i left you this on the lanza forum aswell

I cant help with any of those accomodations as we always go sc as we really like to eat out everynight.
I think Robert is right as we did go to Turkey AI last summer (like i say dont normally do AI unless caribbean) and really you could be anywhere so if your going AI then choose by the hotel more than the destination i would anyway.

We are going to Lanzarote and Gran Canaria inOct not been to Lanza before but i love Gran Canaria we always have a fab time there in Puerto rico and the kids love it.

Do you not fancy SC then you can go out and see the place and eat out.
ALthough AI is good for the kids makes life nice and easy!!

Good luck

If you want any more info on GC or Puerto Rico give me a shout

Hi, we have been to all four canary islands, and have to admit Gran Canary is our favourite as we have been there three times now and going back in October.
Fuert is the quietest with the nicest beaches, but there is a long bus ride from the airport to Jandia which with children is worth taking into consideration.
Lanza was lovely as well we stayed in Costa Tequise which is great as no hills.
I prefer maspalomas to anywhere else as again it is quieter, but you are still near to everything. Again porto rica is all on the hill.
But to be honest I think they are all great, and am sure whichever you choose will be fine, as long as you check out the hotel reviews.

We have explored the Canary Islands from one end to the other and i find it very difficult to choose between Lanza and Gran Can. Gran Can usually has had the hottest weather whatever time of year we have been. We prefer the taurito/Mogan area as it is alot quieter than your usual "English" favourite resoirts. I am not keen on PR as it is very commercialised and there is an abundance of "looky looky" men..and although they get shifted on regulalrly..they always manage to track you down!

I think for your first attempt at going abroad I would try for Lanzarote. the island is small, easily explorable, there is lots to do, it is very child friendly
(as are all the Canary islands) and it is just that little bit cooler, which may be easier for the children.

Wherever you go, i hope you enjoy and if you do, you will keep returning until you have been to 'em all!!!