Archives: September 2011

Family Holiday Essentials

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My gang has been guests of Thomson Al Fresco for the past two summers. We’ve enjoyed lazy summer days and lovely hazy nights at their parcs Pra Delle Torri in Caorle on the Venetian Riviera and Castell Montgri Estartit in Northern Spain. We wouldn’t swap those weeks for the world. And we’ve learned a thing [...]

Win October Half Term Holiday on Facebook

We’ve got our second exciting competition now live on Facebook You could win a break at Sanguli or Vilanova this October half term – who wouldn’t want a late bit of sunshine? Sanguli Set in the beautiful Costa Dorada with its’ poolside palm trees and sun kissed playa, Sanguli is a Mediterranean paradise. The Roman [...]

First Al Fresco proposal at La Croix du Vieux Pont

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Elise, one very lucky lady, was proposed to on her Al Fresco holiday this year, and has kindly shared her story with us. Prepare to say ‘aw!’ “Kevin and I have been together 3 years and had our first baby boy, Arlo, in February. We wanted to take him abroad for our first family holiday [...]

What to do and see in Barcelona

I’m thoroughly depressed. We about to leave the campsite! Boo hoo!! Fortunately we’re having two nights in France staying with one of my oldest friends. Since I last wrote we’ve been to Barcelona… the concrete city! Honestly it has more tower blocks than MANCHESTER! Yes, it’s that bad. No, it’s not the most beautiful city [...]

What to eat and drink on the Costa Brava

I’ve been drinking wine most nights I’ve been in Spain, with time off for San Miguel or Estrella Damm. But on Friday, I visited a local winery. The Costa Brava’s not the first place that comes to mind when you think about Spanish wine, but there are several wineries scattered around the region – look [...]