Great escapes for all the family

Make a 'great escape' from the credit crunch and political scandals this June and take the family on a 21-night holiday from just £197, courtesy of camping and mobile home operator, Venue Holidays.

The above deal - ideal for families with pre-school children or groups of adults planning an early season getaway - applies to selected locations in France, Italy and Spain for arrivals on-site between 1 and 9 June.

The price - for two adults and up to four children or four adults - includes return midweek saver Dover/Calais ferry crossing for car and passengers and accommodation in a fully equipped four-bedroom tent.

Locations on offer at this price include Camping Le Pianacce in Tuscany, a friendly campsite set in a nine-acre forest of pine, oak and olive trees, close to the beautiful hilltop town of Castagneto Carducci. On-site facilities include pool, football, tennis, cycle hire and fitness circuit, along with bar and restaurant.

For those who prefer a mobile home, the company is highlighting 21-night holidays at Camping La Croix du Vieux Pont, a rural campsite at Berny Riviere, around an hour's drive from Paris.

As well as offering a wealth of facilities for a family holiday, the campsite is situated on the banks of the River Ainse and is home to three well-stocked lakes, so is perfect for groups of fishermen who want to try their hand at landing carp and trout.

21-night holidays at Berny taken in June - with accommodation in a three-bedroom mobile home and including a return midweek saver Dover/Calais ferry crossing for car and passengers - cost just £323 for a party of six.

For more information and reservations, visit venueholidays.co.uk.