With kids back at school, holidays for adults rule

It’s official – the summer holidays have ended, the kids are back to school and it’s the perfect time to take a relaxing, child-free holiday.

If the thought of kids running riot in resort has made you think twice about having some summer sun abroad, then now is the time to take a holiday with Thomson and enjoy some ‘R&R’ with some grown-up fun thrown in.

Some destinations, like Florida are renowned for being family-friendly, but don’t let this stop you from the great experiences that are also on offer for adults. As well as The Magic Kingdom and multitude of other theme parks, Florida has world-famous shopping malls on International Drive, lush natural areas like the Everglades and top quality accommodation.

Staying in the Silver Villas in Kissimmee presents a great opportunity to holiday with friends as each villa can accommodate up to 6 people. Located in a peaceful residential area, they also offer a chance to experience a less hectic side of Orlando, while still offering luxurious facilities and amenities such as a private swimming pool. Thomson offers seven night holidays in Florida for six people from £490* per person, staying at the Silver Villas on a room only basis, with flights from East Midlands Airport on the 6th October 2009.

Holidays in Gran Canaria combine breathtaking beaches, friendly seaside resorts and picturesque villages dotted about the mountainous interior. The resort of Salobre is a golfer’s paradise that can challenge even the best of players with two 18-hole courses that offer spectacular sea views.

The Sheraton Salobre resort in Gran Canaria is situated thirteen kilometres from Maspalomas Beach and just six kilometres from the yachting harbour. Overlooking the greens of the 27-hole Salobre Golf Course, this is an ideal resort for golf enthusiasts, while seven pools and a health spa offers an alternative for those with more therapeutic tendencies. Thomson offers seven night holidays in Gran Canaria from £669* per person, staying at the Sheraton Salobre on a bed and breakfast basis, with flights from London Gatwick Airport on the 30th September 2009.

Holidays in the Algarve staying in the pretty village of Olhos d’Agua are perfect for adults looking for a more ‘authentic’ holiday experience as this is a genuine fishing village, as opposed to a purpose built resort. Get up early enough and you can join the locals buying fresh fish from the boats as they come into dock before spending the afternoons walking along the hilly, cobbled streets in the town.

Enjoy some down-time at the all inclusive ClubHotel Riu Guarana and sample specialties from the Asian-inspired Yasumi restaurant or the steakhouse, as well as the many international dishes on offer at the main restaurant. Thomson offers seven night holidays in the Algarve from £529* per person, staying at the ClubHotel Riu Guarana on an all inclusive basis, with flights from London Gatwick Airport on the 6th October 2009.

Ask your local Thomson travel agent for more information or visit thomson.co.uk.

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