Hi buzybee, we normally go to tenerife every year to a place just outside las americas, called playa de fanabe, Adeje. its not too crowded and the weather is in mid 70s at the moment, there are lots of child friendly restaurants, beach 2 minute walk, and most hotel complexes have entertainment in one form or another for adults and children, my son is 8 and he looks forward to this every year.we bought a timeshare for 2k 3 years ago and pay just under �300 pa for maintenance,so all we have to pay for now is the flights, also a taxi from the airport to our complex is ahalf hour drive and only costs �15,hope this will persuade you and your family, good luck