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DESTINATIONS FAMILY HOLIDAYS ROBINSON CLUB


LEFT: Fitness centre


RIGHT: Roby Club staff member Jordy with Bronwen and Evan


language and everything from entertainment to cuisine geared to that country’s clientele. So the million-dollar question was whether the cultural differences would be a barrier to us enjoying our trip, or an eye-opener to a hidden treasure for the UK trade to promote to customers.


w FIT FOR PURPOSE It didn’t take long to realise that Robinson’s commitment to health and wellbeing through its WellFit programme was more than just a marketing ploy. As we headed down to breakfast, the sheer volume of guests in gym gear going to or from morning activities showed that the facilities were being put to good use, and there was a reassuring mix of body shapes and sizes too – this isn’t just a resort for the super-fit to strut their stuff. Checking out some of the classes in the studio and gym,


There was a reassuring mix of body shapes – it’s not just a resort for the super-fit to strut their stuff


it’s fair to say some non-German speakers may be put off by the instructors’ exclusive use of their native tongue. But ultimately, it doesn’t take long to figure out what’s going on – if the person on the spinning bike next to you starts going hammer and tongs, just follow suit. For those who like to tune the body and mind in more peaceful surroundings, the resort also boasts a sizeable adult-only gym, spa and pool area. And with Fuerteventura’s renowned


winds always a presence, the windsurfing and sailing conditions down on the beach are first-class.


w FOOD FOR THOUGHT Of course, as any self-respecting gym-goer knows, half an hour on a treadmill doesn’t make much difference if you proceed to stuff yourself with cakes and biscuits for the rest of the day. That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of treats on offer at the vast and varied buffet. But the first thing you see as you enter the main restaurant is the WellFood station, featuring healthy dishes, whole foods and nutrition-conscious cuisine, so at least you have a fighting chance of staying on the straight and narrow. The shared tables for most meals may not be to all tastes, but there is usually a chance to grab a private table for


dinner, and the three speciality restaurants – La Terraza, La Tasca and La Vita – offer an array of choice away from the main restaurant.


w CLUB CLASS With two children aged six and eight and only a handful of British guests in the resort, the acid test of the culture divide was always likely to be the kids’ club, and on this front, we were met with a slice of good fortune buoyed by some considerate decision- making from the management. The good fortune came in


the fantastic form of Mancunian Jordy who, as one of only two British members of staff, was able to take Bronwen and younger brother Evan under her wing to make sure they didn’t miss out. And with the usual divisions kindly waived to allow the children to attend the same club, rather than being split


48 travelweekly.co.uk 8 February 2018


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