They have a wide wooden veranda where you can relax in the shade and come fully equipped with sun loungers, beds, tables and chairs and kitchen facilities including a cooker, fridge and all the necessary utensils.
In a wooded setting amongst the trees around an open central area the safari tents will have a communal barbecue for easy cooking and plenty of space to chill out and enjoy the outdoor life.

'In our view living under canvas should be comfortable as well as fun,' say Haven 'and our new safari tents offer both. We can't offer the African savannah but kids will love the Wildlife Detective programme and you can always net yourself a big catch on Burnham's well-stocked fishing lakes!'

The safari tents are also available at Perran Sands on the North Cornish coast where they will provide an interesting alternative to the popular yurts that have become a much sought after feature of the park. The tents at Perran will be nestled amongst the sand dunes and provide easy access to the beach for surfers.

Staying in a safari tent might feel like a 'back to nature' holiday but they still offer access to Haven's extensive leisure facilities, heated indoor pools and full programme of kids' clubs and daytime and evening entertainment.

Haven Unveils Bigger and Better Collection of Caravan Holiday Homes for Sale in 2011

Holiday home designers have come up with some new and innovative options for families and couples looking for an affordable second home for next year.

Each year Haven Holidays, the UK's largest holiday park operator chooses what they are confident will be top sellers from the new ranges of ,family caravan holiday homes for sale by caravan manufacturers, including some models soon to be available exclusively on their 34 parks.

Following an increased demand for caravans that can accommodate larger families Haven have added a stunning four-bedroom holiday home in its new look for next season.

The Delta Bromley De Luxe can accommodate up to ten people, with a master bedroom and three twin-bed bedrooms, plus a bathroom with shower and second separate toilet.

And at 39ft long, the family, plus any friends who've come along for the weekend, won't feel their style is being cramped. Prices start at around £25,000 (plus site fees) at Golden Sands, near Mablethorpe but may vary depending on the park location.

The Bromley De Luxe is just one of a number of fantastic new holiday homes for sale in the UK unveiled by Haven for 2011.

The beautiful collection of state-of-the-art holiday homes features top names including ABI, Carnaby, Delta, Pemberton, Swift and Willerby.

All models are beautifully designed in stylish, contemporary colours with high quality fixtures and fittings allowing families to start enjoying their new holiday home immediately.

At 14ft wide fabulous top of the range Pemberton Knightsbridge has attractive free standing furniture and an open plan design that provides a real feeling of light and space. And the feeling of luxury extends to the bedrooms as well with full ensuite facilities in the master bedroom and a full-sized double bed in the second bedroom along with a separate shower room. Other features include:

• Sliding double doors between kitchen and living area
• Luxurious lounge suite (incorporating sofabed) with ottoman
• 32" LCD flat screen TV
• Freestanding dining table and upholstered chairs
• Modern kitchen with island unit
• Integrated cooker with separate oven and grill
• Integrated fridge / freezer
• Heated chrome towel rails
• Central heating and double glazing as standard

Families and couples buying a caravan located on a Haven park will also receive all the superb benefits of being part of 'Owners Exclusive' which gives access to a full programme of activities, sports and leisure facilities, kids' clubs and entertainment all at no extra cost – plus a Privilege Plus card giving owners more spending power for everything on the park including bars and restaurants.

Blackpool illuminations switch-on

Robbie Williams is to switch on the 2010 Blackpool Illuminations!

Blackpool Council, Smooth Radio and Real Radio have managed to secure Robbie Williams to throw the famous switch. This will be one of Robbies last public appearances before his tour with Take That. Russell Watson,the opera singer, boyband, The Wanted, and X Factor star Olly Murs have been revealed as the latest stars to perform on Blackpool´s Illuminations switch on night. Bond the electric string quartet were today named among the latest stars on the stella list of performers on the night. They will be joined on the night by Australian pop star Gabriella Cilmi whose first single, Sweet About Me, was the most played single of 2009. Nell Bryden will also be bringing her unique brand of modern Dixie to the party while American pop rockers the Plain White T's, best known for their Grammy-nominated Top Ten hit, Hey There, Delilah, will be ready to belt out some new tunes. Alesha Dixon was the first act confirmed for the 2010 Blackpool Illuminations Switch On concert with Smooth Radio promising that more stars will be announced soon, this is shaping up to be a great switch on show.

Blackpool is the UK's favourite seaside resort,
according to research by consumer organisation Which?.

The Lancashire town, known for stag and hen parties as well as its Pleasure Beach, famous tower and illuminations, was all-time favourite in the survey. Some 6.7% of 4,217 adults surveyed preferred it, ahead of Brighton in Sussex, which had 5.9% of the vote. Whitby, in North Yorks, was placed third. Its near-neighbour Scarborough came fifth behind Bournemouth, Dorset.

Face-to-face interviews were conducted randomly with adults across the UK. To vote, respondents had to have visited a UK resort within the previous five years. They were asked which was their all-time favourite resort and what they liked about it. One described Blackpool's annual winter illuminations as "simply breathtaking".

Brighton received high praise for its promenade, pier and proximity to open countryside. The scenery and surrounding countryside of resorts in Yorkshire were the main draw, while Bournemouth was most popular for its beaches.

The survey also found 40% of UK adults took a trip to the seaside in 2009, although 20% said they would be more likely to visit a UK resort in 2010 than previously. Rochelle Turner, head of research for Which? Holiday, said: "Millions of Brits will be taking holidays at home this year. It's certainly one way to ensure you don't fall victim to volcanic ash.

"While Blackpool may not be able to guarantee the weather, with its host of theatres, fairgrounds and every conceivable promenade entertainment, it's easy to see why the granddaddy of seaside towns still manages to draw the crowds." It will come as a boost to Blackpool after a VisitEngland survey last year reported that the number of annual visitors to the town had dropped to 1.38m in 2008 from 1.87m the previous year, a great family holiday.

Despite this, it was still sixth on the tourism agency's list of the top 10 most-visited English towns and cities.