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Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure. ✓Last visited: Deciding how much spending money to take to Florida can be hard. Most Florida budgets are often vague and don’t account for travel styles or family sizes. That’s why I’ve put together this free Florida spending money calculator that’s customisable to your trip.

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure. Bowling is one of the most popular Center Parcs indoor activities. This attraction recently changed its pricing model from a per-lane charge to per-guest, and unfortunately it’s not for the better. The old per-lane price has been replaced with per-guest pricing: £6.50 per person for a game before 6pm.

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure. Selected Center Parcs activities have dynamic pricing. This means the cost of the activity varies depending on the time of day. Book Adventure Golf after 5pm and you’ll pay 21% less than you would during the daytime. Alternatively book Badminton at 6pm instead of 2pm and you save nearly £4 per session.

This blog post features links and information which have been obtained on a press trip. However, as always, all opinions shared in this post are my own. Salou is a beach town in the Costa Dorada region of northeast Spain. Located just over an hour from Barcelona and home to the famous Spanish theme park PortAventura, Salou has a lot to offer. We visited as a family (two adults and two children aged 4 and almost 2) for the first time in July 2026 on one of the Costa Dorada holidays with Jet2holidays.

This blog post features links and information which have been obtained on a press trip. However, as always, all opinions shared in this post are my own. Four to seven nights is the ideal duration for most UK families visiting Salou. Three is doable but rushed and anything past a week only earns its keep if you’re building in day trips. We visited Salou for the first time in July 2026.

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you book or buy through them I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure. I have been travelling from the UK to Orlando, Florida for over a decade. First with my partner, and now with our two children. It’s safe to say I know about the “hidden costs” of visiting. None of these hidden costs are scams. They’re simply how American pricing works.

I’ve been visiting Center Parcs for the best part of a decade. I’ve visited as a couple, with friends and family and now with kids. I’ve also visited during different seasons; especially in winter where it’s typically a little cheaper than in the summer months. For me, there’s nothing quite like lighting the fire in the lodge on a cold evening. It makes the whole break feel incredibly cosy. That said, with young children I’ve found the rain more of a frustration than I used to.

You can take your own food and drink to Center Parcs, and I’d strongly recommend that you do. I’ve been visiting Center Parcs for the best part of a decade and taking our own food has always been one of the most effective ways we’ve been able to save money without compromising on the break itself. There are no restrictions on what food or drink you can bring to Center Parcs. Alcohol is permitted, as are soft drinks, snacks and full meals.

I’ve been visiting Center Parcs for the best part of a decade. Sherwood Forest first, then Whinfell Forest repeatedly, across different seasons, different group sizes and different stages of life. If you’ve never been to Center Parcs and are wondering what it’s actually like, how a Center Parcs break works and whether it’s worth it, this guide covers everything you need to know before you book. Center Parcs is a brand of short-break holiday villages set within areas of natural woodland.

Activities at Center Parcs open 12 weeks before your arrival date. Popular activities sell out quickly, particularly during peak season and at the most sought-after times of day. Book as soon as your window opens. There are four ways to book: Online via the Center Parcs website Via the Center Parcs app By phone In person at the village The same booking system covers activities, restaurants, spa sessions and treatments. The easiest way to view and book Center Parcs activities is online.