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Family holiday idea for less than £1k

Special offer on July weeks at Casa Alice...

 

Casa Alice in Italy's Le Marche is an incredibly popular holiday property with families, so much so that there are only two weeks still available in the whole of the 2012 calendar. 

Discounts on July weeks

The two weeks that are still available are corkers.....8th July and 15th July and we are offering each week at a simply fabulous discounted rate of just £2,000.  That's a saving of nearly £400 each week. 

Great flight prices and flexible dates

Plus there are currently some great prices on flights from Stansted to Ancona with Ryanair (we found some tax free ones at the time of writing).  The owner of family friendly Casa Alice is flexible on arrival dates too so you can really shop around for the best flight prices and times to suit you.  

Ideal for three families

And this is a big property - three families holidaying together would be very comfortable in this fabulous Casa.  And splitting the cost between three families would come to £666 per family for one week, add in some of those Ryanair flights and it's possible you could get a holiday for a family of four for under £1000.  In an amazing property in July!  This is a great opportunity for a group of friends looking to get away to somewhere really special without breaking the bank.

Book for 8th or 15th July and the price is just £2,000 per week. For full property details, availability and pricing at Casa Alice, click here

Great Deals and Free Meals at Family Friendly Holiday Apartments

Up to £100 off and fabulous food offers at Da Mossa in Italy   

Visit in May or October to get:

1. Discount of £100 on Girasole and £50 on the other three apartments
2. Free evening meal on your arrival day
3. Free pizza delivered to your door on the first Sunday evening
4. Basic food essentials to last the weekend at Girosal

 

Set in a tranquil rural location within walking distance of the medieval town of Mogliano, this 19th-century country house has been converted into four fabulous family friendly, self-contained apartments with a superb enclosed swimming pool.
With dinner sorted, you can simply dip straight into the pool and relax. What a great way to start your holiday!

Apartments ideal for families of 3, 4 and 5
Perfect for families of four or five is two-bedroomed Girasole.
Tulipano and Lavanda have one double room and a sofa bed plus room for a cot so could easily accommodate 2 adults and up to two children plus a baby.
Papavero would be the ideal choice for a new mum and dad with a baby as there's one double room with space for a cot.

Family-friendly, indoors and out
Each spacious and stylish apartment is fully kitted out for family needs, with stair gates, baby monitors and highchairs as well as air-conditioning, WiFi, TVs and DVD players. Outside, the immaculate shared garden has a tree-shaded lawn with outdoor toys. The wonderful 6 x 12m fully-fenced pool has a shallow end for toddlers and plenty of inflatables to keep all ages amused.

La dolce vita
The house has several terraced areas, each with canopied table and chairs, for al fresco dining amid glorious sweeping views of the Le Marche countryside. If you fancy trying your hand at the local cuisine, Italian cookery courses are available with chef Guida Stacchietti, or take advantage of the babysitting service to explore the many restaurants and bars within strolling distance.

From coast to culture
There's plenty to see and do in this corner of Le Marche. Just a 40-minute drive from Da Mossa is the beautiful Adriatic coast with its blue flag beaches and spectacular Monte Conero National Park. Or for stunning mountain landscapes, head inland to the Sibillini National Park. For a spot of culture, the historic city of Macerata lies nearby or you could spend a thrilling day visiting the palaces, museums and elegant squares of ancient Ascoli Piceno, an hour away.

To book one of these lovely family-friendly apartments, call us now on 0845 26 941 26.

To view full property details, prices and up-to-date availability at Da Mossa, click here

Warm regards



Wendy Shand
Tots to Travel Founder and mum of three

Win a mum-friendly designer handbag!

We love the new PacaPod bags so much we want you to have one!

 

So we've teamed up with PacaPod to give you the chance to win one of three different style bags.

We've got one Mirano (worth £95) in either Navy or Chalk, one Pica backpack (worth £80) and one Animal Toddler backpack (worth £24.95) to giveaway.

Seriously functional with their unique 'baby organisation system' yet smart and stylish, we think the award winning PacaPod system makes travelling with tots significantly easier.

We especially love the Mirano (worth £95) which is available in Chalk and Navy.  Yes it's properly practical but it looks gorgeous....and that's what really counts after all!

How to enter....

For your chance to win one of these three must have PacaPod bags, simply answer the question below and email us with your answer.

The PacaPod Mirano bag takes it's design inspiration from Riviera chic.
Which resort would you find on the French Riviera?
a) Nice
b) Marbella
c) Sorrento

email your answer to: competitions@totstotravel.co.uk
Remember to include your name and telephone number!

Entries will be accepted up until 30 April 2012 and then we'll pick three names from all the correct entries.
The three lucky winners will be contacted on 1 May 2012 and we'll send you your prize.

Check out our Travel Shop....
Take a look at our Travel Shop for more information about these and other PacaPod bags.
And if you simply must have one right away they are also available to buy in our shop.

Click on the link below to take you straight there.

http://thefamilytravelshop.com

Good Luck!

 

Day 3: £200 off flights to Spanish family friendly holiday home

It's Day Three of our Great Flight Giveaway!

• Book Finca la Luci today and get £200 towards your flights
• Call 0845 269 4409
• Lines open 8am- 8pm today only

 

 

Family friendly fun at Finca la Luci

• Newly refurbished, rural Spanish holiday property with five bedrooms
• Enclosed chlorine free swimming pool
• Completely enclosed garden
• Extensive patios and terraces including huge barbecue area
• Panoramic views across olive groves
• Ideal for a relaxing family holiday
• Superbly equipped for babies, toddlers and young children
• Suitable for families with twins or more
• English speaking babysitting available

Click here for full property details, availability and pricing at Finca la Luci

 

 

Don't miss out on this money saving offer....

 

If you like the look of Finca la Luci then don't delay. Book today and qualify for your £200 off.

Don't forget to check out property availability and prices as well as flights to and from Finca la Luci (Malaga is the nearest airport) before you phone.

Remember: £200 saving with this property is on offer TODAY ONLY

Here's what else is on offer this week:

Thursday 19th April - Casa Castagna, Italy - £200 off
Friday 20th April - Le Manoir De Villeneuve, France - £500 off

Call the booking hotline on 0845 269 4409 early to avoid any disappointment....

Warm regards


Wendy Shand
Mum of 3, Founder and Director www.totstotravel.co.uk.

 

 

Terms and conditions

 

1) Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on the date and within the hours specified as part of the offer.
2) Bookings will be taken on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability at each property at the time of booking.
3) On confirmation of booking, Totstotravel will reduce the price of the selected property by the amount specified in relation to that property - £200 discount will be applied to bookings made on Casa das Flores, Maison Jaune, Finca la Luci and Casa Castagna. A £500 discount will be applied to Manoir de Villeneuve.
4) The saving made from the discounted property price will form the equivalent of the advertised contribution towards flights and will be realised in full once the total amount for the booking has been paid.
5) It is the responsibility of the person booking to book and pay for flights in full with their chosen flight provider.
6) Tots To Travel are not responsible in any way for the booking, payment or fulfilment of flights and have no liability for flights or other elements of your holiday arrangements.
7) Standard Tots To Travel terms and conditions apply

Day 2: £200 off flights when you book La Maison Jaune

It's Day Two of our Great Flight Giveaway!

• Book La Maison Jaune today to get £200 towards your flights
• Call 0845 269 4409
  
• Lines open 8am- 8pm today only

 

  Family friendly living in boutique style at La Maison Jaune

• Beautiful character property with glorious views over countryside
• Enclosed, heated pool and safe enclosed garden
• 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom
• Cinema-style TV area and childrens play area
• Fully equipped for babies, toddlers and young children
• Suitable for families with twins
• Stylish, quality furniture and fittings
• Village location with Boulangerie, Tabac and restaurants within 2 min walk
• Moments from a swimming lake with play area
• On the edge of the world famous St Emilion wine region
• Close to the fairytale chateaux of the Dordogne
  

Click here for full property details, availability and prices for La Maison Jaune

 

 

 

How to take part...

 

If you like the look of La Maison Jaune then don't delay. Book today and qualify for your £200 off.

Don't forget to check out property availability and prices as well as flights to and from La Maison Jaune (Bordeaux is the nearest airport) before you phone.

Remember: £200 saving with this property is on offer TODAY ONLY

Here's what else is on offer this week:

Wednesday 18th April - Finca La Luci, Spain - £200 off
Thursday 19th April - Casa Castagna, Italy - £200 off
Friday 20th April - Le Manoir De Villeneuve, France - £500 off

Call the booking hotline on 0845 269 4409 early to avoid any disappointment....

Warm regards


Wendy Shand
Mum of 3, Founder and Director www.totstotravel.co.uk.

 

 

Terms and conditions

1) Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on the date and within the hours specified as part of the offer.
2) Bookings will be taken on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability at each property at the time of booking.
3) On confirmation of booking, Totstotravel will reduce the price of the selected property by the amount specified in relation to that property - £200 discount will be applied to bookings made on Casa das Flores, Maison Jaune, Finca la Luci and Casa Castagna. A £500 discount will be applied to Manoir de Villeneuve.
4) The saving made from the discounted property price will form the equivalent of the advertised contribution towards flights and will be realised in full once the total amount for the booking has been paid.
5) It is the responsibility of the person booking to book and pay for flights in full with their chosen flight provider.
6) Tots To Travel are not responsible in any way for the booking, payment or fulfilment of flights and have no liability for flights or other elements of your holiday arrangements.
7) Standard Tots To Travel terms and conditions apply

Day 1: Book today and get £200 to spend on flights

It's Day One of our Great Flight Giveaway!

• Book Casa das Flores today and get £200 towards your flights
• Call 0845 269 4409
  
• Lines open 8am- 8pm today only

 

 

Take a closer look at the beautiful Casa das Flores, Portugal...

• Stunning, family friendly villa with 5 bedrooms
  
• Private, heated, enclosed swimming pool* (fence not shown on photos)
• Newly equipped games room
• Immaculate, contempory decor and high quality fixtures throughout
  
• Beautiful enclosed gardens
• Moments from a sandy beach
  
• Located in Europe's leading golf and leisure resort
• Spa, golf, tennis, kids club, playground, restaurants
• Superbly equipped for babies, toddlers and young children

Click here for full property details, availability and prices for Casa das Flores

 

 

 

Don't miss out on this money saving offer....

 

Today is the first day of our Great Flight Giveaway offer. We're offering £100s in savings on one different property every day this week.

If you like the look of Casa das Flores then don't delay. Book today and we'll give you £200 which you can put towards the cost of your flights.

Don't forget to check out property availability and prices as well as flights to and from Casa das Flores (Lisbon is the nearest airport) before you phone.

Remember: £200 saving with this property is on offer TODAY ONLY

Here's what else is on offer this week:

Tuesday 17th April - La Maison Jaune, France - £200 off
Wednesday 18th April - Finca La Luci, Spain - £200 off
Thursday 19th April - Casa Castagna, Italy - £200 off
Friday 20th April - Le Manoir De Villeneuve, France - £500 off

Call the booking hotline on 0845 269 4409 early to avoid any disappointment....

Don't miss this chance to save up to £100s off your family holiday.

Warm regards


Wendy Shand
Mum of 3, Founder and Director www.totstotravel.co.uk. 

Terms and conditions

1) Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on the date and within the hours specified as part of the offer.
2) Bookings will be taken on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability at each property at the time of booking.
3) On confirmation of booking, Totstotravel will reduce the price of the selected property by the amount specified in relation to that property - £200 discount will be applied to bookings made on Casa das Flores, Maison Jaune, Finca la Luci and Casa Castagna. A £500 discount will be applied to Manoir de Villeneuve.
4) The saving made from the discounted property price will form the equivalent of the advertised contribution towards flights and will be realised in full once the total amount for the booking has been paid.
5) It is the responsibility of the person booking to book and pay for flights in full with their chosen flight provider.
6) Tots To Travel are not responsible in any way for the booking, payment or fulfilment of flights and have no liability for flights or other elements of your holiday arrangements.
7) Standard Tots To Travel terms and conditions apply

Would you like up to £500 to spend on flights?

If you haven't booked your family holiday yet this could be just the deal you've been waiting for! Book one of our five specially selected family friendly holiday properties and we will give you up to £500 towards the cost of your flights. That's a massive saving on the cost of your family holiday.  Here's how it works... This unmissable offer will run from Monday 16 - Friday 20 April 2012. Every day we'll feature a different holiday property along with a dedicated phone number for booking. We'll open lines at 8am to take bookings on the selected property for that day and for one day only we'll give EACH booking £100s to put towards the cost of flights.         Five days...Five stylish holiday homes...£100s off Mon 16th April - Casa das Flores, Portugal - £200 off Call 0845 269 4409 lines open from 8am - 8pm, Monday 16th April ONLY         Tues 17th April - La Maison Jaune, France - £200 off Call 0845 269 4409 lines open from 8am - 8pm, Tuesday 17th April ONLY         Weds 18th April - Finca La Luci - Spain - £200 off Call 0845 269 4409 lines open from 8am - 8pm, Wednesday 17th April ONLY         Thurs 19th April - Casa Castagna - Italy - £200 off Call 0845 269 4409 lines open from 8am - 8pm, Thursday 18th April ONLY         Fri 20th April - Le Manoir de Villeneuve - France - £500 off Call 0845 269 4409 lines open from 8am - 8pm, Friday 19th April ONLY       Unmissable opportunity....   Don't forget to check out property availability and prices as well as flights to and fromyour chosen property.  Then you'll be ready to phone on the appointed booking day for your chosen property.  Remember each holiday home is on sale for one day only, starting Monday 16th April from 8am - 8pm. Call the booking hotline on 0845 269 4409 early to avoid any disappointment.... Don't miss this chance to save up to £500 off your family holiday. Warm regards Wendy Shand Mum of 3, Founder and Director www.totstotravel.co.uk. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1) Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on the date and within the hours specified as part of the offer. 2) Bookings will be taken on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability at each property at the time of booking. 3) On confirmation of booking, Totstotravel will reduce the price of the selected property by the amount specified in relation to that property - £200 discount will be applied to bookings made on Casa das Flores, Maison Jaune, Finca la Luci and Casa Castagna. A £500 discount will be applied to Manoir de Villeneuve. 4) The saving made from the discounted property price will form the equivalent of the advertised contribution towards flights and will be realised in full once the total amount for the booking has been paid. 5) It is the responsibility of the person booking to book and pay for flights in full with their chosen flight provider. 6) Tots To Travel are not responsible in any way for the booking, payment or fulfilment of flights and have no liability for flights or other elements of your holiday arrangements. 7) Standard Tots To Travel terms and conditions apply

Great offer at stylish, Spanish Casa

Book a week in Spain and get a luxury hotel break free....

***Offer only available until Saturday 31st March 2012***

Book a holiday at the stunning Casa de la Muralla in Spain and get dinner, bed and breakfast for two adults at a luxury hotel in the UK absolutely free.

Read on for more details about Casa de la Muralla and our amazing free offer.

 

 

Click here for full property details, availability and pricing at Casa de la Murallla.

Book Casa de la Muralla now on 0845 26 941 26 and claim your free hotel break.

• Beautifully restored property, steeped in history
• Breathtaking location within original city walls of oldest city in Europe,
• Located right in the heart of the old town, walking distance to restaurants & cafes
• Within half an hour of some of the best beaches in Spain
• Enclosed private pool, secure garden plus a sandpit!
  
• Modern, light, open spaces built to exceptional standards with designer interiors
  
• Multimedia Entertainment Centre, flatscreen TVs, Wii, DVD, & free WiFi
  
• Great selection of kids toys and games
• Private chef available

 

 

 

Here's how to get your FREE luxury hotel break



Book a week or more for a 2012 holiday at Casa de la Muralla before March 31st and we'll treat you to a nights accommodation at a Luxury Family Hotel for two adults. We'll even treat you to dinner and breakfast too.  

Choose from six fabulous hotels located right across the UK, including The Ickworth in Suffolk, Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall or Woolley Grange near Bath and more. All have superb facilities including spas, indoor and outdoor pools, childrens creche all in luxury surroundings.
Click here to take a look at the hotels available.

Book now on 0845 26 941 26 to get your free luxury break.

*Offer Terms and conditions

1. Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on or before 31 March 2012.

2. Free accommodation offer is valid for redemption from April 16 until December 20 2012 exluding June 2 -10, July 19-September 2 and October 20-Nov 4 2012 inclusive.

3. Valid at any of the Luxury Family Hotels excluding Thornbury Castle
   

4. Offer is valid for two adults sharing a room
   

5. Dinner (excluding drinks) and breakfast is included for 2 adults

6. Up to 3 children under 16 can stay free of charge when sharing their parents room subject to the suitability of the room to take extra beds.Children's meals are not included.

Book a holiday and get a luxury break - FREE!

Great offer when you book Casa da Costa Prata

We love the Casas da Costa Prata holiday villas in Portugal. Not least because when you book a holiday here you also get a break at a luxury hotel worth up to £250 - FREE!
Your free luxury break includes one nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast for two adults at a choice of luxury hotels across the UK.
Read on to find out more about these gorgeous family friendly villas in Portugal. Book a 2012 holiday before 31st March 2012 to get your free hotel break. Full details are below.

Stylish, family friendly Casas da Costa Prata...

 

These four family friendly holiday villas have the look and feel of a luxury hotel.
Set on a private condominium, each one has three bedrooms so comfortably sleep 6 adults plus babies in cots. Airy, light and bright these villas are furnished to an extremely high standard.
Outdoor living  
Each villa opens out to a furnished terrace with a safe enclosed garden. At the end of each garden is a gate that leads to the shared pool with a special shallow section for young children. Having the pool just a few steps from your garden gate makes life much easier if you need to keep popping back to your villa for nappy changes or feeding times.
Action stations 
And if you want to get out and about there's a wealth of activities on your doorstep from tennis, golf, beginners surf camps and other watersports at the beaches just a few minutes drive away. Take the kids dolphin watching for an extra special family experience or enjoy the kids clubs at Praia d'El Rey.
Trust in Tots
Naturally you'll find all the equipment that you would expect from a Tots To Travel child friendly holiday property. Sterilizers, stairgates, baby monitor, indoor and outdoor toys to name but a few.

Now get your FREE luxury hotel break, including dinner and breakfast for two...

Book a week or more for a 2012 holiday at Casa da Costa Prata before March 31st and we'll treat you to a nights accommodation at a Luxury Family Hotel for two adults. We'll even treat you to dinner and breakfast too. That's a luxury dinner, bed and breakfast for 2 adults worth up to £250 absolutely free.
Choose from six fabulous hotels located right across the UK, including Woolley Grange near Bath, The Ickworth in Suffolk or The Elms in Worcestershire.
All have superb facilities including spas, indoor and outdoor pools, childrens creche all in luxury surroundings. Click here to take a look at the hotels available.

Book now on 0845 26 941 26 to get your free luxury break.

Offer Terms and conditions

1. Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on or before 31 March 2012.

2. Free accommodation offer is valid for redemption from April 16 until December 20 2012 exluding June 2 -10, July 19-September 2 and October 20-Nov 4 2012 inclusive.

3. Valid at any of the Luxury Family Hotels excluding Thornbury Castle

4. Offer is valid for two adults sharing a room

5. Dinner (excluding drinks) and breakfast is included for 2 adults

6. Up to 3 children under 16 can stay free of charge when sharing their parents room subject to the suitability of the room to take extra beds.Children's meals are not included.

Book a holiday and get a luxury break for FREE!

Book a holiday property at family friendly Mas Sournia in the South of France and get a FREE break at a luxury hotel worth £250.
Your free luxury break includes one nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast for two adults at a choice of luxury hotels across the UK.
Read on to find out more about this lovely holiday property. If it ticks the must haves on your holiday list, book before 31st March 2012 and get your free hotel break.  Full details are below.

Take a closer look at marvellous Mas Sournia...
We love these immaculate, family friendly holiday homes in the South of France, with great kids facilities, stylish modern interiors and amazing views of the Pyrenees.....
Mas Sournia is a cluster of six properties, five with three bedrooms and one with four bedrooms. Surrounded by countryside with the Pyrenees as a back drop, this property is a great choice for families with babies and children of all ages.

Great facilities
There is a heated, enclosed pool, an adventure playgound, sandpit, a playbarn with soft play and games equipment as well as large safe gardens all of which will keep children well occupied. And of course all the child friendly kit you'd expect to find at a Tots to Travel holiday property.

 
Mountains, countryside and beach
Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Pyrenees or head to the coast for some great beaches both within easy distance. The nearest village is less than 2kms and the town of Perpignan is only 20mins away.
Recipe for fun
Add to this a babysitting service, a shopping service, a weekly Paella night and wine tasting too and you can expect a truly relaxing and fun family friendly holiday.

Book Mas Sournia and get a luxury hotel break, including dinner and breakfast for two...FREE

Book a week or more for a 2012 holiday at Mas Sournia before March 31st and we'll treat you to a nights accommodation at a Luxury Family Hotel for two adults. We'll even treat you to dinner and breakfast too. That's a luxury dinner, bed and breakfast for 2 adults worth over £250 absolutely free.
Choose from six fabulous hotels located right across the UK, including The Ickworth in Suffolk, Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall or Woolley Grange near Bath and more.
All have superb facilities including spas, indoor and outdoor pools, childrens creche all in luxury surroundings. Click here to take a look at the hotels available.

So book your family holiday at one of the lovely Mas Sournia properties before next Sunday and you'll have not one, but two get-aways to look forward too at no extra cost.

Book now on 0845 26 941 26 to get your free luxury break.  

 Offer Terms and conditions

1. Offer is available on confirmed bookings made on or before 31 March 2012.

2. Free accommodation offer is valid for redemption from April 16 until December 20 2012 exluding June 2 -10, July 19-September 2 and October 20-Nov 4 2012 inclusive.

3. Valid at any of the Luxury Family Hotels excluding Thornbury Castle

4. Offer is valid for two adults sharing a room

5. Dinner (excluding drinks) and breakfast is included for 2 adults

6. Up to 3 children under 16 can stay free of charge when sharing their parents room subject to the suitability of the room to take extra beds.Children's meals are not included.