{"id":3155,"date":"2017-03-03T14:15:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T13:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kidslovetravel.net\/?p=3155\/"},"modified":"2017-03-03T14:15:18","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T13:15:18","slug":"cape-verde-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidslovetravel.nl\/en\/cape-verde-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Verde with kids: Sunny with waving palm trees"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the plane has landed and the suitcases have rolled from the conveyor belt, the moment has finally arrived: our holiday in Cape Verde with kids is about to begin!<\/p>\n

A good holiday starts with a wonderful hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Riu Funana is just a 20min drive from the airport in Sal. When we walk into the hotel we\u2019re greeted friendly. We\u2019re checked in swiftly and we notice straight away how happy and friendly Cape Verdeans seem to be.<\/p>\n

After a brief introduction to our surroundings we receive the well-known \u201call-inclusive\u201d wristbands and we are escorted to our room. The last time I wore such a wristband dates back 20 years or so, while Kev turns out to be a \u201cwristband virgin\u201d even. It might not come as a surprise to you that the both of us are keen backpackers and \u201cDIY\u201d travellers, but this week we just want to relax; no traveling, no cooking, no cleaning. The all-inclusive concept seems to fit perfectly to our demands and therefore I am curious to see if it will be to our liking.<\/p>\n

Lunch time!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are lucky to have arrived during lunch time. We have our lunch in the buffet restaurant and I\u2019m pleasantly surprised by the selection! The kids stick to fries and I decide to avoid the discussion seeing as they\u2019ve only slept for about 5 hours last night.<\/p>\n

We spend the afternoon at the children\u2019s swimming pool with playground, an ideal combination! So far this hotel seems like a great choice for visiting Cape Verde with kids.<\/p>\n

In the evening we go to the buffet restaurant again for dinner. On the way back to our hotel room Lotte falls asleep and I see Flo having trouble staying awake too once we reach the door. The kids share a separate bedroom adjoined to our room, perfect! Kev and I have our privacy and a little peace and quiet while the kids are still nearby.<\/p>\n

At 19:30 everyone is in bed and I\u2019m already looking forward to our first full day in Cape Verde.<\/p>\n

\"Kids \"Kids<\/p>\n

Sun, relaxation and happiness\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I can hear the kids chatting when I carefully open one eye and I glance at my phone to see it’s 6:00 o\u2019clock. That\u2019s 8:00 o\u2019clock Dutch time so technically the kids have slept in \ud83d\ude09 We walk in the sun to the restaurant for breakfast and can\u2019t help thinking how pleasant the change of weather is (25 degrees and sunny) in comparison to back home.<\/p>\n

Breakfast shows a wide variety in choice too; from hot to cold and healthy to less healthy. On our first day I choose to go healthy, Kev does the opposite of course.<\/p>\n

After the wonderful breakfast we settle at the pool again and while the kids play we read a book. I\u2019m amazed at how incredibly relaxing this actually is!<\/p>\n

\"Kids \"After<\/p>\n

Oh no, here we go again… the kids are ill<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the afternoon Lotte gets a little weepy and her head feels warm too. Luckily I brought the thermometer, proving its worth on the second day already. Lotte has a high fever so we give her paracetamol and take her out of the sun, hoping she\u2019ll recover soon\u2026<\/p>\n

To be continued\u2026<\/p>\n

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Tips and Tricks for Cape Verde with kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Riu Funana<\/a> is very child friendly; children\u2019s swimming pool, playground, child seats, baby beds and an extensive mini club program for kids aged 4-12 years<\/p>\n

Room 7052 is located near the pool as well as the restaurant and consists of two adjoined bedrooms<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve booked a holiday package but don\u2019t want to drive by all the other hotels in the transfer van, grab a cab. It only costs \u20ac12<\/p>\n

And finally, always bring you thermometer and child paracetamol \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Did you like this article? You might like these articles about travelling with kids as well: 10x The most fun means of transportation<\/a> & 10 Tips for Valencia with kids\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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