TUI/Easyjet/Jet2 hotel with activities for kids similar to Neilson/Mark Warner

[karmi2010]

Hi everyone.

Just looking for the ideas really - we really like the package holidays with TUI/Easyjet/Jet2, mainly because of their free child places :) unfortunately DD is getting to a teen age and I think she would really benefit from some organised sport activities for kids, similar to the ones that Neilson/Mark Warner offer in their holidays (she is getting a bit bored with us on holidays and is a bit shy so doesn't make friends easily in a hotel).

The kids clubs in TUI etc hotels are not the same - they are OK for the little ones, but don't really offer much for the 10+ years olds (and not many kids of that age even go there - there wasn't any actually in our last hotel).

I looked at Neilson/Mark Warner, but can't really afford it for the 3 of us in school holidays and without the free child place (and we don't need the activities for adults so seems silly to pay the price and not use what we've paid for).

So was just wondering if anyone come across a hotel in Turkey/Greece/Spain, which is on the beach and offers some organised sport or dance activities for bigger kids (10+ years old), either included or for extra money but in/near the hotel and as a proper organised activity like a weekly course or something?

Thanks a lot in advance!

It's not on the beach but we went to Holiday Village Majorca when my oldest was 10 and she did the stage academy. She is also shy and made a few friends doing this. I think it was three 2 hour slots to learn the routine finishing in a short stage show on the last night. You have to pay extra for it.

We did Holiday Village Ibiza in October half term with a 12 and 14 year old

There was loads for older teens to do.... high ropes / trampoline basket ball thing table tennis / canoeing / paddle boarding (in a swimming pool) water assult course. Also football every day. We could lie on our sun beds while the kids joined in with activities aimed at their own age group

My friends loved Tui Magic life last summer…so much we have booked for next summer!! 🤞

We went to the Tui Magic Life Fuerteventura, as a couple, a few years back. There was so much to do for everyone from little kids right the way up to adults. It was right on the beach, too. Tui have them right across Europe.

Look at club la Santa, you pay for your own flights then book accommodation through them which includes all activities, and can self cater or add meal packages for the buffet or pay as you go in restaurants. Their land sports and pools are exceptional but I’d say the water sports aren’t quite as good as Neilsons and MW. I’m not sure how much they organise but teens can book into most organised sessions. i just wonder if there wouldn’t be enough to do for those who aren’t into the activities as there’s not much nearby unless you hire a car.
i think you get what you pay for at Neilsons and MW, if you added up the cost of the tuition and equipment hire you get in a week it’s really quite good value.