Argus title : Why my holiday was a disaster
I have just returned from a holiday at an idyllically beautiful spot on the north east of Ibiza.
We had been assured that despite Ibiza’s reputation, this part of the island was “quieter” and suitable for families. In order to be sure we didn’t stray accidentally into a hub of drunkenness and lechery, we chose a hotel which – according to the Thomson’s brochure we found it in – was “designed exclusively for families”. It was one of Thomson’s Superfamily range of holidays, with a crèche for small children and clubs and activities for older children and teenagers.
We noticed the brochure’s reference to “day time and evening activities”, but were soothed by the reassurance that we could be “as active or relaxed as we liked”. We assumed the invitation to adults to “have a little me time, while the kids are enjoying themselves” meant we could relax and read while our daughter spent time with other young people. It didn’t. Continue reading