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 →

Wales has a multitude of holiday locations that would suit people of all ages and interests. There are some magnificent beaches to visit as well as a wealth of history and attractions to explore. If you like walking, then you will not be disappointed with a trip to the Welsh valleys, where you can send a day walking through the picturesque landscape and then enjoy a traditional pub meal at of of the locals.
If you are in to adventure type holidays then look no further than Arthog. Arthog is home to an activity centre offering all sorts of fun things to do such as rocking climbing, abseiling, gorge walking and orienteering not to forget the tunnel explorations that are breath taking. This type of holiday is great to enjoy for singles, couples and family  / friends and you will not be bored on a holiday like this with such a variety of activities to do.

Relaxation is an aspect in life and everybody has to take some time off their busy schedule. Some may find comfort in relaxing at home watching TV while others will prefer taking a stroll around the park or have some chat with friends. But there is one very unique way of taking some time off work and business to explore nature; this is golf in Balaia. Relaxation at this fantastic destination by playing golf will make your day beautiful whilst reducing build up pressure over the tiring week in the office, the many meetings attended or the hangovers you have had.

Great golfers understand that playing golf is accepting mistakes and they love the game as it is. They realize that they can differentiate themselves from competition by continuously working to improve it. No one golfer has ever perfected the game and still don’t expect it will ever happen. If most of the time is spent arguing about golf being game of mistakes, then you are not a real golfer. Each golfer got potential of being a great golfer more than he is already.Putting the mind at work is one way to improve this. Golf being a game of competence, one has to attain a level of physical competence. Continue reading →

The two most popular moths for summer holidays are July and August and that’s because the kids are off school. Of course this means that most destinations will be packed with children and families, meaning queues for food, activities, drinks and well… pretty much everything, especially in popular holiday locations.

June and September are the next two hottest months for most European holiday destinations, and if you’re looking to avoid the families then which one should you choose? A holiday in September is like a send off to summer, specially the British summer. This means that while you’re enjoying your holiday away, Britain may have rain tumbling down, while Englans can actually be rather warm in June, sometime warmer than Spain and Greece!

September can feel a bit too quiet though in some hotels, and it’s clear to see that the lively families are not around, and depending on where you stay, your holiday may  feel a little bit lifeless.