We spent a week at the caretta beach in kalimaki on Zante this August and whilst we enjoyed it (with a few niggles), we would like to go somewhere different next year.
Things we liked about CB were: the water park, the fun park attached, the room, the proximity of family friendly restaurants, the variety of pools, the quietness and the minibus to the beach.
Things we didn't like were: the rubbish quality of soft drinks, the "Brits abroad" type entertainment (we just didn't partake, so didn't matter) and the repetitiveness of the buffet restaurant.
For next year we are looking for the following:
Accommodation for 2 adults, one child with separate sleeping areas for a little privacy.
A balcony or terrace.
Tea making facilities and fridge.
Sitting area would be nice.
Wifi.
Selection of pools, poss inc a water park on site if possible.
All inclusive with a choice of restaurants and bars.
Nice lounge/bar areas to relax in.
Local restaurants and nice quiet town or village within walking distance.
Beach within walking distance.
Somewhere in Europe, maybe Balearics, canaries or Greece but nowhere which is a "party town" and not bothered about it being somewhere full of other English people either.
Not bothered about kids clubs/"entertainment" either.
Ideally not high rise, a friend has mentioned somewhere with little bungalows which sounds lovely.
DH is quite picky, as am I and we would rather not just walk into a travel agents. Budget to up to £3K max for a week (this year spent £2400 plus a couple of hundred spending money, so know it's possible).