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.

DISNEYLAND PARIS SEPTEMBER SALE – Save up to 30% off hotel, tickets and transport!

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

We are pleased to announce that DisneyLand Paris have launched their first ever discount on hotel, park ticket and transport. Your holiday package includes:

• Hotel Accommodation including breakfast

• Tickets for the 2 Disney® Parks for each day

• AND Transport with Air France, Eurostar , Flybe or P&O Ferries

PLUS

• Kids under 7 stay and play absolutely FREE, when dates coincide!

Just book by 30th September for selected arrivals between 1st September 2010 and 5th April 2011.

You have to book by Noon 27th July 2010 for selected arrivals between 23rd July and 30th September 2010.

Find out more about this DisneyLand Paris offer>

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Great holiday reading – True Blue by David Baldacci

Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: Holiday reading | Response: 0

We are huge David Baldacci fans, having read and delighted in ALL of his previous books, so it was with great excitement and anticipation that we started on his latest blockbuster this summer.

And, we are pleased to say, that it didn’t disappoint. Although built around brand new characters compared to his previous books… the lead character – Mace Perry a maverick cop – has you on her side quickly and after that it is a fast paced race for justice.

Brief overview of the plot: Mace, a Washington DC cop is framed for a crime losing everything… career, freedom etc. After 2 years she is free and determined to prove her innocence to get back to her beloved police force.

Roy Kingman, a young DC lawyer, discovers a dead body in a fridge and his life quickly becomes entangled with Mace as they enter unexpected and dangerous territory while trying to solve the crime and stay alive.  There are twists and turns a plenty through to its dramatic finale.

Overall

A real page turner.  If you have read a Baldacci before you will love it, if you haven’t then this is a great place to start.

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Have you read this, what did you think?  Read other Baldacci books or got some other great summer reads… why not tell us about it?

When will you book your 2011 holiday?

Date: 2010.09.01 | Category: Latest News, holidays | 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.

Family holidays to Egypt this winter – flying from Manchester

Date: 2010.08.28 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

If you fancy a family holiday away from the British winter then check out these great deal for a break in Egypt.

Manchester – Sharm El Sheikh

27th November – 7 Nights All Inclusive £346 pp
4th December – 7 Nights All Inclusive £299 pp
12th March – 7 Nights All Inclusive £330 pp
26th March – 7 Nights All Inclusive £350 pp

To find out more about these offers click here>

Family holidays photos – 50 prints for 1p each

Date: 2010.08.27 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

If you are about to get your family holiday snaps developed, check out this great deal from Truprint.  They have launched a photo developing promotion today that can get you 50 prints developed for 1p each – which is currently the best price on the market.

To find out more about this offer click here>

Festival 2010 Tickets – Leeds, Reading, Bestival, Creamfields

Date: 2010.08.27 | Category: Bestival, Creamfields, Festivals, Leeds Festival, Reading, Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

READING FESTIVAL

The Reading Festival is held at Little John’s Farm on Richfield Avenue over the August Bank Holiday weekend and is the world’s oldest popular music festival still in existence. Traditionally a celebration of hard and heavy rock, new stages have seen an increase in indie and dance acts. With acts like Nirvana, The White Stripes, Metallica and New Order as previous headliners Reading Festival tickets will sell out fast. Don’t miss out secure your Reading Festival Tickets today. This year’s acts include headliners Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182 and Arcade Fire, with support coming from The Libertines, Paramore, Queens of the Stoneage and many many more!

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LEEDS FESTIVAL

Held in the grounds of Bramham Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend Leeds Festival is the younger sister of the legendary Reading Festival. Traditionally a celebration of hard and heavy rock, new stages have seen an increase in indie and dance acts. With acts like Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, Metallica and New Order as previous headliners Leeds Festival tickets will sell out fast. Don’t miss out secure your Leeds Festival Tickets today. This year’s acts include headliners Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182 and Arcade Fire, with support coming from The Libertines, Paramore, Queens of the Stoneage and many many more!

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BESTIVAL

Since 2004 Bestival on the Isle of Wight has been amongst the highlights of the festival calendar and this year will be no exception. Organiser Rob da Bank has never struggled to attract the biggest and best names around as the festival goes from strength to strength. Bestival tickets are always popular so expect the rush to start early and book while you can to guarantee you are at one of the best festivals of the year.

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CREAMFIELDS

The ultimate dance festival goes from strength to strength and this year promises to be the best yet. Taking place in August the two day festival in Cheshire has been headlined by legendary DJ Fat Boy Slim and Kasabian as well as a host of other great acts over both days. As the festival is the highlight of the dance music calendar expect Creamfields tickets to sell fast, so get your Creamfields tickets now.

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SAVE 50% on TENT, SLEEPING BAG AND MAT

Check out some major savings on Festival essentials including a 2 mat tent, sleeping bag and mat.

British Airways sale now on

Date: 2010.08.26 | Category: Special offers - time limited | Response: 0

The British Airways ‘Great Big Sale’ is now live on ba.com, featuring great fares on flights and holidays to exciting destinations around the world. The campaign, launching today and running up until midnight on the 14th of September, includes holiday packages such as:

• Jersey – Flight + 2 nights in a 3* from £149pp (including breakfast)… more>
• Rome – Flight + 2 nights in a 3* hotel from £189pp(including breakfast)… more>
• Sharm el Sheikh – Flight + 7 nights in a 3* hotel from £379pp (including breakfast)… more>
• New York – Flight + 3 nights in a 3.5* hotel from £479pp (room only)… more>
• Barbados – Flight + 7 nights in a 3* hotel from £499pp (room only)… more>
• Maldives – Flight + 7 nights in a 4* from £999pp (all inclusive)… more>

Prices include all taxes and charges and are per person based on two adults sharing for packages. Travel dates vary by destination, please check ba.com for full details.