If you’re off on holiday to Lanzarote soon and it’s the first time with a toddler, we’ve found the airlines to be helpful and understanding.

Thomas Cook Holidays have come up with a guide that’s pretty good, and the Daily Mirror reported on it yesterday.

Flying with very young children can be a challenge - it’s frustrating for parents and other passengers when little ones play up.

Cabin crew at Thomas Cook Airlines have come up with the following tips to help families taking Majorca flights this summer…

COMFORT

When taking off and landing, give your baby a bottle or a dummy as this will help stop their ears from popping.

Be prepared if you’re travelling on a night flight. Some parents think their child will sleep but this often isn’t the case as the child is not in their usual environment.

Take a small blanket in case your child gets cold, as some Majorca flights don’t provide them for short-haul trips.

Nappy-changing facilities are in the aircraft toilets and there isn’t much room - dress your baby in clothes that are easy to get on and off.

Consider getting a baby sling for your journey. That way you can carry your tot and have two hands free for luggage.

Pack your child’s favourite snacks so you have food to hand if they want something to eat quickly.

If your child is having an inflight meal, be prepared with alternatives in case they don’t like what they’re given.

If you want to give them milk while flying, pick up some once through check-in/security as this is not often available on board.

Entertainment On Lanzarote Flights

Crayola’s Colour Wonder paper pad and markers are a great way to keep kids entertained. The pens only work on the special pad so you don’t have to worry about your child marking the seats or the walls of the aircraft.

Kids love presents, so wrap up lots of small surprises you can give to your child throughout the flight to keep them entertained.

Bring toys out one by one so that you can keep children entertained with each toy individually.

For more information about holidays with Thomas Cook Holidays visit their site.

They also do Majorca flights

Tenerife Blog

Around the world holiday destinations often need something new to give it the appearance of keeping up with the times and having the travel press write about it, and Tenerife is no different from any other destination in that respect.

A new hotel will make waves as does a refurbished one, and a hotel that’s under new ownership.

All are cause for travel journalists to start booking their flights to Tenerife ready for a few days special treatment in exchange for a review in their respective media.

And so it is with Tenerife as new owners take over the 5 star San Blas Reserva Ambiental in the south of the island.

A spokesman for the new owners commented:

“The purchase of San Blas Reserva Ambiental Hotel is a wonderful addition to the Sandos Hotels & Resorts product line and offers and innovative holiday resort with a variety of spaces, facilities and activities designed to live up to all the expectations for vacation fun and relaxation as well as a unique experience for group and incentive travel.”

Commenting on the benefits of booking a stay at what could be one of the best Tenerife hotels they add:

”The San Blas Reserva Ambiental Hotel is situated in front of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, just ten minutes from the Tenerife South Airport, and located on a natural Environmental Reserve. Unique on-site facilities include a multi-media center with an interactive museum to discover mysterious species and a historical experience tunnel that recreates the history of San Blas from prehistoric times to the modern day, a sailing lake and a 27-hole Biosphere Golf Course, and a boutique Spa facility with an extensive list of body treatments.”

So with a location close to the airport from where guests take their flights to Tenerife, what are the opinions of those who have stayed there recently and added their views to popular review sites? A typical response has been:

‘We had a perfect vacation at this wonderful planned hotel. Every detail has been thought through. Our room were large with a very nice seperate shower room (yes, it was that big!) and jacuzzi. The staff is very friendly and their personality always shines through. The breakfast buffet was soooo good. One evening we tried the buffet too. Usually I’m not to fond of hotel buffets, but the San Blas really surprised me here too. In the nearby fishing village there are a lot of lovely restaurants too. Overall I can only recommend San Blas, and will absolutely stay here when travelling to Tenerife again. This is a peaceful way to vacation away from usual the tourist traps.’

Other reviews from those staying there for their Tenerife holidays are also generous in their praise, with most commenting that the facilities, cleanliness and staff make it for them 4 or 5 star standard.

For more Tenerife information including a 5 day forecast with today’s Tenerife weather visit yourtenerife.net

They also have a map, villas and the latest news and articles to read.

easyjet are offering some good deals for Lanzarote flights at the moment, and their fares can be checked out by visiting http://www.easyjet.co.uk

Here’s what they have to say about the island:

Come and visit a different island, where man and nature live side by side in harmony, declared as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Lanzarote is an Island within the heart of the Atlantic Ocean whose people have created a privileged home of lava and ashes . Sand stretches, dunes and marinas dot the coast line in white , gold and jet black .

Places to rest under the kindness of a splendid sun , caught up in the rhythmic transformation of life on the Fortunate Island . Weather makes the island perfect for every type of outdoor activity including nautical sports 12 month a year.. Lanzarote’s amazing and rare beauty keeps disconcerting all who have visited the Island since the beginning of its existence. A Tour across the “Island of Fire” transfers the traveler to different universes.

The visitor will discover pure geology, submarines sceneries and moonlike landscape, transparent water and delicious beaches.

One of the features that sets Lanzarote apart from other modern holiday destinations is its unique Network of Tourist Cultural and Arts Centers, the centers stand as testimony to the way in which the island embraces the intrinsic link between art and nature.

To arrive on Lanzarote, means to have chosen a privileged destination.

We fly to Lanzarote from Liverpool and London Gatwick from just £40.99 single including tax, so book now for your Easter break.

Don’t forget you can book all your accommodation here with us whether you want just a hotel or a flight + hotel we offer huge accommodation savings of up to 70% off! So book now to complete your perfect holiday.

More details about Lanzarote flights are at yourlanzarote.net and the travel resource also has a profile about the island.

Here’s an interesting article we saw recently about Lanzarote:

Sunshine island Tenerife is a popular holiday destination for Europeans, with both the summer and winter climates drawing people for their annual holidays and a winter sunshine break.

Low cost airlines have seen the number of British tourists taking a Tenerife holiday winter time increase in winter years.

And good news is coming to Tenerife’s neighbouring Canary island, Lanzarote, as the low cost airlines add her to their list of destinations.

Airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Hapag-Lloyd Express, Niki and Sterling promise to provide more flights at lower cost to the Canary Islands. Lanzarote already deos well in the winter, but could do even better as budget conscious tourists have a choice between Tenerife and Lanzarote.

Last March saw the beginning of the new flight schedules and this will be the first winter with the extra flights. Gatwick airport near London for example now offers three flights to Lanzarote on Thursdays and one each on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Previously, some of the lower-priced airlines had refused flights to Lanzarote, claiming the four-hour flight time wasn’t compatible with their business model. Upon closer examination, it would be beneficial to the airlines, as well as businesses on the island, to have lower-cost travel options.

Lanzarote offers many great attractions for visitors of all ages. The Guinate Tropical Park and Penguin Paradise near Haria offers a very unique array of wildlife. The penguin enclosure, Penguin Paradise is a spectacle in itself. The underwater viewing pool gives visitors the unique experience of seeing the behavior of penguins while under water. It is simply amazing to see how these incredible birds behave in their natural habitat.

Penguins are only one species of wildlife featured at the park. Several species of birds, animals, fish and reptiles call Guinate Tropical Park and Penguin Paradise home. In addition to the wildlife enclosures, the park offers a children’s play area and parrot show. After visiting the park, be sure to visit nearby Famara Cliffs. From the cliffs, which are 400 meters above sea level, you’ll have a spectacular view of Alegranza, Montana Clara and La Graciosa.

Low cost airlines will allow even more tourists to visit Lanzarote and view all of its wonders. Lanzarote is an island filled with culture, lore and legend. Her rugged inland landscapes provide a stark contrast against the outer beaches and coves. Lanzarote sees about 300 days of sunshine per year according to many a Lanzarote weather site - making it a perfect sunny getaway at any time of the year. Cheaper airfares only add to the appeal of jetting off to Lanzarote for a weekend visit.

The Cave of Los Verdes is one of the most famous caves on the island. It is part of the Atlantida cave system. The caves were formed about 3,000 years ago during the eruptions of the Corona Volcano. The cave’s tunnel is over 6 km long with another almost 2 km under the sea. It is the longest volcanic tunnel in the world. The lowest part of the cave is used as a concert hall, a very impressive sight to behold. An inexpensive flight to Lanzarote just to catch a concert in The Cave of Los Verdes would be time and money well-spent. And while you’re there, enjoy some relaxation on the beaches as well.

Although more inexpensive and frequent flights are offered to Lanzarote, Tenerife has opended the largest water park in Europe. Siam Park is a Thai themed water park that costs more than 52 million euros to build. Aside from several water based rides, the park offers roller coasters for adrenaline junkies and a children’s area for the younger visitors.

Europeans who like a winter holiday might well want to consider Lanzarote this year though if they haven’t visited before or for a while.