This 2 night Mini Cruise Break to Alkmaar is a MUST for cheese lovers! From only £97pp this Alkmaar’s Cheese Festival is one of Holland’s most popular tourist attractions. Browse the stalls; watch the cheese men bringing their wares on barrows, and taste samples of Dutch cheese. Or explore the restaurants, cosy bars, extensive shopping offering and interesting museums.

Alkmaar’s historic town centre hasn’t changed really since the 17th century and with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and traditional gabled buildings it creates a fantastic atmosphere for the famous cheese market.

Sailing from Newcastle, enjoy two nights cruising, to and from Holland, where there is a whole host of great things to see and do onboard. From a cinema to a casino, a number of sumptuous restaurants and bars to enjoy a drink, there is something to keep everyone entertained.

Why not enjoy a summer drink on the sky deck as you sail to Holland and enjoy a romantic meal before retreating to your en suite cabin for a relaxing nights sleep.

On arrival into Holland you will be transferred to the famous cheese markets of Alkmaar. After a full day exploring the shopping and museums of Alkmaar it’s time for your return overnight cruise back to Newcastle.

2 nights from £97pp departing 27 May, 8 July, 19 August 2010

What’s Included

• 2 nights onboard in an en-suite cabin

• Coach transfers to and from Alkmaar

• Live entertainment onboard

Mini Cruise Prices

• Standard Mini Cruise
From £97pp

• With Breakfasts included
From £115pp

• With Breakfasts & Dinners included
From £155pp

Simply add meals or upgrade your cabin whilst making your booking.

Fancy a break to celebrate the onset of Spring? Then why not take advantage of DFDS Seaways Spring Saver 2 for 1 breaks to Holland or Denmark. Enjoy a Mini Cruise to Amsterdam or Esbjerg, take the children on an adventurous wildlife experience on the ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini Cruise or visit the fascinating city of flowers, Haarlem.

With prices from £88 for 2 people there is no reason not to book that much deserved trip away!

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – from £89 for 2 people, sailing from Newcastle

Take a romantic break with your partner or a fun-filled trip with the kids and explore the quaint streets and tree-lined canals of Amsterdam. Arriving refreshed after a great nights sleep on a DFDS Seaways’ cruise ferry, stroll alongside the canals, admire the architecture, visit bustling Dam Square, or take in the art and culture.

From £89 for 2 people and from £138 for 4! There are daily departures from Newcastle with the 2 for 1 offer available on selected dates in March and April. Book before 31st March 2010

What’s Included
- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Coach transfers to and from the city centre
- Optional complimentary coach sightseeing tour
- Approx 5 hours in Amsterdam

Extend your break
With many famous attractions, one day may not be enough so why not extend your 2 for 1 Mini Cruise and include an overnight hotel stay in Amsterdam. Add a hotel stay to your 2 for 1 Mini Cruise from only £38 per person per night.

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Esbjerg – from £85 for 2 people, sailing from Harwich

Visit the pleasant Danish town of Esbjerg for a short break with a difference. A hub for culture, music and shopping, there are also a number of interesting attractions and museums in the city. Feed the seals at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, view the famous sculpture ‘Man Meets the Sea’ or simply relax.
From £85 for 2 people and from an amazing £91 for a family of 4 – that’s just £23 EACH! Available on selected departures in March, April and May. Book before 31st March 2010

What’s Included
- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Approx 4½ hours in Esbjerg

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Haarlem – from £88 for 2 people, sailing from Newcastle

Whisk a loved one away to the historic Dutch city of Haarlem on this relaxing 2-night Mini Cruise.

Known as the ‘City of flowers’, this compact city is a maze of quaint, narrow streets and canals, with lots of pretty medieval houses, museums and places of interest. Enjoy a hot chocolate in one of the on street cafes and sample some of the local cuisine before returning to the DFDS Seaways cruise ferry for a relaxing journey home.

From £88 for 2 people or £136 for 4 people. Departing Newcastle on 5th, 26th March & 11th April. Book before 31st March 2010

What’s included
- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Coach transfers to and from Haarlem
- Approx 6 hours in Haarlem

2 for 1 ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini Cruise – Family prices from £138 for 4, sailing from Newcastle

Enjoy learning about the ecology of the North Sea whilst sailing to Amsterdam, with DFDS Seaways’ special wildlife programme of activities, led by officers from whale and dolphin charity ORCA.

A great trip for families and wildlife lovers, this trip allows you to see wildlife in their own natural habitat. You’ll have the opportunity (weather dependant) to do some wildlife watching with the help and advice of an expert ORCA wildlife officer, where you will spot wildlife indigenous to the North Sea including whales, dolphins and sea birds. Enjoy a number of animated talks and presentations, plus activities for children. What’s more you’ll also spend the best part of the day in Amsterdam.

Family prices from £138 for 4 people or from £89 for 2 people. Available on selected departures in April 2010. Book before 31st March 2010

What’s included
• 2 nights onboard in an en suite cabin
• Introductory presentation and welcome information
• Deck watch (weather dependent)
• Activities for kids, information for adults, latest sightings and news
• Coach transfers to and from Amsterdam
• Approx 5 hours in Amsterdam

Onboard
As you sail enjoy the delicious cuisine in one of the restaurants, join the fun with a drink and watch the live entertainment or dance the night away. Indulge in some retail therapy in the Sea Shop, or catch a movie in the cinema or your cabin. Children will love the kids’ club, while older children can have fun in the games room.

For more information on the DFDS Seaways Spring Savings, visit www.dfds.co.uk/2for1 or call 0871 882 0885 (10p per minute plus network rates)

DFDS Seaways has recently been awarded Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009 at the World Travel Awards, the industry’s “Oscars”. This is the third successive year that the cruise ferry operator has received this recognition.

It’s time to take to the waves, explore new places, experience new cultures and enjoy a short break away with DFDS Seaways’ new collection of Mini Cruises & Hotel Breaks for 2010.

With many inspiring new value for money breaks, DFDS Seaways’ short breaks range includes destinations in Holland, Denmark, Germany and Belgium.

Whether it is a relaxing break with a loved one, a fun family trip or a weekend away with a group of friends, DFDS Seaways really does offer the best way to travel. With none of the stress of airports, simply sit back and enjoy the onboard experience. You will find shops, a cinema, live entertainment, bars and fabulous restaurants, including à la carte dining and a sumptuous all you can eat international buffet. There is plenty to keep you entertained while you sail to your chosen destination.

For those who are travelling with families – keep your little pirates entertained in the play area, where they can have fun in the ball pool and watch videos, and in the school holidays, there is even a Pirate’s Club with children’s entertainer, meaning you can have time to relax while your children play.

So take a look below at some of the fantastic new offerings from DFDS Seaways, designed to make your short break in 2010 the most relaxing and enjoyable yet.

Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ Mini Cruises make for a perfect getaway. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step on board for a relaxing 2-night Mini Cruise to Amsterdam in Holland or Esbjerg in Denmark.

Why not enjoy a visit to the vibrant city of Amsterdam for an unforgettable cultural experience. With sailings every day from Newcastle, choose a departure date that suits you. When you arrive, take a stroll down the romantic tree-lined canals, visit the art galleries and world-class museums, hit the shops or take in the bars and restaurants that this diverse capital city has to offer. Included in the Mini Cruise package is 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry in an en suite cabin, a sightseeing tour and coach transfers from the port to the city, from £69pp.

Renowned for its maritime history, Esbjerg in Denmark is an attractive city offering a wonderful relaxing short break away from home. Visit the Art Museum and the Music House, try out the seal safari or explore the Fisheries and Maritime Museum where you can watch seals being fed. Prices are from £85pp and include 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry sailing from Harwich.

For further information on Mini Cruises visit www.dfds.co.uk/minicruises

Themed Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ new collection of Themed Mini Cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam has something to suit all. These special 2-night themed breaks are available throughout the year and offer an unforgettable onboard experience and special entertainment. Fully themed throughout, the Mini Cruises include St Patrick’s Day celebrations, romantic cruises, wildlife watching cruises and Halloween fun.

The ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini cruise is the perfect break for families and wildlife lovers. The exhilarating break allows you to see seals, dolphins, sea birds and much more in their natural habitat and with onboard presentations from experts you can be educated as you sail to Amsterdam for a day of exploring.

To celebrate the EAT! festival of food and drink that takes place annually in NewcastleGateshead, DFDS Seaways have a special themed EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise with North East star chefs Terry Laybourne and Dave Kennedy designing a special and exceptional menu – the perfect trip for foodies across the country. And with cooking demonstrations, cocktail parties, beer tasting and much more, this is one that can’t be missed.

Priced from only £69pp, all Themed Mini Cruises offer return coach transfers to the city of Amsterdam and 2 nights on board.

For further information on Themed Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/theme

Special Mini Cruises

The range of Special Mini Cruises has been specially designed to offer a variety of trips focusing on history, traditions and cultures, gardens and family fun.

Choose from a selection of fantastic breaks departing from Newcastle including a trip to quaint Dutch town Alkmaar famous for its traditional cheese market. Embark on a journey to Haarlem, the city of flowers and a pocket-sized, relaxed, version of Amsterdam. Alternatively, enjoy Holland in bloom and book a Mini Cruise to Keukenhof Gardens or the Spring Flower Festival in Holland. Prices are from £83pp.

For further information on Special Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/special

Cruise & Hotel Breaks

DFDS Seaways’ Cruise & Hotel Breaks are the perfect way to explore some of Europe’s most stunning and cultural cities. All trips include 2 nights on board a DFDS Seaways cruise ferry and overnight accommodation from a range of city centre hotels. And if you want to book your hotel independently, DFDS Seaways have teamed up with global accommodation provider Octopus Travel to offer customers up to 30% discount on normal room rates.

Amsterdam in Holland, 3 nights from £119pp
Amsterdam offers a cultural experience, fabulous architecture, wonderful shopping, vibrant entertainment and much more. Priced from only £119pp, this break includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry sailing from Newcastle, 1 night bed and breakfast in your hotel and coach transfers to and from the city. And as there are sailings every day, you can extend your break for as long as you wish.

Esbjerg in Denmark, 3 nights from £136pp
Take advantage of the Esbjerg sailing from Harwich and a enjoy break in this picturesque city. This 3-night breaks start from £136pp and includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry and 1night bed and breakfast in your chosen hotel.

Hamelin, Bruges, and Brussels Beer Festival, 4 nights from £216pp
Explore the setting for the Pied Piper’s famous tale as you embark on a 4-night city break to the beautiful medieval German town, Hamelin. Stay at the centrally located four star Mercure Hotel and take full advantage of its wellness centre, restaurant and bars. Prices start from £259pp including 2 nights on board the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 2 nights bed and breakfast at the hotel and coach transfers to and from Hamelin.

Renowned for its historic beauty and atmospheric charm, Bruges is famous for its beer, chocolate, great restaurants, parks, gardens and the harbour. With so much to explore, this 4 night break is priced from £216pp and includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 2 nights bed and breakfast at the Novotel Brugge Centrum, and coach transfers to and from Bruges.

If tasting ice cold Belgian beer in stunning surroundings is your thing, then the Brussels Beer Festival Cruise & Hotel Break is an excellent choice. Perfect for groups of friends looking for fun-filled break, prices start from £229pp and include 2 nights on board ship and 2 nights bed and breakfast at the Novotel.

Tulip Time River Cruise in Holland and Belgium, 5 nights from £459pp
Enjoy a colourful 5 night break on a river cruiser taking you to Amsterdam, Keukenhof Gardens and Antwerp.

River cruising is a great way to experience several different destinations, plus excellent food and great company on holiday. On this meal-inclusive 5 night break you will cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp, enjoying time in both cities and enjoy stop-offs on the way, including an excursion to the stunning tulip fields of Keukenhof Gardens. Prices start from £459pp including 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 3 nights on the river cruiser, plus all meals on both the DFDS Seaways’ ship and the river cruiser.

For further information on Cruise & Hotel breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/hotel

Cruise & Drive Breaks

The ideal choice for people who like to get the most out of their short break and explore their surroundings while enjoying a relaxing time with the family or a loved one. All packages include carriage of a standard car.

Enjoy taking in the idyllic medieval and Viking sites of Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town, or take the children to the holiday centre in Middlefart where they can have endless fun playing mini golf, tennis or bowling.

If you fancy a fun-filled trip away with the kids, then why not visit Legoland in Denmark where the kids can have endless fun on the rides. Legoland Lalandia Billund holiday village, located just outside the adventure park, boasts a tropical aquadome with water slides, pools and jacuzzis, mini golf, a bowling alley and a children’s play area. Prices for the Lalandia break start from £208pp and include 2 nights on board and 2 nights in a self catering cottage, plus carriage of your car.

If you want to stay closer to the action, then what better place than in the park itself at the Legoland Hotel? With themed rooms for your little princess, knight or pirate, the kids will love it. Prices start from £233pp and include 2 nights on board and 2 nights bed and breakfast.

DFDS have teamed up with Center Parcs Europe and Sunparks holiday villages to offer great family fun time together. With locations across Europe, both holiday villages are the perfect getaway for an active and adventurous holiday with the children. What’s more, DFDS Seaways’ customers can save €50 on bookings made before 31 March at Center Parcs and Sunparks. Prices for Center Parcs Europe start from £68 per villa per night, and from £49 per villa per night at Sunparks. DFDS Seaways ferry crossings from Newcastle to Holland start from £159 for a car and 4 people, one way.

For the explorers out there, take the ferry from Harwich and enjoy the scenic drive to Copenhagen. Visit The Little Mermaid, enjoy the quaint cobbled streets and don’t miss Tivoli Gardens, the world’s oldest amusement park. Make the most of the car and drive out to the coast or explore the surrounding countryside. With a selection of top rated hotels to choose from, DFDS Seaways do the organising for you.

Prices for DFDS Seaways’ Cruise & Drive breaks are from £156pp and range from 4, 5 and 6 nights including 2 nights on board ship, carriage of your car, departing from Harwich and Newcastle. With flexible departure dates over the year there is something to suit all.

For further information go to www.dfds.co.uk/drive

For more information on the full range of short breaks from DFDS Seaways order a copy of the brand new Mini Cruise & Hotel breaks brochure, visit www.dfds.co.uk or call 0871 882 0886.

DFDS Seaways has recently been awarded Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009 at the World Travel Awards, the industry’s “Oscars”. This is the third successive year that the cruise ferry operator has received this recognition.

To get in the spirit of the World Cup frenzy, DFDS Seaways are showing World Cup games on board to ensure that those avid football fans do not miss a second of the world class action!

DFDS Seaways has launched its Mini Cruises & Hotel Breaks 2010 brochure with an extensive range of inspiring new value for money cruise break ideas for 2010. Departures are from Newcastle and Harwich with lead in prices of £69pp for a two night Mini Cruise break.

The new brochure highlights the ever popular Mini Cruises, cosmopolitan city breaks with a hotel stay, family adventures, cultural breaks and trips with a car to destinations across Europe. There’s something for everyone including families, couples or groups of friends.

Andrew Crowe, Head of Sales at DFDS Seaways commented: “In 2010 we are building on the success of 2009. In addition to our traditional two night Mini Cruises and the three night Cruise & Hotel breaks, we are adding even more variety and choice of short breaks.

“We have 27 short breaks in the brochure, offering new and interesting short cruise breaks that will suit families, friends and groups. From themes such as St Patrick’s Day and Halloween, to destination breaks such as Keukenhof Gardens and the Spring Flower Festival in Holland, to Hamelin in Germany and Bruges in Belgium. The range has been developed following customer and agent feedback and we are confident it will give our customers even more reasons to travel with DFDS Seaways.”

Highlights of the new brochure include:

Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ Mini Cruise breaks offer the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with the ever popular two night Mini Cruise break to Amsterdam from £69pp or Esbjerg in Denmark from £85pp. For further information on Mini Cruises for to www.dfds.co.uk/minicruises

Themed Mini Cruises

These variations on an Amsterdam Mini Cruise include special or themed onboard entertainment and include St Patrick’s Day ‘craic’, a romantic cruise and Halloween fun, all combined with a day in Amsterdam. To celebrate the EAT! festival of food and drink that takes place annually in NewcastleGateshead, DFDS Seaways are putting on a special themed EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise with star chefs Terry Laybourne and Dave Kennedy designing a special and exceptional menu – the perfect trip for foodies across the country. Lead in prices for Themed Mini Cruises are from only £69pp for two night break, plus coach transfers and a day in Amsterdam. For further information on Themed Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/theme

Special Mini Cruises

The range of breaks has been specially designed to offer trips focusing on history, tradition and culture, gardens and family fun. Cruises include trips to quaint Dutch town Alkmaar, a journey to Haarlem the city of flowers; enjoy Holland in bloom with the Keukenhof Gardens or Spring Flower Festival, and much more. Lead in prices from only £88pp for a two night break. For further information on Special Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/special

Cruise & Hotel Breaks

The perfect way to explore some of Europe’s most cultural cities including Amsterdam, Esbjerg, Hamelin, Bruges and Brussels, all trips include two nights on board and overnight accommodation from a range of city centre hotels. Lead in prices are from £119pp. DFDS Seaways have also partnered up with Octopus Travel so that customers can receive up to 30% discount if they want to book their hotel independently. For further information on Cruise & Hotel Breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/hotel

Cruise & Drive Breaks

This is the ideal choice for people who like to get the most out of their short break and explore while enjoying a relaxing time away with the family or a loved one. All packages include carriage of a standard car. With breaks to medieval Ribe, wonderful Copenhagen, Legoland and Middlefart in Denmark, plus Centre Parcs Europe and Sunparks holiday villages across Europe, there is much to enjoy. Lead in prices are from £156pp and range from 4, 5 and 6 nights including two nights on board ship, plus carriage of a standard car, departing from both Newcastle and Harwich. With flexible departure dates over the year, there is something to suit all. For further information on Cruise & Drive Breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/drive

DFDS Seaways has recently been awarded Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009 at the World Travel Awards, the industry’s “Oscars”. This is the third successive year that the cruise ferry operator has received this recognition.

To get in the spirit of the World Cup frenzy, DFDS Seaways are showing World Cup games onboard to ensure that those avid football fans do not miss a second of the world class action!

Experience Holland from £88pp

Picturesque Holland has much to offer, and a Mini Cruise break with DFDS Seaways is a great way to get a taste of this cultural country.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam your break starts the moment you step onboard. Check in to the ensuite cabin and check out the live entertainment, shops, restaurants, bars and even cinema. Arriving in Holland in time for breakfast the next day, you have plenty of time to explore.

So choose from one of the products below and enjoy a break like no other.

Haarlem Mini Cruise – from £88pp

Departs Newcastle on 12/25 Feb, 5/26 March, 11 April, 30 May, 25 June, 26 July, 29 August, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec

A great alternative to Amsterdam, Haarlem is a quaint market city just 20 minutes from the DFDS Seaways’ port. Known as the city of flowers it is smaller, more relaxed version of Amsterdam, with cafés, bars, stylish sops and museums, yet retaining much of its 17th century layout. Visit the main square with its 14th century town hall, as well as the impressive 15th Century church St Bavokerk with its immense lead spire. Art lovers will enjoy the Frans Hals Museum with a fine collection of paintings from the Dutch masters, or head to the oldest museum in Europe – Teylers Museum – devoted to science and art.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment and coach transfers to and from Haarlem.

Traditional Holland Mini Cruise – from £91pp

Departs Newcastle on 15th May, 20th June and 4th September

Experience Holland, traditional Holland that is – windmills, clogs and cheese! Spend the morning in the open air museum, Zannse Schans, visiting traditional windmills, houses and clog makers. Then journey on to a cheese farm and then on to two of the country’s prettiest towns – Volendam and Edam.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, and coach transfers and entrance to the open air museum and cheese farm, plus trips to Volendam and Edam.

Alkmaar Cheese Festival Mini Cruise – from £109pp

Departs Newcastle on 27th May, 8th July and 19th August

Alkmaar’s historic town centre hasn’t changed really since the 17th century and with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and traditional gabled buildings it creates a fantastic atmosphere for the famous cheese market. Alkmaar’s Cheese Festival is one of Holland’s most popular tourist attractions. Peruse the stalls, watch the cheesemen bringing their wares on barrows, and taste samples of Dutch cheese. Or explore the restaurants, cosy bars, extensive shopping offering and interesting museums.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, coach transfers to and from Alkmaar.

Experience Holland from £88pp

Picturesque Holland has much to offer, and a Mini Cruise break with DFDS Seaways is a great way to get a taste of this cultural country.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam your break starts the moment you step onboard. Check in to the ensuite cabin and check out the live entertainment, shops, restaurants, bars and even cinema. Arriving in Holland in time for breakfast the next day, you have plenty of time to explore.

So choose from one of the products below and enjoy a break like no other.

Haarlem Mini Cruise – from £88pp

Departs Newcastle on 12/25 Feb, 5/26 March, 11 April, 30 May, 25 June, 26 July, 29 August, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec

A great alternative to Amsterdam, Haarlem is a quaint market city just 20 minutes from the DFDS Seaways’ port. Known as the city of flowers it is smaller, more relaxed version of Amsterdam, with cafés, bars, stylish sops and museums, yet retaining much of its 17th century layout. Visit the main square with its 14th century town hall, as well as the impressive 15th Century church St Bavokerk with its immense lead spire. Art lovers will enjoy the Frans Hals Museum with a fine collection of paintings from the Dutch masters, or head to the oldest museum in Europe – Teylers Museum – devoted to science and art.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment and coach transfers to and from Haarlem.

Traditional Holland Mini Cruise – from £91pp

Departs Newcastle on 15th May, 20th June and 4th September

Experience Holland, traditional Holland that is – windmills, clogs and cheese! Spend the morning in the open air museum, Zannse Schans, visiting traditional windmills, houses and clog makers. Then journey on to a cheese farm and then on to two of the country’s prettiest towns – Volendam and Edam.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, and coach transfers and entrance to the open air museum and cheese farm, plus trips to Volendam and Edam.

Alkmaar Cheese Festival Mini Cruise – from £109pp

Departs Newcastle on 27th May, 8th July and 19th August

Alkmaar’s historic town centre hasn’t changed really since the 17th century and with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and traditional gabled buildings it creates a fantastic atmosphere for the famous cheese market. Alkmaar’s Cheese Festival is one of Holland’s most popular tourist attractions. Peruse the stalls, watch the cheesemen bringing their wares on barrows, and taste samples of Dutch cheese. Or explore the restaurants, cosy bars, extensive shopping offering and interesting museums.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, coach transfers to and from Alkmaar.

Britain’s experiencing the ‘big freeze’, but with an array of holidays to look forward to starting from only £129 per party with Keycamp, there’s ‘snow’ reason to miss out on a fantastic getaway this February half-term.

Thrills and spills in Holland – Four nights for £129, accommodation only
Located next to the thrilling Tiki tropical waterpark, Keycamp’s Duinrell parc has enough waterchutes, whirlpools and wave pools to ensure the kids can let off some steam this half-term, while you enjoy a much-deserved winter break. Amsterdam is also within ideal day-trip distance and the local countryside is perfect for a spot of walking and cycling.

A four night break from 17 February for a family of two adults and up to four children staying in a Villanova mobile home, with heating, at Keycamp’s Duinrell will cost just £129, accommodation only.

Algarve adventure – Seven nights for £448, accommodation only
Overlooking the quaint village of Carvoeiro, with its winding streets and white-washed houses, Keycamp’s Algar Seco Apartment Resort is the ideal place to experience some traditional Portuguese charm. With the Algarve coast just minutes away and Faro and Lisbon within day-trip distance, there’s lots for families to enjoy.

Seven nights from 13 February for a family of two adults and two children staying in a one bedroom bungalow at Keycamp’s Algar Seco Apartment Resorts will cost just £448, accommodation only.

Relax on the French Riviera –Seven nights for £421, accommodation only
For a spot of glamour on the Côte d’Azur, check out Keycamp’s Pont Royal Apartment Resort, a traffic-free village situated in the heart of Provence, with an 18 hole golf course. As well as the activities in resort, there’s plenty of opportunity for a dose of culture as well, with the scenic town of Avignon and its famous bridge, the Roman ruins at Nimes and the home of Van Gogh all close at hand.

Seven nights from 13 February for a family of two adults and two children staying in an apartment at Keycamp’s Pont Royal will cost just £421, accommodation only.

Europe’s fastest growing luxury river cruise operator, AMAWATERWAYS (0800 389-9811, www.amawaterways.co.uk) is offering free flights and transfers on selected spring 2010 river cruises, up to the value of £275 per person, for cruises on board its luxurious 5* river cruisers, based on 2 sharing. All prices include breakfast, lunch, dinner with free flowing wine, free use of on board bicycles, guided tours and wi-fi.

Departing on 16th April, the company’s new `Enchanting Rhine’cruise, offers eight days’ sailing between Amsterdam and Basel with calls at Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Worms, Strasbourg and Breisach and costs £1335, cruise only, plus free flights and transfers.

For a spectacular and relaxing view of the spring bulbfields in Holland and Belgium the company’s `Tulip Time’ cruise, departing on 2nd and 5th April can be booked for £1275 per person, plus up to £275 towards flights and transfers, including a rail option.

Extend that festive feeling with DFDS Seaways this Boxing Day

2 night Boxing Day Mini Cruise to Amsterdam from Newcastle including meals – from £120pp, saving you over £75pp!

After a hectic festive period and a present-packed Christmas Day, take some time out and relax on a great value 2 night Mini Cruise break to Amsterdam, departing on Boxing Day evening.
DFDS Seaways’ Boxing Day Mini Cruise is the perfect escape, and with prices starting from just £120pp including all meals onboard, it is the ideal way to relax with your partner and recharge the batteries before New Year’s Eve!
Plus it is a special offer which means you save a massive £75pp off the usual price for an Amsterdam mini cruise departing on a Saturday in December!
Sailing overnight from Newcastle you can sit back and unwind straight away. Check in to your ensuite cabin and check out the delicious food in the restaurants, enjoy a drink in one of the many bars, catch a movie, indulge in some retail therapy in the shops and watch the live entertainment.

After a good night’s sleep you arrive in Holland just after breakfast and disembark for a day in vibrant Amsterdam.
Use the free Amsterdam Mini Pass included in your package to visit the many museums, galleries and attractions at a discounted price. Or wander along the romantic tree-lined canals, before hitting the sales! Amsterdam is a shopper’s paradise. With everything from multilevel department stores to independent boutiques, antiques to contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most cultivated shopper.

After the best part of the day in Amsterdam you rejoin the coach to head back the cruise ferry for the overnight journey back to Newcastle.
Prices start from just £120pp and include 2 nights onboard ship in an ensuite cabin, hot buffet breakfasts and all-you-can-eat buffet dinner on both crossings, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and free optional sightseeing tour, plus live entertainment onboard.

Extend that festive feeling with DFDS Seaways this Boxing Day

2 night Boxing Day Mini Cruise to Amsterdam from Newcastle including meals – from £120pp, saving you over £75pp!

After a hectic festive period and a present-packed Christmas Day, take some time out and relax on a great value 2 night Mini Cruise break to Amsterdam, departing on Boxing Day evening.
DFDS Seaways’ Boxing Day Mini Cruise is the perfect escape, and with prices starting from just £120pp including all meals onboard, it is the ideal way to relax with your partner and recharge the batteries before New Year’s Eve!
Plus it is a special offer which means you save a massive £75pp off the usual price for an Amsterdam mini cruise departing on a Saturday in December!
Sailing overnight from Newcastle you can sit back and unwind straight away. Check in to your ensuite cabin and check out the delicious food in the restaurants, enjoy a drink in one of the many bars, catch a movie, indulge in some retail therapy in the shops and watch the live entertainment.

After a good night’s sleep you arrive in Holland just after breakfast and disembark for a day in vibrant Amsterdam.
Use the free Amsterdam Mini Pass included in your package to visit the many museums, galleries and attractions at a discounted price. Or wander along the romantic tree-lined canals, before hitting the sales! Amsterdam is a shopper’s paradise. With everything from multilevel department stores to independent boutiques, antiques to contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most cultivated shopper.

After the best part of the day in Amsterdam you rejoin the coach to head back the cruise ferry for the overnight journey back to Newcastle.
Prices start from just £120pp and include 2 nights onboard ship in an ensuite cabin, hot buffet breakfasts and all-you-can-eat buffet dinner on both crossings, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and free optional sightseeing tour, plus live entertainment onboard.