Tui Blue Victoria Menorca, Santo Tomás

Bring mosquito repellent and bite cream, and avoid sitting on grassy areas where mosquitoes may be worse.

Relax rather than reserving a main-pool sunbed at dawn; loungers are generally available late into the morning, with plentiful umbrellas.

Watch the sunset from the rooftop bar or terrace at least once for the best views.

Choose a rear or forest-facing room for cooler afternoons, but expect tree views and possible bar-delivery noise.

Request a front-facing room for sea views, town views, sunset light, and afternoon sun on the balcony.

Download the TUI Blue app before arrival to reserve restaurants and activities and check daily schedules.

Book the Culinarium as soon as you arrive, or reserve it in advance to avoid disappointment.

Use the bus stop outside the hotel to reach Mahón and Ciutadella.

Hire a car to explore Menorca; buses can be busy or infrequent, and a large free car park is next to the hotel.

Walk to Son Bou along the beach; the route is about two miles and ends near a worthwhile beachside restaurant.

Bring books or cards for quiet evenings and gaps before the entertainment starts.

Use the rooftop pool after 10am when the lift opens; it is quieter, but rooftop loungers can be limited.

Book a suite if you need more space; standard double rooms are relatively small, while suites offer better size and views.

Download the TUI Blue app for hotel information.

Book a private airport transfer if you want to save time; the return taxi took about 25 minutes and cost €40.

Choose all-inclusive and compare upgrading at check-in, which may cost less than booking it upfront and includes restaurant and snack-bar lunches.

Expect plenty of pool sunbeds even though the pool is small.

Bring snorkelling gear and sturdy beach shoes because the sea and coastal paths are rocky in places.

Choose a sea view instead of a plunge-pool room; the plunge pools are very small.

Walk the coastal nature paths beside the hotel for an easy scenic outing.

Choose another hotel or plan to eat out if you are a fussy eater; the menu includes lots of fish, pasta, and Mediterranean dishes.

Ask reception for the provided sunbed and beach towels, so you do not need to pack them.

Visit Ciutadella for its beautiful squares, quality shops, and market.

Expect the main pool area to feel tight or busy, with loungers available more easily than parasols.

Bring your own pool towel if you want to avoid a possible charge, although pool towels may be provided.

Budget for the city tax payable on arrival.

Book the final week of May if better entertainment is a priority.

Bring extra hangers because room storage may be limited.

Ask for fresh tea or coffee at breakfast to avoid using the machines.

Try Es Pins next door for a nearby restaurant option.

Confirm the advertised TUI Blue Fitness programme before relying on it being available.

Join the exercise classes, including aqua aerobics.

Book an aromatic massage if you want a relaxing spa treatment; the spa itself is basic.

Visit the evening market for jewellery and food.

Bring towels and warm layers for the outdoor cinema.

Take trainers for the walk to Son Bou, especially if you plan to follow the coastal route.

Take a direct transfer to the hotel instead of the TUI coach route through Son Bou.

Allow roughly 40 minutes between the hotel and the airport.

Request a low-floor room if reliable Wi-Fi is important.

Join water pong at the rooftop pool, and check the TUI app for its scheduled time.

Arrange excursions independently to save money, except for the caves, which require booking.

Take the TUI island tour to see and learn about Menorca.

Plan for a quiet resort with few nearby bars and restaurants rather than a lively nightlife scene.

Request a room facing Son Bou, possibly an even-numbered room, for that orientation.

Request a fifth-floor sea- or sunset-facing room if that view matters to you.

Avoid rooms at the end of the corridor overlooking the forest wall.

Choose half board and pay for extras separately if that works out cheaper for your plans.

Reserve the rooftop restaurant early, and consider treating yourself to one of its day beds.

Take local buses 71 or 72 to the larger towns instead of paying for hotel excursions.

Buy fresh baguettes from the supermarkets for the beach, and bring a frozen bottle of water.

Book painting activities early, as places may fill quickly.

Budget €20 for a sunbed on the non-private beach.

Bring your own toilet paper if you dislike single-ply paper.

Choose a rear-facing room to avoid the strongest afternoon sun.

Take the walkway behind the hotel for a romantic evening walk to the other side of the beach.

Consider room 554 if you can afford it.

Bring a small hand fan because the hotel reception rooms may not be air-conditioned.

Bring slippers, a robe, and a small hand fan.

Take the path behind the hotel toward San Boa for a lovely beach.

Expect the room air conditioning to stop at 19°C; you cannot set it colder.

Put a towel on your preferred pool bed early because the pool can get busy.

Book a few trips out to explore beyond the hotel.

Book a room with a private terrace if possible.

Ask for coffee and milk to be replenished daily in your room.

Cover the air-conditioning panel with paper and tape if its bright display bothers you.

Think twice before paying extra for a swim-up room.

Watch the sunset from the beach, which is only a couple of minutes from the hotel.

Walk beyond the nearest beach if you want a better stretch of sand and sea.

Choose another hotel if you need consistently strong vegetarian dining options.

Expect slower clearing of used tables around the pool-food area.

Do not rely on the main pool for long swims; it is relatively shallow and compact.