No matter how old or young you are, water parks are some of the best forms of fun, particularly when you’re on holiday. For both adults and children, water parks can host a whole day, if not more, of entertainment, and if you’re traveling to Europe this summer then you’re in luck. Europe is home to some of the best water parks this year, and you should make sure that you pack your e111 card and swimsuit if you’re heading to any of these water parks.
Siam Park, Tenerife
Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park on the Canary Islands. Siam Park is home to the world’s longest lazy river and has plenty of fantastic slides to take part in. One of the biggest is the Tower of Power, a slide with an 85-foot drop that concludes with a funnel that passes through a tank full of sharks! There’s also a vertical water slide known as the Dragon and a vortex style slide. There’s something for everyone at Siam Park, and with the island having good weather all year round, Siam Park is the perfect place to get your bikini on and slide!
Tropical Islands, Germany
Tropical islands is an indoor waterpark, which is situated in the third largest building in the world. It definitely brings something a little different to a traditional waterpark, but with it being indoors, you can visit it all year round – rain or shine. It’s located just 60km from Berlin, and isn’t just a great
place for slides. Tropical Islands also features tropical pools, beaches and a rain forest, to top it
all off. At Tropical Islands there is something for everyone, and it really is one of the best water parks
in Europe.
Waterworld, Cyprus
This water park is themed around ancient Greece, and it is one of the best in Europe by far. You can expect plenty of slides all over the place including Apollo’s Plunge, Odyssey River and The Fall of Icarus just to name a few. It’s a big water park in the heart of Cyprus’ party capital, so you can expect it to be fantastic. From adrenaline pumping slides, to big wave pools, and even slides for non-
swimmers, there’s plenty to do at Waterworld. Be careful though, the floor can get very hot in the summer heat.
Siam Park is a Thai-themed water park on the Canary Islands. Siam Park is home to the world’s longest lazy river and has plenty of fantastic slides to take part in. One of the biggest is the Tower of Power, a slide with an 85-foot drop that concludes with a funnel that passes through a tank full of sharks! There’s also a vertical water slide known as the Dragon and a vortex style slide. There’s something for everyone at Siam Park, and with the island having good weather all year round, Siam Park is the perfect place to get your bikini on and slide!
Tropical Islands, Germany
Tropical islands is an indoor waterpark, which is situated in the third largest building in the world. It definitely brings something a little different to a traditional waterpark, but with it being indoors, you can visit it all year round – rain or shine. It’s located just 60km from Berlin, and isn’t just a great
place for slides. Tropical Islands also features tropical pools, beaches and a rain forest, to top it
all off. At Tropical Islands there is something for everyone, and it really is one of the best water parks
in Europe.
Waterworld, Cyprus
This water park is themed around ancient Greece, and it is one of the best in Europe by far. You can expect plenty of slides all over the place including Apollo’s Plunge, Odyssey River and The Fall of Icarus just to name a few. It’s a big water park in the heart of Cyprus’ party capital, so you can expect it to be fantastic. From adrenaline pumping slides, to big wave pools, and even slides for non-
swimmers, there’s plenty to do at Waterworld. Be careful though, the floor can get very hot in the summer heat.
Slide & Splash, Portugal
This water park really does offer something a little bit different from your standard water park. It has a huge number of slides just as you might expect, and the park covers 16,000 acres, but that’s not all. At Slide & Splash, there are also a number of falconry, parrot, macaw and reptile shows daily which makes the whole experience even more interesting if you’ve had enough of the slides. You can get to and from the park via a shuttle bus from a number of resorts across the Algarve too so there’s no need to worry about anything.
Aquariaz, France
This water park is located in one of the most unlikely places – in the winter wonderland of the French
Alps. This jungle paradise is the perfect place for both adults and kids, with water jets, slides, pools,
climbing walls and a lazy river. During the winter the outdoor spa is heated so you can get in the hot
tub and soak to your heart’s content.
This water park really does offer something a little bit different from your standard water park. It has a huge number of slides just as you might expect, and the park covers 16,000 acres, but that’s not all. At Slide & Splash, there are also a number of falconry, parrot, macaw and reptile shows daily which makes the whole experience even more interesting if you’ve had enough of the slides. You can get to and from the park via a shuttle bus from a number of resorts across the Algarve too so there’s no need to worry about anything.
Aquariaz, France
This water park is located in one of the most unlikely places – in the winter wonderland of the French
Alps. This jungle paradise is the perfect place for both adults and kids, with water jets, slides, pools,
climbing walls and a lazy river. During the winter the outdoor spa is heated so you can get in the hot
tub and soak to your heart’s content.
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An island holiday can be a different kind of break to add to your repertoire. Going to an island is not the same as holidaying on the mainland for a variety of reasons and we thought we’d give you the top ones right here!
So why should you give an island holiday a go?
First you have the transport part. Getting to an island can be half the adventure! Depending on the size of the island you are visiting you might even find yourself on a smaller plane than you are used to. Many people have never travelled in a light aircraft. I know for me it was really scary the first time we took a flight to Maui on a 9 seater plane but as it turned out it was a great flight. The smaller planes usually fly a lot lower offering great visibility! How great to add something else to the list of experiences you have had?
Maybe you need to take a ferry from the mainland. Or perhaps you need to travel in a slow boat or on a speedboat. All fun ways to travel that could make for good travel stories. And don’t think for a second that you can’t drive to an island. Even without a bridge to connect you, occasionally you can locate ferries that carry cars to islands too.
New cultures can be a great thing on an island and should not be passed up. A great example of island adventure is Tenerife.
Depending on the size of your island, different food or limited quantities of some foods can mean you get to try a lot of cuisines you’re not used to. Maybe there are a couple of fruits or vegetables that grow on the island you will visit. You might find these are included in almost every dish and things you’ve become used to are completely unavailable. Bigger tourist islands will most likely not have any issues with this as fresh food is often flown in regularly.
Maybe all the food needs to be shipped in to the island you will visit. This means some things will be fresher on certain days as they have recently arrived. Remember to be guided by the locals in times like these. They will have adapted to eating what is best on certain days and creating food that uses the best ingredients for the times. This is a great way to try new food you might never eat otherwise!
Water sports will most likely be a big part of island life. Whether that means swimming, boating and any manner of other activities are freely offered or whether there’s plenty of local fishing available for you to enjoy. Either way, island life is generally heavily influenced by water activities.
The music played on an island can be distinctly different to what you are used to. Music is a universal language and can be a great way to meet new people too. If you are remotely musical yourself, island living will most likely give you a chance to make new friends everywhere you go!
An island holiday is generally perceived as a relaxing break for the family. Your kids might even be able to explore with a little bit more freedom than your usual city break allows. And ‘island time’ is something you will quickly get used to. So much so that you just might decide to stay for good!
Have you been on your own island holiday? What did you like best about island living?
So why should you give an island holiday a go?
First you have the transport part. Getting to an island can be half the adventure! Depending on the size of the island you are visiting you might even find yourself on a smaller plane than you are used to. Many people have never travelled in a light aircraft. I know for me it was really scary the first time we took a flight to Maui on a 9 seater plane but as it turned out it was a great flight. The smaller planes usually fly a lot lower offering great visibility! How great to add something else to the list of experiences you have had?
Maybe you need to take a ferry from the mainland. Or perhaps you need to travel in a slow boat or on a speedboat. All fun ways to travel that could make for good travel stories. And don’t think for a second that you can’t drive to an island. Even without a bridge to connect you, occasionally you can locate ferries that carry cars to islands too.
New cultures can be a great thing on an island and should not be passed up. A great example of island adventure is Tenerife.
Depending on the size of your island, different food or limited quantities of some foods can mean you get to try a lot of cuisines you’re not used to. Maybe there are a couple of fruits or vegetables that grow on the island you will visit. You might find these are included in almost every dish and things you’ve become used to are completely unavailable. Bigger tourist islands will most likely not have any issues with this as fresh food is often flown in regularly.
Maybe all the food needs to be shipped in to the island you will visit. This means some things will be fresher on certain days as they have recently arrived. Remember to be guided by the locals in times like these. They will have adapted to eating what is best on certain days and creating food that uses the best ingredients for the times. This is a great way to try new food you might never eat otherwise!
Water sports will most likely be a big part of island life. Whether that means swimming, boating and any manner of other activities are freely offered or whether there’s plenty of local fishing available for you to enjoy. Either way, island life is generally heavily influenced by water activities.
The music played on an island can be distinctly different to what you are used to. Music is a universal language and can be a great way to meet new people too. If you are remotely musical yourself, island living will most likely give you a chance to make new friends everywhere you go!
An island holiday is generally perceived as a relaxing break for the family. Your kids might even be able to explore with a little bit more freedom than your usual city break allows. And ‘island time’ is something you will quickly get used to. So much so that you just might decide to stay for good!
Have you been on your own island holiday? What did you like best about island living?