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The glamper's guide to camping
By Junior on 02/08/2011 15:05:36
There has never been so much choice and variety in the world of camping. So from treehouses in France to the Wild West of the US, here’s how to camp in a little more luxury
Like many of my contemporaries, I spent many of my childhood holidays on family camping trips all over Europe. Back then, there were no children’s clubs, no electricity (just a Camping Gaz light and a mosquito candle) and certainly no television
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CAMP BESTIVAL: JULY 28-31
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:33:27
The Junior Guide to Family Festivals checks out Camp Bestival 2011
CAMP BESTIVAL JULY 28–31 is at Lulworth Castle, Dorset () Capacity 50,000 What’s the vibe The king of family festivals, having won the Best Family Festival prize from 2009–10, the little sister of Bestival is a rocking affair.Musical interludes
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A treehouse camping holiday in France
By Junior on 26/08/2011 15:41:24
Your child will be thrilled to have an adventure in a French treehouse
Every child would love a treehouse camping holiday in France! Each thatched-roofed house is built around a tree trunk and entered via a spiral staircase and can sleep six, and has a large decked terrace with table and chairs. The Frontier Tent
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Quirky caravan in East Sussex
By Junior on 23/08/2011 15:50:14
Children love the thrill of camping, while adults often prefer more comfort; but Molly Dishwasher combines the two
Run by sisters Mops and Issie, Molly Dishwasher's hut is named after their mother’s favourite bird (aka the pied wagtail) and is perched in 70 acres of meadows and woodland in East Sussex. The hut has a wood burner, stylish interior, while a soothing power shower is just yards aw...
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Glamping in Dorset
By Junior on 10/08/2011 12:06:28
If you like a little luxury with your camping, head for Dorset this summer and try your hand at yurt living
The Stock Gaylard Estate in the north of the county has a collection of beautifully appointed yurts, modelled on traditional Mongolian yurts – except these have solar-powered lighting and hot water. The estate features a range of habitats for birds and butterflies as well as barn...
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Eurocamp in France
By Junior on 09/08/2011 16:27:29
Nestled on a rocky Languedoc cove on the southernmost coastline of France is Les Criques de Porteils, the latest destination for Eurocamp – the camping specialist
Just a short walk from the picturesque harbour village of Collioure, Les Criques de Porteils offers several small private beaches, ideal for sunbathing and snorkelling. To keep children amused, there’s an entertainer, as well as basketball, fishing, tennis and volleyball. And if ...
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Animal magic in South Africa
By Junior on 26/08/2011 11:00:24
Rocktail Beach Camp is offering you the opportunity to see many beautiful animals from elephants to dolphins in South Africa
Dolphins and leatherback turtles in the sea, reedbuck and elephants at waterholes in the bush, sightings of humpback whales during their annual migration – the Rocktail Beach Camp offers you the chance to see them all. This new family resort in the
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Fun German Farm
By Junior on 02/08/2011 17:46:52
The wonderful Featherdown Farm has reached German shores with the opening of the Hilserhof Farm in the Black Forest
Camp out in tents set among flowery meadows, tend to the goats and rabbits in the stables, follow adventure hiking trails and even bake your own bread. Visit www.wiesenbett.comFind more great travel ideas in our Europe section.
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Going glamping
By Miranda Barros on 28/06/2011 11:00:18
Celebrate the joys of the British summer time in glamourous festival style, at the Naturalmat party
Do you prefer glamourous glamping to plain old fashioned camping? Why not take the entire family along to join in the launch of the new Naturalmat Glamp Mat at this year's Naturalmat Summer Party. In celebration of the 'matress on the move
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The Best Family Festivals 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 15:55:35
Check out Junior's Guide to the hottest, coolest, funkiest fabbest family festivals for summer 2011
–17 Henham Park, SouthwoldDeer Shed Festival July 22–24 Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Yorkshire Ben & Jerry's Musical Sundae July 23-23 Clapham Common, London and Heaton Park, Manchester Camp Bestival July 28–31 Lulworth Castle, Dorset Womad July 28–31 Charlton
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