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The Al Fresco Diaries: When Disney comes to town

Friday, we are officially over half way through the holiday.  We know Yelloh village like the back of our hand and have established favourite places to eat and drink.

Yesterday was a day of discovery, we went to the second pool.  A new one that was added to the resort a little over a year ago.

It has Jacuzzi beds – need I say more. And kids under the age of 16 were not allowed in them.  The bairns played on the slides whilst I sat in bubbles that were not of my own creation.

We ate dinner on the strip and paid a monstrous amount of money for the girls to have their hair fashioned into tiny braids.  BB was itching for the style, begging in a desperate four year old manner.  Once she was safely sitting on a stool between another woman’s thighs her pleas of please turned to yelps of pain as she bellowed through 14 individual plaits.

1401477375348Apparently having your hair tied tightly to your scalp hurts like hell.  Thanks to my daughter the whole of Yelloh! Club Farret knows this as well.

It took my eldest daughter six hours to work up the nerve to sit on the stool of pain to have her hair forced into the same beautifully anguished style.

She too confirmed the pain factor to be higher than anything she had ever encountered in her eight years on earth.

IMG_0351My son thought it may hurt more than having a baby.

My son can be clueless at times.

We ate at the Orange Cafe last night.  For anyone visiting the Al Fresco resort at Club Farret, this feast is a must. It is an all you can eat option, offering fresh crepes, burgers cooked to your liking, mussels by the tonne, beast sized prawns, and Italian and Mexican options.

All for 12 euros a head and under six eat free.

I fear they may have regretted the last offer as they watched four year old BB consume platter after platter of all that was on offer.

We were confined to a time limit for our meal last night.  Which was a shame as I think I would still be dieting on seafood now if we didn’t have a prior engagement with Disney.

On the resort last night, the local entertainment show were performing in a Princess Spectacular – Club Farrets very own  Disney Show.

It was during this hour long celebration of Disney that I discovered that my husband has never watched a Princess film. Eight years of being a father to two Disney obsessed twins.  Four years of being DaDa to a kid who acts out a different Princess part everyday and he can’t tell his Cinders from his Elsa.

It was a shocking discovery, one that has made me question all that I know about the man I married.

When we return home it will be my task to change this fearful fact.  The man will be forced to endure Frozen until he can identify each Prince and Princess in turn.

The kids loved the show as they have enjoyed each of the evenings entertainment.  Plus BB thinks the real Elsa appeared on stage just for her birthday.  So we are idolised as the best parents in the world simply for bringing her to France.

Easy parenting win!

 

If you are interested in a Al Fresco break please check out their website.  We visited Yelloh! Club Farret as part of a review trip.

The site is packed full of activites including:

Swimming

2 heated swimming pools with children’s pool

New outdoor spa* pool featuring jacuzzis, hydro-massage beds

Club Farret annexe has a new Chinese themed pool with large kids’

pool, separate adult pool with hydro-massage beds, pool bar,

an exercise pool and Moroccan style loungers* with drink service

Farret spa* (for use by adults only)

Sauna, steam room, indoor jacuzzi and beauty/wellness treatment

rooms*

Sandy beach direct access

 

For Children aged 4-12 years

Beach club

New pirate land kids club area with slides and adventure playground

Table tennis

Games room

Children’s play area

Site run children’s club with activities for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds

Satellite TV

 

For Toddlers

Children’s play area

FREE Baby Pack on 2014 holidays at this parc. Consists of a travel cot,

high chair, baby bath, socket covers and baby gate on terrace.

Subject to availability. Please request at time of booking

 

For Teens

Sports tournaments

Basketball

Dance classes

 

Outdoor fun

Beach Volleyball

Multi-sports pitch

Tennis

Bicycle hire*, there are many cycle paths to explore in the forest.

 

Meals

Pirate restaurant and bar

Jungle bar

La Palmeraie restaurant with panoramic views

Crêperie (from mid June

Take-away

Snack bar

 

Entertainment

Family discos, concerts, magic shows, quizzes and cabarets during

the season (daily in July and August)

 

Other facilities

Washing facilities with dryers*

On site shop

Souvenir and beach shop

Safety deposit boxes* and cash machine

Bakery

Gym and adult fitness programs

Internet access*

 

Things to do off the Parc…

Nearby activities

Tree top adventure course 0.5 miles

Quad bikes and karts 4 miles

Mini golf 500 metres

Horse riding 1 mile

Windsurfing 100 metres

 

Sightseeing

Béziers: regional capital and wine centre 11 miles

Canal du midi for shady walks and cycling 0.5 miles

Cap d’Agde port and entertainments 7 miles

Languedoc wine route from 3 miles

Montpellier 41 miles

Cité de Carcassonne 62 miles

Karting 3 miles

 

For more information or to help find the perfect Al Fresco parc and to book, please visit www.alfresco-holidays.com or call 08436 362586

 

Comments

  1. Ali says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:11 am

    The very strange part of me would love the pain of those plaits, I know! Looks like a fantastic holiday, glad BB is making the most of those platters (!) and most of all you look fantastic and so happy! Great to see xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Ali you are a strange lady!!!!! x x

      Reply
  2. Keri-Anne says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:56 am

    What a wonderful place! I remember going to thailand when i was a teenager and having about 10 women on the beach plaiting my hair. I ended up with about 100 plaits! And man, it hurt!!!!!! Ha x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      It looked like it hurt a lot – but pain is beauty as they say….

      Reply
  3. You Baby Me Mummy says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:57 am

    What a wonderful holiday, such happy photos! Bless BB for munching through a whole platter x

    Reply
  4. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:00 am

    This sounds like a great place for family holiday! We will be taking a look for next year! x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      Oh good x

      Reply
  5. Angela Spicer says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I love the plaits. Not sure I would be brave enough to go through it though.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      It looked agony! but so good for the pool.

      Reply
  6. Louisa says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:42 am

    It looks like you are having a marvellous time. I can’t believe your husband doesn’t know his Princesses!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      Same on him.

      Reply
  7. Jen aka The Mad House says

    June 9, 2014 at 11:09 am

    It looks amazing. I WANT TO GO

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      It is awesome!

      Reply
  8. Kizzy says

    June 9, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Sounds like a fantastic holiday and how can a Dad of girls have no idea about Disney Princesses although I have a feeling my hubby couldn’t tell one from another either!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Whereas it is our specialist subject!

      Reply
  9. Lauranne says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Sounds lovely!!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      It was x

      Reply
  10. Lisa Prince (@BEAUTY_IIAO) says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    oh wow i would love to go and i also got plaits when i was her age on holiday and loved them x

    Reply
  11. Victoria Mylittlel says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    im feeling a bit jealous and sorry for your little girls suffering with their hair do

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Ha I wouldn’t worry – they survived x

      Reply
  12. LearnerMother says

    June 9, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Ouchy, but the result is very cute indeed! Sounds like a fantastic holiday, what a brilliant range of activities for you all!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Fab place x

      Reply
  13. Jenny says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Glad you’re having a lovely time. It’s a shame there’s nothing organised for under the under 5’s.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      They can join the disco and if quiet can do the kids club x

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    What an amazing selection of things to do! And awesome that Disney came to town too 😀

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      We were serenaded by Elsa herself!

      Reply
  15. Mummy of Two says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    That hairstyle does look rather painful! I’m surprised they haven’t both got just half a head done!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      well technically….

      Reply
  16. Hannah Staveley says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Love your daughters hair like that, looks amazing .x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks they adore it!

      Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks

      Reply
  17. Fritha Strickland says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    love the hair! I actually had this done when I was around 17, I even had pink bits braided in which is a bit hilarious! x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Did it hurt?

      Reply
  18. Emma Shilton says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    I love people messing with my hair but I think that would be a step too far!

    Sounds like an awesome resort, bet the children loved it

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Adored it!

      Reply
  19. Cass@frugalfamily says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    I never dared get my hair done like that as I thought it would fall out because they pulled it so tight 😉

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      I dare not take it out!

      Reply
  20. Adele @ Circus Queen says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    When I saw their hair, the first thing I thought was you must have paid through the nose. Cane row is expensive, especially at holiday destinations. The second thing was, how on earth did you get your kids to sit still long enough for that! They look so sweet though.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      yup 30 euros for 30 minutes of pain – however less hairbrushing so worth every penny.

      Reply
  21. Zena's Suitcase says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Sounds like this was a great day and night for you all. The list of activities and facilities are great. Could be our next holiday!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Tis a fab resort

      Reply
  22. Foz says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Jacuzzi Beds…ooh I am jealous.

    Had to laugh at your son saying it hurt more than having a baby! lol!!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Bless him…..

      Reply
  23. sarsm says

    June 10, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    So your girls have already learned the lesson ‘beauty means pain’!! 🙂

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      The hard way!

      Reply
  24. VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    You are making me want to go on holiday all over again! Btw, does braiding really hurt as much as childbirth 😉

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      I am sure it doesn’t!!!

      Reply
  25. Shell Louise says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I had to laugh at ‘sitting in bubbles that were not of my own creation!’.
    Sounds like you all had a great time and I want to go just for the food after hearing about the all you can eat for 12 euros. Probably wouldn’t be very good for my diet though!

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 11, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      I only ate the fish!

      Reply
  26. wendy says

    June 11, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I remember my daughter having her plaited like that in Majorca, she said it was painful but it does look like good. Looks a lovely place and looks like your all having lots of fun x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 11, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      we had a super time

      Reply
  27. agatapokutycka says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Any place with a pool sounds like a winner to me… i love swimming

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      June 11, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      The pool was fab – and heated!

      Reply
  28. Sarah Bailey says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:37 am

    What an amazing sounding break – so much to do! x

    Reply

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