In May I was lucky enough to have a weekend away with my boyfriend and his family in the Canary Islands! We visited Maspalomas in Gran Canaria and the week was the perfect get away. I apologise now because this was almost 6 months ago so my memory is a little hazy!
I was in the midst of studying for my second year law exams and initially I was terrified that going away was going to be the worst thing I could do. I couldn't have been more wrong. I was able to study all week by the pool and eventually I ended the year on a grade I could never have expected - I couldn't have been more proud.
We stayed in the Cay Beach Princess Bungalows and the resort was perfect. We had an apartment with a living area, kitchen as well as a bedroom and bathroom. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. What's more, it was a total bargain at £280 each for a week, including flights!
We ate out in the evenings and explored a lot of the local area. I also shared my caramel ice cream expertise and got my boyfriend on to it too ;) Everything was so cheap on the island. We were eating out for less than twenty euros each per evening, more often than not including alcohol and more than one course!
We stayed by the pool for the week but we did have dinner one night in Playa Des Ingles which was gorgeous; I would definitely like to go back there one day! Playa Des Ingles is pictured in the header. We also visited Meloneres which again was beautiful, but at the same time I think I'm yet to find a beach that I don't like!
The week was perfect. It was everything I had hoped it to be and so much more. I had never been to any of the Canary Islands and I didn't really know what to expect. What's more I was SO nervous about going away with my boyfriend and his family for the first time - of course I wanted to make a good impression! I had the best time and every time I think about the trip, I smile.
I would recommend Gran Canaria to anyone and I can't wait to go back myself!
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