Best Family Vacation Ideas This Summer
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Guest Post By: Rose Miller
Many of us will have wondered where to spend the summer holiday by now and to us here in the UK, the options abound. One of the most popular destinations by far has to be Majorca, aptly compared by Lonely Planet to a comfortable, mature, glamorous, middle-aged movie-star, the very personification of what those of us with children aspire to be, at least on vacation, that is.
Its popularity somewhat tainted by the hoards of teenage barflies in Magaluf, the island of Majorca or Mallorca, as the Catalans prefer it, with an area of only 1,405 sq miles, is at the heart of the Balearics. It stands in the Mediterranean Sea, of the Eastern coast of Spain and it is surrounded by Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza,
Plan Ahead
The Balearic Islands are said to host around 10 million tourists each year and Mallorca is their primary destination. Therefore, if you want to avoid the surge in hotel prices, it’s probably best you look for affordable 2014 Majorca deals now and plan your exciting trip with your family and friends for this season.
Family Fun
Mallorca boasts nearly 80 beaches, all of them different in terms of amenities, popularity, remoteness and suitability for outdoor activities. One of the smallest and most secluded beaches is Ses Illetes, just a few miles from Palma, but a family favourite with shallow water and golden sand. A popular resort close to Palma is S'Arsenal, with its Aqualand El Arenal fun park, where children can enjoy a myriad of pools and rides. A miniature train runs from here to Ca'n Pastilla, where a children's playground awaits.
A typical Balearic beach is Portals Nous, which is on a long narrow cove, but it will certainly not be as exciting for children as the Marineland nearby. Sea lions, dolphins, sharks and exotic fish, crocodiles, snakes and even parrots will be putting on a show for your little rascals. And probably the all-time favourite with families is Palma Nova, a vast beach on the Badia de Palma, where children like to run amok. The water here is perfect for children and beginner swimmers.
So what are you waiting for? A ten days worth load of paellas, sobrasadas, ensaimadas and calderetas de llagosta with your name on it is waiting to be washed down with some winsomely bewitching Pla y Llevant wine this summer. Salud!
16 comments
Oh, I'm really looking forward to this summer, I almost got nostalgic just reading this post!
ReplyDeleteI miss the heat, the sand, the wind blowing in my hair and my loved ones relaxing beside me. Your post makes a wonderful suggestion, now if only I could find a time machine and fast forward a few months, that would really be great. :)
And of course, planning ahead can be kind of tricky when there are more people involved, but it's definitely worth booking ahead if everyone's sure they can make it.
Thank you for writing this!
I can't even believe how gorgeous that locale is. I would totally be up for a vacation there!
ReplyDeleteI totally would jump on a vacation like this if it were in the budget! I've always wanted to to to the UK. For now we're sticking closer to home as that's all our $$ will allow us to do ;)
ReplyDeleteI would adore to go here. Flight would be costly though.
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of these islands, but it looks tropical and warm. Somewhere i would like to go!
ReplyDeleteOne of these days, we'll budget for a vacation like this!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want summer, NOW!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing. Can't wait for summer.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Majorca, but it looks like a gorgeous place to visit! I can certainly use a vacation right now, especially to a place that is sunny and warm (tired of this cold weather already, lol). :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so amazing! I would love to get there someday.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to take a family vacation this summer but I don't think it's in the cards for us this year.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place to visit. We are going to Tennessee this summer.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought Mallorca to be an ideal family vacationing spot but I'm convinced now :)
ReplyDeletePlanning ahead is definitely key!!
ReplyDeleteWe are going on a cruise this summer. I can't wait. Jamaica in in our future....YAY!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Our summer vacation this year will be spent kid free, but I still love seeing those sweet faces when we explore a new destination.
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