With the internet, planning a quick flight, ferry crossing and overnight accommodation couldn't be easier. But using the web to plan a family holiday where you essentially want a hastle-free experience, may not be such a good idea. For a start, advisory web sites are usually commission funded by the hotel and you would surely want to know more than just look at photos. And then there's strikes and ash clouds to name but two recent occurences that can ruin the best laid plans if there's no professional back up and on the spot help.

For our long haul holidays we work with Tropical Locations, part of W&O Travel. For European breaks, we work with Kirker, a name synonomous with quality city holidays. And for UK breaks and hotels, with Supertravel, the leading domestic operator. To that mix, we can of course add our own extensive contacts and experiences to ensure you have a memorable holiday, no matter where.

Quite simply, vca Travel would never recommend a holiday that we wouldn't book for ourselves.