Short Break Operators

Specialist Reports Styles of Holiday Short Break Operators Time Off 

	Time Off
1 Elmfield Park, Bromley, Kent BR1 1LU			MAP
tel: (08457) 33 66 22

Extras include a guide book and maps.

Destinations

Netherlands (1), Greece (1), Spain (4), Germany (1), Belgium (2), Eastern Europe (2) Scandinavia (2), Ireland (1), Italy (4), Gibraltar, Turkey (1), France (1), Portugal (1), USA (1), France (2), Iceland (1), Baltic States (1), Russia (2), and Austria (1).

Recommendations

Paris where can arrange Seine trip, city bus tour or Disney trips. Copenhagen with properties close to Tivoli Gardens and castle tours. Lisbon because close to the beach and with a giant aquarium. Barcelona again close to the beach. Ensures that hotels are close to public transport to make exploration easier.

Facilities

Little specifically for children though some of the more expensive properties have swimming pools.

Pricing for Children

Some hotels offer free accommodation for under 12s sharing with two adults though rooms taking four beds are limited. If there is no deal on accommodation there is an overall reduction of £35 on the adult price or £15 by Eurostar.

Sample Price

In Paris at a four-star in a suite, for a family of four would be £678 with Eurostar. In Copenhagen four nights in a two-star with b&b with flights would be £883. In Lisbon in a three-star two nights b&b would be £960. In Barcelona at a two-star with b&b the cost would be £775 for two nights.