Holidays & Travel

Carsharedevon.com has reached the milestone of attracting more than 10,000 members, making it one of the most successful public car share schemes in the country.

The free service, which allows people in Devon and across the south west to find others to share their journey, either taking turns with the driving, or giving someone a lift in exchange for a contribution to the fuel costs, is commissioned by Devon County Council, in partnership with Plymouth and Torbay Councils.

Regis Fauvel joined the scheme this month to find a car share partner for his journey between...

With the school holidays in full swing, families across Britain will be off on their travels - but it doesn’t have to spell out the beginning of traffic jams, squabbling kids and endless toilet breaks.

Research from leading train company CrossCountry reveals that some parents are opting for train services when travelling with children – with 43% of parents agreeing that they are able to have more stimulating conversations with their children on a train than if they were travelling by car.

Just under half (48%) of Exeter parents say they are able to have more stimulating...

Exeter-based charity Dream-A-way, which provides holidays and days out for people with disabilities across Devon and Cornwall, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. Jeff Merrett MBE, the charity’s chairman said “ It’s always a big thrill for all of us at Dream-A-way when we hear about the effect the holidays we provide have on the lives of our clients and their carers and families. This is just one such story.” In July, the Kennedy family, along with Jamie’s carer, spent a fantastic week at one of Dream-A-Way’s luxury caravans at Sandy Bay Exmouth. Ellie and Oliver assist Jamie on...

Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park is proving a winner with families, consistently achieving 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor and being awarded the AA Five Pennants for its high quality camping, caravan and motorhome pitches, luxury glamping tents, site facilities and guest service.

Adjoining Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park and designed to appeal to families of all generations, Crealy Meadows Caravan & Camping Park, offers one of the best value getaways in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, minutes from the M5 near Exeter. Holidays are tailored to meet...