WHY GO
Sipping a daiquiri by the pool, all life's stresses melt away. I've been in Lanzarote two hours and already, this frazzled mum is in paradise. In a parenting life normally filled with endless mundane decisions, here, there's nothing to think about. There's no "are the kids warm enough?" (it's 29°C); no "are they hungry?"; no "what are we doing next?" So park your preconceptions about Brits Abroad package holidays - because this could be your ultimate chill-out break, too.
With its volcanic landscapes, bustling Sunday market, rocky hiking trails and cultural attractions, there's more to Lanzarote than you'd imagine. It's also a mere four hours' flight from the UK and offers sunshine year-round.
WHERE TO STAY
The recently renovated Seaside Los Jameos is one of the best beachfront hotels in Puerto Del Carmen on the southeast side of the island, just 10 minutes from the airport - warding off moans of, "Are we nearly there yet?" We shared an airy family room with a sea view balcony, giving us a vista across the sub-tropical gardens to the beach.
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