Weekends and holidays... Just4You · for singles and solo travellers

A new trip for 2009

Please see more details about our Just for You holidays at our sister website www.just4yousinglesholidays.co.uk

Just4you (J4U) is a programme of holidays and weekends for when you want to get away for the weekend or take a holiday without the children but you still want to have the same group holiday atmosphere that you get on a Mango holiday. We have introduced a programme of weekends and holidays Just for You. Here you will be able to meet other single parents. These holidays are designed just for single adults and will often involve activities such as walking, cycling, horse-riding, visits as well as relaxation. Let us know if you have any destinations that you would like to visit.

Andalucia holiday at Easter.. Just4You..

3-10 April 2010, Competa, Andalucia, Southern Spain

Price: £659 Single supplement if required £60 Local payment 145 €**

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Andalucia in Southern Spain is one of the prettiest areas of Spain. We stay in Competa, one of the white mountain villages in the Tejeda National Park, just an hour's drive from Malaga airport. The area is great for walking in the Sierras Tejeda and Almijarra with stunning scenery and views down to the sea and on a clear day to Morocco. Walks will take you through groves of olives, oranges, lemons, avocados, almonds and the muscatel grape, which is used to make the famous Competa wine. Competa is also known for its honey from bees, whose hives you will spot on the mountain walks. You will be captivated by butterflies, which can be seen taking pollen from the many varieties of wild flowers. The area is lush and green due to the system of irrigation channels used to water the terraces, where the villagers grow vegetables. Mules are still used to carry produce and wood for the fires. Life here is very peaceful and relaxing.

We stay in several village houses in Competa all are close to the Plaza in the centre of the village. Some are several hundred years old. There are twin rooms, and some singles (subject to supplement). In the evenings, we eat out together in one of the many restaurants, which serve excellent food, with typical Andalucian dishes. The wine is good and cheap too.

The area is great for walking and great for photography. Jackie will be on hand to lead a walk on most days, Steve will be on hand to offer advice on photography, whether you have a digital or manual SLR or compact camera. The area offers numerous photographic opportunities; whitewashed villages with their whitewashed walls, windows, doorways, roofs and narrow streets; Mountain scenery offers a wonderful landscape with olive trees, orange groves, spring flowers and all are within easy walking. Steve will be on hand to offer help and advice in the form of in-the-field talks, demonstrations, one-to-ones, review sessions and discussions.

We can visit the pretty whitewashed village of Frigiliana with narrow streets and Nerja on the coast, which are within easy reach. There will be an optional excursion to Granada and a visit to the Moorish Alhambra palace with its intricately carved ceilings and arches.

The price includes flights, transfers to and from Malaga airport in Spain, accommodation, breakfast, evening meals and picnic lunches. (Breakfast and picnic lunches will be on a self-serve basis but all the ingredients for continental breakfast and picnic lunch will be provided. Each morning fresh bread will be delivered to your house.) Evening meals are included and taken together in local restaurants. Prices are based on 2 sharing a twin room. Flights are from Gatwick, Manchester or Birmingham but may also be available from other regional airports on request. Your Just for You holiday Coordinators for the week will be Jackie and Steve.

Turkish Blue Coast Gulet Cruise.. Just4You..

17-24 June 2010 £799, Local payment: 95 Lira (approx £35)**

Sole occupancy of cabin, if required, £125 supplement

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Prices include flights, transfers, 7 nights full-board accommodation. All meals are prepared by the chef on board. You will receive 3 meals every day of breakfast, a light lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.) A Just for You co-ordinator will accompany the trip.

Flights are from Gatwick or Manchester. Prices are based on Gatwick flights. Manchester flights attract a flight supplement of £35. No flight supplements apply to bookings received before 31 January 2009.

The Turkish Blue coast is surely at its best on this cruise. Sailing from Marmaris, along the Fethiye Gulf and around the famous Gocek Islands you cannot fail to be enchanted by the wooded mountains as they meet the turquoise waters where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. We have loads of activities for you such as swimming, snorkelling, hiking, canoeing in the sea and other optional water sports as well as visiting beautiful beaches, the lively towns of Fethiye and Marmaris and historical sites too.

We have chartered a luxury gulet where you will find onboard that every cabin has individually controlled air-conditioning and has a private en-suite bathroom with home style toilet. Our gulet has 9 cabins with plenty of space for dining and sunbathing on the fore aft decks. The Captain and his English partner Anne with their Turkish crew take care of everything for you including the sailing and cooking! We wine and dine under the sun and stars, enjoying excellent Turkish cuisine cooked every day by the onboard chef using the freshest of local ingredients. Vegetarians can easily be catered for. We will match you up in single sex twin share cabins. There are a few cabins available for sole occupancy at a supplement of £125.

This offers a wonderful combination of walking, relaxation, sightseeing, alfresco eating, drinking and of course sailing along this stunning coastline. Once we drop anchor there's plenty of ways to relax whether you spend your time swimming, snorkelling, walking, using the onboard canoe and windsurfer or catching up on your reading you are sure to have a great holiday.

Note: We also offer a Turkish Blue Coast Gulet Cruise for single parents with their children in the summer holidays (www.mangoholidays.co.uk)

Heart of Wales Weekend.. Just4You..

5-7 March (Fri-Sun) Metropole Spa Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys £189, single supplement if required is £30

2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, packed lunch on Saturday. Walks or Photography (max 10 for photography – please specify when booking if you would like to opt for the photography option on either Saturday or Sunday or both).

We hope you will be able to join us for this weekend of fun – with a choice of led walk, photography workshop session or relaxing at the hotel’s leisure facilities, including, pool, sauna, steam room, beauty salon, with a range of treatments. There is also a golf club in Llandrindod Wells, which welcomes visiting golfers. We will visit the Red Kite Centre at Gigrin farm to watch the feeding at 3 pm on Saturday – the walk will finish here and the photographers will join us there

The walk on Saturday is approximately 8 miles and on Sunday the walk is 5-6 miles finishing with a pub lunch or cream tea.

The photography sessions (max 10) include a workshop followed by in-field one to one advice and assistance. Whether you have digital, film, compact or SLR cameras this is a great weekend to learn about photography and have some fun.

Tuscany Walking and Photography Holiday.. Just4You....

5-12 September · Price £799, single supplement if required is £85. Local payment of 155€**

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Price includes: 7 nights half board accommodation, 5 picnic lunches, 5 guided walks or photography tuition, transfers to walks and photography locations and a visit to Florence (or Lucca).

Flights are available from Manchester and London Gatwick (other regional airports may be available)

Tuscany is a beautiful region of Italy, with spectacular scenery, historical cities and art treasures in almost every village. We stay in Albiano, near Barga in the Garfagna (enchanted wood) area of Northern Tuscany situated between the Appennines and the Alpi Apuan. Albiano is a small hillside village with views across the valley below to the mountains beyond. The way of life in the village has changed little over the centuries and farming is small scale and labour-intensive. The privately-run 2 star hotel in which we stay is also the local bar, village shop and has a lovely swimming pool with stunning views. Everything is cooked in-house from fresh local ingredients. Even the pasta is cooked in-house and they have their own wine. The area offers great opportunities for walks from the hotel as well as more energetic walks in the surrounding hills and mountains. The landscape offers treasures, such as medieval villages and spectacular views over the green surrounding countryside. Flora and fauna abound and ancient forests remain. The average maximum daily temperature at this time of year is 28, with an average of 8 hours sunshine per day and, because the area is lush and there are many forests, even high up on the hillsides, giving plenty of shade on the walks.

Walking is on good tracks, often mule tracks or forest tracks. There will be a walk on 5 days, walking time per day is between 4-6 hours. We walk in the Orecchiella Natural Park on one day. The walks are moderate at a leisurely pace but involve up-hill climbs with between 1,500 and 2,800 ft of ascent, and around 5-9 miles with a choice of walk on some days. We take a day out to visit Florence or if you prefer, Lucca, a beautiful walled city just over an hour away by train.

The holiday will be accompanied by Jackie and Steve. They will be there to ensure that your holiday is as enjoyable as possible. Jackie will offer a guided walk on 5 days and Steve will be on hand to offer advice on photography, whether you have a digital or manual SLR or compact camera. The area offers numerous photographic opportunities. Steve will be on hand to offer help and advice in the form of in-the-field talks, one-to-ones, demonstrations, review sessions and discussions.

We will match you up with someone of the same sex. There are also a small number of single rooms available for a supplement of £85. All rooms are en suite. A local payment of 145 euros covers local transport costs, including the trip to Florence. You will also need to bring some cash for drinks, lunches on non-walking days and to pay for any entry fees in Florence.

Note: We also offer a Tuscany Walking Holiday for single parents with their children in the summer holidays (www.mangoholidays.co.uk)

Moroccan Adventure.. Just4You..

10-17 June 2010 · Price £729 single supplement if required is £85 (single occupancy only in Marrakech and Essaouira, accommodation in Imlil is shared)

Local Payment Dh1150 (approx £70)

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Morocco

Red mud-baked Kasbahs beneath the stunning Atlas mountains. Seething souks; lively bazaars; vibrant colours; wonderful smells and exotic experiences; nowhere is as fascinating and bewildering as Morocco, a country full of contrasting images and sights. Morocco offers an exciting, enchanting, uniquely African experience less than 4 hours flying time from the UK.

This trip is especially for those of you with a sense of adventure. We have put together a magical Moroccan adventure with a taste of everything; the bustling city of Marrakech, the simple Berber lifestyle in the mountains and the lovely seaside fishing village, old port and beach resort of Essaouira.

Marrakech

We fly to Marrakech and spend two nights Half Board in a traditionally-designed but newly-built Riad with swimming pool, a few kilometres outside of Marrakech with en suite rooms. Riad M'Hidou has a swimming pool and is a peaceful haven. During the day we will organise a trip into the bustling city of Marrakech, and take a look around the souks, bazaars and market stalls in the Medina. We will marvel at the story-tellers, colourful water sellers, the snake charmers and acrobats before returning for a dip in the pool and our evening meal in the peace and tranquillity of our Riad (2 nights Half Board).

Berber village life

We then transfer to the foothills of the High Atlas mountains and stay in a Gite (village house) with a local family. Here the accommodation will be shared and basic. We will see how other people live in the world. The welcome is wonderful and hospitable. You will need to bring sleeping bags. All our food is prepared for us by our hosts and is freshly-made from local produce. Vegetarians, as well as meat eaters, can enjoy the traditional tajines (meat, fish or vegetable dishes cooked in traditional conical-shaped pots), couscous, salads, rice as well as great soups and fresh fruits (2 nights Full Board).

Gifts for the Berber children

When we stay in the Berber village we have arranged an opportunity to give some small gifts to the children of the village. You can bring some children's clothes that are no longer required or some pens, pencils and paper for use in the school. (Most children go to school, except around harvest time, when they are needed in the fields.)

Essaouira

The adventure continues when we visit the old port and fishing village of Essaouira, once the base for pirates, and in the 60s a hippy hangout and favourite of Jimi Hendrix. Essaouira is now a great place to explore the narrow streets or enjoy the wide sandy beach. The resort welcomes visitors, many Moroccans holiday there. This is a far cry from the more touristy beach resorts. From here we take a trip out to Sidi Kaouaki for a camel ride (2 nights Full Board).

The Mystery and Magic of Marrakech

For our last night we return to the magic of Marrakech. This time we will stay in a Riad right in the heart of the old city (Medina) of Marrakech and have a last chance to haggle for treasures from the souks. The rooms in the Riad are arranged around a courtyard. All the rooms are en suite. The food in the Riad is superb and the buffet breakfast offers a wide choice of hot and cold options. Sadly this will be our last night before our departure the following day (1 night Half Board).

Itinerary - all included in the price

Day	Activity
Day 1	Fly to Marrakech and transfer to Riad M'Hidou, (Half Board).
Day 2	Day to explore the city of Marrakech. Night in Riad M'Hidou (Half Board).
Day 3	In the morning transfer to Imlil. Night at the Gite in Armed (Full Board).
Day 4	Short walk around Imlil and opportunity to meet Berber village children, Gite (Full Board).
Day 5	Transfer from Imlil to Essaouira. Night in 3* hotel with swimming pool (Half Board).
Day 6	Excursion to Sidi Kaouaki to do camel ride there. Night in same hotel.
Day 7	Return to Marrakech after taking breakfast. Night in Riad Omar (Half Board).
Day 8	Transfer to Marrakech Airport for return flight.

Note: We also offer a Moroccan Adventure Holiday for single parents with their children in the summer holidays (www.mangoholidays.co.uk)

Skiing in the French Pyrenees.. Just4You..

26 December 2010 – 2 January 2011 £799 · Single Supplement £125, local payment €45

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Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced skiers

Skiing in the French Pyrenees is relatively unknown in the UK, remaining a well kept secret by the French. There are no large Tour Operators here. The Pyrenees are wonderful for skiing with more snow annually than the Alps, because of their proximity to the Atlantic coast. Weather conditions are ideal with high pressure systems bringing clear blue skies, interspersed with heavy snowstorms to revive the slopes. As a result, the Tourmalet resort has a long season from the beginning of December through to the end of March. Recent large investments in snow-making equipment should guarantee snow. Pyrenean skiing, especially in the Tourmalet area, is excellent for beginners and intermediate skiers as well as more advanced skiers. There are gentle nursery slopes and beautiful, wide runs giving access to every area of the resort. The twin resorts of Barèges and the newer, La Mongie have 100km of runs, 42 ski lifts and 69 pistes. Beginner to intermediate skiers have 24 green and 20 blue runs, making it possible to visit all of the five inter-connected ski areas without straying onto anything too challenging. For advanced skiers there are 20 red runs, and 5 blacks, as well as huge off-piste potential.

Relax and unwind at the Thermal Baths in Barèges

Barèges was first established as a spa resort (the thermal waters were first discovered in the 15th century), and the recently-refurbished thermal baths are just a short walk away from the hotel, offering a range of options for invigorating, relaxing or pampering yourself.

Our Accommodation

We stay half board in a small comfortable 2 star hotel right in the centre of Barèges village. All rooms are en suite. For much of the ski season you can ski back to the village via a blue-run through deciduous woodland or a green run following the river. Barèges is just a ten minute ride on the free ski bus to the slopes. The ski bus stops regularly just metres from the hotel. There are several ski and sports shops, a bakery, a cash point, post office and small super-market all close-by. Barèges has plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants offering good local cuisine. The village is lively, but is not a rowdy ski resort. Many people ski here to get away from the crowds in the Alps and to experience the relative peace of this traditional mountain village.

Just4You Holiday Fun

The trip will be accompanied by Just4You coordinators, Jackie and Steve, who will be able to help you organise your ski hire, ski pass and book ski lessons. We will head off on the ski bus together and split into groups for skiing, ski lessons and arrange to meet up for lunch and later before dinner. Over dinner there will be a chance for us to exchange our days' experiences on the slopes.

Price includes: flights, 7 nights half board accommodation, transfers and the services of a Just4You co-ordinator.

Deposit: £300 per person.

Extras: Lunches and drinks, lift passes, ski lessons and ski hire.

Lift Passes: approx €160 adults 6 days, ages 12-25 €140.

Ski lessons: are approx €20 for 2 hour group session (5-10 pers.) or €40 euro per hour private lesson, and

Ski hire: is approx €65 for 6 days beginner, €85 intermediate, €105 advanced. Snowboards, helmets and sledges can also be hired.

All prices for extras are approximate and based on 2009 prices.

Flights: Flights are available from Bristol to Toulouse or Stansted to Lourdes. Flight supplements may apply depending on flight prices at the time of booking. Book early to avoid supplements.

 

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Mango Holidays sometimes referred to as MangoKids run holidays for single parents with their children. Small families with just one or two children are often penalised by the big tour operators who charge for two adults. Mango is the only tour operator to offer a discount to these small families for all children up to the age of 16 travelling with just one adult. Going on a Mango Holiday is an opportunity for single parents to meet other single parents and many single parents become friends and stay in touch after their holiday. Mango is not a single parent dating organisation. If you are interested in single parent dating you should check out our links page, which recommends a few organisations helping single parents meet. Being single with kids can be a daunting experience but it can be fun and we have designed a programme of holidays and weekend breaks for solo travellers with children to make sure they have some fun. Our solo holidays for single parents with children consist of adventure and activity breaks, ski holidays and holidays in the sun. Mango single parent holidays take place in the UK and overseas. In the UK we have holidays in Devon, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire and we have a Christmas Party weekend in Warwickshire at the end of November. Mango holidays for single parent families overseas travel to Mallorca, Malta, Cyprus, Jersey, Morocco and Lapland to see Santa.