Monthly Archives: April 2013

Morocco

‘Kids in the Kasbahs’ Morocco family adventure holiday; from £449 May half term land only

Experience Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains with Imaginative Traveller’s ‘Kids in the Kasbahs’ tour. This holiday runs over half term and provides a great introduction to these exciting highlights of Morocco. Visit the old walled city of Marrakesh and more out of the way places that few tourists get to see such as the remote villages of the Berbers hidden away in the Atlas Mountains.The tour moves on to the Atlantic coast to ride camels along the beach and explore the old pirate hideout of Essaouira.

This Morocco family adventure holiday departs 26 May for 8 days £449 (adult) and £427 (child) land only. Further departure dates throughout the year.  With Imaginative Traveller you will get to experience the world from a local perspective.

Kids in the Kasbahs.

Ireland, Uncategorized

Self catering holiday Ireland: eco-cottage situated in lovely countryside; from 450 euros in May | Leen Organics

County Clare Self Catering Holiday Cottage | Ennis, The Burren, County Clare | Leen Organics

An Ti Glas (The Green House) is a fully restored traditional Irish farmhouse on a working organic small holding in County Clare. There is so much for your family to enjoy here.  The property is situated on the Mid Clare Way a long distance walking route so there are plenty of walks in the immediate area (maps can be provided) and forestry tracks which are ideal for cycling. If fishing is your thing then there are a number of lakes nearby for pike and trout.

Kids will love the big trampoline, swings, mini soccer pitch and plenty of trees for climbing. There is also a dog, cats and chickens on your doorstep and next door are horses and cows. Children will be fascinated by the polytunnels, reed bed and bog. Babysitting is also available. Family friendly attractions include Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Moher Hill Open Pet Farm or why not discover the Burren National Park with its unique limestone features including megalithic tombs, celtic crosses and ruined Cistercian Abbey from the 12th century.

This self catering holiday Ireland costs 450 euros in May and the cottage is available for half-term. Sleeps up to 5 people. Free range organic eggs and vegetables on site. Half day trips can be arranged walking, surfing, kayaking, dolping watching, cycling.

County Clare Self Catering Holiday Cottage | Ennis, The Burren, County Clare | Leen Organics.

France

Fab family friendly accommodation France with heated swimming pool & play areas; May half term availability £800 sleeps 7 plus 1 & baby | Cahors Country House

With its tranquil and rural location near Cahors, this house is a great base for a family holiday in south-west France. Families of all ages will enjoy spending time in the heated swimming pool, relaxing on the terraced area, and exploring the extensive gardens; one safely enclosed and the other perfect for hide and seek or a game of rounders or football! There is a well-equipped children’s play area too.

Every piece of baby and toddler equipment you could think of is there. There are many toys and games for outdoors and inside, including a large supply of dressing up clothes. Younger guests will also be met by Oscar the Owl who will be in contact via email before the holiday to say hello!

Rental of this fabulously family friendly accommodation for the May half term week is £800, £600 for the weekend or £520 for a mid week break. During April and the rest of May the cost is £450 for the week, £338 for the weekend and £293 for a mid week break. Sleeps 7 plus 1 on a foldaway bed and 1 baby. Closest airports are Toulouse and Rodez both a 1 hr. and 15 minutes drive; Limoges, Bergerac and Carcassone are all approximately a 2 hour drive away.

via Country holiday house nr Cahors heated swimming pool south west France.

England

Family cycling holiday New Forest from £140 per person for 3 days | Saddle Skedaddle

Based in Brockenhurst in the New Forest this trip is perfect for families who are looking for a self guided cycling break that offers safe off road and gentle cycling with no hills. All routes lead to and from Brockenhurst through heathland and woodland and there are plenty of country pubs to stop off along the way.

Adult prices from £140 per person. Accommodation is at a welcoming, family friendly B&B for 2 nights with 2 days of biking with emergency back up. Bike hire is an additional charge: adult bike hire £40; child £14; child tag-along £14, child trailer £14 and baby/child seat £6. This family cycling holiday is recommended for children aged 6 years and over. Choose a date that suits you.

New Forest – Family Cycling Holiday in the UK.

Scotland

£50 off May half term family nature & activity holiday Scotland; from £450 adult, £350 child | Wild at Heart

This Scotland holiday based near Inverness is perfect for families with children aged 4 years and over who are looking for an experience that combines nature, wildlife watching and conservation in a fun and engaging way.

Typically you will get to play nature based games which enhance environmental understanding, create nature-art, learn to set-up cameras to watch wildlife remotely, spend a day with ‘tracker Dan’ looking for clues and learn about seals and dolphins including boat trips to spot seals, seabirds and possibly dolphins. In addition, parents can take some time out to relax with afternoon tea, a massage or other treatment additional cost) or simply walking in beautiful gardens.

A 4 night holiday will cost £450 (adults), £350 (child) and a 6 night holiday will cost £675 (adult) and £525 (child) at Newbold House – prices inclusive of accommodation, activities and most meals. A 7 night holiday in a self-catering lodge costs £675 (adult) and £525 (child). Your base is Forres, 25 miles from Inverness, Scotland.

Special offer: Wild at Heart is currently offering £50 off per family of 2-4 people and £100 off for families of 5+ who book this May half term.

Wild at Heart Ecoholidays | Family Nature Activity Holidays.

Morocco, Tanzania

Last day to save 10% on Imaginative Traveller’s family adventure holidays perfect for May half term: Tanzania safari and Morocco

Today is the last day to take advantage of a 10% saving on Imaginative Traveller’s family holidays. You can only claim the discount by calling to book as this offer is not available online.

Enjoy a Tanzania safari on a ‘Rift Valley Adventure’: departs 25 May for 8 days £1299 (adult) and £1104 (child) land only. Additional departure dates in July and August.

Experience Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains, Morocco ‘Kids in the Kasbahs’ tour: departs 26 May for 8 days £449 (adult) and £427 (child) land only. Further departure dates throughout the year.  With Imaginative Traveller you will get to experience the world from a local perspective.

family adventure holidays, discounted family trips.

England

Save 28% on Geo Domes at Perran Sands, Cornwall – May half term 4 nights now £510.75 | Haven

Perran Sands is a holiday park nestled in Cornish sand dunes which offers a great range of fun activities for all ages. This is the only Haven holiday park to offer the full range of glamping accommodation options: choose between a stay in a super tent, a  safari tent, a yurt or a  geo dome tent. Tents sleep up to 6.

With a large sandy beach and great waves Perran Sands is perfect for those wanting to learn to surf and on the park there is a climbing wall, indoor and outdoor fun pools with water flume and an adventure golf course.

By booking now you can save nearly 25% on the cost of your holiday but you have to be quick as there is only geo dome left for a 4 night May half term holiday stay starting Monday 27 May. The cost is £510.75 (a saving of £194.25). Arrive a week later or week earlier and the cost is significantly lower.

Perran Sands Caravan Holiday Park | Haven Official Site.

Turkey

May half term family adventure Turkey from £405 land only (adult); perfect for families with younger children | Explore

Perfect for families with young children this relaxed 7 night Turkey family holiday explores the Turquoise Coast and takes in the history of ancient Lycia. Based in Daylan and Kas on the Turkish Riviera you will visit the ancient cities of Xanthos and Caunus. Expore the submerged city of Kekova, try a traditional mud bath,  play on sandy beaches and swim every day. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the Carretta turtle.

You have to be quick as there are limited places available on the summer half term departure  leaving Monday 27 May. The cost for an adult is £748 and a child is £697 (including flights) and includes 7 nights hotel accommodation, some meals plus tour leader & local guides. Land only prices are £405 (adult) and £354 (child). Minimum age is 2.

Also August, September and Octobe departures available (check website for prices).

Turkey Family Adventure – holidays by Explore.

Croatia, Cuba, Iceland, Madagascar, Spain, Vietnam, Worldwide

Save up to 10% on selected summer family adventure holidays: Vietnam, Croatia, Cuba, Pyrenees, Iceland, Madagascar from £625 | Explore

 

Exodus has reduced the price of six of its favourite summer family adventure holidays and if you book by 31 May 2013 the cost of your summer adventure will be reduced by 5%. If you have booked an Explore family holiday before before then you will receive a further 5% off. The prices shown are pre-discount; the discount will be applied at the time of booking.

Save 5% on the following holidays:

Discover Vietnam – 10 day adventure from £625 without flights; from £1439 inc. flights

Cruise Croatia – 8 day adventure from £849 without flights; from £1184 inc. flights

Viva Cuba! – 15 day adventure from £1156 without flights; from £1890 inc. flights

Pyrenees Activity Adventure from £779 without flights; from £986 inc. flights

Land of Ice & Fire 8 day adventure from £1094 without flights; from £1391 inc. flights

Land of the Lemurs – 13 day from £1845 without flights; from £3072 inc. flights.

Terms & conditions apply.

Save up to 10% on selected family departures.

Portugal

Family rural retreat Portugal in the foothills of Peneda Gerês National Park; discover celtic ‘castros’ & ride a gerrano pony

If you are looking to escape from it all and searching for a family rural retreat with walking, hiking and cycling opportunities on your doorstep then these cottages situated in the foothills of the Peneda Gerês National Park, Northern Portugal offer just this.

The whole family will enjoy discovering Celtic ‘castros’  (fortified settlements) and medieval castles, ancient megaliths, rock carvings and dolmen graves which are over 5000 years old. Activities in the area include riding a garrano pony native to the northern part of Portugal, climbing 300 million year old granite rock faces, seeing the ‘espigueiros’ – granaries built to dry the corn crops; swimming in the lakes, rivers and waterfalls and cycling an old roman road. Wildlife includes wild boars, roe deers, foxes, eagles and the last surviving wolves.

The cottages have been recently rebuilt and are situated in the middle of the village of Sistelo which is a 90 minute drive from Porto or Santiago de Compstella in Spain. The price is 50 euros per night (a minimum 2 night stay based on 2 persons) and each additional person is 15 euros – a great base for your family holiday Portugal.

Rural Tourism | Holiday country house Peneda Gerês | Wix.com.