With 9,000 square meters of water to enjoy - kids big and small are bound to have a splashing good time.

Spain�s first and one of Europe�s largest theme parks, PortAventura, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, and with a host of new attractions for families to enjoy � there has never been a better time to go-. First Choice offers a range of family holidays to Spain�s sunny Salou, set on the Spanish Costa Dorada, 40 minutes from Barcelona. This resort is perfect for a sunny May half-term family holiday for those seeking a bit of early summer sun.

A sure fire hit with water babies will be the PortAventura Aquatic Park � home to 9,000 square meters of water. Made up of four swimming pools, adventure water slides like The Torrent and The Typhoon, an indoor area, plus a kid�s area, there�s enough water action to keep everyone amused.

With wave machines to splash and soak swimmers, thrilling slides, including The Mambo and The Limbo which intertwine with each other, and the dark hole of Barracudas � which is only for the brave. For those looking to relax, there�s Bahamas Beach with an array of deck chairs and sun loungers and a Crazy River to bob along on a rubber ring. Little ones are catered for too, with a special kid�s area.

But that�s not all that PortAventura has to offer � there�s also a separate theme park made up of five exciting zones called China, Far West, Polynesia, Aztec Mexico and Mediterranean. Here its rides galore � with Dragon Khan rollercoaster, Furious Baco � Europe�s fastest coaster-, as well as Hurakan Condor freefall ride and Stampida Runaway Mine Train. And for a break from breakneck speed, PortAventura also has its own private Beach Club, set in a unique spot overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, where you�ll find infinity pools, waterbeds and the stunning Lumine restaurant.

First Choice offers seven night family holidays to PortAventura, staying at the 4 Sun Hotel Caribe, which is part of First Choice�s exciting Splash Collection, from �915 per adult and from �415 for the first child and �495 for the second child, based on two adults and two children sharing, on a half board basis, during May half term departing from Gatwick Airport on 28th May 2010. Price includes: - Unlimited free access to on-site PortAventura Aquatic Park during stay - Unlimited free access to PortAventura Theme Park (plus Express tickets for the best rides) - Free access to the Beach Club

- Free access to Campo Aventura children�s are within hotel - Free shuttle bus service between the parks and the Beach Club - Preferred bookings in all restaurants For more information please call First Choice on 0871 200 4455, visit www.firstchoice.co.uk/splash, or pick up a First Choice Splash brochure in store.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

JCPR - PortAventura Sophie Rhatigan 0203 047 4096/sophie_rhatigan@jcpr.com

FIRST CHOICE Louise Evans/louise.evans@firstchoice.co.uk