Much as we enjoy the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the sand between our toes, we love the thrill skiing brings too. A complete contrast with the crunch of snow beneath your boots, magnificent views from the mountain top and the crisp air on your face as you glide through the powder. Not to mention the après-ski shenanigans!
Mark Warner has been the topic of conversation a lot recently. But what’s the appeal of their holidays and are they right for you? We take a look at the most frequently asked questions.
Mark Warner makes everything so easy. From checking in, the BA chartered flight and the transfer the other end to the array of activities available on resort and of course the childcare. Earlier this year, we had our first family holiday with Mark Warner at the Levante Beach Resort in Rhodes, Greece. We’d never put POD in childcare on holiday before but a few hours each morning meant we could finally dust down the rackets. The POD Father even dilly dallied with sailing although it was short-lived – simply because we ran out of time.
To date we’ve had four holidays with Mark Warner and have enjoyed the fabulous tennis set up each time. Before POD came along, we played several times a week and we’d be on court come rain or shine. We drew the line at ice although we did have a memorable and very slippery attempt!
As a couple we loved the academy course and classic tennis course Mark Warner offered at San Agostino and Lakitira in Greece. We also got to play each other and join the social tennis on offer at the back end of every day. The Mark Warner model works well for us as it means we can partake in a sport we love and combine it with exploring the local area or relaxing by the pool. Being active meant we were able to enjoy the food and drink excesses a holiday brings without all the guilt too. We also found ourselves meeting lots of people who share our love of tennis – and mojitos!
As POD’s Great Grandparents would say we’re “good trencher-men” a phrase for hearty eaters that goes back to medieval times when the trencher was a wooden plate. Although we’ll eat pretty much anything that’s put in front of us we’ve also been known to frequent dining establishments owned by sweary and unclothed celebrity chefs so we know how good food can be.
Having upgraded to full board at the San Lucianu Beach Resort in Corsica we were ready to sample what was on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were also planning to use the early kids tea so we could take advantage of the evening childcare that had proved so successful on our trip to the Levante Beach Resort in Greece, where we were twice sent back to the bar by POD so she could finish watching that evening’s DVD!
Our recent trip to Corsica, staying at the San Lucianu Beach Resort, was our fourth holiday with Mark Warner and the fourth time we’ve taken advantage of their tennis set-up. The POD Father and I signed up for the classic course, which gives 4 x 1 hour mornings of tennis tuition for £80, with in this case a single coach, Blake. Previously we’d played tennis at San Agostino, Lakitira and Levante where there are more courts and three coaches respectively.
Having holidayed in Greece with Mark Warner at the Levante Beach Resort, we were keen to see what the San Lucianu Beach Resort in Corsica had to offer. Situated on the east coast of the island, the San Lucianu Beach Resort is 3* and set among beautiful gardens with breathtaking mountains the backdrop.
Much as we did at Levante, we were keen to play tennis each morning while POD enjoyed various indoor and outdoor activities with Mini Club. Lunchtime and afternoons would be spent as a family although we were keen to try out more watersports and perhaps explore the local area a little too.
We holidayed in Greece with Mark Warner a couple of times before POD came along. The ethos was the same in both resorts and we had the best time playing tennis in the sunshine, eating like kings and drinking a few too many mojitos. Everyone says your priorities change when you become a parent and that’s very true. But ever since POD arrived on Christmas Day 2010, we’ve been itching to holiday with Mark Warner as a family.
