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Family-friendly in Spain and Portugal
By Junior on 03/08/2011 12:38:32
Child-friendly travel specialists Tots To Travel has expanded to Spain, Portugal, the Balearic and Canary Island
There is everything you need for children – such as toys or potties – along with extras, such as babysitting, and spa treatments. The latest properties include The Finca la Luci in Andalucia, Spain, which sleeps up to 14 and the Casas Migjorn
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Igloos in French resort of La Plagne
By Junior on 01/08/2011 17:11:52
Experience an unusual night in a French igloo
in the igloos. The village consists of six igloos which can sleep up to 20 people. The hosts provide sleeping bags, and all meals are locally sourced – all you need to bring with you are your thermals.Dinner and an overnight stay costs €65 per adult and €30 per
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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
, tennis and volleyball. And if you fancy something livelier, you can always head to the larger nearby resort of Argelès Plage. Seven nights in a two-bedroom mobile home sleeping seven costs from £381 in May; a tent sleeping six costs from £202. Tel. 0844
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Tuscan apartments with a difference
By Kate Donoughue on 20/06/2012 10:57:26
Learn to clown in Italy
For a taste of the circus in an idyllic Italian setting, Il Torrino apartments in Tuscany are offering free Clown Skills classes for adults and children. The apartments sleep from two to eight and have a pool and tennis court. From £480per week
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Villa breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 17:46:20
Villas are the perfect venue for a relaxed family vacation
Heading to Europe for a villa holiday is an ideal way to while away a week during the summer months. So where are the best places to go?FRANCELe Sarrail – three luxurious houses near Carcassonne in the south of France – comes with everything from a
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Sicilian Mardi Gras
By Kate Donoughue on 12/12/2011 13:13:29
Catch a carnival on the island of Sicily
, is Sicily’s oldest. The carnival is best known for its amazing floral displays and floats portraying celebrities, politicians and fantasy creations.Stay in the heart of Acireale at the Melaverde apartment, which sleeps seven and costs from £760 for three
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Peace in Sicily
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:13:01
Have a lovely literary break at the Poets’ Corner in Sicily
To truly experience peace on Earth this Christmas, head to Enna in central Sicily and stay at the tranquil Poets’ Corner – the seven-bedroom, four-bathroom former holiday home of the aristocratic Grimaldi family. It sleeps 12 and was designed as a
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Gypsy-style caravans in France
By Junior on 09/08/2011 10:52:18
Staying at a comfy gypsy caravan in a peaceful area of France is a great holiday idea
, boho-style ‘Roulottes de Campagne’ are purpose-built with insulation, hot water and all the mod cons. Each one sleeps up to five and are located at Corréze in Limousin; Gers in Midi Pyrénées; Vienne in Poitou-Charantes; and Allier in Auvergne
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Sicilian sunshine
By Junior on 09/08/2011 15:36:15
Book a luxury villa in Sicily with villa specialist soloSiciliy
Mount Etna. A vine-draped gazebo overlooks the swimming pool and the interior of the house is filled with antique furnishings. The villa sleeps ten and costs €5,050 for a week in June. Smaller properties are also available, to see the full range
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Have an Alpine adventure
By Junior on 10/08/2011 17:29:41
Have fun and get fit this summer in the fresh air of the French Alps at La Tania
and canyoning. The choice of accommodation includes Chalet Rousset, a beautiful wooden chalet with six bedrooms sleeping 13, that is within easy walking distance of the resort centre. Prices are decidedly less expensive during summer than the ski season: £1
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