Blog Entries, with keywords 'devon' http://www.bluechipvacations.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:36:10 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/two-winners-announced-for-february-writing-competition.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/220%20lage%20(2).jpg" alt="The charming beach at Portwrinkle " title="The charming beach at Portwrinkle " hspace="5" vspace="5" align="right" />The entries were so good this month that two winners were announced for the February writing competition! Congratulations to Jim Metcalf and Jacob Wiggins, both of whom have been rewarded with a &pound;50 Marks &amp; Spencers voucher, and both will go into the prize draw to win a short stay in o [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Family holidays Devon Cornwall Competitions Company News Attractions http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/half-term-deals-in-the-south-west.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="/components/com_hotproperty/includes/resizer.php?imgfile=thb/398_alvist-2.jpg&amp;max_width=157" alt="The beautiful South West" title="The beautiful South West" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="144" height="96" align="left" />This week, Blue Chip Vacations has three late special offers for properties in Devon and Cornwall that are still available for half-term week, so its not too late to bag a half term bargain and enjoy a fantastic break in the South West!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nb [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Special Offers Newquay Luxury Holidays Family holidays Devon Cornwall Attractions http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/the-green-blog-green-training.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="right" />This weeks green blog reports on Jon Presslings recent trip to the Green Awareness Training that he attended earlier this week.&nbsp; </p><p>Two years ago, Blue Chip Vacations was rewarded for its work towards sustainable tourism by being awarded the Silver Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) award. This involv [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Green Company News awards http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/out-and-about-beautiful-brixham-part-ii.html <p>&nbsp; <img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/michelle1.jpg" alt="Michelle Roberts" title="Michelle Roberts" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="94" height="118" align="right" />The beautiful panorama of the South West was enjoyed by Blue Chip Vacations Marketing Executive Michelle Roberts this weekend when she enjoyed a bike ride from Brixham to Coleton Fishacre along the coastal path, taking in Sharkham Point and the striking Mansands Beach. </p><p><img src="http://photos- [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Family holidays Brixham Attractions http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/the-green-blog-a-real-corker.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="left" />This week's green blog comes from the charming Old Walls Vineyard in Teignbridge, the perfect place to sample the fantastic taste of the West Country. Read on for an account of Blue Chip Vacations' Environmental Coordinator Jon Presslings' visit. </p><p>Deciding where to take anyone to showcase the best of the we [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Green Devon Attractions area guide http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/the-green-blog-dart-off-to-the-moors.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="left" />This week intrepid Environmental Coordinator Jon Pressling has visited the popular Dartmoor National Park, finding some hidden gems and enjoying the beautiful panorama in the process. </p><p>Dartmoor, the granite heart of Devon. A landscape of mystery, intrigue and beauty all in perfect natural harmony. From rive [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Green Devon Dartmoor Attractions area guide http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/hes-making-a-list.html <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/IMG_6107.jpg" alt="Christmas gifts for our lucky winners." title="Christmas gifts for our lucky winners." hspace="5" vspace="5" width="141" height="212" align="right" />Santa played a secret visit to the winners of the Blue Chip Vacations Secret Santa competition this Christmas, leaving some amazing gifts for the lucky family to enjoy. A member of the bookings team picked a Christmas booking reference from a hat and to decide who got the [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Luxury Holidays Family holidays Devon Competitions Christmas http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/the-green-blog-an-a-maze-ing-day-out.html This week, Environmental Coordinator Jon Pressling was off to<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="right" /> the charming East Devon attraction Escot Gardens, with its fantastic maze. Luckily he made it out in time to write this, here's an account of his latest adventures. <p>Stored somewhere in the back of my mind is a list of places that I've always felt compelled [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 UK Holidays Luxury Holidays Green Family holidays Devon Attractions http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/love-is-in-the-air.html <p><img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/Champagne.jpg" alt="Romantic breaks in the South West" title="Romantic breaks in the South West" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="83" height="117" align="left" /></p><p>With just a month to go until Valentines Day, what better way to show a loved one on that you care than a mini break in a luxury home in the beautiful surroundings of the South West? We have a great selection of top quaility properties available to whisk that special someone away f [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 UK Holidays Events Devon Cornwall http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/win-your-2010-holiday-winners-announced.html <p><img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/celebration.jpeg" alt="Bluechip Vacations' 10th anniversary" title="Bluechip Vacations' 10th anniversary" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="235" height="155" align="left" />To celebrate Blue Chip Vacations' 10th birthday, we ran a prize draw for all bookings between 1st November to 31st December 2009 for a holiday in 2010, with some amazing prizes up for grabs! The winner of the first prize will get their 2010 holiday paid for up to the value of &p [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Luxury Holidays Competitions Company News blue chip vacations http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/the-green-blog-hemyock-east-devon.html <p>The first green adventure of the year comes from East Devon, as intr<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="right" />epid Environmental Coordinator Jon Pressling reports here on the beautiful scenery that awaits visitors to Hemyock, a tranquil village near Collumpton.&nbsp; </p><p>The village of Hemyock near Wellington is a tranquil place tucked away on the edge of [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Green Devon area guide http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/blue-chip-vacations-newest-recruit-phillip-newnes.html <p>Blue Chip Vacations' recently announced that it has appointed fo<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/Phillip.jpg" alt="Phillip Newnes" title="Phillip Newnes" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="141" height="196" align="right" />rmer Sales and Marketing Director for Crest Nicholson South West, Philip Newnes, as its new Head of Property Portfolio. </p><p>In this newly-created position Philip will be responsible for achieving Blue Chip Vacations&rsquo; ambitious plans to further expand its [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Meet the team Company News blue chip vacations http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/wassail-away-in-the-heart-of-devon.html <p>Folk music, Morris Dancing, storytelling, lantern processio<img src="/components/com_hotproperty/img/thb/623_stokegab-1.jpg" alt="Stoke Gabriel" title="Stoke Gabriel" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="210" height="140" align="right" />ns and even a traditional mummer's play will welcome visitors to the beautiful South Hams village of Stoke Gabriel on the evening of Saturday 16th January, when the village's ancient, medieval apple tree wassailing ceremony takes place. The tradition, which dates bac [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Luxury Holidays Family holidays Events Devon Attractions http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/the-green-blog-the-brixham-kingwear-trail.html Intrepid En<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="left" />vironmental Coordinator Jon Pressling recently strolled the charming route from Brixham to Kingswear. Luckily he wasn't too (Kings)weary to report on the journey!<p>Feeling a little guilty about the excess turkey, mince pies and mulled wine consumed over Christmas? Well here's a winter warmer that you soon get [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Green Devon Dartmouth Attractions area guide http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/from-coast-to-coast-newquay-in-winter.html Blue Chip Vacations Jon Pressling reports here on the teams' recent fact <img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="left" />finding mission to the charming North Cornwall town of Newquay. <p>From the tranquil waters of the English Channel to the raw power of the Atlantic Coast, on a bright December morning a team of hardy explorers set out on a fact finding mission to New [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Newquay Luxury Holidays Fistral Beach Family holidays Cornwall Christmas beach http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/the-green-blog-the-totnes-rare-breeds-farm.html <p>Blue Chip Vacations Environmental Coordinator Jon Pressling re<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/jon.jpg" alt="Jon Pressling" title="Jon Pressling" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="right" />ports here on the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, a charming attraction for all the family to enjoy during a holiday in Devon.</p><p>It's always rewarding to visit somewhere off the beaten track and that's the best way to describe the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm. With [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Green Family holidays Devon Attractions area guide http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blue-chip-blog/de-stress-your-family-holiday-with-holiday-buggies.html <p>You know the story; h<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/buggies.png" alt="Family holiday transport issues" title="Family holiday transport issues" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="178" height="164" align="left" />aving been up since the crack of dawn wrestling suitcase after suitcase into the car, you finally take a step back and admire your tetris-esque juggling skills, only to realise you've forgotten something. Something space-consuming, unwieldy yet oh so vital: a pushchair. Bu [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 south west tourism Family holidays Devon Dartmoor http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/auction-audio-children-in-need.html <p>A massive thank you once again to all who entered the fabulou<img src="/components/com_hotproperty/img/thb/431_atb-4.jpg" alt="At the Beach, Torcross" title="At the Beach, Torcross" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="210" height="140" align="right" />s Children in Need competition on on The Judy Spiers Show, BBC Radio Devon, which raised a massive &pound;750 for the worthy cause. The lucky winner was Alan from Moorshop, who can enjoy a week of luxury at the stunning At The Beach in Torcross, a meal [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Events Competitions blue chip vacations http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/meet-the-team-kerry-curtis.html Name : Kerry Curtis<img src="http://www.bluechipvacations.com/images/stories/staff/kerry.jpg" alt="Kerry Curtis" title="Kerry Curtis" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="102" height="127" align="right" /><p>Age : 22</p><p>Joined Blue Chip Vacations : June 2009</p><p>Job title: Holiday Bookings Advisor </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Favorite places in the South west : </p><p>Having moved to Torbay aged 11 from Cheshire I have enjoyed growing up in this area of the country and have been able to take advantage of t [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Meet the team Company News blue chip vacations http://www.bluechipvacations.com/blog/riverside-retreat-for-christmas-and-new-year.html <p>Lying at the heart of t<img src="/components/com_hotproperty/img/thb/748_OLDBAK-14.jpg" alt="The Bakehouse, Tuckenhay" title="The Bakehouse, Tuckenhay" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="210" height="140" align="left" />he picturesque village of Tuckenhay, South Devon, The Old Bakehouse, valued at over &pound;3 million, provides the perfect self-catering venue for a large seasonal family gathering. Sat on the River Dart, at high tide you can feed the local swans from the ground floor windows or si [...] anthony@bluechipvacations.com Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 Special Offers Luxury Holidays Late Deals Family holidays Devon Christmas