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Last Minute Half-Term Holidays
On 05/10/2011 in Europe
It’s not too late! Book a break now for a happy half-term
Rocco Forte Verdura Golf And Spa Resort, SicilySicily was designed to be visited in the autumn, with temperatures still pleasantly warm, the vineyards a glorious range of hues and an astonishing variety of local mushrooms and pears are at their most ripe and delicious. If your fa...
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Junior's guide to the exotic Far East
On 15/08/2011 in Long-haul
Finding famous dragons, wandering around waterfalls, waving at wild elephants, a trip to the Far East will be an unforgettable family holiday
meals.If you want to give something back to your new Thai friends when you holiday, Hands Up Holidays offers trips to Thailand where families can help with gardening, teaching, and building work at an orphanage set up after the tsunami, about 45 minutes
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Holiday bargains
On 10/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Here's how to snap up the best family holiday deals...
their jobs, are leaving bookings until the very last minute. If you have somewhere specific in mind and are tied to dates, like school holidays, you shouldn’t push your luck too far. However, if you have preschoolers and can travel outside July and August
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Awesome Austria
On 04/06/2008 in Europe
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
Airlines www.aua.com.Tour operators Crystal Holidays (tel: 0870 166 4971); www.crystalholidays.co.uk offer holidays in St Wolfgang, Salzburg and other areas in Salzkammergut. Thomson (tel: 0871 231 4691, calls cost 10p per minute) www.thomson.co.uk offer
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Tales of Tuscany
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
Tuscany's rich history of art and culture, great food and brilliant weather will please the whole family
the local gelateria and a bottle of Chianti to kick the holiday off in authentic Tuscan style. The fully-equipped kitchen was dominated by a huge table, seating 12. Next door was the living area, with a television and sofa, plus another adjoining dining room
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The glamper's guide to camping
On 02/08/2011 in Tips & advice
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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Isle of Wight: A Treasure Island
On 25/08/2011 in UK
Close to home but feels like heaven, the Isle of Wight is the perfect location to create idyllic childhood memories
Faced with carbon footprints and spiralling fuel prices, more and more holidaymakers are rediscovering the simple pleasures of a traditional English holiday. And what could be more English than a summer break on the Isle of Wight?Seduced by its
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Deeply adventurous holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
Resort at Seaworld costs from £789 per person, including free car hire, from Virgin Holidays (www.virgin.holidays.com, tel: 0844 5573 875). ICY WORLDSVisit Earth’s last frontier with The Adventure Travel Company. It offers a 15-day Antarctic cruise
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An Adventure
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
Resort at Seaworld costs from £789 per person, including free car hire, from Virgin Holidays (www.virgin.holidays.com, tel: 0844 5573 875).ICY WORLDSVisit Earth’s last frontier with The Adventure Travel Company. It offers a 15-day Antarctic cruise
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Junior's guide to jungles and safaris
On 15/08/2011 in Long-haul
Admire regal lions, magnificent elephants and playful monkeys - a trip to the jungle and safari promises to be sensational
holiday. For a truly extravagant break, head for Ulusaba in South Africa – Richard Branson’s Private Game Reserve where accommodation is in stylish wooden lodges on the hillside. Out on safari, spot for the big five – lions, buffalos, leopards, elephants
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