Holiday news

Book a self-catering holiday in france or Spain by 6 February 2012 with Brittany Ferries and save up to 15 per cent – holiday dates include Easter, half-term breaks and the school summer holidays and children up to 16 go free.

Citizens of New York certainly know how to party and here's a potted history of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square courtesy of CityPass. Might even help you score a point at quiz nights!

Torquay based hotel group TLH Leisure Resort offers even more value for families next summer from 24 August to 2 September when booked by 31 March, 2012.

Book by 31 December and save up to 20 per cent off 2012 low season holidays from Mallorca Farmhouses.

Germany may be famous for its Christmas markets but here in the UK, we also know a thing or two about creating the magic of the festive season in towns and villages around the country. This year, Debbi Scholes has selected a few that go beyond the traditional stalls and decorations.

Three Haven Holiday parks – Seton Sands, Quay West and Devon Cliffs – have been been awarded Special Distinctions in the David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme 2011.

For just £309 a family of two adults and up to four children can head to Picardy and enjoy seven nights in a mobile home at Camping la Croix du Vieux Pont,  a rural campsite situated on the banks of the River Aisne in the village of Berny-Riviere, just north of Paris.

With sparkling blue seas, glamorous towns and beautiful landscapes, the Cote D’Azur during October is the ideal destination for a half-term family holiday. And with Keycamp offering seven nights in an apartment from just £434 per family, a stay on the famous French Riviera is well within reach.

Situated between Provence and Cote d'Azur, La Ciotat now boasts Europe's first non-smoking beach.

Save over £200  on an alpine family break with Eurocamp in Austria.

Park Resorts Holiday Parks are offering four night breaks from just £199 for the whole family during the school summer holiday.

PGL – the original adventure holiday company – is offering two multi-activity holidays in Britain for the price of one this summer – saving up to £519 when you pack two children off for a week of carefully-supervised fun.
 

The original child fare of £30 has been abolished this summer on Irish Ferries.

Book before 30 June for a Kids Go Free offer from Legoland Holidays.

Travelling by rail has lots of advantages – including special offers.

During the Whitsun half term, families can enjoy a short break at the Alton Towers Resort with all children under 12 staying free at one of its two hotels. What’s more, kids staying at the Alton Towers Resort Hotel or Splash Landings between 28 May and 5 June will be given free access to the thrilling theme park!

Keycamp has some great last minute deals for families during May half-term at Les Genets and La Foret in France.

If you're looking for a great day out in Northamptonshire take a look at our top ten picnic spots.