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Family Holidays (spain )

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  1. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    Cheers everyone, great feedback as always on here

    Been mainly thinking salou or Lanzarote, only 2 places I've naw been in Spain, in laws were at salou years ago
     
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    I've been to both Lanzarote and Salou, and out of both of them I would pick Salou every time.

    For me Lanzarote, although pretty much guarenteed great weather, didn't have much in the way for families to do other than lounge about the beach or pool etc. Plenty of restaurants and bars etc, but for me more of a place to go for more mature tourists etc.

    Salou, however for me, is a great all-rounder of a holiday destination. Plenty of bars, restaurants, great beaches, plenty of Theme parks for the kids etc like Portaventura. Also, it is a great hub to go exploring this area of Spain should you like going on day trips or wanders. Plenty of good bus and train to take you to places such as Valencia, Barcelona, Tarragona etc very cheaply. For example, my wife and I got a full day trip to Barcelona for 40 euro with a company called Busplana, and with it we got a trip that included a VIP tour of the Nou Camp, free time in Las Ramblas/Port Vell, and see the magic Fountains at night etc. Definetly recommend Salou.
     
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  3. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    Any recommendations for decent hotels been on looking but not sure what to expect for All Inclusive have never went that b4 as always just been cheap hols wa my mates when younger or just me an the missus b4 we got old wa a house an kid lol

    My head says Salou for my bhoy an neice and my heart says Lanzarote as your guaranted the weather lol

    Wouldn't mind just jumping about the pool but would defo go to a waterpark and the big theme park if Salou.

    Know it's over a year away but once I get it booked will get me through all my 12 hour shifts for the next 15 months lol been 8/9 years since I last got away
     
    Jo-Jo-Buffon, Apr 25, 2017
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    I was supposed to go to Tossa on a stag a few years back. About 12 of the Bhoys went all inclusive. They drunk so much free alcohol on the first day the hotel manager said their all inclusive was done for the holiday. A few Bhoys got annoyed, as did the manager. The police came and took 4 of the Bhoys away and they spent 48 hours in a cell, all on a five day trip.:57:
     
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    Jojo depending when you go. If it's summer you will be roasted for most of your trip. Pack plenty of sunscreen, especially for the kids. Factor 50 and apply every hour or so. Can't stress this enough. Bad burns= bad holidays.
     
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  6. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    It's got to be the first week of July only time I can get hols from work,

    Don't worry about sun lotion my missus burnt so bad her back was like a snake 10 years ago in Tenerife, my bhoy is like me he gets a tan here that lasts him all summer after a few days, my niece is a pale ginger so she will be caked in it lol
     
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  7. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Yeah it was class when I went too.
     
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  8. ourdaywillcome! Gold Member Gold Member

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    Would agree with Salou, went there as a kid and remember enjoying it.

    Theme park and Barcelona within driving distance.
     
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  9. Tim-Time 1888 Always look on the bright side of Life Gold Member

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    Aye must be about 8 years since I was there, always mean to go back as it was good and wasn't dear either from what I remember.

    Anyway now that we have all agreed on Salou @Jo-Jo-Buffon will we leave the arrangements to you mate ?
    Only request I have is an ensuite bathroom if its a villa we are staying in :giggle1:
     
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    most important thing on holiday is to get the weans sorted, their happy your happy...
    TUI family life avenida suites.
    will cost you mind, but if your not going till next year it will give you plenty of time to pay.
    I stayed in the golden port next door on a AI, all I can say is BRILLIANT !!!!.
     
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    I stayed at the H10 Salauris Palace in Salou last time of a Half board basis. I had previously stayed at the Dorado Palace a few years ago too.

    The Dorado Palce was fine, but H10 Salauris Palace was much better in most aspects. The locations of both are maybe worth considering though. The Dorado Palace is at the top of the hill. It's fine for everyone unless they lack mobility.

    The H10 Salauris is on the edge nearest Portadventura, which you can see from the hotel. It's still a fair walk.

    The food was as good as I've had in any of these places. The staff were good and there entertainment wasn't bad at all for a family.
     
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  12. Paul McAuley

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    Alcudia. Taking the kids there in July. Santa Ponsa is another shout. Plenty of Celtic/Irish bars that are family friendly.

    Lanzarote/Tenerife is getting expensive to fly to. Better saving on flights and getting a better hotel in the balerics
     
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  13. Paul McAuley

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    On Salou and Tossa de mar. I went Lloret de mar last year and it was like * Newcastle for young French *. Was my first holiday I realised imy not young anymore and it's probably best I take the kids from now on.

    Lloret is deffo not a family holiday destination. It was 10 20 year ago
     
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  14. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    Going with my in laws, my sis in law her man an their wee lassie aswell, no more room Ian afraid lol

    Think Iam set on salou the avienda suites mentioned was no.3 on trip advisor
     
    Jo-Jo-Buffon, Apr 25, 2017
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  15. Tim-Time 1888 Always look on the bright side of Life Gold Member

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    WHAT !! all this help and that's yer attitude, fs shocking :censored: :thumbsdow


























    :giggle1: Have a good one when you go :50:
     
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  16. Jo-Jo-Buffon

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    If your paying for all of us sure we could fit u in lol

    I'll need to get it booked soonish that's all I've been looking at as it's been that long since I've been anywhere even though it's naw till next year,

    canny wait dmfir the airport pic wa me an my bhoy wearing our colours lol always wore whatever home top travelling 8 years in a row for my summer hols
     
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  17. Tim-Time 1888 Always look on the bright side of Life Gold Member

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    Ok deal I'll pay .. who do I send the V's to ?
     
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