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The Italian jaunt
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:40:53
Riding in a gondola and scooting down water slides are sure to deliver an idyllic family holiday, so prepare yourselves for Italy’s floating world
holiday? Was it (a) a visit to the Roman amphitheatre in Verona; (b) a day spent at a water theme park; (c) a ride on a gondola in Venice; (d) a ferry trip on Lake Garda? The overwhelming winner was – to my surprise – the gondola ride. Even five
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Best beaches for kids: Europe
By Junior on 12/08/2011 14:19:54
Take a look at the greatest sunny and sandy paradises in Europe
Soft-as-sugar golden bays, glittering sapphire waters, stunning landscapes and star-sprinkled skies characterise much of Europe’s coastland. Croatia’s glimmering necklace of Adriatic islands boasts a string of delightful beaches. The Split region
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Rhodes Island routes
By Junior on 25/08/2011 16:31:05
If you’re dreaming of a Greek getaway this summer, there’s good news on the horizon, with easyJet having taken over routes to Rhodes after purchasing GB Airways
on the blue, blue waters. Fares start from £77.99 one-way or £102.99 return.
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Splendidly sunny Sicily
By Junior on 02/08/2011 14:30:04
The Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sicily has lots to offer
Soak up Sicilian sunshine at the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, 30 minutes’ drive from Palermo. Facilities at the resort include three golf courses, a 60-metre swimming pool and separate children’s pool, a spa and fitness centre, tennis and water sports
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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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Awesome Austria
By Mathew Hancock on 04/06/2008 11:41:09
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
variety of pristine mountain lakes, which are not only clean, but surprisingly warm. At Fuschl, the cleanest lake of all, only electric boats are allowed to plough their way through the sparkling waters. We are staying near the picturesque Wolfgangsee Lake
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Six fantastic European destinations
By Junior on 12/08/2011 11:49:50
Comfortingly close to home, yet there’s an enticing world of difference in culture, cuisine, sights and sunshine in Europe
CroatiaWhy visit? Of all the countries in Eastern Europe, Croatia is the one that cries out “family holiday”. Not only is its beautiful coast bathed in crystal-clear waters and warm sunshine, but it is also endowed with enough islands and cultural
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
is situated 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and 17 kilometres from the town of Kiruna in the village of Jukkasjärvi. Constructed every year from the crystal-clear water of the River Torne, the hotel has become more elaborate over the years
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Alpaga in Rhône-Alpes
By Junior on 04/08/2011 16:57:12
Underground tunnels and a chance to go dog-sledding makes Alpaga a perfect place for the young and restless
’s drive away; in summer, its vast lake is a magnet for water babies of all ages, with windsurfing, sailing and even some beaches to play on. - Best rooms Families will find that a spacious Prestige room is a good option. It can have an extra bed added so
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The Earthship in Normandy
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:44:09
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
the house. I then bombard Carol with questions: “Will it be warm?” “Will we have enough electricity?” Thankfully, The Earthship is self-sustainable – generating its own power (via the ten solar panels on the roof), treating its own water (through a
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