Is it the timeless combination of sand, sea, fun-fairs, fish and chips and ice-cream? Or is it because we are an island nation and find it hard to resist the lure of own coast? According to a recent survey 42% of people find a sea view helps reduce stress levels. At the very least, a holiday closer to home makes for easy travelling and, if you take advantage of some of the fantastic price deals available, will also save you money! Haven and British Holidays still have availability for holidays at several of their 34 family holiday parks around the UK. Book a week at Cala Gran near Blackpool and the whole family can stay in selected self-catering accommodation for only �449! Or nab a three day break at Hopton Holiday Park near Great Yarmouth and pay just �279 for a family of four. Primrose Valley, with fabulous views across Filey Bay, near Scarborough is offering three nights from �299 or a week�s holiday from �499. Prices quoted are for holidays starting on 13th or 20th August. And it�s not just seaside fun that you�ll be able to enjoy. The price includes all the fun of the park with heated pools, sports and activities, kid�s clubs and a lively programme of daytime and evening entertainment. For more information or immediate bookings, visit www.havenholidays.com or call 0870 242 2222. Note to editors: � Haven and British Holidays have 34 family holiday parks around the UK � several parks still have summer holiday availability � Survey conducted across a poll of 2,000 adults by Hoegaarden, source BBC Online 19/07/05

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