Playa del Inglés

As soon as the sun shows its face, it is time to start planning the ultimate summer vacation. If you are an avid extreme sports fan like me, then the ocean will be calling to you for an unforgettable surfing break – there is no better way to get your adrenaline fix whilst also catching rays than a week or two of catching the curl. You will struggle to find a better destination for this than Gran Canaria, where there is a handful of top surfing beaches, a fantastic climate and plenty of other activities to keep you entertained. Playa

Playa del Inglés, on the southern tip of Gran Canaria, may not have the glamorous reputation of some of the resorts of, let’s say, Ibiza, but here’s something those in the know know: it parties just as hard, the beaches are every bit as good and it’s just as fabulous for a boys only holiday! As one of Europe’s biggest resorts, while the main attraction is, of course, the beach (oh, that big beautiful beach), it’s getting quite the reputation as a clubbers’ paradise, with some big name clubs and international DJs attracting hordes of partygoers. But a summer break

As a mother myself, I know what it is like organising a family holiday that suits everyone – especially the tiny ones in the family. Luckily, there are some great resorts, such as Playa del Inglés on the sunny island of Gran Canaria, which have a whole host of activities geared towards fun for all the family, regardless of your kids’ ages. Here is our pick of what is on offer in Playa del Inglés, along with some tips on how to stay budget conscious, yet still enjoy everything to the max. For Little Water Rats Aqualand in Maspalomas is