Little Footsteps in the Big World

When we began talking about a Caribbean holiday, we didn't have a specific destination in mind. Since it would be a completely new region for our family, I did extensive research. I wanted somewhere safe and child-friendly, with good medical care (no extra vaccinations needed), reliable roads for renting a car, and, most importantly, great weather in October, when we planned to travel. We knew we wanted an island, and with only one week available, a direct flight was essential. Most recommendations pointed towards the ABC islands - Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Quite randomly, we chose Curaçao and booked a direct flight with KLM from Amsterdam. Geographically, Curaçao (a constituent country within the Kingdom of Netherlands) lies outside the main Caribbean hurricane belt. Coincidentally, during the week of our stay, Hurricane Melisa hit Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, while the ABC islands, located farther south off the coast of Venezuela, were spared.  Upon arrival, we picked up our renta...

Easter holidays are when we usually escape Belgium for a warmer and sunnier part of Europe. This year, we finally managed to arrange a trip together with our good friends and their children. Plane tickets to the Canary Islands were too expensive, so we opted for one of the Balearic islands instead -  Mallorca. Just like during our stay in Lanzarote ( read here ), we rented a car so we could move freely around the island. We chose Sa Coma, just south of Cala Millor, as our base because we found a resort that we liked that fit our budget. Otherwise, Alcudia Bay area is a popular choice for families if you want to stay close to the beach. If shopping and culture are your priorities, it's best to be based yourself in Palma. And if you're looking for a less crowded but picturesque base, pick one of the mountain towns like Deia or Valldemossa. Sa Coma Beach, the backyard of our hotel Day 1: East of the Island Our first day on the island was Easter Sunday, so we took it slowly and enj...