had at this unforgettable family holiday destination!

Santa Ponsa is also a warm, beautiful and welcoming resort town with plenty more available to keep both adults and their kids happy and engaged on their family vacation.

Looking for more activities in the area? Check out our guide for more fun in Santa Ponsa here.

Here are a few ideas for some swashbuckling fun and adventure for the little ones, which you will even find yourself enjoying too.

San Antonio

First Timer’s Guide to Clubbing in San Antonio

14 April, 2017

You may think that your nights are pretty wild at your local haunts, but you have not truly partied hard until you have stumbled out of one of the top clubs in San Antonio, Ibiza in the early hours of the morning. Ibiza is the party capital of the world, somewhere that any true lad needs to experience at some point in their life. This party-hard resort is, in my humble opinion, the best spot for late night antics.

Exploring the rest of the island? Read our guide on the hotspots here.

Here is everything that you need to know about boozing in this brilliant clubbing destina-tion.

Santa Eulalia

Bring Your Beach Babies to Santa Eulalia

13 April, 2017

Costs on a family holiday can quickly spiral out of control, which is why I suggest to par-ents trying to budget that they head for a beach holiday. Sun, sea and sand are free to enjoy, so you only need to splash for sun cream and a few ice creams instead of costly activities! The kids can make sandcastles, play games and paddle in the ocean whilst mum and dad enjoy some much-needed relaxation and catch some rays.

There are dozens of great beach holiday destinations to choose from, but I think that Santa Eulalia in Ibiza is the pick of the bunch. You may think that Ibiza lives for pumping clubs and all night parties (which, in some parts, it is!), but Santa Eulalia is not a part of this scene and actually a very pretty and quiet resort. This is also somewhat of a hidden gem as parents do not think to come to Ibiza for a holiday – shh, keep it a secret!

Beach-hopping? Read our guide on Ibiza’s stunning secret beaches here.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: A Budget and Child Friendly Holiday Destination

12 April, 2017

In search of a warm, cheerful, fun, affordable and family-friendly holiday destination? You might think that a place that ticks all of the boxes does not exist, but you would be wrong. Puerto Rico is a superb place for families that do not want to spend a fortune or sacrifice entertainment that will keep the kids happy (no, not the island near Cuba – those flights wouldn’t be budget friendly!).

Puerto Rico is a holiday resort located on the south-west coast of Gran Canaria. Due to its exotic location just off the coast of Western Africa, you can enjoy a fabulous climate here that is kept comfortable by the cooling sea breeze. Many holidaymakers simply flop on the beach during their stay and soak up the sun, but there is plenty to explore and a wide range of fun, safe and friendly places that are geared towards children.

Planning an island hopping adventure? Check out our guide to the Canary Islands here!

Here are a few of the exciting, enjoyable and affordable activities that your little ones are sure to love that won’t break the bank.

Salou

Surviving (and Enjoying) Salou with Kids

11 April, 2017

Holidays when you have a few kids to keep happy, full and entertained can do serious damage to your bank balance, but I think that it is possible to have a fun, memorable and valuable family vacation on a budget.

The destination? I recommend the charming Spanish resort town of Salou in the Tarra-gona province. Here you will find gorgeous sandy beaches, a lovely warm climate and plenty of great activities to keep the little ones engaged.

Here are a few suggestions for keeping costs down whilst not sacrificing the fun factor on your sunny Spanish vacation.

Roquetas de Mar

Can Roquetas de Mar Appeal to Teens?

10 April, 2017

Picking a family holiday becomes a lot trickier once your little ones become teens. Ideal-ly, you will want somewhere that you can all enjoy together, but with the option for them to be independent and explore by themselves (this peace and quiet is important for mum and dad too!). The perfect destination will be somewhere that has many activities and facilities for teens, but also somewhere that is safe and you do not have to worry about them getting into trouble.

My personal recommendation would be Roquetas de Mar on the southern coast of sunny Spain. This picturesque resort town on the Costa Algeria is a tranquil fishing village that boasts a gorgeous 3km sandy beach, a handful of places to visit and stunning natural surrounds – the entire area is designated a National Park!

Due to its location, Roquetas de Mar has a lovely Mediterranean climate and is never too hot due to the cooling sea breeze. Heavenly.

Puerto Pollensa

Best Cycling Routes in Puerto Pollensa

9 April, 2017

When vacationing with your teens, I think that it is really important to find plenty of activi-ties to keep them happy and engaged on the trip – the last thing you want is to be stuck with a pair of moody adolescents on your summer holiday!

The scenic coastal town of Puerto Pollensa in Northern Majorca is an excellent choice for active families. This is thanks to the range of cycle routes that take you through the heart of the town, along the beautiful coastline and deep into wine country (be sure to finish your ride with a hard-earned glass!). It is really easy to hire bikes here, and the dedicated cycle paths mean that it is a very safe place to explore, so it is sure to be a fun and rewarding experience that you will all enjoy.

Looking for another fun family-friendly activity? Check out our guide to scuba diving in Puerto Pollensa!

Tenerife

Top Family Days Out on Tenerife

8 April, 2017

Let’s face it, even though they love the beach, there’s only so much time young children will be kept happy with sandcastles, paddling and beach balls before they get tired of watching mum and dad relaxing on the sun loungers. When this happens, it might be time for an excursion – and luckily, Tenerife has a fantastic amount for families to do.

Recommended read: The Why, Where and When to Go in Tenerife

With its beautiful sandy beaches, warm sunshine, outdoor swimming pools and playgrounds, Tenerife is the perfect location for a holiday with small children, made even better by the great range of day trips your little ones can enjoy.

Here’s my selection of the best day trips to take with young children while you’re holidaying anywhere on Spain’s beautiful Canary Island.

Torremolinos

Teens, Tans and Torremolinos!

7 April, 2017

If the first thing you think of when you imagine a family summer holiday to Torremolinos is lying on a beautiful sandy beach soaking up the rays… then you’re not going to be disappointed.

One of Spain’s most famous resorts, Torremolinos has a total of six beaches along its 7km of sandy shoreline, which means that you and your family could pretty much visit a different one every day of your stay. And the best part is that they are all easily accessible, linked by a single promenade which runs from one end of the resort to the other.

From the close to town beaches, perfect for letting your teens discover on their own, to ones offering a dazzling selection of high octane watersports excitement, days beside the sea here can be as relaxed or action-packed as your family wants them to be.

Side

Taking the Teens to Side – Beach Break Bonanza!

6 April, 2017

While your teenagers are more likely to be impressed with Side’s glittering modern harbour with its bustling restaurants and vibrant bars than with the ancient Roman ruins, there is plenty in this pretty fishing-village-turned-resort to keep the whole family happy. Set on Turkey’s beautiful south coast, Side was a popular holiday spot for Antony and Cleopatra, who loved the stunning coastline. Admittedly, your children are unlikely to be impressed by this slice of history, so instead try telling them about the two gorgeous beaches, the waterpark and all the cool watersports on offer in the area! A family holiday to

Torrevieja

Fab Family Friendly Restaurants in Torrevieja

5 April, 2017

Whether your kids are fussy eaters or will try anything once, finding places to eat while on holiday can be a bit of a headache. If you want to avoid snooty staff and paying for adult-sized portions your little ones won’t eat, you should try the Spanish resort of Torrevieja.

From fast food and snack bars to traditional Spanish restaurants, the by word here is ‘family-friendly’ – not just because they want your euros but because there is a genuine love of children in the resort that would put Disneyland to shame.

As a result, expect to find children’s menus in many of the eateries, and where there isn’t a kids’ option, a chat with the English-speaking staff will usually ensure smaller portions at smaller prices.

Before writing this I thought I’d check with my children about which their favourite places to eat were on our holiday in Torrevieja – this selection is what they came back with.

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