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All inclusive family resorts are growing in popularity with families booking holidays for summer 2010 in the Mediterranean reveals online travel agency, www.holidays-direct.co.uk.

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New York, NY – January 14th, 2010 — A special offer for two of downtown New York’s best boutique hotels for the New York City Fashion Week this February. The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand have extended their exclusive deal for visitors from London – book four nights at either of their Manhattan hotels for stays up to February 28th 2010 and stay for a fifth night for free.

Be in New York on February 11th when fashion’s finest descend upon New York City and the Fall 2010 collections are unveiled. At the Tribeca and Soho Grand Hotels, New York, guests get a taste of the downtown lifestyle; the concierges use their connections to get dinner reservations or tickets to the hottest Broadway shows. Guests at the Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotel have access to Grandlife’s exclusive New York City guide; read about the newest restaurant openings, listen to the latest in cutting edge music, and find out where to shop for those coveted designer labels.

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Families who are looking for a last minute summer holiday can still pick up some great deals from European accommodation specialist P&V, which is offering up to 45 percent off family holidays in Europe for the rest of the school, summer holidays. These bargains are available from Saturday 22nd August to Saturday 5th September 2009.

P&V currently operates self-catering apartments and hotel accommodation throughout France, all of which are eligible for a ‘Eurobuster’ discount of at least 22 per cent. The deal has been introduced to offer the Euro-Sterling exchange rate of 2008 when holidays were at least 22 per cent cheaper than they are today. Holidays of two weeks or more will also be eligible for an additional 20 per cent long stay discount. Read more…

New Max Fun Max Value tickets
Devon’s Crealy has launched two new value tickets to help visitors have even more family fun for their money.

Until July 12th, Crealy’s new Early Summer Sunday Saver tickets are available to purchase in advance by telephone or online, saving visitors £3 per person. Crealy has also launched a Max Fun Ticket, which includes admission, lunch and vouchers to spend at the attraction. Read more…

A new competition for passengers travelling through Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport is making airport shopping even more attractive than usual.

Everybody using Keflavik International Airport, the major mid Atlantic hub airport in Iceland, between 3rd June and 18th September can enter the massive competition offering fantastic holidays to Iceland with accommodation and lots of other goodies. Read more…

The customer booking representatives from www.holidays-direct.co.uk have been conducting an open survey with holidaymakers to find out what the most important factors in booking holidays really are.

When asked what makes them choose a holiday in a particular holiday destination, the answer most often given by holidaymakers is:  “We want a holiday in the sun!” Read more…

Self-catering accommodation specialist P&V has announced savings of up to 30 percent on holidays taken between the 18th – 25th April 2009 in selected locations throughout France and Spain.

All prices below are per apartment, per week and are based on an exchange rate of £1 = €1.10 (as of 7th April 2009). All apartments come fully furnished and include a fully equipped kitchen area. One-bedroom apartments include one double bedroom with a separate double sofa bed in the living room.

Pierre & Vacances Caledonia Golf Resort, Estepona
£267 (previously £380) for a studio apartment sleeping two people
The Pierre & Vacances residence in Estepona is a brand new holiday destination for summer 2009 located just 25km from Marbella on the Costa del Sol. All 301 apartments are spacious, comfortable and equipped with air-conditioning, a balcony and a fully fitted kitchen area. The property is set around a large swimming pool and is close to ‘Los Flamingos’ golf course, as well as the luxurious marinas of Puerto Banus, just 12km away. Free recreational activities are provided for adults and children throughout the day and the beach is only 1.5km away. Fore more information, please see: http://www.pv-holidays.com/costa-del-sol/estepona/caledonia-golf-resort_rental_469-2_fp?

Pierre & Vacances – Bonavista Resort, Costa Dorada
£280 (previously £400) for a one-bedroom apartment sleeping four people
Located on the sun-blessed Costa Dorada, the Pierre & Vacances Bonmont resort is located in the grounds of the prestigious Bonmont golf course. All self-catering apartments are spacious and air-conditioned and onsite facilities include a large, heated swimming pool, a children’s playground, beach volleyball, a restaurant, bar and children’s clubs for all ages. The Platja Cristal beach is just 5km away and the Aquapolis water park and Port Aventura theme parks are both just 20km from the property. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/costa-dorada/bonmont-costa-dorada/bonavista-holiday-apartments_rental_345-2_fp?

Pierre & Vacances – Terrazas Costa del Sol Holiday Village
£336 (previously £460) for a one-bedroom apartment sleeping four people
The Pierre & Vacances Terrazas Costa del Sol Holiday Village is a brand new holiday destination offering fully equipped self-catering apartments with panoramic views of the Costa del Sol and the rock of Gibraltar. Developed around a main square dominated by patios, fountains and palm trees, the village offers many leisure activities including a swimming pool and kids clubs for 3-18 year olds. Located less than an hour’s drive from Malaga airport, the property features a large infinity pool, private beach area with tapas bar, fitness clubs, kids playground and bike rental. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/costa-del-sol/manilva-malaga/costa-del-sol-holiday-village-spain_rental_472-2_fp?

Hôtel Latitudes Golf de l’Esterel, Cote d’Azur
£420 (previously £628) for a double room sleeping two people
This recently refurbished hotel is set in a quiet location at the edge of a pine forest, in the heart of the Esterel Golf Course. Onsite facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a fitness centre with sauna and Jacuzzi. The hotel is located just 800 m from the local shops and the beach and town centre are both just 3.5 km away. For more information, please visit: http://www.pv-holidays.com/cote-d-azur/saint-raphael/golf-esterel-hotel_rental_173-2_fp?

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About P&V
P&V (also known as Pierre & Vacances or PV-Holidays) is the number one provider of holiday residences, villages and hotels all over France. It offers self-catering and hotel holidays in France, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Switzerland and the Caribbean through its five brands: Pierre & Vacances, Maeva, Residences MGM, Latitudes Hotels and Adagio City Aparthotel.

Further information
For further consumer information on P&V, please visit: www.pv-holidays.com or telephone: 0870 026 7144.

Visit the P&V blog at http://blog.pv-holidays.com.

For further trade enquiries, please go on http://trade.pv-holidays.com or telephone 01273 560475.

For media information and images, please contact Susie Tempest or Jenny Groutage at The Saltmarsh Partnership on 020 7928 1600 or email susie/jenny@saltmarshpr.co.uk.

Specialist tour operator, The Adventure Company, is helping savvy travellers save money with its five recession busting tips.

The Adventure Company offers a huge portfolio of trips around the world, including a wide choice of tours designed for families; these cover activity holidays, cultural journeys, wildlife encounters and many more.

For affordable family adventure holidays, solo holidays, hiking trips in Nepal or Morocco, safari holidays, or last minute holidays in Egypt, India, Peru or any of our fabulous destinations that take your fancy, follow our top tips to get the most from your hard-earned cash.

1. Always check the website.
The Adventure Company’s brochure contains guideline prices that are valid at the time of printing, but many of its trips have since been reduced. Always check the website for up-to-date information. The reductions are not limited term ‘late offers’ for certain destinations. The Adventure Company has been negotiating with its ground agents and flight operators to get better prices to bring down the cost in the longer term.

For example, its Tiger Trails and Taj Mahal trip, an 11-day trip around India’s Golden Triangle, has been reduced by as much as £300 per person. The summer departure, July 25th -August 7th, is now available from £1,199 per adult (was £1,579) and from £1,099 per child (was £1,399). A family of four travelling on this trip would save a total of £1,360 on the published brochure price.

www.adventurecompany.co.uk

2. Take advantage of special offers
Travellers can also benefit from special offers advertised on The Adventure Company website. These are especially good for families as they include ‘second child goes half price’ deals (valid on selected family trips booked before 24th April 2009). Plus we’re also featuring a ‘Save £50’ early booking offer (valid on the four Inca Trail trips if booked before 30th April 2009).

The Adventure Company is also offering a discount of £50 per person on groups of six or more. For groups of 10 or more, one person will travel free. An extended family or friendship groups who have decided to holiday together could take advantage of these offers.

There are also special offers available on The Adventure Company Facebook fan site. Travellers will receive £350 off if two people book the South East Africa Explorer, departing on July 4th 2009.

3. Book flights separately
All of The Adventure Company’s trips are available on a flight-inclusive or land-only basis. They have negotiated rates with named airline partners to all of its destinations, but it recognises that in certain cases (i.e. Europe), budget airlines may prove more cost effective for families looking to make savings.

The new ‘Find and Book’ system was launched in March 2009 and our reservations team can advise customers booking by phone which other airlines service the destination they have chosen for their holiday. This service will also prove useful for customers wanting to fly from a regional UK airport. The Adventure Company will do the research for you! Customers can then either book a land-only adventure holiday and make their own flight arrangements, or The Adventure Company can book the budget airline flights on their behalf for a small administration fee. This takes away the hassle of browsing the Internet for the best flight deals.

The Find and Book system searches options from seven low-cost and charter airlines, which service short-haul destinations including Andorra, Croatia, Bulgaria, Morocco, Madeira and Slovakia.

4. Calculate the price per day value
Although a trip costing over £1,000 may sound expensive, if it is for 14-days or more it is good value. For example the Colours of Rajasthan trip starts from £1,399 per person for a 21-day trip. This works out to be just £66.61 per day and includes flights, accommodation, some meals, transport and activities as per the itinerary. Trekking holidays also prove to be great value as meals are often included and cheaper accommodation is used during the walk, making it easier to budget for other on the ground expenses.

5. Check the inclusions
As standard, all trips include flights (if a flight-inclusive trip is booked) accommodation, transport and activities as per the itinerary. But it is also worth checking how many meals will be included with the trip. For example, the 10-day Serengeti Explorer trip starts from £1,349 per person and includes seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners. Turkey trips are also popular because it is outside the Euro zone and, again, many of the meals are included. For example, the 15-day Trekking in Turkey trip costs from £1,049 per person and includes 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners. The included meals make it easier for travellers to budget for their holiday before they leave the UK.

For more information and reservations visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk or call 0845 608 0889.
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For media information contact Kate Popham or Kylie Jenkins at The Saltmarsh Partnership on 020 7928 1600 or email kate@saltmsrhspr.co.uk or kylie@saltmarshpr.co.uk

Visit The Adventure Company’s online press office for archived press releases and images: www.adventurecompany.co.uk/press-office.aspx

MRL Insurance is leading the way in travel insurance with its new SuperCover policies, launched over Easter.

The new and improved policies offer more cover than ever before, key features include:

 Full redundancy, supplier and scheduled airline failure cover as STANDARD
 REDUCTION in all prices for Annual Multi-trip policies
 All family members are insured SEPARATELY when they travel independently of each other on an Annual Multi Trip policy
 A full range of SPORTING/HAZARDOUS activities is COVERED compared to most other standard travel insurance policies
 ANNUAL MULTI TRIP customers have BUSINESS, WINTER SPORTS and WORLDWIDE cover as standard with a choice of 31, 62 or 93 days per trip
 The LONG STAY, GAP YEAR/BACKPACKERS policy covers people UP TO AGE 45 allowing older travellers, taking a longer than usual trip, to be covered
 WINTER SPORTS policies cover OFF-PISTE skiing

SuperCover policies cost from £19 based on a single trip five day, European cover. Annual multi-trip cover starts from just £79.

MRL Director, Alan Reif highlights: “This new policy reflects the fullest collection of cover available in the UK market. Travellers looking for ultimate protection will find this policy ideal.”

For a full breakdown of everything that is covered in a policy visit www.mrlinsurance.co.uk or call 0845 676 0691.

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For media information please contact Samantha Marsh at Infinity Public Relations on 020 8640 4031 or 07711 265666. Alternatively email samantha@infinitypublicrelations.co.uk.

Notes to editors:
• MRL Insurance is part of Rock Insurance Services Ltd which also incorporates AIS Direct, Insureplc and Insurefor.com.
• Rock Insurance Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
• All policies are provided by and underwritten by Europ Assistance Holdings Ltd

to Devon’s Crealy can now camp over at the attraction throughout August.

Due to the success of Crealy’s Annual Campover event, which has been increasingly popular the attraction has opened a camp site adjacent to the park, called White Deer Camping.

With newly installed toilet, shower and washing up facilities, along with the use of a heated outdoor swimming pool every evening, the camp site is already proving popular with bookings already coming in. Visitors who wish to camp are required to pre-book their pitch stating whether they will be camping in a tent, mobile home or caravan.

A short break at Crealy’s White Deer Camping offers a unique twist on a traditional camping trip, in that guests who stay longer than 3 nights, can adopt a pony for the duration of their stay, free of charge.

Angela Wright, MBE, Managing Director said, “We are very excited about inviting guests to camp at Crealy during August. A stay on our campsite is a great value family break as the cost of camping includes entry to the Park throughout the visit, plus Morning on the Farm Experiences where guests can help milk the cows, bring the ponies in and give our animals their breakfast.”

Camping at Crealy is exceptional value in that it only costs £1 per day more than entrance the Park, which is included free of charge.

White Deer Camping at Crealy is just £14.95 per person (NON MEMBERS) or £8.95 (MEMBERS) per night (includes Campsite and entry to Devon’s Crealy) for the first three nights. Any subsequent nights are £5.95 per person per night.

Camping bookings are currently being taken at Crealy’s Reception, with information online at www.crealycamping.co.uk

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Notes to Editors

Devon’s Crealy is the favourite family destination in the south west of England and family time is always Maximum Funtime Guaranteed in the six unique areas of magic and adventures, nature and animals, action and farming.

The proposed adventure park accommodation will provide truly magical holiday memories of family adventures, as only Crealy can provide, with five star eco-lodges complete with bicycles and cycle paths, three fishing lakes, on park catering featuring the best of fresh, locally produced food and drink, plus a unique Green Concierge Service providing eco-friendly links to public transport, local restaurants, fishing lessons and escorted horse-riding amongst the services available. The Park was awarded Silver in the Green Tourism Awards in 2007.

The land was formerly owned by the Chief Bowman to William the Conqueror, who established a Deer Park on these grounds in the romantic Middle Ages, subsequently owned by a Parisian Monastery, King Henry VI and Cambridge University; the proposed adventure Park accommodation is part of the magical Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, family-owned and operated since 1989. Crealy Great Adventure Parks are second only to the publicly funded Eden Project in visitor numbers within the South West of England.

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park was first established in 1989 by Angela Wright, MBE and her family, as a recreation of her country childhood. Angela was raised at Hayes Barton in East Devon, the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh, growing up with an understanding and respect for animals and farming together with a strong sense of the importance of adventurous play. The Parks’ mission is Maximum Fun Guaranteed and the essence is to make the most of the fleeting childhood years.

Location Message: Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is easily found, located just minutes from the M5 junction 30 and the A3052, yet nestled in outstanding countryside and near beautiful beaches. Book online and Crealy plants a tree for you, offsetting your travel impact. Road links are excellent, with Devon’s Crealy being served by public transport every 30 minutes; Exeter airport is only minutes away with daily links with an increasing number of airports around the UK. For more information visit www.flybe.com.

There’s so much to enjoy in beautiful Devon but best of all is family Maximum Funtime at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, the most memorable, friendliest family destination in the south west of England.

www.crealy.co.uk.