BAH 6_ Dreams Lanzarote

Lanzarote may be just a short flight from the UK but this small Canary Island, 60 miles off the coast of Morocco, feels a world away. Expect extraordinary volcanic landscapes, pretty white-washed villages, plus year-round sunshine, so you can make the most of the beautiful beaches any time of year. Unlike many Mediterranean islands, Lanzarote doesn’t shut up shop at the end of the summer: it keeps going strong through every season. This makes Lanzarote a great choice when you fancy some winter sun without venturing halfway round the globe. No wonder Dreams Resorts & Spas (family-friendly brand within Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts) chose Lanzarote as the setting for its first European outpost: the fabulous Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa, on the south coast of the island. Couples and families alike are well catered for at this attractive five-star resort and visiting is simplicity itself when you put yourself in the expert hands of British Airways Holidays, which sources the best available hotel and flight rates to offer superb deals. Book a winter sun escape now and you can secure your holiday with a low deposit (from just £60 per person), then pay off the balance in as many instalments as you like.* There’s flexibility on the flying front, with up to seven direct flights from London each week, and you’ll also enjoy all the other advantages of booking with British Airways Holidays, including Atol protection, a 23kg baggage allowance per person and a 24-hour holiday helpline while you’re away.

Dive in Enjoy sunny days by the pool year-round in Lanzarote

Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort and Spa is set right on the waterfront promenade in lovely Playa Blanca, just steps from the main beach. Turn left out of the garden gate and it’s an amiable stroll to the yacht-filled Marina Rubicon; turn right and you’ll be in the village centre. Everything about this beachside hotel is designed to impress, from the water features in the light-flooded reception area to the thoughtfully landscaped grounds, where palm trees, boulders and greenery help create different zones. Everyone can find their own perfect corner, whether it’s lounging round one of the nine pools, watching the world go by from a Bali bed by the promenade or feeling soft sand underfoot in the man-made beach zone. Just as much care has gone into keeping families and couples equally happy. The former naturally gravitate towards the waterslides and play zones and take advantage of the imaginative kids’ clubs, which offer plenty to keep little – and not so little – ones entertained. The Explorer’s Club offers fun and games for 4-12 years old, while teenagers can head to the Core Zone Club to immerse themselves in virtual reality sets and PlayStation games.

‘Everything about this beachside hotel is designed to impress’

Head to the sun-kissed island of Lanzarote for lunar landscapes, luxury getaways and concerts inside a cave

All holidays with British Airways Holidays are Atol protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your holiday now with a low deposit* at ba.com/dreamslanzarote

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Booking with British Airways Holidays takes the hard work out of organising a trip and brings you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that all holidays are Atol protected and you’ll have access to a 24-hour holiday helpline while you’re away. You can take your pick from a wide choice of flights, enjoying a generous baggage allowance of 23kg per person, and make the most of flexible payment options, which allow you to secure your holiday with a low deposit (from just £60 per person) then pay the balance in as many instalments as you like.* For an extra treat, why not upgrade your flights to Club Europe? You’ll enjoy plenty of perks, from dedicated check-in desks,** access to private lounges and priority boarding to more personal space on board, an increased baggage allowance and complimentary in-flight food and drinks.

Volcanoes and vines Less than half an hour’s drive north of the hotel, you can explore the incredible lunar landscapes of Timanfaya National Park and take a tasting tour round the weird and wonderful vineyards of La Geria. César Manrique Visionary artist César Manrique left his hometown Lanzarote with a wealth of fascinating attractions such as the Jardin de Cactus, filled with extraordinary plants, and Jameos del Agua, a volcanic tunnel transformed into a restaurant, pool and auditorium. Island-hopping Regular ferries ply between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura – catch an early morning boat from Playa Blanca and you can spend a day exploring the neighbouring island before heading back home in the evening. Beach days Around 8km from the hotel you’ll find Papagayo beaches – a collection of five amazing white-sand beaches stretching out to clear blue seas.

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Dream world: the impressive entrance to Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa

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Ocean vibes: soak up a sea view from beside the pool

Out of this world: explore the lunar landscapes of Timanfaya National Park

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Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort and Spa

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For next-level luxury, upgrading to Preferred Club brings a host of additional benefits. It starts with check-in in the private Preferred Club reception area, and continues throughout your stay, with extra in-room upscale amenities, a more upgraded minibar, a pillow menu and turndown service every night. Preferred Club guests also get their own breakfast area in the main restaurant and access to a private Club lounge, complete with complimentary snacks. Best of all, four of the resort’s nine pools are reserved for Preferred Club guests, along with exclusive areas such as Sea Legs, with its cool swim-up bar, and Sugar Reef beach cocktail bar, which has amazing views of Fuerteventura and Lobos island.

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Serenity-seeking couples, meanwhile, can enjoy adults-only areas and pools, work out in the 24-hour gym and head to the spectacular spa (over-16s only), where a 25-metre heated semi-Olympic swimming pool, spa circuit with waterfalls, a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath all await. Add in an assortment of on-site activities and a great choice of bars and restaurants, serving everything from authentic Canarian cuisine to Asian and Mediterranean dishes, and there’s certainly no shortage of variety. No shortage of style, either: bedrooms are light and airy, with cool, contemporary décor, swish bathrooms and large, furnished balconies, from where you can look out on to the pool or – if you opt for a sea view – soak up glorious views across to Fuerteventura.

Pool order Bali bed, sun longer or in the water? The choice is yours

Chic dreams Eat, drink, swim and sleep in luxury settings

All you need Find nine pools, a spa, lounges, and a host of restaurants at the Dreams resort

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Bed & breakfast The B&B option covers accommodation with a pool or sea view plus a generous breakfast spread each morning. Half board Go half board and you’ll also get dinner every evening (drinks cost extra). Unlimited Luxury With Unlimited Luxury, everything is included, from a welcome cocktail on arrival to meals and snacks throughout the day. Alcoholic and soft drinks are thrown in, plus 24-hour room and concierge service, an in-room minibar that’s replenished daily, daytime activities and live evening entertainment. Preferred Club Rooms are available for bed & breakfast, half board and Unlimited Luxury. Rooms in the family area are on Unlimited Luxury basis.