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Canvas Holidays, one of the UK’s leading camping operators is encouraging British holidaymakers back to the continent after the value of the pound has strengthened against the euro – rising this week to its highest level since November 2008. Brits can now make their sterling stretch further on a euro zone holiday with approximately €1.21* to £1, with analysts predicting a further decline in the value of the euro in coming months.

Families can now save over £8 on the average shopping basket at a French Intermarché compared with the same goods bought in a UK supermarket chain, says Canvas Holidays.

This month, a shopping basket bought containing holiday essentials such as bread, eggs, wine, cheese and sun lotion comes in at £29.18 in the UK, compared to £20.47* in France.

The same basket in France cost £27.38 on 5th May 2009 – almost £7 more expensive than today.

Simon Allan, managing director, Canvas Holidays said:

“With many analysts predicting the further demise of the euro and sterling going from strength to strength, there’s never been a better time to make the most of an extra affordable European break.

“Our customers enjoy the flexibility self catering offers, meaning families can spend as much or as little as they like – plus have the opportunity to sample all the tasty local delicacies. “

There’s savings to be made, not just on the weekly shopping basket, but by eating out in local restaurants and cafés too, many slashing prices to attract tourists during a difficult economic climate. A three course set menu in France can cost as little as €16 per person (£13.19*) and approximately €13 in Spain (£10.71*).

Families holidaying at Canvas Holidays can also make the most of the free of charge FamilyExtra programme, available on selected sites at no extra cost to the Canvas customer. Activities will keep both parents and children of all ages well occupied with sessions such as Movie-making, Radio DJ-ing, Skip Hop (mix of urban dance and skipping) and BMX biking to choose from.

Canvas Holidays has a full ‘money saving tips’ section on its website, see http://www.canvasholidays.co.uk/money for more details.

Canvas Holidays offers a seven night stay at Camping la Ranolien, Perros, France from £621 per family. Price is based two adults and up to four children arriving on site on 15th July 2010 with accommodation in a classic two bedroom mobile home. Price includes a return midweek Dover to Calais ferry crossing.

For more information visit http://www.canvasholidays.co.uk  or call 0845 268 0857.