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Top 10 romantic holiday rentals

Top 10 romantic holiday rentals

For the perfect romantic gift for Valentine's Day, or indeed any special occasion, sweep your loved one off their feet and whisk them away to an idyllic, private holiday home, where you can relax and unwind in total seclusion.

Urban tree house chic in Paris

Urban tree house chic in Paris

For a mini break in Paris with a difference, why not opt for a spot of urban tree house chic? New from Keycamp for 2012, the outdoor holiday specialist has launched three brand new tree houses at its popular International parc in Paris, so you can combine a visit to the French capital with great value accommodation that's as fun as it is unique.

New Year, new holiday

New Year, new holiday

As the bells chime out to welcome in the New Year many people will be glad to wave goodbye to 2011 and look forward to a year that holds plenty of treats in store - whatever the state of the economy!

Traditional UK seaside caravan holidays still popular

Haven Holidays recognise that more and more families want to embrace all the simple pleasures of a seaside break just like the ones we all loved as kids.

Early birds set to swoop on 2012 park discounts

An end to nail-biting waits for last-minute holiday bargains has been signalled by a major holiday company. Park Holidays UK has decided that for 2012, early birds can peck up the best bargains.

Holidaymakers say the funniest things

Leading Holiday Home provider Perfect Getaways has released details of the most bizarre requests made by holiday makers booking accommodation and the strangest items left behind in holiday homes.

Oakdene Holiday Park Diamond Award winner launches Go Active breaks

Oakdene Holiday Park Diamond Award winner launches Go Active breaks

Oakdene Forest Park, near Ringwood in Hampshire, has won a prestigious Hoseasons Diamond Award for the South of England. The award endorses the park’s exceptional quality and outstanding customer service.

A genuine gem in the Emerald Isle

A genuine gem in the Emerald Isle

Churchtown House is the personification of luxurious, self-catering holiday accommodation. Located in the heart of County Kerry, in the village of Beaufort, the property, which has just been completely re-furbished to a very high specification, overlooks the Macgillycuddy Reeks and is just a stone’s throw from the Killarney National Park.

7 night holiday in Devon sold on Bidango for £5 per person per night

7 night holiday in Devon sold on Bidango for £5 per person per night

Bidango, the world’s first dedicated holiday rental auction site, sold an amazing last minute holiday to Devon last week for just £5 per person per night. In auction, the holiday was sold at a stunning 60% cheaper than the advertised rate.

Haven keeping it green

Haven keeping it green

Haven Holidays' continued commitment to the environment has been rewarded with the news that three of its parks have achieved Special Distinction Awards in the 2011 David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme.

Looking for an out of the ordinary New Year escape?

Looking for an out of the ordinary New Year escape?

Bishops View, perched above the renowned surfing waters of Polzeath Bay in North Cornwall, is the latest luxurious property to join the Blue Chip Holidays portfolio of select holiday homes in stunning locations.

7 night stay in Spain sold on Bidango for £4 per person per night

7 night stay in Spain sold on Bidango for £4 per person per night

At a bargain price of just £4 per person per night, Bidango.co.uk, the world’s first dedicated holiday rental auction site, sold an amazing winter sun holiday to Spain last week for a fantastic discount.

Celebrate on the beach this year

Celebrate on the beach this year

If you're looking for the perfect festive escape, let the breathtaking shores of Cornwall's north coast coupled with one of Beach Retreats contemporary self-catering properties be the backdrop to your celebrations.

Families head for the Tuscan hills

From its warmly welcoming interior with chestnut-beamed rooms, richly-coloured fabrics, and old stone fireplaces, to its magical gardens with arbored walkway, swimming pool and jasmine-shaded dining patio, Castellaccio is a feast for the senses.

Forty fabulous years and five fantastic new brochures

In the `forty fabulous years' since CV Travel started as a villa specialist, the company has become one of the most respected villa holiday companies in the UK with an exceptional collection of villas globally, and a reputation for maintaining high standards of personal service.