Just a quick report:-
No 2 son arrived last week, and stayed for 7 days with wife and children aged 4 years and 5 months of age. They were staying at the
Playa Mar, which he had last stayed at around 14 years ago, when I was paying the bill.
He found the
apartment to be fine, the odd loose light fitting, but if your not going to spend your week at the top of a step ladder, then who cares about light fittings. The apartment he had was great for a view of the pool and nice sunsets. Top floor, so not much noise from
apartments next door, or above obviously. They arrived about 6.30 p.m., and decided to eat there on the first night. They then decided not to eat there again during the week - not impressed. Having said that, it was about the only complaint they had reference the apartment complex.
Next night they dined at Tango (Dad insisted), and found it to be great - friendly staff, attentive service, nice owner, and the food was fabulous - he had the Roast Suckling Pig - the photograph will be on our fridge door until we go in September. And great value as well.
During the week they dined at Tango - Great, Centric - super, La Brisas - not so good to go again, Hostal Bahai - superb, and a Tapas Restaurant near to Bahai (cant remember name) where a plate of Tapas was 50 Euro for two people - but what tapas - they looked fabulous.
Shopped for food for apartment at Formentor Stores normally - good selection, but not cheap.
However, with 2 kids and a double buggy, he found the Push into town twice a day (Lunch and Dinner) to be tiring, albeit beautiful views. Also, Sparky had organised the weather to be absolutely scorching - many thanks - which made it more tiring, although that meant the children enjoyed the cooling waters of the pool and the sea much, much more. I think eldest grandaughter can nearly swim now!
All in all, a great week. Would they go back? You bet they would, and are actively planning to go next year already, although I'm not sure my wife and I want to go on a two week babysitting holiday!
In short, we must have brought him up correctly when he was younger, by taking him to PP about 7 times over the years. One thing he did also say was that PP was absolutely rammed full of visitors - no
hotel space available anywhere - but that just means it's good. Bring on September for our visit!!