As our Jet2holidays transfer bus pulled into the main entrance of the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort Spa & Casino, I instantly knew we had thrown a double six and that our luck was in for the week.

Gran Canaria is a popular tourist destination thanks to excellent weather, easy access from mainland Europe and a fantastic range of year-round deals and package holidays. The third largest of Spain’s ...

Having stayed in many lovely four-star hotels over the years, this Gran Canaria break was our first real five-star experience and I wondered how much that extra 'estrella' would bring. We were not to ...