Family holiday and travel news

If one is waiting to indulge in an enthralling, fun filled holiday this summer with family or friends, then France is the place to be. The types of holidays that one can enjoy in France are vast and varied. One can choose from villa holidays, skiing holidays, self catering holidays, chateau breaks, wine tours & cycling holidays. There are lots of great options when you decide to go on Keycamp holidays in France. Some good places to go to are Alsace, Average, Brittany, Burgundy, Champagne, Corsica, Limousine, Loire, Lorraine, Normandy & Picardy.

Of the many things that one can do in France, some of them are boating, touring, motoring, cycling, water sports, skiing, visiting beaches, golfing, partying, visiting museums & art galleries, horse riding & of course exploring the rich cultural heritage of France. France is also an ideal place for people who want to know & understand the history of Europe. It has some well renowned schools with heritage areas & a few pilgrimage sites. Museum of Great War & cutlery museum & museum of war & peace at Champagne are good places to go to.

France is a place where natural beauty sprawls in its most beautiful forms. Lakes, beaches, gorges, parks, forests & valleys add to the charm of the place. Corsica is more like a Mediterranean island, Verdon is nice for climbers, Brittany is famous for its marshy coasts, Midi Pyrenees has best of the nature parks, Brenne is called the land of thousand lakes & is very rich in aquatic flora & fauna, Loire valley is known for its architecture & heritage, Auvergne has been the place of volcanoes & lakes, Pornic has a port, castle & nice beaches, Chamonix is good for voyagers who prefer outdoor activities & Alsace is where one can go around forests or walk pats vineyards.

A few exciting things that going to happen in France in the near future this year include, a portrayal of France in the end of May, Chateau De Vilandry gardens will be open for public to enjoy in September, new oil & truffle fair in December, international flora lies in may, scallop festival in may again & Toulouse violet festival in February next year. So France is going to be the happening place this summer. It offers something for everyone & every mood to make a holiday a memorable one.

As the school holidays draw to a close and we head in to September and October it is the perfect time to be thinking of a surfing break in Cornwall.  The roads and beaches are finally becoming quieter and the swells are starting to grow, so this really is a great time to hit the beach in the south west of England.

Popular surfing locations such as Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay in Newquay and Polzeath near Padstow are great places to head but there are pleny of other great surf beaches to aim for.  Click here to find out more about surf schools and surf hire in Cornwall.

If you are heading to the south west there is plenty of accommodation available, particularly as we head to the end of the season, ranging from self catering cottages and apartments to some great holiday parks and lodges, including:

• Holiday parks in Cornwall
• Self catering in Cornwall
• B&B and Guest Houses in Cornwall
• Hotels in Cornwall

If you are just starting looking for your 2011 summer family holiday then check out this new family holiday website – www.find-family-holidays.co.uk.  The website covers everything from self catering cottages, chalets and lodges to holiday parks in the UK and Europe.

In addition, you will also find some great ‘Been there, Done that’ reviews of accommodation and great places to visit in their blog.  And, the blog also includes travel tips as well as special offers and discounts for family holidays across the World.

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What better way to enjoy the Spring Bank Holiday weekend than with a city break in a spacious, modern apartment! You can take your pick from 26 of the UK’s finest cities.

Every city is packed with visitor attractions – museums and galleries, theatres, cinemas and heritage centres – not forgetting great opportunities for a little retail therapy! Come with friends, with family, or just with that special someone, and enjoy the space and freedom of an apartment for less than the cost of a hotel room. It’s the perfect start to springtime!

You can grab a city break for as little as £55 this Spring Bank holiday so check out some real bargain City breaks or call 0844 847 1143 >

See a range of great City break apartments across the UK >

With so many of Europe’s great beaches to choose from, it may be difficult to decide which one is right for you. So if you’re struggling to choose, have a look at some of our beach ideas, all with plenty of holiday parks nearby.

Like finding secluded coves? Try Brittany

There can be few places on earth so charming and unspoilt as Brittany, with endless miles of sandy beaches, hidden coves and picture perfect rock pools.

Love the surf? Hit the waves in Gascony

Gascony has something for everyone with long stretches of sandy beach to enjoy as well as the spectacular Atlantic surf if you’d like to try your hand at watersports.

Like golden sands? You’ll love the Languedoc

Enjoy the golden beaches of Languedoc, a favourite amongst Eurocampers, as well as exploring the elegant ports and ancient fishing villages.

With Atlantic or Mediterranean beach breaks from just £125 per party you are sure to find something you like.  Check out your dream beach holiday across Europe at Beach Dreams >

Save up to £651 per week with Hoseasons villa holidays this July and August. Book your summer holiday now and save up to 25% with their fabulous offers. Choose from their best selection of villas with great savings in your favourite destinations, many with private pools and some offering stays of 10 or 11 nights.

To find out more about these great offers click here >

To see a selection of villa holidays across Europe please use the links below:

Villas and apartments in France >

Villas and apartments in Spain >

There’s no better time to explore the waterways of Britain than in the spring, when the countryside is fresh and green, and the waterside meadows are filled with flowers and wildlife.

Cruise the tranquil waters of the Norfolk Broads, for example, and you’ll discover nature trails, welcoming waterside inns and unspoilt villages – not forgetting the historic city of Norwich. Or take your pick of Britain’s impressive network of rivers and canals, from the industrial heritage of the heart of England to the scenic grandeur of Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

And remember, whatever your choice, you can enjoy a spring voyage of discovery for as little as £15 per person per night! Hoseasons are currently offering Spring boat holidays with savings of up to £100… click here to find out more>.

Check out Boat Holidays if you are looking for a boating holiday on the waterways of the UK or across Europe

Keycamp have got the football action covered this summer with the World Cup Fever. Or if you’d rather kick off your shoes than catch the kick off, they’ve got plenty of great ideas to escape the football.

Whichever way you decide to spend your holiday, you are sure to win with Keycamp when you book by 5 May with savings of up to 40%.

• Holidays arriving between 13 Apr – 11 June SAVE 40%
• Holidays arriving between 12 June – 23 June SAVE 30%
• Holidays arriving between 24 June – 30 July SAVE 20%

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Search for Keycamp holidays in France, Spain and Italy, as well as other operators including Eurocamp, Siblu and Thomson Al Fresco.  Check out other great Keycamp destinations with the Euro Holiday Guide.

The small print is:  All discounts will be deducted from your final balance. The % discount is off the base price and extra/fewer nights when you book by 5th May 2010. Minimum holiday cost £50 after all special offers. The loyalty bonus is only available to past Keycamp customers. Save up to 40% offer and loyalty bonus excludes USA, Apartments, UK Escapes, Denmark, Greece, RV’s, Loft, Vista Prestige, Prestige, Tree Houses and selected parcs and dates.

For 10 Days only, Eurocamp are offering a host of holidays this Spring at spectacular prices – but hurry, as offer ends 15th March.  The 10 Day Spring Spectacular deal will allow you to book seven nights of heavenly holiday from just £89 for a Classic Tent, £109 for a two-bed mobile home or £149 for a three-bed mobile home.

To take advantage of this offer search for Eurocamp holidays in France, Spain, Italy.  For Eurocamp, Keycamp, Thomson Al Fresco and other holidays across France check out Find Holidays France>

The full details of the Eurocamp offer are:

With the Easter break less than a month away there is no better time time to book your airport parking for your Easter get-away. You will find no airport parking closer to the terminal than BAA and there are no hidden charges. Prices start at just £3.90 for parking at Heathrow, Stansted, Glasgow, Southampton, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
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