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If your child bursts into tears when told they're not well enough for school - they really aren't! stealthsquiggle

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David Cameron on whether The Thick of It accurately represents the Conservative publicity machine: "I love The Thick of It. V funny... but only true about the other lot (not)."

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penguinmum's creamy fish pie: smoky, seasonal fish in a creamy white sauce with grated, rather than mashed, tatties on top - a meal of the highest comfort-food order.

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(21 reviews)
Accommodation 9.2
Childcare 8.5
Food 9.0
Journey 7.9
Resort 7.5
Service 9.1
Special Facilities Kids 8.2
Things To Do 8.3
Value For Money 7.6
Overall 8.4

Supplier says

VILA VITA Parc is a 5-star exclusive cliff-top location Resort, enjoying superb seaviews, in the heart of the Algarve, Portugal. Set in 22-hectares of beautiful sub-tropical gardens, it offers a wide choice of luxury accommodation, an impressive selection of restaurants & bars, an opulent Spa and excellent sports & leisure facilities.

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Report this review From: MNHQ on 08-Jan-07 00:00 Overall rating 8.4
Note: This review is a composite, made up from comments and scores from 21 people.
A winning combination of five star facilities and family friendliness: "luxurious accommodation, private beach and a really good playground". There's "healthy food for children" and "superb adult food with a choice of relaxed or formal restaurants". Childcare is "top notch," nannies were "educated, qualified and fluent in English and activities ranged from T-shirt making to sea shell collecting". The gardens are beautiful, the spa "a haven of tranquillity" and one reviewer admitted "we didn't leave the resort once!" Everyone commented on price: "everything you would expect from a five star hotel, including the bill!" But the consensus was: "it's worth it!"

NB Mumsnet top tips: "try the self catering accommodation, it's particularly good for very young families who may not want large (and expensive) hotel restaurant meals." Also "book direct and take advantage of low cost airfares," plus "repeat visitors who book direct get a 10% discount, so there's a great excuse to go back!

11 people said they found this review useful.

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