This year the children choose the holidays

In reality, almost always or always, children choose the family holidays. All of us who are parents know who has the pan by the handle and no we are not precisely… The destinations that are shuffled around when booking a trip with children always have to be perfectly aligned with the needs of the kings of the house. Otherwise, vacations will be a failure. For them, and for you.

For this reason, there are more and more specialized hotels for families. Most are found in beach areas and full of tourist services as the sea and sand are one of the most friendly scenarios for the little ones and, let’s not fool ourselves, also for us. The beach is always a plus. And if the hotel is aimed at kids, that’s better than better. They are everywhere. They are more expensive than the classic hotels, but those who have tried them say that they are the worth the extra cost.

Northern Mallorca

The hotels for children in Alcudia are the highest rated in Spain. Reasons not to miss them: in addition to being a reference point for families, the northern area is a spectacular natural area for children to truly enjoy the outdoors, the beach, nature and games while sharing their days with children from all over Europe.

On your list of places to see with the family, you shouldn’t miss an excursion through S’Albufera de Mallorca, which is in the Playa de Muro area. Admire the views offered by the Cabo Formentor, sunbathe in its pristine cove of crystal clear waters or even practice kayaking along the beautiful coasts of the La Victoria area.

Playa Jandía

This is one of the destinations that has raised its prestige among travelers with children in recent years. It’s the peninsula of the extreme south of Fuerteventura. Its main charms are the incredible Atlantic beaches, long, fine sands and with lower waves than in the North of Fuerteventura. Spring weather throughout the year, which is almost a unique guarantee of sunshine; and the excellent services and attractions for children in the area. A natural park for excursions, the village of Morro Jable where you can show the little ones the daily routines of fishermen…

The hotels for children on Playa Jandía are another plus: they have specialized a lot and are getting better each year. Both in the offering of children’s activities and in the services they provide to parents, so that we can also give ourselves a well deserved break during vacation. The prices are quite affordable and have a high quality to price ratio.

Lanzarote

Besides being the perfect destination for the children to be amazed at and learn new and really interesting things about nature, Lanzarote is an ideal place to rest. Its volcanic landscapes propose a trip to the moon that will activate the imagination of the little ones. Its black sand beaches will surprise you and conquer your from minute one. And its theme parks, events and activities that are scheduled all year round in its most touristic centers form the perfect conglomerate to opt for this magical island as a vacation spot.
For accommodations, you can opt for beach apartments or decide on the hotels for children in Lanzarote, which are generally fairly well price (as it does well all year round, so not much increase in high season) and offer more free amenities than an apartment.

Father’s Day in Madrid

March 19th is coming … And you, without a gift! Telling your father that you love him is the best gift in the world, but giving a trip to Madrid can make you the son of the month. Forget wallets, ties, watches, books or socks. If you have 5 minutes, look for a flight, reserve a hotel and organize a family trip. Surely your surprise will be a great one.

Traveling to Madrid on a weekend is more than enough for you to enjoy a bit of fun, lots of culture and some rest. The capital offers a thousand and one activities on your agenda, no matter which dates you choose: in Madrid there is always something interesting to do and many of those things are also free.

For example, if you want the trip to be economical, look at the leisure and tourism web pages of Madrid all those free proposals that fill the parks, cultural centers and theaters of the capital. Hail them and there are many. Do not forget to book a walking tour: walking through Madrid is one of the most enjoyable things you can do because it’s in the streets where one meets the true essence of this unique city.

If you like to eat well, go through the San Miguel Market, the Cava Alta and the Cava Baja for the vermouth and tapas in La Latina, the taverns of the Plaza de Mayo, in the area of ​​Malasaña, just some of the trendy restaurants to treat yourself to.

For lovers of art, the Prado, Reina Sofia and Caixaforum are obligatory visits. If you go only 2 days, it is best to stick with 1 of the 3 and view it calmly. Check beforehand the temporary exhibitions that they offer to be able to decant for one or the other but, in fact, choose the one you choose, and you will get it for sure.

Cinema and theater are classics in any visit to Madrid, almost as much as the bocata de calamares, squid sandwich, in Plaza Mayor. The premieres change every weekend and the musicals can be booked directly on the Internet: do it in advance if you want to get a good place for the event because they have carried on for a long time and almost always fill up, and the best places go quickly.

El Retiro is also a place of pilgrimage in the capital. You will serve to break with the city and immerse yourself in its small oasis of tranquility and healthiness. If you go with children it is the perfect refuge to lie in the sun for a while on the lawn near its large lake, while they play and run away from the danger of roads and traffic.

Among all the accommodations in Madrid, you’ll find it very easy to find a hotel. Ideally, if you are a family unit, look for some that have family size or connected rooms. If what you’ve thought is that it’s only the parents who’ll enjoy the getaway, opt for one of the new hotels in the center of Madrid: Vincci The Mint, which has a fresh, elegant and fun design, with interesting events inside the same hotel; The IBEROSTAR Las Letras, which has a roof terrace and cocktail bar from where you can contemplate the Madrid skyline, with rooms on the Gran Vía of Madrid (also known as the Las Letras Gran Vía Hotel); The Petit Palace Puerta del Sol or the Vincci Capitol, for cinema lovers (it’s located just above the historic Madrid hall).