All inclusive is a style of hotel board basis that, as the name suggests, typically includes all of the essentials – that means the cost of the room, your meals, drinks and snacks too. The finer details will depend on the hotel, because some hotels include all meals and drinks while others place certain restrictions in place. For instance, some hotels provide local drinks and house wine to all inclusive guests, but charge extra for spirits and branded drinks. Similarly, hotels with numerous on-site restaurants may allow guests to use the buffet as part of their inclusive deal, but require a supplement for the fine dining restaurant.

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All inclusive often comes with other benefits too, such as the use of local amenities. For instance, if your hotel is located near a golf club, you may find that free or discounted use of the golf course is included with your all inclusive booking. Or perhaps there’s an inclusive use of on-site tennis courts or gym facilities. It’s well worth reading the fine print because there may be plenty of great facilities that you’re not aware of.

Naturally, a key benefit of all inclusive is that you spend less on food and drinks while you’re in the resort. For families, this is particularly beneficial – as all those snacks, soft drinks and ice creams can quickly add up.

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If you’re planning to book package holidays from Ireland, it’s well worth looking for all inclusive options and weighing up the cost. If you typically spend most of your time by the pool or on the nearest beach, all inclusive will be a great way to help you save money and spend it on the things you really want to do, like family activities or day trips.

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It’s not just young children that benefit from day trips, older children and even young adults will learn something by travelling into London for day trips too. There is so much to do that you’ll never get bored. There are museums, theatres, famous boats and the River Thames, monuments and bridges, not forgetting Big Ben, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace. Also, many of these places are free to visit, so no extra money is being spent unnecessarily.

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Children learn about the history of the city of London each day, so why not give them the chance to visit and view the place they are learning about with school trips to London? This will give them a chance to learn more by doing something exciting, such as activities and walks, rather than sitting in a boring classroom all day.

Although children are the hardest to please when it comes to learning, by giving them something fun to do and helping them learn will surely keep them happy. Giving the children something that will help them learn about the history of where they live and that involves lots of activities, for example. Want all of this? Then send them on school tours of London with their school!

Many children don’t often get the chance to travel into London with parents due to work or other commitments. These tours and days out will give children the chance to see what London is all about for themselves and will give them the opportunity to see first-hand what it entails, rather than watching videos and looking at photos.

Getting children to remember what’s being taught is always a struggle, so by giving them the chance to travel to London, have fun and learn, they should (hopefully) remember and appreciate what they are being taught more.

School Trips To Londonare easily arranged through the child’s school, and are reasonably priced for any parent, giving children the opportunity to view London and learn about its history in a more enjoyable way. This also gives them the chance to learn about different methods of transport used in and around the city – a hot topic for young kids, learning about trains, tubes, cars, bikes, boats and buses.

Children like to venture through places they are unsure of, so by giving them the chance to venture to London, you are giving them the opportunity to go on a huge adventure, whilst learning along the way. This gives the child an improved knowledge of their surroundings and history but enjoyment of being somewhere new and exciting.

Have you ever stopped to think about how your child may benefit from school tours of London? Well, giving children the opportunity to travel to London, will allow them to learn, have fun and grow up, knowing that London is not such a scary place to be, and that you don’t have to stay local to have fun or to learn.

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S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park

Whilst Menorca is certainly the lesser visited of the Balearic Islands, during the summer months the number of visitors naturally increases. Escape the busy resort beaches for a day and relish in the natural beauty of the island’s only nature park. The network of wetlands, coastline and farmland welcomes a wide variety of both flora and fauna and a visit here will be sure to keep you at ease with the world. A lighthouse is found at the northern end of the park and a trip to the top will afford unbeatable views over hidden beaches and rocky coves.

Sant Lluis

One of the fastest growing yet traditional towns in Menorca, Sant Lluis, surrounded by picturesque countryside, makes for a great day trip. On your approach the huge traditional windmill will capture your attention so pull up and venture inside. The streets are chock a bloc with inviting pastry shops, the perfect stop for a tasty mid-morning snack, interspersed with small intriguing shops. The impressive church, Eglesia de Sant Lluis, is also deserving of a visit.

Ciutadella

The other main city of Menorca and the old capital, Ciutadella is located on the western coast of the island. A visit here will be particularly enthralling for anyone with an interest in history, as many buildings erected during the 17th century populate the old town. Be sure to stop by at the Castell Sant Nicolas, an old defence tower come exhibition gallery with the best views of the sunset, and the Cathedral; a stunning building that was originally a mosque before it was rebuilt in 1287. The picture perfect port area is the ideal setting for a long and relaxing lunch or dinner at one of the numerous fish restaurants.

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Somni Dancing Horses

Although not a full day trip, the Somni Dancing Horses are not to be missed. Menorca has long had associations with horses and is in fact famous for its own breed of black horses. Make your way to the stables on the road to Cala Galdana and you can enjoy an unmissable night that will show you the legends and traditions of Menorca whilst you enjoy a mix of equestrian arts and fantasy! After the show, you can often take a walk around the stables and paddocks and get up close to the horses and foals.

There is much to be enjoyed in Mahon itself and across the island of Menorca and this is just a selection of some of the best day trips you can enjoy during your holiday.

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Ponta da Piedade, Algarve, Portugal by Romain MOREL

You can get to Ponta da Piedade through the tops of the cliff, where is the large car park and a lighthouse to warn ships. From the lighthouse there are many trails leading to various corners of breathtaking areas and views. However, an unforgettable experience at Ponta da Piedade is boating through the caves, rocks and small romantic beaches. The best place to get boats is the port of Lagos, where the tourist office provides tours and day trips to the Ponta da Piedade.

Near Ponta da Piedade you can reach following destinations:

Lagos, 2.3 km
Lagos beach, 1.9 km
Sagres, 27 km
Cape Saint Vincent, 30 km
Salema beach, 14 km
Camilo Beach, 0.8 km
Alvor Beach, 9 km
Praia da Rocha beach, 13 km
Algar Seco Park, 18 km
Serra de Monchique, 27 km

Ponta da Piedade, Portugal by Nicolai Schäfer

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