When you’re on holiday with the children and they are having fun in the pool or at the beach it’s always important to remember to protect them from the sun. Even on days where it feels a bit cooler the suns UV rays can still cause damage to children’s sensitive skin and eyes if they are not protected properly.

Here are some things that you will need to ensure your children stay safe in the sun:-

High factor sun cream – this should be factor 50 sun block and ideally should be one of the long lasting water resistant ones, however even these do need to be re-applied fairly regularly if children are in and out of the water.

Wide brimmed sun hat- these will protect the children’s face neck and eyes from the sun and keep the sun off their head to avoid getting sun stroke.

Wet suit style swim suit – these cover most of the child’s skin and offer UV protection as well as keeping them warmer in the water too, so they are well worth the money.

Balaia is a holiday destination hidden away from the bustle of city life. Set in Algarve, one of Portugal’s most visited coasts, Balaia is a tourist’s dream come true. For someone travelling to Balaia, the best way to enjoy the holiday is by choosing comfortable accommodation. The place has all kinds of accommodation options for visitors. If you are thinking of spending weeks or months in the area, you could consider staying in one of Balaia holiday villas. Here are several reasons why you should consider this option.

Spacious rooms

One of the reasons why  villas are preferred over other accommodation options is because they are spacious. Unlike hotel rooms, you have more space, especially if there is a compound. Depending on the number of people who are going to travel with you, you can book a villa with enough rooms to accommodate you all.  Continue reading →