Life’s a Beach with Keycamp - 7 Nights in August from ?728 per Family
Posted August 7, 2009 , add a comment) The Vendee’s 140km coastline dotted with unspoilt islands and picturesque fishing villages make this spot of Western France the perfect seaside destination. And, with seven nights in August from just £728 per family ? life really is a beach with Keycamp.
Just ten minutes from the white sands and watersports at St Jean de Monts, Keycamp’s superb Le Clarys Plage is the ideal base from which to hit the beach. And, with facilities including an excellent swimming pool complex, waterchutes and slides, sun terraces and jacuzzi, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained on-parc. Meanwhile, an array of sports and activities from cycling and horse riding to quad biking and windsurfing are available nearby.
Seven nights from 5 August for a family of two adults and up to five children staying in a Supernova mobile home will cost £728, accommodation only, which represents a saving of £316 in Keycamp’s summer sale. This price is available on bookings made between 16 July and 4 August 2009.
To book, or take advantage of Keycamp’s other sale prices, which see reductions of up to 35% at selected parcs, call 0844 406 0319 or visit www.keycamp.co.uk.
Luxury Link Presents the "Uncompromising Vacation Getaway"
Posted , add a comment) Los Angeles (July 16, 2009)- Luxury Link (www.luxurylink.com), the world’s premier online luxury travel resource, is pleased to present the “Uncompromising Vacation Getaway”. A unique giveaway designed for the sophisticated and uncompromising traveler desiring the ultimate in luxury travel.
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Eurocamp Even Greater Value For Money Following French VAT Cut And Summer Deals
Posted , add a comment) With the price of eating out in France set to fall as government tax cuts take effect ? not to mention discounts of up to 30% on summer school breaks ? Eurocamp holidays are an even more affordable option this summer.
So although its accommodation comes fully-equipped with self catering facilities ? for the utmost enjoyment of barbecues and alfresco dining ? holidaymakers can now indulge in delicious local cuisine on parc or at nearby restaurants at a much reduced cost.
This recent money-saving move by the French government makes Eurocamp Camping holidays even more appealing ? especially in the current economic climate ? and gives customers even greater flexibility when matching their summer getaways to their budgets.
From fully equipped tents to luxury mobile homes - which can be booked for anything from a three day short break, to longer stays over a number of weeks - a tailor-made Eurocamp holiday itinerary is easy to prepare. Free mid-week ferry crossings plus any day arrivals and departures also make it easier to take advantage of the best travel deals around.
And holiday spends can be further reduced by utilising Eurocamp’s complimentary Kids’ Clubs, great swimming pool complexes and high standard of free activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Eurocamp’s Chris Hilton says: “This is great news for couples or families wishing to hop across the channel and enjoy a holiday in France, as their money should now go much further.
“It’s estimated* that 80% of restaurants will pass on the VAT reductions - from 19.6% to 5.5% - which will of course make France an even more appealing holiday destination this summer. It’s already a favourite amongst Eurocampers ? we have 88 parcs there ? and the recent announcement from the French government is already having impacting on our booking numbers.”
With fantastic 30% discounts available for a limited time, Eurocamp’s La Bien Assise parc in Picardy is an ideal base for tasting the real France, without much hassle as it is just eight miles from Calais.
Located in the peaceful wooden grounds of a moated mansion, the parc is a delightful setting for a French camping holiday. The parc boasts excellent facilities, including a welcoming restaurant and three swimming pools, with a waterslide for the children. And this relatively undiscovered area offers you the best of both worlds too: a rural setting for getting away from it all, and a coastline that teems with sandy beaches and bustling resorts. The parc also organises walks in the surrounding woods and watersports enthusiasts will love nearby Lac d’Ardres.
A seven night stay at La Bien Assise , arriving 06 August 2009, staying in a two bedroom ‘Comfort’ mobile home (sleeps seven max) costs just £695, including free mid-week Dover-Calais ferry crossings ? saving a massive £296.
Eurocamp’s Paris International parc currently has a 20% discount during school summer holidays. Situated on an attractive island on the River Seine, this peaceful parc enjoys a beautiful location in the chic Parisian suburb of Maisons-Laffitte, with a good choice of shops and restaurants. There’s also a selection of activities to enjoy nearby, such as water rafting, karting, canoeing, tennis, archery and horse riding.
And being just a 20 minute train ride from the City of Lights, it’s easy to enjoy the city and all it has to offer without overspending on expensive hotels.
Book now and get a five night break at Eurocamp’s International parc (arriving 31 August 2009) for just £724 for the whole family, staying in a 2 bedroom ‘Comfort’ mobile home (sleeps 7 maximum), with free mid-week Dover-Calais ferry crossings.
For further information on Eurocamp please call 0844 406 0552 or visit www.eurocamp.co.uk
Madrid’s Los Veranos de la Villa festival - LateRooms.com
Posted , add a comment) Now in its 24th year, Madrid’s Los Veranos de las Villa festival is a celebration of the arts that lasts all summer.
The event, which began on June 25th, continues until August 23rd and has something to offer holidaymakers of all ages and tastes.
Featuring more than 1,100 performances from a host of talented Spanish and international entertainers, Los Veranos de las Villa is the highlight of the city’s social calendar and even incorporates its own film festival.
Event spokesperson Alicia Moreno commented: “The festival has appropriated both concepts with the desire to come closer to, to the point of almost merging with everything that Madrid stands for, being the active, lively, modern, cosmopolitan and international city that it is.”
Highlights of this year’s event include flamenco performances from Carmen Linares and Guillermo Cano on August 16th at 10pm and music from the Ariel Hernandez Quartet on July 31st.
Tickets to see the Argentinean quartet are priced at six euros and the performance takes place at the Jardines de Sabatini ? a venue that is within easy reach of several Madrid hotels.
Other key events include a show by the Munich Ballet Opera on July 31st and August 1st at the Escenario Puerta del Angel.
For those heading to the festival LateRooms.com has over 230 Madrid hotels on offer. You will find a variety of hotels here ranging from luxurious hotels to well discounted hotels at affordable prices.
The elegantTryp Ambassador hotelis located in the centre of Madrid, and has double rooms available from £67 a night.
Situated in the most elegant and iconic area of Madrid the Hotel Villa Real is a 5 star rated hotel that is offering doubles from £110 a night.