by Alex Lawrie | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have ever added up the cost of a family hotel stay and then looked at the price of meals, snacks, extra drinks and a second room, it is easy to see why so many parents ask: is self catering cheaper for families? In many cases, yes – but the real answer...
by Alex Lawrie | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
You have found a flat you like in Benalmádena, the flights look good, and now the real booking question starts – direct booking or Airbnb? For many UK holidaymakers, that choice is less about loyalty to a platform and more about getting the right mix of price,...
by Alex Lawrie | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you have ever come back from a hotel breakfast wishing you could just make a quick cup of tea, sort the children a simple lunch, or keep a few cold drinks ready for the evening, a flat with a kitchen that Benalmádena visitors can rely on starts to make a lot of...
by Alex Lawrie | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Picture the first evening of your holiday. The children are hungry at 6pm, you fancy a drink on the balcony later, and tomorrow you might want the pool, the beach or a train into Málaga. That is where the self catering versus all inclusive Spain decision becomes very...
by Alex Lawrie | May 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
When people start looking at Costa del Sol flats, they are usually trying to solve a simple problem. They want sunshine, easy flights from the UK, somewhere comfortable to stay, and a holiday that does not feel cramped or overcomplicated once they arrive. For many...
by Alex Lawrie | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing between Benalmadena or Fuengirola family holiday plans usually comes down to one simple question – do you want everything close at hand, or are you happy to spread your days out a bit more? Both are popular Costa del Sol resorts for families, both have...
by Alex Lawrie | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are wondering how to plan Benalmadena family holiday without turning it into a spreadsheet-heavy chore, start with one simple decision – choose a base that makes everything else easier. In a family resort, location matters more than almost anything. When...
by Alex Lawrie | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
When you are pricing up a week in Spain, the headline flight cost is only half the story. Families quickly find that the real holiday budget gets decided by everything around it – where you stay, how often you eat out, how far you need to travel from the...
by Alex Lawrie | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hotel rooms can look fine on a booking site, right up until you picture the reality – one bathroom, no proper sitting space, children stuck indoors between beach trips, and every meal out adding to the cost. If you are searching for an affordable holiday flat on...
by Alex Lawrie | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
School holidays can feel like a military operation when you are travelling with children – flights to juggle, transfers to sort, somewhere decent to eat, and enough to do so nobody gets bored by day two. That is exactly why a good guide to family travel Costa...
