Mallorca enjoys around 300 days of beautiful sunshine every year. And in July and August, it’s at its hottest. As much as we all love time in the sunshine, it can be dangerous too, particularly for kids.
Our tips to enjoy the sun safely while on holiday at Club MAC
Avoid the hottest part of the day
It’s tempting to spend all day in the sun, but between 11am to 4pm, the sun is just too strong. Even with sunscreen, you’re exposing your skin to harmful rays. If you don’t want to head back to your room, stay in the shade during these peak hours.
We’ve plenty of shady spots around the pools, so head there when you need to get out of the sun. Don’t risk staying out when it’s too hot and try not to fall asleep on your sunbed. Grab a cold drink at one of our bars and enjoy the shade.
Always wear sunscreen (and choose the right one!)
Everyone knows wearing sunscreen helps to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. But there is also a lot of choice when it comes to different creams and sprays. It can be difficult to know which one is right for you.
The danger from the sun comes from UVA and UVB (ultraviolet) light, which cause your skin to tan. This light is also responsible for sunburn, premature ageing and can potentially cause skin cancers. It’s why we recommend you pick a sunscreen that protects you against both UVA and UVB light. Anything SPF rated 30 and above is the best choice.
It’s also important to apply your sunscreen early – at least half an hour before you go out. Keep reapplying at least every couple of hours too, especially if you’re dipping in and out of the pool. And don’t forget those sensitive bits of skin like your feet and the underside of your arms.
Just remember that even the best sunscreen doesn’t protect you completely. Even wearing a high SPF cream doesn’t mean you should spend all day in the sun.
Stay covered up in the sun
Although light colours are often popular in warm weather, darker coloured clothes provide more UV protection. Pack clothes that are loose-fitting and long sleeved to keep the air circulating around your skin. And be careful to choose clothes made from materials that have a close weave, as these help to keep those harmful UV rays at bay.
A wide-brimmed hat is also crucial. The brim casts shade over your neck and face, while the crown protects the sensitive skin on the top of your head.
Look after the little ones
All of these rules are even more important when it comes to the kids. Children should entirely avoid the hottest part of the day. Parents must apply and reapply sunscreen with an SPF value of at least 50. And cover up sensitive skin with the right clothes. It’s super important because studies show that the majority of sun damage happens when we’re children or adolescents.
We know kids can be tricky to coat in sunscreen (especially when they’re jumping around and in and out of the pool), but they’re never too young to learn how to enjoy the sun safely.
Mallorca can enter various heatwaves during the summer, enduring temperatures of up to 40C. And while Alcudia is cooler thanks to coastal breezes, temperatures can still reach at least 35C. All of which means our Club MAC guests can enjoy some spectacularly hot weather in summer. Here’s our top tips to keeping your cool in a heatwave under the hot Alcudian sun.
Stay cool and have fun in the Alcudian heatwave
Sunshine is what holidays are all about, and we’re delighted that our guests will be able to enjoy the facilities on offer while basking in the Spanish sun. However, heatwaves can also take their toll, particularly on the youngest, the oldest and anyone with any health issues.
It’s easier than you think to become a victim of heat exhaustion, which results in all kinds of symptoms that could ruin your holiday. Feeling sick, muscle cramps and headaches are early warning signs, with more severe symptoms including confusion and fainting. No-one wants to suffer while they’re meant to be enjoying themselves, so follow the advice below to keep cool in a heatwave, and take it easy in the summer sun.
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Drink lots of water
The biggest favour you can do yourself and your family is to keep everyone hydrated. Sweating profusely leads to dehydration, which can make you feel dizzy, tired and generally ill. In hot temperatures like this, you should drink fluid regularly throughout the day and throughout the evening.
Public Health England says to drink between six and eight glasses of water every day. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol don’t count towards this total, so make sure you drink enough. If you or your family do become dehydrated, use an oral rehydration treatment, such as Dioralyte, which replaces salts and sugars to rebalance your body.
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Don’t drink too much alcohol
We know that all-inclusive holidays bring the temptation of beer in the sun but bear in mind alcohol dehydrates the body. If you are drinking, ensure you’re balancing it with plenty of water. Don’t overdo the drinking, and not only will you stay hydrated and feeling well, you’ll sleep better too.
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Cover up and stay in the shade
Avoid being out in the midday sun. Between the hours of 11am and 3pm, mid-summer Mediterranean sun is simply too hot, particularly for children. Keep everyone happily in the shade and remember that babies under nine months should always be kept out of the sun.
High protection sun cream is a must for the whole family. Use factor 50 and reapply to everyone regularly, particularly if people are in and out of the pool. The majority of people don’t use enough sun protection. Put the kids in full-length swimsuits so they’re as covered as possible, and make sure everyone is wearing a hat.
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Eat fresh, cool food
Our buffets are crammed with lots of different kinds of food, from meaty mains to vegetarian specials. We’d advise eating plenty of cooling fruits and vegetables when it’s super-hot, all of which will help to cool you down and keep you hydrated. Steer away from anything too heavy in the middle of the day, or anything that causes you to sweat more, like spicy curries.
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Use the air conditioning
One of the biggest problems many people have in the heat is trying to sleep. All of our rooms at Club MAC have air conditioning, so make sure that the balcony doors are closed at night so that it works to its full capacity. An extra tip to keep cool is popping your pillowcases in the fridge while you’re out for the day – it can help you fall asleep on a hot, muggy night.
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Take a dip
Cold or cool water helps your body temperature fall. If you’re having real trouble sleeping at night, run cold water over your wrists to quickly lower your body heat. The same goes for cooling down during the day. Use our swimming pools regularly, head on over to the Hidropark for a splash about, or paddle in the sea. All of these will cool you down. Just make sure you reapply your sun protection. If you don’t want to be in and out of the water, place a cold towel or ice cubes wrapped up on the back of your neck or on your wrists, and you will feel the benefit.
Follow these tips to keep cool in a heatwave, and you’ll enjoy the hot weather while at Club MAC Alcudia – we can’t wait to welcome you!
What to do if you have a food allergy
Each hotel – Saturno, Marte and Jupiter – has a restaurant and, as you can imagine, we have lots of chefs working on the meals every day. Our chefs and dining staff are always happy to chat to you about the ingredients in each available dish, and recommend dishes that are safe to eat.
We’re happy to prepare simple meals like grilled meat, boiled vegetables, or potatoes for guests with allergies. We offer gluten-free bread, pasta, cereals, and various dairy-free milks (such as soy, almond, lactose-free, or oat milk). We also ensure dishes are taken directly from the kitchen to avoid cross-contamination.
It’s essential to inform us of any allergies, especially serious ones. Make sure both your party and Club MAC staff are aware, so we can accommodate everyone properly.
Who to tell about your allergy at meal times
Before heading to the Balearics, it’s essential to know about drinking water safety in Majorca at Club MAC Alcudia. At Club MAC Alcudia, we ensure that your stay is safe and enjoyable by providing filtered water throughout our resort for peace of mind. Here’s everything you need to know about drinking water while on holiday with us.
Water safety
It is vital that before you leave the UK for pastures new, you find out whether you can drink the water in your chosen holiday destination. Tap water sanitation standards vary from territory-to-territory, so if you don’t look at this issue before you fly out you could end up casting a shadow over your entire holiday. So can you drink the water in Majorca? Advice site Welcome to Majorca writes that tap water in the largest of the Balearic Islands tends to have high mineral content.
Water at Club MAC
At Club MAC Alcudia, we make sure that all water on site is completely safe for guests. We carefully filter our water through a process called ‘reverse osmosis’ to make sure it is completely safe. This is a water purification technology that is used to remove any negative elements from cooking and drinking water, to ensure it is of the highest standard.
We use reverse osmosis to carefully filter the water we use for our ice cubes, dishwashers and glass washing machines. This also applies to the water used in the self-service taps in our bars, a well the water used in our machines to make and mix drinks such as coffee, juice and coke. If you are heading out of the resort and would like to take water with you, you can buy high quality bottled water, along with snacks, souvenirs and other essential items at the shop on the Club MAC Alcudia site. You can also access bottled water through vending machines across our resort. If you already have an empty bottle you can refill at any of the self-service drinking water taps in the bar areas!
Find bottled water
If you’re spending the day away from Club MAC Alcudia and you haven’t got some bottled water from the resort ahead of time, you can go to a supermarket while you’re out and about in Alcudia town. There are plenty around, and they all sell water at around 1€. We should note that there are two types of bottled water in Majorcan supermarkets. These are still water, known as “agua sin gas” and sparkling mineral water, which is called “agua con gas.”
Contact Club MAC
At Club MAC Alcudia, we’re always looking to inform you on topics such as drinking water safety in Majorca so you can have a safe, yet fabulous holiday. If you want to find out anything else please contact us via our main website so we can give you the information you need to have a first-rate Majorcan getaway!
When you travel to Club MAC Alcudia, an outstanding family holiday resort in Majorca, you’ll want to appreciate every single moment of your trip. Learn to unwind in Majorca so you can make the most of everything this stunning Balearic paradise has to offer!
Get some sleep
Try to get eight hours sleep on holiday. If you’re fully rested, you’ll be able to appreciate your amazing getaway experience with a clear head! While you’re in Majorca you may want to take siesta in the afternoons, so you can wake up ready to enjoy your evenings in Club MAC’s first rate bars and restaurants!
Don’t over organise
There’s so much to see and do in Majorca. But if you, for example, decide to check out all of the Alcudia’s natural attractions in a short span of time you’ll just stress yourself out. By all means do your research and plan what you’re going to see and do while you’re at Club MAC Alcudia. But leave some time in your schedule to just chill out, so you can go with the flow every once in a while!
Deal with stress
Going on holiday, especially with family, can get a little stressful from time to time. Don’t let a family disagreement over whether to check out the Northern Tip of Majorca or to spend a day at Marine Land turn into a full blown argument! Learn how to deal with stress so you can truly relax on holiday. Sometimes holding an honest discussion with your family is all you need to avoid stressful situations!
Be careful in the sun
With average temperatures soaring as high as 27°C in summer, the beaches of Alcudia are great for sunbathing. But if you’re not careful you could get sunburn, which may put a little bit of a damper on your holiday experience. Make sure that you’re careful in the sun, use plenty of sun lotion and drink a lot of water while holidaying in Majorca, to make the most of the Island’s glorious sun!
Take some time offline
How can you relax in Majorca if you check your smartphone every five minutes? We’d suggest that you take a little time offline when you fly out to the Balearics, so that you can get away from the hectic demands of modern life and just chill out in a sun-drenched, Mediterranean paradise! You can always check your social media accounts when you get back to the resort, especially if you’re staying in one of our premium rooms, for instance, which comes with free high speed Wi-Fi, as the rest of our amazing rooms!
Enjoy Club MAC
At Club MAC Alcudia we have a wide range of activities and facilities for you to enjoy. While you’re staying at our resort, you can check out our amazing bars and restaurants, take a dip in one of our swimming pools or even take your kids to the children’s play area! Make sure you unwind while you’re in Majorca so you can make the most of your Club MAC Alcudia experience!
You may want to ensure you and your family are prepared for every eventuality when you fly to Majorca. Make sure to pack a few first aid essentials before staying at Club MAC Alcudia. This way, you can ensure that your children have the holiday of a lifetime!
Looking after you
As part of the facilities you can find at Club MAC Alcudia, we’ll even be there for you and your family if you need medical help. We have a private doctor at our resort who you can visit during business hours and call 24 hours a day.
First aid essentials
When you holiday at Club MAC Alcudia, you might want to get out into the town and explore Alcudia’s charming streets. But what should you do if one of your kids has a little accident while you’re all out having a good time in Alcudia? We’d suggest you bring a first aid kit. Here are a few essentials you might want to include:
- Medications: If your child regularly takes medication, make sure you have it with at all times.
- Antiseptic spray: If your child gets a minor cut or graze, having antiseptic spray on hand can be very helpful for quick treatment. Containing a fast acting local anaesthetic, this relieves the pain of minor burns, bites, stings and grazes.
- Plasters: Kids have a nasty habit of falling and grazing their knees from time and time. Pack a few plasters so you can patch them up right away if they stumble!
- Dressings: For deeper scratches, it’s a good idea to include dressings in your first aid kit, so you can properly cover any cuts or grazes your kid might pick up while walking the streets of Alcudia. Also include support bandages, which are great for strains and sprains.
- Painkillers: Ensure your child always has access to effective pain relief on holiday. Go for junior painkillers syrups and always follow the instructions on the product.
- Antihistamines: Does your child have an allergy that could flare upon holiday? Include antihistamines in your kit, so you can give them the relief they need to appreciate their Mediterranean getaway. One tablet gives 24 hour relief and is suitable for children over six.
- Re-hydration measures: It can get really hot in Majorca, especially in summer. Therefore, it’s advisable to include re-hydrations solutions and drinks in your first aid kit.
Storing your medication
If you require a fridge to cool your medication, Club MAC has a unit behind reception which can be used for guests. And if you have booked one of our premium or family suites, you’ll find a fridge in the room.
If you stay in a standard room, you can upgrade or we can help you arrange fridge hire from a local company. Prices can be found at this blog post.
Once booked, fridges usually take up to three hours to arrive.
Amazing holiday
Pack a well-stocked first aid kit so you’re ready for any situation while enjoying your holiday at Club Mac in sun-soaked Majorca!
We want to make sure you have an amazing time when you come stay at Club MAC Alcudia, which is why we’ve decided to let you know how to stay safe when swimming at sea. Follow these sea swimming safety tips to enjoy your holiday with peace of mind.
Perfect beach holiday
The location makes the holiday, and when you fly out to Majorca you won’t find a better location than Club MAC Alcudia. We’re based near the Majorcan tourist hotspot of Alcudia Bay, which has one of the best beaches in the Balearics.
This means that when you come to Club MAC Alcudia you’re destined to have the perfect beach holiday, as long as you remember to stay safe at all times. Here are a few tips you can use to make sure you stay safe whilst you’re gliding like a swan through the idyllic waters of Alcudia Bay.
Mallorca’s number 1
Alcudia’s beach is one of the most popular amongst residents with locals coming from all over Mallorca to visit its shaded pine groves. Spaniards enjoy spending Sunday’s with a picnic and their families. The clean waters and long beach make it very safe for small children.
Before you swim
You need to start thinking about how to stay safe before you dip even one toe into the Mediterranean. Start by researching the beach before you fly. Make sure there’ll be life guards who can help you stay safe when you swim out to sea.
For more official beach safety guidelines, check out Majorca’s Beach Safety Rules before your trip.
When you swim
You need to keep your wits about you at all times when you’re swimming at sea. Most importantly, we’d suggest that you look out for hazard signs which give you the vital information you need to stay safe in the water. When swimming in Mallorca you will find special areas for swimming and special areas for boats to come ashore.
Using inflatables
We want to take a minute to discuss using inflatables, e.g. water wings, at sea. They can keep you safe whilst you’re doing a few lengths in the Club MAC Alcudia pools, but they’re lightweight. This means that the tide can sweep them away when you’re swimming in the sea if you’re not careful. If your children need inflatables, make sure they stay within your line of sight whilst they’re frolicking in the refreshing waters of Alcudia Bay.
Strong winds
Finally, we need to take a moment to discuss what you should do when you’re swimming at sea and you encounter strong winds. Sometimes strong winds can cause swimmers to end up further ashore and pushed sideways in the sea. Please make sure you keep an eye on your children because they can get dragged out ashore to a point when they can’t see their parents.
Stay safe
Safety should always come first. If you use these sea swimming safety tips, you’ll make sure that you have fun and stay safe when you dip into the waters of Alcudia Bay, so you’ll be able to walk away from your stay at Club MAC Alcudia with memories you’ll cherish forever!
To make sure you make the most of your stay at Club MAC Alcudia, this week we reveal how to keep your home safe when you travel abroad.
Peace of mind
You’re set to have an amazing time when you visit Club MAC Alcudia. We offer a variety of amenities. These include several fantastic restaurants, eight swimming pools, and a kid’s club for your family. During your stay, explore the port town of Alcudia. It offers a wide range of bars, restaurants, monuments, and natural attractions.
You’re set to have the holiday of your life at Club MAC Alcudia. However, you won’t enjoy it if you’re worrying about home. Relax on a sun-drenched beach without a care in the world.
Five ways to keep your home safe
You need peace of mind to appreciate your getaway, which means you should make sure your home is safe before you go on holiday. Here are five tips that’ll help you do exactly that:
1) Leave the curtains open: An empty house is a target for thieves, so you need to convince people the house is occupied if you want to discourage them from targeting your residence. Closed curtains are a dead giveaway; make sure your curtains are open before you leave for the Balearic Islands.
2) Hide your valuables: burglars target homes to steal expensive items, like jewellery. Hide these items before you leave. This will give thieves less incentive to target your house while you’re abroad.
3) Pull the Plugs: You also need to ensure you unplug all your electrical appliances e.g. television, fridge etc., before you leave home for a week of fun in the sun. This will prevent power surges which could damage your property whilst you’re away. Also, make sure you turn all the light off before you go; your electricity bill will thank you!
4) Tell a neighbour: It pays to have someone watching out for your home when you can’t. Tell a trusted neighbour that you’re going away, so they can inform you immediately if something happens whilst you’re enjoying yourself sunbathing on the glistening sands of Alcudia Beach.
5) Lock everything: We can’t state enough that you need to ensure all windows and doors are locked and your burglar alarm has been activated before you leave.
Enjoy Club MAC Alcudia
Take these steps to ensure your home is secure before traveling, so you can relax and enjoy your stay at Club MAC Alcudia with peace of mind.
At Club MAC Alcudia, we want every guest to have an unforgettable holiday—including expectant mothers! If you’re traveling to Majorca while pregnant, a little planning can make your trip stress-free and enjoyable. Here are five essential tips to help you make the most of your time at our family-friendly resort.
The perfect place for a family holiday
Located just 900 metres away from the glistening sands of the beach of Alcudia, Club MAC is the perfect place to take a family holiday. If you’re pregnant you may think that this doesn’t apply to you, however you shouldn’t let the fact that you’re about to give birth stop you from enjoying an amazing summer break with your family.
Five tips for traveling to Majorca while pregnant
You can have the time of your life on holiday when you’re pregnant as long as you think ahead. Club MAC would advise that you do the following five things if you travel when you’re expecting:
1) Plan everything
Take your cue from Monica from Friends. She may have been slightly neurotic, but she made life easier for herself because she always planned ahead. Plan everything before you fly out so you can travel safe in the knowledge that you don’t have to worry about a single thing when you’re sunbathing beside one of our pools.
2) Pack sensibly
Think to yourself, “what will I need when I’m travelling?” “What will make my life easier?” Make sure you pack essentials such as blister pads, sunglasses, sun cream, a sensible but fabulous wardrobe and comfy shoes if you want to make sure you have an amazing time when you touch down in Majorca.
3) Take the time to rest
You’re growing another person in your body; that’s a pretty demanding job! Make sure you carve some time out of your itinerary to indulge in a little nap or two, so you can get all the rest you need to appreciate your time away from home. It’s also important to make sure you don’t spend too much time in the sun, as this can be bad for pregnant women because they tend to have low blood pressure.
4) Eat your heart out
You’re eating for two now; enjoy this excuse while it lasts! Make sure you help yourself to generous portions throughout your break. Luckily for you, Club MAC Alcudia is all-inclusive and we have a range of fabulous restaurants for you to choose from! You’ll also want to make sure you drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated and lower the risk of sunburn.
5) Carry your phone with you
Your first priority is to stay safe at all times when you fly out for a family holiday before you give birth. Keep your phone on you at all times so you can contact us if you need our help whilst you’re staying at Club MAC Alcudia.
Check with your airlines
Some airlines will only allow pregnant travellers to fly until a certain amount of weeks prior to their due date. Below is the information provided by Thomson Airways, each airline has a different policy, so please check before you jet out to Club MAC.
Thomson Airways flights
For uncomplicated, single pregnancies, you can be a maximum of 36 weeks pregnant on your return flight if you’re going short haul. If you’re flying long haul, it’s 34 weeks. For multiple pregnancies, you can only fly up to 32 weeks.
Over 28 weeks pregnant?
Just so you know, you’ll need to provide a note from a doctor or midwife if you’ll be over 28 weeks pregnant when you fly. It must include your estimated date of confinement, confirmation that your pregnancy is uncomplicated and that you’re fit to fly.
You’ll also need to make sure your insurance covers you for the whole trip as many policies only cover you until you’re 28 weeks pregnant.
Also, Club MAC highly recommends that you take out a European Health Card before visiting us; more information HERE.
Give your family the holiday of their dreams!
Just because you’re pregnant, it doesn’t mean that you can’t take your older kids for a family holiday. Use these tips so you can be sure that you and family will be able to enjoy the getaway of your dreams when you stay at Club MAC Alcudia!
If you lose your cash in a foreign country, it can turn the trip of a lifetime into one you’re desperate to forget, which is why this week Club MAC Alcudia reveals five tips to help you keep your money safe on holiday.
Putting You First at Every Turn
Located in the northern port town of Alcudia in sun-drenched Majorca, Club MAC Alcudia is outstanding family resort. We work to put you first at every turn, so you’re in for the holiday of your dreams when you stay with us.
Which is why this week we wanted to turn our attention to the fear that strikes every tourist as the plane leaves British soil. Losing your money. If your cash disappears, you’ll find yourself with a host of amazing Majorcan activities and no way to experience them for yourself!
