Playa Flamingo Apartments

but the novelty soon wore off.
The morning queue for the sunbeds wasn\'t too much of a chore, the pool gates opened about 8:30 with only the serious queuers arriving before 8. I actually found the system better than in places were there isn\'t any control and people get up at ridiculous times.
The location is good with a couple of supermarkets, restaurants and a beach on the door step and the ferry port and town about a ten to fifteen minute stroll on the promenade, a bit quicker if you don\'t go the scenic way, out of the main entrance and along the road that runs behind the hotels.
The entertainment was great, the thomson team looked like they wanted to be there and have fun. There was no outside venue for the evening entertainment, not sure if this is because it could be quiet windy at times, so all the entertainment was inside the \'blue moon\' bar but wasn\'t a problem as there were plenty of seats and it was interesting watching some of the acrobat acts trying to cope with the low roof.
All in all a great holiday and I would recommend this hotel

big holiday companies. There were daytime activities and the usual party dances etc in the evening. The big difference i felt was that the reps looked like they actually enjoyed the interactive with the kids (some reps i have previously encountered seem to regard it as a chore).
Also the adult entertainment was good and Rave on Rachael & Dan the man did a fantastic job of making you feel you wanted to take part. Some of the evening acts were a bit \"end of pier\" though.
In summary this is probably the best holiday i have had (as a family) when looking at all-round performance.

service.

The location is great on the beach- although it is becoming a little rocky there, in need of more sand i feel. however the rocks make for great snorkelling- saw many types of tropical fish swimming around the purpose built cove. The fish eat out of your hand if you hold out some bread.

The entertainment was normal stuff you get in holiday resorts- aimed at the kids mainly until 10pm. Then other acts such as tribute bands and African dancers and Beijing acrobats.

Of an evening though we prefer to take a stroll along the beachfront promenade which is lit up at night. Well worth the effort.

Would return here year after year, we may try something different, but will it ever match up to the Flamingo??????

as was the \"show cooking\", omelettes at breakfast and meat or fish for dinner cooked to your liking right in front of you- very impressed! We also got to eat out at the EL Duque grill on the seafront once each week as part of half board deal, lovely menu , staff and seaview, well worth the visit!

Blue Moon bar on site was airconned and non smoking so great for the children, sports bar outside for TV sports and smokers!!!! Entertainment was good, lots for kids and families, good timetable through the day for all. Aqua aerobics, water basketball etc. A short walk along the beach to town and more adult bars if thats more to your liking. Opposite the Flamingo is a bar with free outside mini golf, play area and trampolines for the children too- So much to do, so little time!!!!!!

We can\'t wait to return next year!

ranges happy. Or if you prefer head off to the other pool that is a lot more quiet (no entertainment) or just go down to the beautiful beach.

The beach was fantastic (although as someone else mentioned previously there are a lot of cigarette stubs in the sand - to be honest it is more of a cultural thing as everywhere you went outside the hotel there were stubs!!) Plenty of sunbeds although if the weather looks as if it is going to be a scorcher get there early. Cost 7.50 euros for the day for two beds and a parasol. The water is extremely clean and safe for even the youngest children. We were quite happy to sit on our sunbeds and watch our two young boys play on the waters edge.

The evening entertainment was brill so top marks to the Thomson gang and The Blue Village gang as well. BIG UP especially to Danny, Craig, Sarah and Charlotte. If some of the other members had a quarter of Danny and Charlotte's enthusiasm the shows would be blinding!!! Please give Thomson the Dog a big hug from Morgan and Lewis when you see him!!!!!

Situated on the promenade (NO CARS WHATSOEVER) you can walk to the town of Playa Blanca in 10 minutes easy, it took us about twenty minutes with our two young \'uns. Definitely worth a few strolls early evening, have a meal, then get back to the complex for the evening entertainments.

We do have a holiday booked in April for Cyprus, but much to my delight my husband who is usually quite hard to please has already decided we are going back. CAN\'T WAIT.