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Fall in love with Europe this autumn

European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is offering UK customers specially discounted rates on properties across Europe this autumn, with savings of up to 35 per cent on bookings across a range of resorts.

A haven for food lovers on the French Riviera

Home to local 'chef celébre' Serge Gouloumès, Le Mas Candille is a haven for food lovers. The gastronomic delights on offer from the hotel's restaurant Candille promise one of the finest dining experiences on the French Riviera.

Family ski packages for February half-term

Family ski packages for February half-term

Self-drive ski holidays are a great option for families looking for a hassle-free ski break this winter. Not only are you guaranteed to avoid any chaos in the airports, the journey itself becomes part of the holiday, with opportunities for relaxed channel crossings and stopovers.

Book early for discounted ski accommodation

French ski accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances is celebrating the launch of its new brochure for the 2010/2011 ski season.

Celebrate the grape harvest in the South of France

Celebrate the grape harvest in the South of France

The annual grape harvest is one of the most important times in the calendar in the South of France and it kicks off at the end of August and continues through until October.

Holiday like a billionaire in Courchevel 1850

Holiday like a billionaire in Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is one of the most sought-after ski resorts in the world with billionaires, oligarchs and film stars fighting it out for accommodation in this small and exclusive enclave.

Festive wine-tasting holidays in France

Festive wine-tasting holidays in France

Wish yourself a Joyeux Noël this winter on a festive wine-tasting holiday during Reims’ Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.

Holiday-rental offers for October half-term

Holiday-rental offers for October half-term

With hundreds of holiday home owners already offering discounts for October half-term, now is a great time to book and bag yourself an ideal family getaway for less.

Magical family holidays in Paris with Keycamp

Magical family holidays in Paris with Keycamp

Keycamp is waving its wand over its Paris parc holidays by granting a free one-day Disneyland Resort Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park Hopper family ticket to parties arriving between 22 – 30 August, providing a magical saving of £182.

Travelbound gives underprivileged families a break

Travelbound gives underprivileged families a break

With the school holidays now in full swing, Travelbound, based in Brighton, is supporting Delce Primary School in Rochester, Kent by providing four families with the opportunity to travel to France for an amazing adventure this August.

Alsace for car enthusiasts

Alsace for car enthusiasts

Alsace, France’s smallest region and a hidden secret as far as British tourists are concerned, is fast becoming a major attraction for motoring holidaymakers and car and motorsport enthusiasts alike.

Banish back to school blues with a last-minute holiday deal

Banish back to school blues with a last-minute holiday deal

The summer holidays are well underway, but there’s still time for families to grab a last-minute holiday bargain, before the kids go back to school.

Wine-tasting breaks in Bordeaux

Wine-tasting breaks in Bordeaux

Sample a taste of Bordeaux with Grape Escapes’ brand new range of flexible wine-tasting city-breaks from just £254 per person.

St. Tropez with Star Clippers

St. Tropez with Star Clippers

Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced a special, one-off 3 night mini-cruise departing September 28, 2010, that includes viewing of the glamorous and spectacular yacht regatta, Les Voiles de St Tropez, from the decks of the 170-passenger square rigger, Star Flyer.

Holiday homes - A great choice for young families

Holiday homes - A great choice for young families

Travelling with young children and babies can be a daunting experience, especially for first time mums and dads. Will the hotel have everything you need? Will the kids like the food? And will it really feel like a holiday when you’re cramped together in one room? There may be more sleepless nights than there are at home! But having children needn't mean putting your travels on hold.