Enjoy Cruise Holidays to recharge your batteries

There are so many different vacations to choose from in today's holiday world. Caravan holidays, theme parks and the usual two weeks abroad come to mind, however, for something a little different why not rent a villa in Spain or enjoy a cruise vacation. The resort of Puerto Banus is situated approximately thirty six miles from Malaga Airport, also not far from Gibraltar and has numerous beaches, all of excellent quality. You can rent a family villa which is only four hundred metres from the sea and within a few minute's walk of the famous resort of Mistral Beach. Town house in style, this wonderful villa can sleep up to six people and a child's cot is provided if necessary, ideal accommodation for families. Vacations onboard a cruise ship also offers fabulous cabin accommodation. Cabins contain everything you would expect from a five star hotel, a luxurious bed, minibar, fridge/freezer, satellite TV including internet access. They also have superb en suite facilities with beautiful bathroom accessories such as warm towels and bath robes.

The accommodation is like a home from home and certainly if you rent a family villa in the resort of Puerto Banus, this too has many home comforts. The ground floor has a covered entrance porch, kitchen with utility room and a fabulous spacious living/dining room. This area leads to a beautiful terrace with outside dining facilities situated in a private garden. In the grounds of the garden there is also a swimming pool, including two children's pools, what more could one ask for. Cruise holidays also offer passengers the opportunity for a swim in the various pools or in the beautiful ocean. Other activities include jogging tracks, a fully equipped gymnasium, deck sports and quoits as well as hot tubs, spas and whirlpools to relax in. Dining onboard is a pleasure with so many different restaurants and cafes/bistros to choose from, all offering sumptuous cuisine prepared by professional chefs who use ingredients from all over the world.

For shopaholics there are designer boutiques onboard, usually at duty free prices and likewise in Puerto Banus, Spain, there are many fashion shops and brand name outlets including large department stores for tourists to pick up a bargain. There is also a wide choice of local and international bars including restaurants, which are only ten to fifteen minutes walk from the villa itself. If you own a car, this location is absolutely ideal with the famous "Ocean Beach Club" at the gateway to this coastal resort, only a few minutes drive. Similarly, cruise ships dock in many ports throughout your vacation allowing guests to explore historical sights, beautiful gardens, local markets and other tourist attractions. For passengers who wish to chill out, then why not spend an afternoon on a gorgeous beach and have a swim in the turquoise sea. The beaches in this part of Spain are also ideal, especially for families, where the soft sand and clear blue waters are very tempting to take a dip in.