Mark Warner holiday?

[nogginthenog]

After years of 'doing my own thing' ( Ryanair flights to far-flung corners of Italy mostly ) I am considering - horror of horrors - a package holiday! This is mostly due to Noggin junior being a lively 2-and-a-bit years old, and another Noggin on the way, so the Mrs wants something relaxing with childcare etc. She is keen to book Mark Warner in Corsica. I'm coming round to the idea, but found this thread :

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Has anybody been to the Corsica one recently? Any reports good or bad? Any thoughts of alternatives?

I know I will struggle to cope with a package, but if I take the Mrs to 1 more 'rustico' 1/2 way up the side of a mountain, where you have to gather wood & make a fire before you can have a shower, I doubt there will be anymore family holidays!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

[nogginthenog]

...anybody there? All on holiday??

[jamoor]

Why not pick a hotel that has the facilities you need and book a flight to go with it?
Cheaper surely?

[Andy Zarse]

If you or your wife are of a superstitious bent, you might like to note that last year the McCanns booked a Mark Warner holiday to Portugal and I think it's fair to say criticism could be levelled at the quality of the childcare provided.

[spidermanUK]

Andy Zarse said:

If you or your wife are of a superstitious bent, you might like to note that last year the McCanns booked a Mark Warner holiday to Portugal and I think it's fair to say criticism could be levelled at the quality of the childcare provided.

[Donut]

anonymous said:

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Just don't do the hide and seek package.....

[E31Shrew]

When the kids were younger we went on 3 Mark Warner holidays and all were superb. Place called lemnos in Greece,

[BigBen]

I have been to the Corsica one (unless they have changed hotels, assume it is the one that is a 70s looking building with pool out front and beach bar). Was very nice although the beach may not have been the best, good sailing and sports, kids seemed to be having a good time and were kept well out of the way.

Ben

[r3nuf]

Been to Mark Warner (Lakitira, Kos) for the last couple of years as late summer hol, with SWMBO and two kids (8&5).
We had great experiences with the MW staff on the beach and nannys. Evening listening service was fantastic on this resort.

We have been looking at doing another september break in a different MW resort, but the difference in package provided by MW this year is putting us off. It is no longer full board, the junior kids clubs are only half day, water and wine is charged for (whereas before water was available everywhere you went, by the crate), the two speciality restaurants are charged for etc. etc.

MW seem to have moved in a different direction, adding significant cost to the holiday, therefore not making the whole MW package as good value as it used to be, for the family. Loads on Tripadvisor about the changes.