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Spooktacular October half term savings from SeaFrance

Before too long, the children will be off school again as October half term is just one month away, falling just before the spooky Halloween weekend.

With this in mind, SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries has picked out the top ghostly and ghoulish events happening across the Channel to keep families entertained this half term.

With SeaFrance mid week crossings from just £19 each way for a car and up to nine passengers, a family break this October is available from just £82.50pp.

Ghouls and Goblins at Parc Astérix – Two night break from £82.50pp
Parc Astérix is situated 20 miles north of Paris and is known for its mix of terrifying roller coasters and family friendly water rides.

From 22 October to 2 November, Parc Astérix will transform its surroundings to become one of the scariest places ever seen by "the Gauls", characters in the Astérix comic series.

Ghosts, spirits and evil witches will dominate Old Paris and the Middle Age areas and two ghost houses will be open during this dark period.

Two nights’ accommodation at the nearby Novotel, St Witz costs from just £170 in total based on four sharing on a B&B basis and with entrance to the park and return SeaFrance crossings, families can get away from just £82.50pp.

SeaFrance operates up to 30 daily car ferry crossings on the Dover-Calais route. Fares for a car and up to nine passengers start from just £19 each way (£38 return) online for any duration and from £22 return for a day trip.

Travel by ferry for savings on family holidays

If you and the family are desperate to go abroad this summer but conscious that the purse strings are wearing a little thin, then why not jump in the car and take a trip across the Channel with SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries?

With flights to destinations such as Spain and Italy costing hundreds of pounds, there are huge savings to be made when travelling by car to the continent. SeaFrance any duration ferry crossings start from just £70 return for a car and up to nine passengers – so the children can even bring a friend at no extra cost.

Great value Easter crossings with SeaFrance

Easter is right around the corner but, for those who have left booking a break to the last minute, SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries still has availability over the Easter period.

Easter holiday fares start from just £30 each way for a car and up to nine passengers on any duration crossings and from £22 return for a day trip, meaning that families and friends can still get away from less than £3 per person return for a day trip, even if they haven’t yet booked.

SeaFrance operates up to 30 daily car ferry crossings on the Dover-Calais route. To book your crossing visit www.seafrance.com.

Take a break in Saint-Omer with SeaFrance

Now that British Summer Time is officially upon us, it’s time to start planning spring and summer breaks and the historic town of Saint-Omer in the Pas de Calais has an abundance of activities to explore.

Cross the Channel with SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries from just £35 each way any duration for a car and up to nine passengers, and enjoy boat trips around the marshlands, llama trekking through the countryside and browsing around the market in town.

Saint-Omer is located just a short drive from Calais.

It’s a quaint and interesting town with excellent boutiques, restaurants and a bustling market and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Taking a guided boat trip around the Audomarois marshes surrounding Saint-Omer is a must-do activity whilst in the region.

The marshes are home to a fascinating selection of wildlife including 250 kinds of bird, 19 species of dragonfly and 11 types of bat.

SeaFrance operates up to 30 daily return car ferry crossings on the Dover-Calais route. Fares for a car and up to nine passengers start from just £35 each way (£70 return) online for any duration and from £22 return for a day trip.

Bargain Easter crossings available with SeaFrance

With just a few weeks to go before Easter, SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries has confirmed it still has any duration crossings available from just £35 each way for a car and up to nine passengers on peak Easter dates. This means family groups can get away for less than £8 return per person, even if they haven’t already booked.

For those that just fancy a day out in France, SeaFrance also has availability for day trips throughout the Easter holidays. Day crossings start from just £22 return for a car and up to nine passengers.

These great value fares are available on Dover to Calais crossings throughout the peak Easter holidays whilst tickets last. The best fares can be booked online at www.seafrance.com but bargain hunters are advised to book soon as availability is limited.

Two night breaks in the north of France

Spend two nights high in a treehouse from just £112 per person, including accommodation on a room only basis and return travel.

At just over two hours drive from Calais, La Cabane aux Secrets is perched three and half metres up in a hidden clearing in the forest and offers a number of beautiful wooden treehouses surrounding a private lake.

Two night rental prices start from £77 per person, based on two sharing. With SeaFrance crossings available from just £35 each way, a short break starts from just £112 per person until 31 March 2011.

Or spend a weekend at a medieval abbey from just £129 per person, including bed and breakfast accommodation and return ferry travel. Just a short drive from Calais, the Prieuré de Saint Arnoult is a beautiful 15th Century medieval abbey offering stunning accommodation.

Each room has been sympathetically restored with open fires, low beams, antique furnishings and four poster beds. Two nights are available from £94 per person, based on two sharing and including breakfast.

With SeaFrance crossings from £35 each way for a car and up to five passengers, a short break is available from £129 per person.

For more information or to book crossings, visit www.seafrance.com or call 0871 22 22 500

Book now for an entertainment packed, value holiday in France

Families tired of staycations should consider France by ferry instead, with SeaFrance offering any duration crossings for a car and up to five passengers from just £35 each way, which works out as little as £14 return per person for a family of five.

With this in mind, SeaFrance has put together three ideas for action-packed family breaks this summer. With facilities on tap and a host of family attractions in easy reach, there’s something for children of all ages this summer - just a short trip across the Channel.

SeaFrance tickets if heading to the Alps

Skiers looking to avoid mounting baggage charges and endless airport security queues this season could forget the stress of air travel completely by booking a SeaFrance Dover-Calais ferry crossing and driving to the slopes instead.

SeaFrance any duration crossings are available from just £35 each way for a car and up to five passengers, meaning that a group of five could get underway to the slopes this season for less than £7pp each way – with as much ski equipment as they can fit in the car and on a roof rack at no extra charge!

For those still undecided on driving to the slopes, SeaFrance has put together a video of their latest ski road trip to show just how easy it is; watch online at seafranceski.com

Ditch Valentine’s Day and travel to the Six Nations from just £25 with SeaFrance

Press release, SeaFrance: After six years of defeat in the Six Nations, England has a point to prove, but first they must get past current champions Ireland and the unpredictable French.

SeaFrance is offering rugby fans great value crossings from just £25 each way for a car and up to five passengers to watch the three thrilling matches scheduled to take place at the Stade de France, and hopefully see England bring back the cup.

This year, forget Valentine’s weekend – there are more important things at stake! 13 February marks the date of the first unmissable Six Nations game to take place at the Stade de France in 2010, when Ireland squares up to France in a battle of the titans that is likely to set the scene for the rest of the competition.

On 14 March, France versus Italy should make for a fiery match, whilst on 20 March the Stade de France will play host to the last, and often the most highly anticipated, match of the tournament, when England takes on its old rival, France.

SeaFrance operates up to 15 daily return car ferry crossings on the Dover-Calais route. Online fares for a car and up to five passengers start from just £25 each way for any duration and from £19 return for a day trip.

SeaFrance's Christmas fares for Dover to Calais

Press release, SeaFrance: Hop across the Channel with SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries this Christmas to pass the prestigious turkey test.

Take advantage of SeaFrance’s great value day trip fares from just £19 return for a car and up to five passengers this winter or push the boat out and treat yourself to a mini-break with any duration fares from just £19 each way for a car and up to five passengers.