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• Happy Family Halloween… cool pumpkin carving templates and more

  Date: 2010.10.31 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

  A Happy Halloween to All.

  If like us you are preparing to sit down and start carving your pumpkin, then check out this website for some really cool pumpkin templates…. www.zombiepumpkins.com/patterns.php. While we love the Halloween Twilight pumpkins we are not sure whether this may be just a bit too tricky!  Oh well may have a go later and will post our efforts!  If you manage a cool pumpkin take a picture and send it to us.

  Find Halloween masks, costumes and more

  If you are looking for Halloween costumes, masks, scary torches, candles, and so much more click here… Halloween Fun

• Families still prepared to holiday in school term time

  Date: 2010.10.30 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

  A survey by moneysupermarket has found that 31% of parents would take their children on holiday during school term time.  It was back in 2004 when the Government introduced fines to try and discourage parents from taking their children on holiday during the school term with penalites starting from £50 and rising to £100.

  While the threat of fines had an impact when initally launched these survey results have shown a big jump in parents prepared to take the risk compared to previous years.  With holiday prices being much higher during the school holidays – a recent Daily Telegraph analysis showing a half term holiday premium of 69% – and the increased pressure on family budgets during the economic difficulties, this is not a great surprise.

  Interestingly the survey also found that a third of parents considered travel to be an important part of their children’s education – or was this a case of decision justification – while only 21 per cent of parents believed that a holiday during the school term could not be justified under any circumstances.

  So what would you do?  Does missing the odd day at the endof term really make a difference?  Should the fines be stronger?

• Christmas cottage and self catering breaks – save £150 or more

  Date: 2010.10.20 | Category: Latest News, Self catering | Response: 0

  If you are looking for a cosy cottage or a luxury coastal house to celebrate Christmas 2010 with family and friends, we have a selection of stunning properties perfect for a small or larger group across the UK many complete with fireplace for hanging up your stocking!

  Here are two great offers from cottages ideal for Christmas in South Devon:

  Grandview, Hope Cove, (Sleeps 4)

  £150 OFF Christmas week at this delightful apartment with views of the sea and countryside, just a short walk from the pretty village square, sandy beach, historic pub and the South West Coast Path, perfect for a festive break this Christmas. Now only £535 per week, under £20 per person per night based on 4 sharing. Find out more>

  7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone, near Kingsbridge (Sleeps 6)

  £250 Off Christmas week at this marine apartment with fabulous ocean views and large patio area with steps leading down to the beach. This luxury apartment looks directly over the beach at Thurlestone Sands and is adjacent to the beautiful South West Coast Path. Now £799 per week under £20 per person per night based on 6 sharing. Find out more>

  If south Devon is too far to travel or you are looking for something different for your Christmas break take a look at our extensive selection of self catering cottages and apartments in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.  With thousands of self catering cottages and apartments to choose from you will find something to meet every taste from luxuries like hot tubs, pools and open fires to places ideal for couples to large groups.

• Find some great Family holidays this October half term

  Date: 2010.09.14 | Category: Cottages, Latest News, Places to go, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

  So the summer holidays are over but that doesn’t mean there are no more chances to get away this year.  For example, why not get away and see the British countryside at its mellow best this October. Whether you are looking for a great family fun Half Term breaks to romantic hideaways for two, there is no better time to get out there and enjoy it. From the quiet calm of the West Country to the dramatic landscapes of Northern England…or anywhere else that takes your fancy…you’re sure to find a self catering family holiday that’s just right for you.

  Devon’s beaches are even more magical for family games or quiet evening strolls when the high-summer crowds have gone home. Or why not head for the Cornwall beaches for some of the best UK surfing weather. Whilst in Yorkshire it’s the perfect season for seeing moors and hills, villages and dales at their most seasonally spectacular, whether you’re with the family or just the two of you.

  Coast and country in South West England

  You can find some great self catering cottages both by the coast and at idyllic country locations this October half term. If you are looking at South West England, there is a great choice of luxury cottages, cottages close to the beach,  accommodation with easy walking close by and self catering with open fires.  Alternatively, you could look at some lodges in the South West of England that range from the luxurious with hot tubs to those that are ideal for the family pet. 

  Explore the moors in Yorkshire

  You can find some great self catering cottages in Yorkshire this October half term. If you are looking at Yorkshire, there is a great choice of cottages with hot tubs,  with easy walking close by and self catering with open fires and woodburning stoves.  Alternatively, you could look at some lodges in Yorkshire including the Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Moors and Coast.

• Family ski drive holidays in France – free 4 berth inside cabin offer

  Date: 2010.09.09 | Category: Latest News, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

  If you are planning a ski holiday then why not enjoy the freedom of taking your car to a self catering apartment in the French Alps.

  Benefits of a ski-drive holiday

  • Freedom and flexibility: with your own car you can decide your own route and take as much as you like
  • Hassle-free: airport parking, long check-in queues. Who needs them?
  • Cut out stress: sleep overnight and drive at your own pace
  • So much fun: restaurants, bars, cinemas, shops? Our ferries have them all
  • Top value: loading up with basics for a self-catering holiday reduces resort shopping to the minimum
  • More choice: fancy a change – drive to a nearby resort for the day

  Brittany Ferries offers a fine range of hotels and self-catering apartments in the French Alps and the most cost-effective and enjoyable ways of getting to them. You can mix and match any of our ski holidays with any of their routes, crossing during the day or overnight to create your ideal itinerary. Take a look at a selection of great villas and apartments in France>

  Brittany Ferries Early Booking Offer

  Simply book any ski holiday before 19th October 2010 and they will give you a free 4 berth inside cabin on your outward crossing. Offer available all season except for travel to France between 17/12/10 and 02/01/11 inclusive. Subject to availability. Click here for more about this offer>

• Over 150 new UK cottages listed at Find-Family-Holidays.co.uk

  Date: 2010.09.03 | Category: Cottages, Latest News, Self catering | Response: 0

  We are pleased to say that Find Family Holidays now has 150 extra cottages at great locations across England, Scotland and Wales for you to choose from.  We now have over 7,500 UK self catering cottages to choose from, so we have something to meet your needs.

• Where’s ‘Hot’ in France?

  Date: 2010.09.02 | Category: Latest News | Response: 0

  With warmer weather coming and thousands of people opting for holidays in France to forget the doom and gloom of a heightening recession, here is a breakdown of some of the most visited tourist sites in the country.

  • Palace of Fontainebleau – The Palace of Fontainebleau, sometimes known as Fontainebleau Castle, is located 35 miles from Paris and was built in its current form in the 16th century. The area is a popular getaway for Parisians and is fast gaining a popular reputation amongst other visitors.
  • Disneyland Resort Paris – Probably one of the most famous destinations on this list, Disneyland Paris is around 20 miles from Paris, and has been operating since 1992 as the European answer to the original Disneyland resort in the USA. The resort attracts around 10 million visitors a year from all over Europe.
  • Notre Dame de Paris – Notre Dame de Paris is a gothic cathedral located in east Paris. The building of the cathedral took 185 years to be completed, and was finally finished in 1345. The novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame was inspired by the church, and was partly written to raise awareness of the disrepair of the cathedral in the 19th century.
  • Eiffel Tower – No mention of French Tourist hotspots would be complete without a mention of the Eiffel Tower, which has become a global icon of France and is one of the most famous man-made structures in the world. The tower was built between 1887 and 1889 for the World’s Fair that was due to be held in Paris, after authority figures in Barcelona rejected its construction there. Ironically, after its completion many of the French public hated the structure, with many labeling it an eyesore.
  • Centre Georges Pompidou – The Centre Georges Pompidou is a vast public library and modern art museum located in the centre of Paris, and was built in 1977. The Centre is named after French president Georges Pompidou, and has had over 150 million visitors since 1977. Construction of the building cost around 950 million francs, and renovation work that finished in 2000 cost around half that.

• When will you book your 2011 holiday?

  Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: holidays, Latest News | Response: 0

  As the summer holidays draw to a close our thoughts here at Find Family Holidays turn instantly to where will we go next year.  Should we go to the same place or strike out for somewhere new, should we book in advance or wait for last minute bargains… if we wait, will we miss out on the places we really want to go! And, the big one… will we do the research and book or will we do the research and then do nothing until next year.

  So are we just family holiday mad or do you go through these dilemmas?  Check out our poll on the right and tell us when you intend to book your next summer holidays.

• Family fun Harness and Aqua Sphereing – special offer

  Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: Latest News, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

  It’s the last days of the summer holidays and you are probably running out of things to keep the kids entertained, so how about Harness and Acqua Sphereing!  And, with this Special Offer, Weekday Sphereing for Two that USUALLY costs £65 is just £49.00. Find out more about this offer>
  

  It’s guaranteed to be a dizzying experience this Sphereing malarky! If you choose ‘traditional’ sphereing you and your chosen sphereing partner are strapped inside the big plastic ball with a harness. You both then get rolled down a purpose-built course – don’t be surprised if you reach speeds of up to 30mph!

  There’s no need to choose the venue you would like to buy (and we have venues throughout the UK), but you do need to decide on the activity. Harness sphereing is available for two people inside the same sphere for one roll.

  Experience summary: Each roll lasts around 30 seconds and takes place on a specially tracked out sphereing course. Remember you must have two people for harness sphereing. More zany Zorbing experiences are available.

  Venues

  • Birmingham North, Polesworth near Tamworth
  • Chepstow, South Wales/Bristol, near the Severn Bridge.
  • Leeds, New Farnley
  • London South, West Sussex, Forest Row near East Grinstead
  • London North, Hertfordshire, Ware. M25 junction 25
  • London West, Reading
  • Manchester South, near Rushton Spencer (30 minutes South of Manchester)
  • Newcastle West, near Stocksfield
  • Newquay, Porth, Cornwall
  • Nottingham, Westwood, M1 junction 27
  • Oxford West, Bourton On the Water near Cheltenham
  • Perth, Scotland
  • North Wales, Holywell
  • South Wales, Llanelli, Dyfed

  Find out more about this offer>

• Festival season travel offer

  Date: 2010.08.26 | Category: Bestival, Festivals, Latest News, Leeds Festival, Reading, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

  If you and the family are still planning to head to a music festival this summer including Leeds, Reading and Bestival then National Express are still offering some great traval package deals including:

  

  Simply click on the image to find out more about these offers.