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Issue No. 31 April 01, 2008

Spring Fever, Sizzling Summer and Fab Exclusive Offers: No Joke


Family offers for 2008 :: Handpicked by Take the FamilyApril Fool?

It's no joke , we really do have stacks of spectacular family holiday offers for April, and beyond, bank holiday getaways, summer sizzlers and brand new exclusive offers for all our takethefamily families. But don't miss them - they're going fast!
 
Sit back and relax. Just because school’s breaking up, your nerves shouldn’t be breaking down. Browse our winter sun, summer savings, last minute deals, family breaks, winter sports, new travel partners , and our exclusive deals.

See all our Exclusive family offers


Latest Holiday Treats


Bluestone: Newsletter Exclusive: 20% Off from Take the FamilyBluestone: Newsletter Exclusive: 20% Off

Created over two woodland valleys in 500 acres of glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, Bluestone is a new generation holiday village which is re-defining luxury short breaks in the UK.

For a limited period only, and exclusive for subscribers to our newsletter, Bluestone are offering a whopping 20% discount* off your family holiday.

 

Bluestone guests benefit from exclusive and complimentary access to the fabulous Blue Lagoon waterpark. There’s even a nanny service and an outdoorsy rangers club for kids! Choose from family friendly luxury lodges, luxury cottages and studios.

Call Bluestone on 08000 224 519 and Quote 'TTF NEWSLETTER' to receive 20% off your Bluestone family holiday, and free family bike hire. (*Will not be shown online, and cannot be booked online. Book by telephone before April 24 2008.)

Bluestone opens 30th June 2008. Now Only -190 Days to Go!!

Find out more about Bluestone

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Exclusive Free Child Places from SunsailExclusive Free Child Places with Sunsail

Sunsail Clubs offer award-winning family beach club holidays in Greece, Turkey and Antigua, with free all-day kids' clubs for ages 2 - 17 years with activities; from sailing to snorkeling, tennis to treasure hunts.  Plus mums and dads can have their perfect holiday too, whether they spend their days out on the water or simply relaxing in the spa. 

 

For the next two weeks only, Sunsail are offering EXCLUSIVE FREE CHILD PLACES on selected rooms and selected dates at all their Mediterranean resorts this summer.  There is only limited availability and this offer is only open until the 15th April 2008, so hurry and book now!!

Call 0844 463 6597 and quote 'TAKEF' for full dates and prices, or click here for more information on Sunsail.

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Exclusive 5% Off Lappish Christmas Adventures from Take the FamilyExclusive 5% Off Lappish Christmas Adventures

Decided what you're doing this Christmas? Hauled up with the in-laws? Invaded by extended family outlaws? Held hostage by yule tide holiday price hikes? Either way, we have some great news from partners Esprit Santa's Lapland.
It's the best time to book your next Christmas family adventure, to guarantee availability, and some one-on-one with Santa himself, and to celebrate we can bring you an Exclusive 5% off all Esprit Santa trips.


Quote 'TTF' at the time of booking, to get 5% off all Esprit Santa's Lapland Adventures. Offer ends 31 June 2008.

Find out more

See Winter Sports Offers

See more Lapland Adventures


Special Offers

See all our late holiday offers


Blue Cross Summer Sale from Thomson holidays

Thomson holidays

Leaving within 6 weeks? Save up to £208pp on April & May... more

Winter Sports destinations
  • Kaprun - Blackrun for Dad, Blue for kids, Kaprun for all!
  • Courchevel - Ski at 1850, that's the height not the time
  • St Anton - The patron saint of Snow Plough
New Summer 2008 Savings from Club Med

Club Med

New Summer Savings!
Save up to £220 per adult at fave resorts...more

European destinations
Disneyland Orlando for £1999 per family from Virgin Holidays

Virgin holidays

Disneyland Orlando only £1999 per family, plus save 5% online... more

Long Haul destinations

Latest News


Welcome to new partners Tenuta di Sticciano :: Take the FamilyTake Off to a Tuscan Agriturismo Retreat

We're delighted to welcome new partners Tenuta di Sticciano, offering a sumptuous retreat in their still wine and olive oil producing vIlla and estate.

Sumptuos self catering apartments and spacious rooms sleep from 2 to 6 people, with adjoining extra rooms if required. There's ample space to run around, with pools, a playroom with toys, as well as elegant, traditional yet luxuriously comfy accommodation, and of course a fantastic wine cellar!

Find out more

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Take the Family welcomes Crieff Hydro Resort in PerthshireSearching High(lands) & Low(lands) for Crieff Hydro

We would also like to give Crieff Hydro, a big takethefamily hug to welcome them into our fold. In the very heart of Scotland in Perthshire, this family friendly resort is packed with facilities, amongst a peaceful woodland environment.

This four star resort specialises in families and couples looking for variety and choice from their breaks. Arguably the most comprehensive family resort in Scotland, Crieff Hydro is centrally located in its own 900 acre estate with an unrivalled range of leisure pursuits for all ages. There is a vast range of accommodation from spacious traditional hotel rooms, to self catering chalets, and luxury self catering lodges.

Crieff Hydro are offering an Exclusive Complimentary Executive Upgrade for Take the Family users, on 2 night midweek stays between 13 April and 29 May 2008. (T&C's apply.) Call Creiff Hydro on 01764 65 16 70 and quote 'Take the Family'.

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Dea & Family bite into the Original Big Mac

This month delectable Dea launches her 'Eating with kids' series, starting in bustling Edinburgh. Often finding somewhere to sup is the biggest challenge for a travelling family. So, throwing weight loss to the wind, we head to the start of this culinary journey where her family commenced - Edinburgh

Read Dea's Eating with Kids in Edinburgh

See our family destination guide to Edinburgh


Talk the Talk

Thanks again for all contributions to our discussion forum Talk the Family .

The information, advice and tips you give us and other parents is invaluable and helps us improve our website and service.

Current discussion points include, Sunparks De Haan ? , Kinder hotels ?, UK New Generation holiday village ?, Flying to Oz with a 6 month old ?, and Flying tips for v active boy ?.

Why not take a moment to join the team huddle and have your say or ask for the advice of others?

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Tell your friends by clicking 'Share' at the bottom right of our facebook page.

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PPPSSSS...

With Madeleine McCann now missing for over 330 days, help is still desperately needed to find her. You can still help by downloading the latest campaign posters from the newly designed official findmadeleine website, (in a wide range of languages), print them off and display or distribute them at your destination, to help in the search for missing Madeleine.

If you have any information you can call Portuguese Police on 00351 282 405 400, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or British Police on 0800 096 1233.


Top Exclusive Offers

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Save an Exclusive 10% on Canvas Holidays with Take the Family

Exclusive Canvas Holidays Offer

Save an Exclusive additional 5% on all Canvas holidays... more

Exclusive 5% off Mark Warner holidays

Exclusive Mark Warner Offer

Additional 5% off all Mark Warner snow, sun, ski or sail holidays ... more


Happy holidays from everyone at Take the Family

Happy holidays from everyone at Take the Family!Wherever you're planning to Takethefamily this Spring or Summer, we wish you a fun and peaceful journey.

Family holidays that last a lifetime

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