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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 23

Tenerifeif an attractive holiday destination for all holidaymakers, but it families will particularly love the wide range of activities and entertainment. Tenerife boasts loads of sports, leisure and other family-friendly activities that put it at top of the list for family fun.

Gorgeous weather nearly all year round make this isle in the Atlantic Ocean the perfect place for a family getaway. As the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, there is no shortage of things to do. There are plenty of good quality, cheap hotels in Tenerife which will allow for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Tenerife is packed with activities and outings that will keep the entire family entertained. Siam Park in Costa Adeje is Europe’s largest water park and offers some of the most state-of-the-art water slides in the world. A visit to the Loro Parque zoo in Puerto de la Cruz is a great way to spend the daily together as a family.

Other favourite family activities on the island include: wandering around the many historical villages, venturing out to sea with glass-bottomed boat rides and dolphin watching, discovering the island’s natural geothermal pools, and exploring the botanical and zoological gardens.

After a big day out, one of the best ways to relax and unwind is with a scrumptious meal with the family. Canary Island specialities can be found on almost every menu, but the best are Canary bananas, Puchero (a stew of saffron, chorizo, beans, potatoes and chickpeas) and ‘Samu’ (a local fish baked with Mojo). Classic European dishes are also readily available – perfect for young children and those with less adventurous palates.

To help keep food costs down, plenty of hotels in Tenerife offer all inclusive board, where meals and locally produced beverages are available at no extra charge. Additional amenities at these Tenerife hotels also often include day time entertainment for kids and on site crèche facilities.

With a beautiful climate, exciting activities and an affordable price tag, Tenerife continues to top the list for fun family holidays. Every family member will find what they’re looking for on the stunning isle of Tenerife.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 23

Holidaymakers from the UK have been looking for alternatives to some of their favourite European destinations this year as budgets have tightened and the Euro currency has gained in strength. Fortunately, hotels in Turkey and Egypt are offering themselves as affordable options not too far from home. A desirable combination of favourable exchange rates alongside the cheap Turkey and Egypt hotels are making these two locations just outside the Eurozone a popular choice for holidaymakers.

Travellers looking to save money would do well to head east to Turkey for their holidays. An enticing blend of low day to day living costs and some fantastic deals on good quality but still cheap Turkey hotels is luring visitors of all types. Turkey has been making a name for itself in the holiday charts as a hot pick this winter. Its currency has played a big role in it being seen as a best buy location recently. The country still has a number of years before it can join the EU and start thinking about swapping its Lira for the Euro. With an exchange rate of around 2.4 Lira to the Pound, visitors can expect a bit more for their money, particularly when compared with some of Turkey’s European neighbours. Discounts and deals on accommodation are another bonus for holidaymakers at the moment. All inclusive hotels in Turkey can be found for as low as £10 per person per night this winter.

Across the water in North Africa, there are more cheap hotels to be found in Egypt. In terms of day to day affordability, the country follows hot on the heels of Turkey in the low cost of living stakes. Meanwhile, all inclusive hotels in Egypt offer further value for holidaymakers. Two people can enjoy a seven night stay at an all inclusive resort for around £18 per person per night this winter. Whichever destination travellers decide to visit in the end, a trip just outside the Eurozone is an excellent choice for affordable holidaying.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 23

Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh, commonly referred to as ‘Sharm’, is a hugely popular holiday destination located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in North Africa. Its unique geography makes the region particularly special, along with a solid range of attractions designed to entertain all types of visitors, and an abundance of comfortable and affordable Sharm el Sheikh hotels.

An oasis of beauty in the middle of the remote desert, the landscape of Sharm el Sheikh is truly breathtaking. Adventure-goers will love the lively city of Sharm and all that it has to offer them. Best of all, with a plethora of cheap Sharm el Sheikh hotels and average temperatures ranging between 15°C to 35°C during the winter months and 20°C to 45°C  during the summer, the city and its offerings are always prime for enjoyment.

Underwater adventures

By far, Sharm el Sheikh’s best feature is the Red Sea, which is teeming with life and opportunities for adventure. Adventurous divers will enjoy exploring the coral reefs and shipwrecks in the over 250 diving spots located near the Sharm shores. Many well-preserved wrecks can be explored in the straits of Tiran and Marsa Alam, with many more thought to be as yet undiscovered.

Out of water activities

For those wanting to stay above sea level, Sharm offers a wide-range of activities to enjoy on and near the water. Water babies will love all the water-based entertainment available; choose from windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, parasailing, submarine tours and dolphin watching, among others. Those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land can take advantage of the various restaurants, shops and other amenities close at hand.

Although Sharm offers visitors loads of adventurous activities, a peaceful rest along the white sandy beaches should not be overlooked either. Whatever the preference, the wide range of affordable Sharm el Sheikh hotels available means that the destination and all its underwater mysteries can be enjoyed a reasonable price. Sharm is a piece of paradise that everyone can enjoy.