Feliciano Lopez, the man who ended Tim Henman’s Wimbledon career, will be hosting a charity tennis tournament at La Manga Club over the Easter weekend.

The world-number-34 has organised the event at Europe’s premier tennis destination to raise funds for relief work in Haiti and the Alda Foundation, which benefits deprived communities in Paraguay.

The tournament takes place from April 2-4 and is an open men’s individual competition. Matches will be played as the best of three sets and those losing out in the first round can still take part in a plate competition.

La Manga Club has an unrivalled tennis pedigree. The resort is a former Davis and Fed Cup venue as well as regularly hosting LTA training camps. It boasts 28 multi-surface courts and a first-class tennis academy.

Entry to the tournament costs €30 per person and competitors can enjoy the Easter weekend at La Manga Club from just €53 per person per night based on two people sharing a deluxe twin or double room in Las Lomas Village, including access to Spa La Manga Club’s pool, sauna, steam rooms and fitness centre.

To book your place in the tournament call +34 968 175000 or +34 968 331234 or email tenis@lamangaclub.com.

With the long, cold winter almost over and spring just around the corner, there is no better way for families to  enjoy a well-deserved Easter break than with self-catering specialist Mallorca Farmhouses. Mallorca offers quiet,   safe beaches, beautiful countryside and the perfect temperature to suit young children. What’s more, with flights  to Palma competitively priced from many UK airports, this beautiful, Balearic Island ticks the boxes for  cost-conscious families.

Mallorca Farmhouses has an extensive selection of luxury villas, country houses and charming cottages to choose  from and all come with a private pool, maid service and a starter pack. In addition, they can arrange car hire,
babysitting, a nanny service and a gourmet chef service on request to ensure parents can truly relax and not lift  a finger! Properties available include:

Ca’n Roig, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa is available on 10 April for £675 per week. This family-friendly  property is located just a short drive from the beaches of Puerto Pollenca and boasts delightful, traditional  features, including oak beamed ceilings, exposed interior stone walls, terracotta tiles throughout and hand  crafted, inlaid, cobblestone floors. Outside, the pretty gardens offer picturesque views to the Sierra de  Traumantana mountains. Sleeping six, the price equates to under £113 per person, per week.

Can Jaume, a four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa is available on 3 and 10 April for £725 per week. This newly-built  property is located in an enviable position, overlooking the yacht marina near central Cala d’Or; perfect for  families wanting to stay close to amenities, which include a choice of quayside restaurants, beautiful sandy coves  and a tennis club. Facilities include an upper sun terrace with fine views, piped music in all rooms, a private  floodlit pool, table tennis table and BBQ area. Sleeping seven the price equates tounder£104 per person, per week.

Carteras, a five-bedroom, five-bathroom farmhouse in Pollenca is available on 3 and 10 April for £1,451 per week.
With large grounds and fantastic views of mountains and the distant sea, this magnificent and spacious property  has cobbled stone walls, an oak studded front door, beamed ceilings throughout and a separate BBQ casita with  ornamental bread oven and food preparation area with washing facilities. It is great for holidaying with extended  family or teenagers, as two of the bedrooms are located in a separate annexe. Sleeping 10, the price equates to  under £146 per person, per week.

For further information and reservations please contact www.mallorca.co.uk .

Essential Italy are pleased to offer the following spring weekend offer at this fabulous hotel in Southern Sardinia.

OFFER: £285 for 2 nights half board 30 April – 02 May, 2010 (2 persons). A saving of £75.

Hotel Is Morus Relais – http://www.essentialitaly.co.uk/is-morus.php

With the beach right on its doorstep and surrounded by pine woods, Is Morus Relais really takes some beating. Comfort and elegance go hand-in-hand to give a wonderful feeling of being in a beautiful ‘lived-in’ country house. The 59 rooms and suites are located both in the main building and in cottages or villas dotted around the lush gardens, most having balconies or private patios. The hotel has been tastefully furnished with wonderful ‘cotto’ floors and unique wooden furniture – much of which has been hand crafted exclusively for Is Morus.
Outdoor activities such as tennis, mini golf and mountain biking are offered as is golf at the 18 hole course (just a 10 minute ride away) and horse trekking at the Is Molus horse riding ranch. The gourmet restaurant offers superb cuisine on the romantic terraces overlooking the sea.

Location: Santa Margherita di Pula – near Cagliari, Cagliari airport 40kms

Offer: £285 for 2 nights half board in park-facing room 30 April – 02 May, 2010 (2 persons). A saving of £75.

Ickworth House in Suffolk has a range of FREE activities on offer and organised sports with a fully qualified coach;

- Play tennis, football or bounce on the trampoline.
- Enjoy a leisurely swim in our indoor heated pool.
- Take advantage of the supervised Ofsted registered creche, with lots of fun filled activties both in and out doors.
- Play in Club Blu with the Playstations, table tennis, table football or watch a DVD.
- Enjoy a breath taking woodland walk around the 1800 acre National Trust Estate.
- Enjoy all the fabulous activities the National Trust have to offer.
- Take advantage of our free baby listening system.
- Select a board game from reception and enjoy family time relaxing in The Drawing room
- Play, climb and enjoy the swings, slides, climbing walls and monkey rope at the adventure play ground.

Rates are available from just £345.00 per room per night, based on two adults sharing on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Children stay in the rooms for free, meals charged as taken. This special break is available from 12 February 2010 to 20 February 2010. Subject to availability.

For more information; www.ickworthhotel.co.uk or call 01284 735350

At Woolley Grange in Wiltshire, there will be a whole program of activities running for the younger guests, from bread making to model making, as well as fun and chill out time for older children and plenty of opportunity for some pampering and relaxation for parents. The Woolley Bears Den has special half term activities, the heated outdoor pool will be open, the snowdrops will be out, the lambs will be arriving in the fields… February is a great time to take in some clean country air!

Half Term Activities in the Den:
- Monday – Fun with Bread Dough
- Tuesday – Mask and Model Making
- Wednesday – Painting Day, pictures, prints, T shirts and pots
- Thursday – Smoothie making in the morning, Popcorn and Movie afternoon
- Friday – Baking Day
- Saturday – Sticky fun
- Sunday – Printing Fun with sponges, fruit, vegetables and leaves
Rates are available from just £260.00 per room per night, based on two adults sharing on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Children stay in the rooms for free, meals charged as taken. This special break is available from 11 February 2010 to 27 February 2010. Subject to availability.

The internationally renowned Sunball Tennis School will operate a professional tennis operation onsite for individuals, partners or groups at Pugnochiuso Resort in Puglia this Summer.

Lessons will be available for all levels from beginner to tournament players with event weeks and tennis camps attended by ex professional players.There will be weekly guest tournaments with Babolat and Wilson racket rental. Guests can also enjoy exhibition matches and participate in tennis evenings

Sunball is the largest European tennis school in tourism with bases in 9 countries (Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Tunisia, Croatia, Egypt, Germany).All the Sunball coaches have international training licences and can speak English.

GSA Club will also operate the Pugnochiuso Football School this Summer offering excellent activities for beginners and children from 4 years of age.

It will operate every day from Monday to Friday and will cost € 27, inclusive of a complete Football kit.

Football Tournaments will also be organised on a weekly basis with photoshoots.

Pugnochiuso Resort is located within the Gargano National Park and offers a variety of activities for all the family including watersports, fitness centre and entertainments programme with a childrens club, and nursery. The resort covers over 150 hectares and offers a choice of hotels or self catering accommodation

The kids may have returned to school, after the hectic festive break, but it won’t be long before schools break up again for February half-term (13 – 21 February).

Thanks to Eurocamp, keeping the children entertained in the cold winter weather is child’s play, with discounts on family friendly getaways, including up to 15% off the base price of a selection of Apartment Resort holidays, when taken before 27 March 2010.

Why not treat the whole family to some a winter break to the magnificent Côte d’Azur? Eurocamp’s Mandelieu Apartment Resort is an ideal base for enjoying the innumerable charms of southern France. The resort, situated right on the waterfront in the historic port of Mandelieu, boasts excellent facilities for both adults and children, including football pitches as well as tennis and basketball courts. The resort also offers cycle hire and organised sightseeing excursions, perfect for those wishing to discover the lush surroundings.

There’s also plenty of opportunities for family days out, such as visits to the local castle/museum, the nearby Provencal village of Capitou, the botanical trail of San Peyre hill or take the short journey to beautiful Cannes, just 8km away.

A seven night break at Eurocamp’s Mandelieu Apartment Resort during helf-term, arriving 13 February 2010, staying in an apartment (sleeping a maximum of five), will cost just £459.41 for the whole family, accommodation only.

Alternatively, why not opt for something a little closer to home and stay at Eurocamp’s Belle Dune Apartment Resort? The exceptional eco village in Picardy is tucked into a pristine landscape of pine forests, rolling sand dunes and open skies in the heart of the French countryside.

When not enjoying the local scenery, those staying at the resort may choose to spend hours splashing around in the indoor pool complex, make the most of the excellent sport facilities or relax in the central square where there’s a selection of bars and restaurants to choose from. The resort also boasts a vast entertainment programme and a children’s club, which is open each weekend throughout the winter.

A seven night break at Eurocamp’s Belle Dune Apartment Resort during half-term, arriving 13 February 2010, staying in an apartment (sleeping a maximum of five), will cost just £740 for the whole family, accommodation only.

Ferry crossings, fly drive packages, rail travel and overnight stops – at hotels or parcs en route – can also be arranged through Eurocamp at a supplement.

With a fantastic new addition, Eurocamp now boasts three parcs in beautiful Sardinia, giving families and couples even more opportunity to enjoy the delights of the sophisticated island.

A long-time favourite with holidaymakers, Sardinia is perfect for anyone seeking a rustic and picturesque getaway to the Mediterranean. Hand-picked for its truly unspoilt location, Eurocamp’s new Bella Sardinia parc is situated on the Sinis Peninsula – an area rich in wildlife, with a protected marine area.

The parc is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest and the wonderful Arenas beach, which runs alongside the parc and is famed for its stunning sea turtles and attractive pink flamingos. On-parc, the facilities are second to none with two swimming pools, restaurant including a pizzeria, snack-bar, take-away and a small supermarket for those who prefer to dine ‘al fresco’.

Plus there’s much to explore on the doorstep of this beautiful parc, including white sandy beaches, fossil dunes, nearby salt lakes and further a field, holidaymakers can visit the ancient city of Tharros and take-in the local history of the island (just 49 km away from the parc).

What’s more, the kids will be in their element with on-parc fun including family discos, children’s play area, tennis, football and even mini-golf, ensuring a happy and active family holiday for mum and dad too.

A seven night stay at Eurocamp’s Bella Sardinia parc during May half-term, arriving on 29 May 2010, staying in a 2 Bed Superior (which sleeps up to 7), will cost just £366 for the whole family, accommodation only.

Ferry crossings, fly drive packages, rail travel and overnight stops – at hotels or parcs en route – can also be arranged through Eurocamp at a supplement.