Antigua resorts offer family-friendly fun as well as private retreats for couples

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Hurricane Irene had just passed through Antigua as I left DFW Airport for Miami in late August. A cancelled Miami-Antigua flight led American Airlines to reroute me through San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I was able to catch the last flight out, landing in Antigua nearly eight hours after my originally scheduled arrival time. A just-married couple seated next to me on the DFW-Miami flight was not able to book the afternoon flight to San Juan and would miss out on at least one day of their five-night all-inclusive honeymoon. So, what should travelers do to protect themselves, especially during hurricane season, which runs June 1-Nov. 30?

First, check your resort's policy before booking. The hurricane policy for properties affiliated with Elite Island Resorts allows the client to rebook or cancel the vacation without penalty if the hotel or the client's departure city is under hurricane watch or warning. If clients choose to rebook, the rate will be protected for up to one year for any arrival date from April 1 to Dec. 15. Cancellations based on the forecast track of storms or the possibility of a hurricane approaching are not covered. (See www.eliteislandresorts.com for full details.)

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram

Ibiza Villas For Holiday Rentals 5 Reasons to Go Camping in Spain

With a golden coastline, glorious weather and numerous family friendly local attractions, Spain is the perfect destination for a family camping holiday. Most people who go camping in Spain will head straight for the North East coast, and with good reason - Costa Brava and Costa Dorada are undoubtedly the best camping spots in the country, with access to the outstanding beaches and many of the best campsites in Spain. It is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for a camping holiday, and Spain's campsites are consequently of a very high quality. Those who expect muddy fields and basic facilities from a campsite will be bowled over by what Spain has to offer! Swimming pool complexes, gyms and saunas, restaurants, children's clubs and sports centres are typical facilities of Spain's luxury campsites. For those who don't want to stay in a tent, there are plenty of mobiles homes in Spain that are available. Costa Dorada and Costa Brava are two of the most popular destinations in Europe for beach holidays, and it is easy to see why. It has dozens of beautiful beaches, ranging from bustling beach resorts like Sitges to the quiet secluded coves of Tarragona. Most of them are perfectly safe for children, and many have water sports facilities and boat hire as well, so there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained. No more wet tents and mud slicked campsites on a camping holiday here - Spain's "Golden Coast" is justly famed for its outstanding weather, with over 320 days of sunshine and summer temperatures of over 30°C. The warmest period is between July and August, although the weather is still sunny and pleasant (and the water good to swim in) for the entire period between April and October - this is the perfect time to got camping in Spain. There are several cities that are well worth a visit if you are camping in Spain. Barcelona is an obvious highlight - the legendary central boulevard of "Las Ramblas", the many art galleries, the colourful architecture of Antonio Gaudi and the chic shopping districts are all great attractions. Lesser known but equally enjoyable is the city of Gerona; with its ancient cathedral, old fortifications and a mixture of Art Nouveau and Baroque architecture, it is a delightful place to explore on a day trip. There are plenty of local attractions to see whilst camping in Spain. PortAventura is one of the biggest theme parks in Spain, with a mixture of colossal roller coasters (such as the Stampida and Dragon Khan) and smaller rides to suit both adrenaline junkies and those of a more sensitive disposition! Another sight not to be missed is Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey and notable pilgrimage site up in the Catalan mountains which is visited by thousands every year.

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