Tips and deals of the week: 14/03/2010

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Two for one


STA Travel is currently offering two-for-one deals on flights and holidays. For example, flights to Cairo start at £399 for two.



For full details go to statravel.com

Save £240 on skiing in France

Ski Total is offering seven nights in Courchevel 1650 for £439, down from £679, from 11 April, including flights, ski hosting and catered accommodation.

Go to skitotal.com

Half-price safari

Save £373 on Acacia Africa's 21-day East African Explorer overland tour. Price £372 per person (plus a local payment of £248).

For more details, go to acacia-africa.com

The guide

Cool Caravanning is banking on 2010 being the year of the staycation, with tips on beautiful locations. Price £14.99, it goes on sale on 1 April.

The discount

Gatwick Express is offering 10 per cent online discounts until 8 April, for dates up to six months in advance.

Go to gatwick express.com/easterpromo

The opening

Montague House, a three-room boutique B&B, has just opened its doors in the seaside town of Sheringham, Norfolk.

Go to montague-house.co.uk

The kit

SnoozeShade is a new blackout blind designed to fit most pushchairs and prams with a UPF50+ rating. Price £19.99.

Go to travellingwithchildren.co.uk

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