The Great Escape: making the most of the weeks before school lets out for the summer | News
There comes a time every summer when airports become busier, hotel pools become livelier, and restaurant reservations need to be planned in advance. For savvy travelers, the weeks leading up to the school holidays offer a golden window of calm, grown-up sunshine. Spring Hotels has dubbed this period ‘The Last Quiet Fortnight’: the period before schools break up and travelers who are not tied to holiday dates can enjoy all the benefits of summer before the busiest weeks arrive.
For couples, groups of friends, retirees, home workers and families with toddlers, this is a chance to enjoy long sunny days and warm evenings at a more relaxed pace before the traditional summer holidays begin.
According to Jo Robinson, Chief Sales Officer at Spring Hotels, the journey can be as decisive for your holiday as where you travel.
“For many people, summer holidays are naturally associated with the school holidays, but if you have the flexibility to travel outside those dates it can be a very different experience,” says Jo.
“The weather is just as good, but the beaches are often quieter, it’s easier to get a table at the restaurants you want to try and there’s generally more availability for excursions and experiences. Even exploring the island can feel easier before the roads get busier. Those little things can make a big difference to a vacation for travelers looking for quieter, more grown-up getaways.”
For travelers looking to make the most of The Last Quiet Fortnight, Spring Hotels offers a range of hotels suitable for different types of summer holidays.
Those who want to combine relaxation with an active holiday can choose Arona Gran, where the seaside location on the Los Cristianos promenade, the cycling facilities and the wellness offering make it easy to find a balance between exploring and unwinding. Sir Anthony offers a more intimate boutique retreat, with split-level suites, private plunge pools and uninterrupted sea views, while Cleopatra Palace combines direct access to El Camisón Beach with elegant, classic interiors and a timeless Mediterranean atmosphere.
The quieter travel window also appeals to families with younger children who are not yet committed to school dates. At Mediterranean Palace, parents from six months can enjoy some well-deserved time off, knowing that even the youngest guests are cared for, while they make the most of the quieter weeks of summer. Meanwhile, Hotel Bitácora is designed around family fun, with activity-based entertainment, splash zones and dedicated kids’ areas, so little ones have just as much to look forward to as the adults.
Whether it’s a couples getaway, a girls’ getaway, a wellness retreat, or a first vacation with a little one, The Last Quiet Fortnight reminds us that some of the best summer vacations happen before the school holidays even start.
Spring Hotels helps travelers make the most of this golden window of tranquil sunshine, offering up to 40% off stays booked directly through the website. For more information, visit www.springhoteles.com.
