Been there | Tips http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. Hot Springs http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20002 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20002 Hot and tired - and have a few hours before your flight? http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19913 Icebergs swimming club http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19894 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19894 Time for a quick swim? http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19871 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19871 A beautiful mountain town http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19779 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19779 Take a dip in the CIty http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19673
It also has a fabulous set of places to drink inside, an onsite bowling alley and a Cowshed spa. Very possibly the best place to chill out in the capital.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19673 Swimming pools http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19631
The other one in Castelo de Vide with two great slides for the kids, large swimming pool, small children's pool, sun loungers, shades and grass areas with small olive trees and a cafe/restaurant.
A respite from the hot Alentejo sun and the kids will love it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19631 Have a morning dip http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19482 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19482 Les Bains des Paquis http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19267
Sounds tacky? I thought it would be, but it wasn't! Swimming in the lake in the height of the summer with city views all around, the jet d'eau in the background and the snow-capped mountains in the distance is really something else.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19267 Little Riverside http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18837 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18837 Te Ngaere Bay http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18761 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18761 Kai Iwi Lakes http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18760 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18760 Surfing at Ngarunui Beach http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18759 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18759 Diving holidays in Hurghada http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18674
The town is growing quickly and is becoming more and more popular from year to year. A lot of building work is also going on in the town and it is becoming a popular area for people looking for property investments. I'd recommend visiting.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18674 Lake of Köyceğiz, Rock Tombs, Mud baths http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18452
The Lake of Köyceğiz is often said to be as "as smooth as glass" till noon and then great for wind surfing in the afternoon. The Köyceğiz Lake contains almost every kind of seafood from fish to crab.

The Rock Tombs are tombs carved into the rock in Dalyan and date back to the ancient harbour city of Caunos.

The Mud baths are natural hot mud baths - very good for the skin!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18452 Visit Kalymnos http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18284
The capital of the island is Pothia, worth seeing are the villages of Vathy, Masouri and the small island of Telendos. You can get there by ferry from Piraeus or by plane via Kos or Rhodes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18284 Caravan Serai http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18221
We found a place called Caravan Serai just outside Marrakech with a heated pool. We took a taxi (about £10 return) and arrived in a very quiet, lovely place. It is a hotel with a couple of rooms and a decent size swimming pool. We had to pay to use the swimming pool for the day (£15), but this included a very nice lunch. Worth a visit if you want to chill out a day in hectic Marrakech.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18221 Villa Jasmin http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18185 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18185 Gelliert Hotel Swimming Pools http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18050 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18050 Camping on the beach at Ardroil http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18038
There is no formal camp ground. You pitch your tent on the grass next to the beach and put some money in a box in the local village. There are public toilets to use but other than that, this is pretty wild camping.

The area is really safe so the kids can go off and explore the beach and rock pools whilst you relax and get the camp fire going. Long summer days, lovely walking, swimming, fresh air and starry skies. This is a wonderful, memorable place to take the family.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18038