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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Feb 23

If you are heading out on recession beating a family holiday to any of the Balearics this year, try to make sure you get yourself over to one of these awesome waterparks.There is nothing more enjoyable than cooling off in a water park, especially when the sun is blazing. Its also quite a fun way to cool down.

Aqualand – Magaluf, Mallorca
This is a large park.  With more thank 15 slides and many other attractions, if you’re visiting Majorca and are in the west of the island you need to visit this park.  From unique slides like the boomerang, black hole and the tornado to the super slaloms and the 8 lane ‘multi-pistas’ there is an attraction for all.They even have a wave pool that can create 1m high waves, also there is a Congo river ride for the people that just want to relax.  For the younger children there is the mini park catering in smaller versions of some of the grown up slides

Hidropark – Alcudia, Mallorca
If you are not located in the west of the island, over in the east you have the Hidropark in Alcudia.Hidropark is a smaller park than Aqualand but has plenty of slides. You really should try the kamikaze although its not one for the faint hearted.  This park has nothing on Aqualand so if it’s in your budget, I would try to get to the other side of the island and experience the sheer size of the Aqualand.

Aguamar – Playa den Bossa, Ibiza

The White Isle has two worthy waterparks the first, and larger of the two is the Aguamar located just 15 minute bus drive from Ibiza town.At Aguamar there are many slides to choose from, depends on how daring your choice of cool down method.  There are around seven types of slides as well as your relaxing rubber ring style slides.They also offer have what other people describe as the high and fast one.This slide is a must for the daring.

Agualandia – Talamanca, Ibiza
Close by to the quieter and more family oriented resort of Talamanca lies Aqualandia.Aqualandia is a little smaller than the Aguamar park but caters more for children as it has many more children’s slides and lots of sheltered areas.Aqualandia has the very fun twisty inflatable slides and also the multiple lane slides.This is the most family friendly waterpark in Ibiza.

Aquacenter – Los Delfines, Menorca

Family friendly Aquacenter in Los Delfines has many attractions for the whole family to get splashing.The best water rides in this park are the Giant Toboggan and the Black Hole.  They also have t he rides you expect to see in all water parks with attractions such as your multi lane slides for the whole family to race to the finish. There is also a Jacuzzi for the adults to hide from the children.

Aquarock – Cala’n Bosch, Menorca
The biggest slide in Aquarocks is the kamikaze slide.For anyone adventurous, this slide will pummel you into the water at a cracking rate.  As with most of the parks listed here this too caters for your family with a dedicated children’s area with smaller versions of the adult slides for maximum family fun.If water is not really your sort of thing there is always the go kart for you.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Nov 15

Finding the right family holiday can be a daunting experience. Ideally, it should offer a mix of attractions and activities that caters for all ages to keep each family member happy. A destination that is practiced at providing the perfect balance is Majorca in the Balearic Islands. With its enticing Mediterranean climate, breathtaking coastlines, numerous opportunities for action and adventure, and plenty of family friendly Majorca hotels, you can’t go wrong when you visit this paradise isle on your next holiday. Here’s a selection of top activities awaiting you in Majorca to help you on your way when you book at one of the many hotels in Majorca:

Enjoy a safari experience
You don’t have to head to the depths of Africa to experience the magic of safari – see giraffes, zebra and much more when you go on an auto-safari through Majorca’s beautiful countryside and wander around its nature reserve enclosures.

Make a splash at the waterparks
Majorca has plenty of choice on the waterpark front. The island is actually home to Aqualand, El Arenal – one of the biggest waterparks in Europe. And if that’s not enough, there is a sister Aqualand in Magalluf – not to mention a number of other parks just waiting to be explored across the island.

Explore mysterious caves
Explore the wonders of nature with a trip to the mystical Cuevas de Drach – or Dragon Caves – in Porto Cristo on the east coast of Majorca. Wander through the caves and marvel at the fascinating rock formations, or take a boat trip on the underground lake.

Take a trip out to sea
Relax in the sun and explore the mysteries of the deep all at once with a trip in a glass-bottomed boat. Set sail from a number of different locations, including various stops between Calas de Majorca and Cala Ratjada, for an adventure everyone will enjoy.

Learn more about marine life
For great family fun visit one of Majorca’s top marine zoos. Marineland, in Calvia, offers regular dolphin, sea lion and exotic bird shows, or head to the Palma Aquarium in Playa de Palma to marvel at the 700 species of sea life on show.

Go crazy on the golf course
Majorca offers mini golf with a twist at ‘Golf Fantasia’ in Palma Nova. The park’s three tropical-themed 18 hole courses will offer hours of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.

There’s plenty of excitement and entertainment awaiting families in Majorca. For top enjoyment on your holiday, there are some great deals on Majorca hotels as well, so your perfect family break is well within reach.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Nov 13

There are few things that can bring people as close together as family holidays. They offer the perfect opportunity for all ages to enjoy spending time together away from the worries of every day life.

It can often seem hard to snatch those precious moments with loved ones when the pressures of today’s 24/7 continually exert themselves on us, from work, school and house keeping to the multitude of other chores.

Time away from it all in a new and invigorating environment is vitally important for helping us nuture those basic relationships that we all place so much value on. 

It might be that the adrenaline rush of a snowy slope is the perfect remedy for some families, while others might prefer the idea of laying back on a sun-drenched beach or sharing time indulging in some serious retail therapy in one of the world’s great shopping destinations.

One thing is for sure though, fun family holidays provide those ‘photo album’ moments that help create some of life’s favourite memories. There are thousands of different types of holidays available to suit every family, from weekend city trips to a seven day island break to a far flung adventure holiday on a distant continent.

The UK is ideally positioned to help families discover the world together as there are so many place right here on our doorstep. Wherever you choose to spend your family holidays, there are plenty of destinations the world over ready and waiting to welcome you and your family.

Thousands of flights are waiting to take you away to a vast range of exotic and intriguing destinations. So, put a smile on your family’s faces, a wonderful time together is just a few clicks away.