Last year, my good friends came into some money and have very generously booked for us all to go to Tenerife with them in early April. That's a whole story in itself.
We're going all inclusive at a hotel in Costa Adeje. I have only left the country once as an adult (I'm pushing 40, for reference) and have never stayed in a hotel abroad, let alone one with an all inclusive set up. I don't have a clue what to expect!
Our son is 4 and is autistic. He's very bright but also very excitable and isn't great at sitting still. There is a kids club at the hotel, but I'm guessing that wouldn't be suitable for someone who is a little unruly?
What is the weather like in early April? I've read it's around 20 degrees. I don't think the pools are heated, so will it even be warm enough to swim or sun bathe? I'm grateful to be going, but I just want to manage my expectations.
Do I need travel insurance if it wasn't us that booked and paid? Our friends (the ones who paid) are travelling with us too. What about health stuff? I'm aware that an E111 is a thing of the distant past, but is there anything else I need to do?
What do I do about a car seat? Our son is still rear facing at present, but is likely to be moving to a high back booster soon. Could we take one with us? We'll be travelling on a motorway to get to the airport in this country, so obviously I'll use one there, but what about in Tenerife? We will be travelling between the airport and hotel by coach, and there's a daily free bus that runs between the hotel and local town. Also, on one of the days we may hire a car to see other parts of the Island. I guess a portable seat like a bubble bum or Trunki wouldn't be suitable? So, if I take a car seat on the plane, is it counted as luggage?
I apologise for the rambling post. I'm very excited but I'm also very much a planner so I need to know what to expect!