Guide to school holidays in the UK 2009-2010
2 August 2009
As ever most people will want to know when the holidays are for the next school year to book in advance and take advantage of those deals and free child places. Below is a guide for the school year 2009 - 2010. As always you should double check with your child’s school as different LEAs have different term times. Check here for your LEA.
Easter for 2010 is:
Good Friday ~ 2nd April
Easter Monday ~ 4th April
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Passport prices to increase
10 July 2009
10 July 2009
The cost of renewing your passport will increase from September.
The costs can be seen here.
If you’re passport is due to expire after September, you may be able to renew before the new price increase. You can renew you passport up to 9 months before it is due to expire and the remaining time left on the old passport will be added on to the new passport. See here for the rules.
James Villa Early Bird Offers
5 January 2009
James Villas are offering some great Early Bird offers. They have some gorgeous villas, some of which we have stayed in and have never been disappointed!
Book before 2nd February 2009 and get FREE car hire, FREE travel insurance and FEE welcome pack. Click here to visit their site and see full details of this offer and book your villa.
Also, until 31st January you can 10% off flights and accommodation when you stay at the Leisure resort Country Club in Tenerife. Click herefor more details.
Save £125 a night at Leisure resort Camporeal, Silver Coast, Portugal with it’s amazing 18 hole golf course if you book before 31st January. Click here for more details.
Get a complimentary round of golf and €50 off the in house chef service at the Soobre Golf, Gran Canaria. Click here for more details.
Get a complimentary round of golf and 2 spa passes when you book your Fota Island accommodation and flights before 28th February 2009. Click here for more details.
Bites & stings
20 March 2008
Getting a bite from a mosquito or a sting from a wasp is not nice to say the least. In the UK most bites and stings are harmless, but when you are abroad you need to be aware of other insects and animals that might sting or bite. Read more
Ear care whilst flying
20 March 2008
Having a build up of pressure during take off and landing can at best be uncomfortable and worst painful. Babies and children may also find it frightening if they haven’t flown before. We may not be able to prevent this from happening, but we can try to make less traumatic and distressing by following a few simple rules. Read more
Common medical problems for babies in hot countries
20 March 2008
Taking young babies abroad can be done. It is worth, however, being aware of common medical problems for them in hot countries. This section focuses on these problems and how to avoid them. Read more
Food & Drink - the Do’s & Dont’s
20 March 2008
Babies and young children are vulnerable to the risk of food poisoning. Here we look at tips on preventing tummy upsets and what to do if your child does develop a tummy bug. Read more
Don’t Lose Them
20 March 2008
We know too well how easy it is to lose sight of your child in strange surroundings and the fear and panic that brings. Here we look at tips on keeping your children safe whilst you are away, so that you can all enjoy your time away. Read more
The Sun & Heat
20 March 2008
Taking your children to a lovely hot and sunny country should be a fantastic time for everyone. However, we are not generally used to such soaring temperatures here in the UK, so it is important to protect your little ones ,as well as yourself, from the sun and the heat. Look at our advice on keeping everyone safe and well while you soak up the sun. Read more
Motion Sickness
20 March 2008
Whether you’re travelling by car, train, plane or boat sometimes it can all be a bit much for those who suffer from motion sickness or travel sickness. What should be a relaxing time for you getting to your destination or coming home can be a traumatic time if you or your children are feeling ill. It needn’t ruin your journey though. We have given you some advice on dealing with and hopefully preventing motion sickness. Read more
