Holidays
To visit one of the areas on the list below click on the heading and you will go to that relevant location:-
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Cumbria Tourism - Open for business
The newspapers and television news bulletins have been full of the images the devastation wreaked in Cumbria by the recent flooding. But as the festive period approaches the local authorities, emergency services and the locals themselves have been working hard to get their lives back to normal – and Cumbria is very much open for business |
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CO Awareness
The only way to confirm CO poisoning is by a
test specially for this purpose. This could be a
breath test, or a special light probe placed on
your finger or a blood test. Click here for information about what to look for - for general information on a test kit click on the link above |
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MORE BRITISH CHILDREN DROWN ABROAD THAN IN THE UK
With the school summer holidays only a week away, millions of British holidaymakers will be preparing to depart to foreign shores, and the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), the UK’s leading authority on water safety, is advising parents to be sensible and prepare in advance for a fun and safe holiday. |
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Make sure your all the family have their own EHIC card before you go on holiday!
Every person travelling abroad this summer needs an individual European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – and children must have their own individual card too. The card allows you to access public healthcare services if you become ill or get injured when visiting certain European countries. The European Health Insurance Card or EHIC allows the holder to To find out how to apply click here http://www.ehic.ie/ |
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Summer Holiday Survival Guide for Parents
With both the May half-term and long summer holidays around the corner, most of us are already preoccupied with planning how to keep the kids entertained and engaged.
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Get on your bike .... to Cyprus
In the last few years Cyprus has taken off as the destination for cycling enthusiasts. Cyprus was the base for Team GB, and is regularly used by top national teams from various sports as a training ground. No wonder then that sporty holidaymakers are taking advantage of the scenery and perfect terrain for a cycling holiday with a difference. |
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A Taste Of South Africa
This year has seen a growing trend among Brits to visit exotic holiday destinations. Partly it’s because of the exchange rate, but mainly it’s because we’re hungry to be somewhere dramatically different.
‘Hungry’ is the operative word.
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Wish you were back on the beach?
Independent beach review site Onbeach.com (www.onbeach.com) compares over 3000 beaches in Western Europe using over 100 criteria such as cleanliness, facilities and suitability for swimming. |
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Feed your Food Fascination
Britain’s interest in good food has certainly come a long way in recent years and the popularity of celebrity chefs is just the tip of the iceberg. In fact British foodies are more curious about food than ever before with two-thirds of us eager to learn more about taste and how our taste buds, flavours and food combinations work. |
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Cooking up the perfect family adventure
Are you looking for a real taste of the continent this year? Do you want to broaden your culinary horizons? If so, you'll love Destination Cooking. More families are opting to go on self catering and mobile home holidays than ever before so that they can enjoy the experience of cooking whilst on holiday. Destination Cooking is a unique experience that encourages you to embrace and cook the local ingredients and recipes of France. |
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Entertaining the kids becomes child’s play
Although you want to keep the kids entertained over the holidays, day-trips out with the family can be a nightmare if you don’t plan them properly. Above all you want the kids to have a good time and stay safe. The question is: How do you turn this into a reality with minimum effort? |
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Our Best Holiday Competition is inspiring some of you to start taking holidays here is an email from one of them, thanks for sending it in we love to hear from you:-
After reading through all your entries it really inspired me to book a holiday next year, I loved reading about Lapland and Mr Alistair Macrae’s experience there so think of me with my children having a great time in the snow before they out grow the magic.
Kind Regards
Miss Claire Fletcher
Have you always wondered what locations are suitable for children, are camping holidays good with kids, where can families eat in certain towns, etc - if so please add your comments to our Holiday Message Board.
Are you a family orientated holiday company who would like to advertise via a logo weblink on this page - if so please email webmgr@primarytimes.net and we can forward details of costs, etc to you.
Do you have a holiday property for rent or for sale that you would like to advertise on our site? If so click on the relevant link above and read how to do it.
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