In the heart of the Algarve in the centre of Quarteira is the Aquashow Park Hotel. It has a rural Algarve feel to it as the hotel is surrounded by Olive groves. If you want things more lively then the Blue Flag beach of Quarteira and the glitzy Vilamoura marina are just a 10-minute drive […]
With an Aqua park and just a 5-minute walk into town the Albir Garden Resort on the outskirts of Albir, Costa Blanca is a great family-friendly hotel. Albir is right next to Benidorm in Spain but the two resorts are poles apart. The town is on a much smaller scale than Benidorm and one of […]
Right on the beach with four pools and a waterpark is the Golden Taurus Aquapark Resort. This is located in Pineda De Mar in Spain’s Costa Brava. It is in a quiet spot with the beach being of sand and shingle. The town’s shops and restaurants are just a 10-minute walk away. In the town, […]
For an action-packed family holiday, why not check out the Holiday Village Atlantica Mikri Poli on the Greek island of Kos? It is located close to a beach just outside the town of Kardamena which is a 15-minute walk away. Once there you will find shops, bars and restaurants at the marina. Plus there is […]
We enjoyed a lovely holiday to Corfu a few years ago. It is a really beautiful Greek island and one often overlooked by tourists. Corfu has more than 200 kilometres of coastline so beaches are easy to come by. It also has great weather from around May until October with the mid-summer weather not getting […]
When holidaying with young children it’s often a good idea to stay at a hotel with a short transfer time. It’s something we often look for when booking a holiday and our son is heading towards his teenage years now. There’s nothing more convenient than booking a package holiday. Especially one with a short transfer […]
With an enviable location enjoying panoramic views of the coastline is the Alfagar Aparthotel. It is located in Albufeira in the Algarve, Portugal. This picturesque town has pavement cafes, a modern main strip of restaurants and 30km of unspoilt beaches. Faro Airport is a 45-minute coach transfer from the hotel. The centre is around 3km […]
Located in the centre of one of the Algarve’s more traditional towns is the 3hb Clube Humbria. Its position in Olhos d’Agua means there are plenty of bars and eateries nearby and there is a sandy cove just a 10-minute walk away. You are also just 7km from Albufeira and 14km from Vilamoura. The town […]
Enjoying a great beachfront setting is the Db Seabank Resort and Spa. Located in Mellieha Bay. this hotel has four pools and seven restaurants plus some of the best evening shows in Malta. The bay is a low-key place on the north coast. It has a sleepy old town up on the hill and has […]
Located in the Golden Sands area of Bulgaria is the Grifid Hotel Bolero. It is nicely positioned between the seafront and the town centre. Just a few minutes walk and you will be at the beach or a slightly further walk and you will be in the lively resort centre. Legend has it Golden Sands […]
Perched right on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea is the Corinthia Hotel St Georges Bay Malta. It is 1km from the resort centre of St Julian and is situated in Malta’s St George’s Bay. It takes around 15 minutes to walk to the lively centre packed with restaurants and bars. If you want to […]
Specialising in ‘watery breaks’ is the Atlantica Akti Zeus Hotel, thanks to its pools, waterpark and beachside location. Located on Crete’s northern coast in a peaceful setting it is just a 15-minute drive to the centre of Heraklion city. The main draw of the local area is its beach and it is a great place […]