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Issue No. 32 May 06, 2008

You can Bank on us this Bank Holiday

Family offers for 2008 :: Handpicked by Take the FamilySummer’s coming and whether you’re looking for a short half term break or a full two weeks in the sun, you can bank on takethefamily.com to find the perfect trip for you and your family.

And with everyone having to tighten their belts, we’ve negotiated some fantastic exclusive deals and offers so you get a lovely tan without going into the red.

We've got great new pages for our choice of family villa holidays and family farm holidays, and tons more ideas to make your next family holiday the best ever!.

Browse our winter sun, summer savings, last minute deals, family breaks, winter sports, new travel partners, and our world famous exclusive deals. We've already done all the leg work and hard bargaining, so you can finally put your feet up.

See all our Exclusive family offers


Latest Holiday Offers

Exclusive 10% Off Sunsail ClubsNew Exclusive 10% Off Sunsail Clubs

Sunsail Clubs are offering Take the Family users an Exclusive 10% OFF* a fantastic family holiday to one of their Mediterranean beach clubs, for May, June , September and October.

Sunsail Clubs offer something for everyone - from sailing to spas, with free award-winning kids' clubs, 24 hour family facilities and qualified nannies ensure a relaxing holiday for parents.


BUT HURRY! - Sunsail are nearly already sold out for May and June, so BOOK NOW!

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See Summer 2008 Offers

Mauritius family holidays hand picked by Take the FamilySave up to 20% with Beachcomber Tours

Beachcomber Tours has a long history of organising tailor-made holidays for families. Mauritius is a fantastic choice for families as the sea is warm year round, the beaches are gently sloping and the climate never gets stifling hot or humid. Beachcomber are well aware that families want different things from holidays and their expert knowledge means they are the perfect partner to tailor make your ideal holiday.

Current offers include:

20% Off All Inclusive at Shandrani Jun to Sept - Up to 17s pay child prices - Save 25% on accommodation 1 to 28 Dec 20.

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See more Long Haul and Winter Sun Offers

Luxury Villa and self catering holidays hand picked by Take the FamilyVeni Villa Vici: Conquering Self Catering holidays

Choosing a self catering holiday could open up a whole new world of family holiday experiences. Providing the perfect mix of privacy and freedom, many also offer additional services too such as catering, nannies and babysitting, and shopping services. Take a look at our new family villa holiday page.

We have some great partners for you to browse too. For luxury family villas in great locations, take a look at partners Meon Villas, James Villas and Travel for Villas. For a secluded break in a Zakynthan olive grove check out Daphnes, or for a family holiday in a holiday residence see partners P & V holidays, offering tons of terrific self catering accommodations across France, many with free kids clubs.

See all P & V holidays

See more Family Villa holidays


Special Offers

See all our Late holiday offers
Thomson holidays Summer Clearance Sale

Thomson holidays

Save £240 per couple for holidays departing May to October 2008... more
European Camping destinations
Sensational Summer 2008 Savings from Club Med

Club Med

Sensational savings. Save up to £276pp, from just £429 pp...more
Short Haul destinations
New Brochures for 2009 from Virgin Holidays

Virgin holidays

Florida & Caribbean 2009 out now. Disneyland Orlando £1999 per family... more
Long Haul destinations

Latest News

Luxury Cornish Retreats hand picked by Take the FamilyChoice Luxury Cornish Retreats

To celebrate the launch of the delectable Rosevine, quote 'Take the Family' to receive Exclusive Free Gifts for your stay in May & June. Enjoy a 3 night stay from £450 per suite*, to include a free bucket and spade per child, a paperback book each for mum and dad  and a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge on arrival. (Offer excludes half term and subject to availability.) More suites available.


Also new to Take the Family is Parc Vean, a gorgeous self catering coastal contemporary bungalow in a tiny hamlet in the 'real Cornwall'. Described as Cornish charm with London style, Parc Vean are offering Take the Family users an Exclusive 10% off outside of school holidays, plus a welcome hamper of posh organic goodies, and a new book for the under 5s.

Find out more

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Feather Down Farm Days hand picked by Take the FamilyFab Family Farm Holidays

Feather Down Farm Days is the most unique holiday you can experience in the UK today. Staying in luxury tented accommodation on working rural farms in the most beautiful farmland and nature reserves in Britain. Perfect for families or groups of families, these holidays allow everyone to enjoy the gentle rhythm of rural life, whilst in cosseted comfort. Each of Feather Down's 17 farms has a specialty. One might specialise in cows, another in organic produce, another might combine cattle with horses or sheep. Open from Easter to the end of Oct.

Find out more

See more Family Farm holidays

Dea-Scover the (Britain's) most family friendly Museums

This month dea-licious Dea Birkett and family continue their culinary journey in Dea's 'Eating with kids' series, and head for the cultural feasts or family famine provided by Museums. Dea is a director of the 'Kids in Museums' charity, who also run the prestigious Guardian's 'Family Friendly Museum Award'.

Read Dea's Eating with Kids in Museums

Join the Team 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, Whopping 20% off Bluestone?, Five Star holidays with kids?, Camping at Ca Savio, nr Venice?, and Flying tips for v active boy ?.

Come on mums and dads, 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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PPPSSSS...

With Madeleine McCann now missing for over a year, 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, British Police on 0800 096 1233, or the new findmadeleine hotline +44 845 838 4699.


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 Summer, Autumn or Winter, we wish you a fun and peaceful journey.

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