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font-size:15px;"> <b>Welcome to Vacansoleil</b> </td></tr> <tr><td height="124px"> Vacansoleil Camping Holidays offers holidays on over 300 top campsites in 15 European countries. The UK branch is one of 9 offices operating in various countries throughout Europe to bring you quality camping holidays at value for money prices. Vacansoleil is a specialist in this type of holiday and is market leader in the BeNeLux countries and Denmark. You have a choice of luxury mobile homes, fully equipped bungalow tents or pitches for your own tent or caravan. To help you choose the best campsite for your needs, you can find a short video clip of most of the 300 on offer on this website.<br> <br> With Vacansoleil everyone has the time of their life! </td></tr> </table> </td> <td class="s1_"></td> <td valign="top" align="center" width="48%" class="aanbiedingen"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td style="padding-bottom:3px;" align="center" valign="top"> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center"> <a href='aanbiedingen.php?land=uk'><font style='color:#0D2F86;font-size:11px;font-family:verdana'><b><u>Click here for all offers</u></b></font></a>  <br><br> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="photo"> <tr> <td> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> var showSpeed = 4000; var current = 0; </script> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript">var fadeSpeed = 5;</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="script/fadomatic-1_2.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="script/slideshow.js"></script> <div id="progress"></div> <div id="controls"></div> <div id="slides"> <div id="slide1" style="position:absolute; 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Book with Vacanssoleil Camping Holidays.</p> <p>Vacanssoleil offers over 300 campsites in Europe. If you are looking for a mobile home or a tent in France, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Czech Republic or Switzerland? Vacanssoleil has a selection of friendly campsites in Italy, such as rome camping fabulous, camping bella italia, camping lido trasimeno, camping albatross, camping laguna village, camping garda, camping lago, camping pineta, camping norcenni girasole club, camping marina di venezia, camping continental lido, camping Italia, camping del garda, camping girasole, camping peschiera del garda, camping pra delle torri and camping trasimeno</p> <p>Looking for a top campsite in France, for example, the ardeche? See camping du lac, camping holiday green, camping la source, camping plage, camping l’ideal, camping moulin, camping california, camping les lacs du verdon, camping le bois, camping l’atlantique, camping saint michel, camping palmyre loisirs, camping marisol, camping le pommier, camping verdon, camping la sirene, camping hippocampe, camping maisons Lafitte, camping fayolan, camping colombier, camping millau and camping le soleil.</p> <p>A campsite holiday in Spain? Vacanssoleil has the following top campsites: camping cala gogo, camping el delfin verde, camping vilanova park, camping la torre del sol and camping las dunas.<br />In Germany you will find the following campsites: camping knaus campingpark, camping warsberg.<br />A campsite holiday in the Netherlands or Belgium? Many campsites Netherlands! Visit camping delftse hout, camping koningshof, camping kuierpadtien, camping ameland, camping petite Suisse and camping nederland panorama<br />A campsite holiday in Austria or Switzerland? Camping ossiacher see, camping santa monica and camping am waldbad<br />A campsite with a beach, luxury campsite, family campsite, camping in a tent or mobile home? You can have it all with Vacan soleil.</p> <p>Campsite slovenia, campsite denmark, campsites czech republic, france campsite, tent france<br /></p> </noscript> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <span id="info"> <br><br><br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="campingland"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <marquee scrolldelay="1" scrollamount="3" style="margin:4px; color:#6FA3DD"> Camping France through Vacansoleil. Looking for campsites in France? With Vacansoleil you can camp in France on a campsite in the Alps, Brittany, Corsica, Côte d’Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Normandy, Val de Loire, Paris, Southern-France, Pyrenees, Ardèche, Provence, Dordogne, Vendée and in many other places. Enjoy your pleasant holiday on campsite in France. The most beautiful campsites in France can be found through Vacansoleil, pleasant holidays! </marquee> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%"> <h2 class="campingland"> Campsite France, Camping France, Campsites in France, French campsites...<br><br>Oh la la! </h2> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="/map.php?land=uk&zoom=frankrijk" title="France" onmouseover="document.images['camping-frankrijk'].src='/images/maps/frankrijk_thumb_s.jpg'" onmouseout="document.images['camping-frankrijk'].src='/images/maps/frankrijk_thumb.jpg'" target="_top" style="text-decoration:none"><br><img src="/images/maps/frankrijk_thumb.jpg" alt="France" id="camping-frankrijk"><br>Locate campsites on a map</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <h2 style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:20px;"><font size="-1">The campsites in France</font></h2> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-frankrijk10.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"><b>For many English people France is still the number one country for camping and deservedly so. Nowhere else in Europe will you find such a vast choice of French campsites with such excellent value for money as in the home of baguettes, cheese and wine.</b></p> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-frankrijk1.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> We are allowed to be a little envious of the French. They believe that they live in the most beautiful country in the world, and it takes a lot not to agree at least in part with them. There are mountains both high and low, to the west they have the Atlantic Ocean and in the south the Mediterranean. Between the mountains and the sea there is a lot of France. Whether you’re looking for sea air, mountain air, or a sub-tropical climate; sleepy villages or bustling cities – France has them all. That’s what makes camping in France a perfect holiday, there’s something for everyone.</p> <h2> Own charm </h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-frankrijk5.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Each part of France has its own charm. The countryside of the North is characterised by rolling hills and wide valleys that turn into rocky outlets and coves along the coastlines of Normandy and Brittany. At its most westerly point the Channel changes to the Atlantic Ocean and gradually the coast takes on a different character. Each year the wide beaches of the Vendee attract many tourists to them and this coastline stretches for hundreds of kilometres down towards the Spanish border and the city of Biarritz. The border between Spain and France is dominated by the rugged mountains of the Pyrenees, which run from the temperate climate of the Bay of Biscay down to the sub-tropical Mediterranean coast. To the west lies the Basque country and to the east the country of the Catharen. The Alps have an all-together different character and the villages, roads, climate and even the inhabitants are different. One cyclist may succeed in the Alps and another do well in the Pyrenees but neither can explain why. </p> <h2> Joie de vivre </h2> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-frankrijk4.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> The atmosphere in the South of France differs greatly from that of the north. The pace is slower and not just because of the warmer climate. There is a more relaxed attitude to life in general and this is clearly visible on French campsites. On a local road from Lyon to the south there is a sign, which when translated from the French says “you are now leaving the land of butter and entering the country of olive oil”. The south and the south east of France have an undefined atmosphere that attracts many English to its campsites. Here the joie de vivre lifestyle of the French is unmistakeable with the sleepy villages and towns seemingly deserted by day. At night however every corner boasts a terrace filled with the locals all enjoying a glass of Ricard and exchanging the day’s news. If this sounds a little too relaxed for your needs and a livelier lifestyle suits you better, the chic resorts and busy campsites of the south coast await you. </p> <h2>More than just one sip</h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-frankrijk9.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Leaving the coastlines and mountains behind, camping in the centre of France has much to offer. The Massif Central around the city of Clermont Ferrand is littered with dozens of dormant volcanoes whilst the Dordogne region with its meandering rivers is a popular spot for young families. Provence offers a sub-tropical climate, the Ardeche has amazing countryside as does the Jura but closer to home. Not forgetting the famous chateaux of the Loire, the fine wines of the Burgundy region, and the fascinating city Paris. It is said that you should visit Paris at least once in your life and then keep returning.<br> Camping in France is not a ‘once is a lifetime’ holiday destination. Its somewhere that should be sampled over and over again – a bit like the wine. And are those obstinate French partly right about their fantastic country? We think so but would never say it too loudly. </p> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="campingland"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <marquee scrolldelay="1" scrollamount="3" style="margin:4px; color:#6FA3DD"> Camping Italy through Vacansoleil. Looking for campsites in Italy? Through Vacansoleil you can go camping in Italy on a campsite in Liguria, North-Italy, Venice, Lake Garda, Riviera, Tuscany, Umbria, Rome, Sardinia, San Marino and in many other places. Enjoy your holiday on a campsite in Italy. The most beautiful campsites in Italy can be found through Vacansoleil, pleasant holidays! </marquee> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%"> <h2 class="campingland"> Campsite Italy, Camping Italy, Campsites in Italy, Italian campsites...<br><br>Ciao Bella! </h2> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="/map.php?land=uk&zoom=italie" title="Italia" onmouseover="document.images['camping-italie'].src='/images/maps/italie_thumb_s.jpg'" onmouseout="document.images['camping-italie'].src='/images/maps/italie_thumb.jpg'" target="_top" style="text-decoration:none"><br><img src="/images/maps/italie_thumb.jpg" alt="Italia" id="camping-italie"><br>Locate campsites on a map</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <h2 style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:20px;"><font size="-1"> The campsites in Italy</font></h2> <p><b> <img src="/images/camping/camping-italie1.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right">Stories of Italy being an expensive country for camping holidays need to be dispelled. The Italian campsites offer top quality facilities, whilst the prices of typical tourist purchases are, on average, lower than in France or the UK. Have you ever bought an ice cream on a campsite in Italy or taken the train to Venice? Then you’ll know its true.</b></p> <p> It would seem that there are more prejudices against campsites in Italy than any other country. Many people think that there’s a hidden mafia don in every Italian family. Moreover they steal like the magpies, there’s a strike almost every day, they can’t keep their hands off your blond haired daughter and besides that they drive to the campsites in Italy like racing drivers. Right? Of course not! </p> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-italie3.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> The Italian mentality may a bit feistier than the virtuous English but that adds to the charm of the country. Freud was known to have said that there was no country that suited the Italian people better than Italy. What would this country be without its flamboyant inhabitants? Anyone who has been on a campsite in Italy and seen an Italian on the telephone speaking with his hands and feet knows what we mean. </p> <h2> Ladies boot </h2> <p>Italy is a large, yet fairly narrow, country shaped like a ladies boot. Is it just a coincidence that the shoe industry and everything to do with design and fashion flourishes in Italy? The distance from Milan to the most southern point of the boot is greater than the distance from Milan to London. It is therefore natural to expect a vast variety of scenery, climate zones and inhabitants.</p> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-italie8.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> However there’s yet another difference between north and south. The wealth of the Italian economy is to be found in the prosperous north whereas the south, by comparison, sometimes resembles a third world country. The divide lies just below Tuscany with Rome included in the northern territory. Naples however is a ‘poor area’, along with the island of Sicily, which is found at the point of the boot. No small wonder that the exodus of Italian immigrants at the start of the 20th century came mainly from these areas. Sometimes it seems that almost every American Italian has a grandmother in Naples or Sicily. </p> <h2> Cultural heritance</h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-italie7.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> Above all Italy is a country full of art and cultural history. There are few countries that have so much to offer in this area. In fact Italy is just one big museum and the country has great difficulty in maintaining this vast amount of cultural heritage for future generations. Naturally Roman remains can be found scattered all over but in the centuries that followed the Roman reign Italy was a centre for art, often at the command of the ecclesiastical leaders. The frescos in Assisi, the mosaics at Ravenna, the sculptures in Rome and the complete cities of Florence and Rome are art treasures of incredible worth. And not only for the tourists. </p> <h2> The founder of tourism </h2> <p> Besides its art treasures, Italy has another unique feature: it is known as the oldest holiday destination in Europe. Even before the word tourist was invented, rich people from England and Germany travelled to Italy for the art, culture, mountain sports and its agreeable climate. </p> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-italie4.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Many of the villas to be found around Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore once belonged to well known royals, artists and politicians who were, in fact, the first tourists in Italy. They have since been converted to campsites in Italy. The wants of the modern tourist does not differ so much from their illustrious predecessors. Camping in Italy still comes up trumps. The mountains and lakes of the north, beaches in all shapes and sizes, the incomparable Tuscany, historic cities full of architectural highlights and, above all, a wonderful climate – camping in Italy has it all. It can get quite warm in southern parts during the summer and those from the north say the south is its poor relative but camping is lovely there too. </p> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="campingland"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <marquee scrolldelay="1" scrollamount="3" style="margin:4px; color:#6FA3DD"> Campsite in Spain with Vacansoleil. Are you looking for campsites in Spain? With Vacansoleil you can have a holiday in Spain at a campsite in Costa Brava, Pyrenees, Aragon, Barcelona, Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Benidorm, Catalonia and at many other places. Enjoy your holidays at a campsite in Spain. You will find the most beautiful campsites in Spain with Vacansoleil. Have a nice holiday! </marquee> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%"> <h2 class="campingland"> Campsite Spain, Campsite in Spain, Campsites in Spain, Spanish campsites...<br><br>The secret of the Spanish nose </h2> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="/map.php?land=uk&zoom=spanje" title="España" onmouseover="document.images['camping-spanje'].src='/images/maps/spanje_thumb_s.jpg'" onmouseout="document.images['camping-spanje'].src='/images/maps/spanje_thumb.jpg'" target="_top" style="text-decoration:none"><br><img src="/images/maps/spanje_thumb.jpg" alt="España" id="camping-spanje"><br>Locate campsites on a map</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <h2 style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:20px;"><font size="-1"> The campsites in Spain</font></h2> <p><b> <img src="/images/camping/camping-spanje5.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Every country has its own special aroma. When you open the door of your caravan each morning on any of the campsites in Spain, the first thing that strikes you is the difference in the smells from home and other places you’ve stayed. Never noticed? Think about it when you are next on a Spanish campsite. </b></p> <p> The wonderful smells that are so special to Spain (especially campsites in Spain ) could be the reason why many Spanish people have such distinctive noses. When you next visit a campsite in Spain during the holiday season just consider the shape of the noses of the different nationalities that you are bound to meet. The Spaniard often has a more pointed and proud nose. This could be because over the ages they have slowly formed into this shape so as to enjoy more fully the aromas that make their country so special. So don’t forget the next time you visit a Spanish campsite to take note of all the aromas. </p> <h2> Artists and noses </h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-spanje8.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> What strikes you most about portraits of famous Spaniards? Don Quixote for example. Philip II or the Duke of Alfa. All of these were men with noses to be proud of. Is it a coincidence then, that the Spanish nose has played an important role in Spanish art? It could be found in the oddest places with Pablo Picasso, almost everywhere except where you would expect it. Salvador Dalí added noses all over the place in his surrealistic works, and chose to accentuate his own with an extremely distinguished moustache. And don’t forget the phenomenal Antoní Gaudí, an artist who always walked around with his nose up in the air, so that he could see the perspective of his wonderfully shaped buildings more clearly. His tragic death, which occurred when he was hit by a tram, could be due to the fact that, with his nose in the air, he did not see the tram coming. </p> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-spanje3.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> The wonderful minds of these eccentric Spaniards have left the present day tourists with some beautiful things. From your campsite in Spain you can reach Barcelona in no time. In Barcelona Gaudí’s work is evident throughout the city. The Parc Guell for example, with its odd mosaics, or the houses with the twisted, asymmetric rooftops, built alongside the wide boulevards. And the Sagrada Familia, the cathedral with the many slim towers that is still to be completed. Gaudí never worked from a technical drawing. He made a simple sketch and would constantly change his plan during the building process. He had these unexpected changes of viewpoint, as did the painter Salvador Dalí. The Dalí museum in Figueras is one of the most popular tourist sights in Spain. Other museums showing his art are to be found on the coast in Portlligat and in Púbol (between Palamòs and Girona) and these are close to many of the campsites in Spain. </p> <h2> <b> Miró</b></h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-spanje1.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> Another famous artist from Barcelona was Joan Miró. His painting dating from 1968 looks similar to the yellow and red symbol that the Spanish tourist office uses on all its posters and often to be seen on the campsites in Spain. His grave can be seen at Montjuïc, the hill where the racing track and Barcelona football stadium are also situated. Another thought the most famous footballer ever to play for Barcelona, although not Spanish, was Johan Cruijf whose nose certainly compares with those mentioned above. He could have been a Spaniard, or better still, a Catalunian. Because what strikes you in this line of famous eccentric noses it that they mostly belonged to Catalunians. Never tell a Catalunian that he is a Spaniard. Not only is the language different, their whole way of thinking and living is different.</p> <h2> Spanish smells</h2> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-spanje6.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Back to our Spanish campsite to inhale the early morning air. Since the beginning of time Costa Brava campsites and beaches have been crowded by tourists and the campsites in Spain generally are also very popular. Without realising, they actually come to these campsites for the Spanish smells. The saffron smell of the paella rice, the seasoned fish courses, and the smell of freshly baked bread rolls all of this is in the Catalonian air. And what is the best way to take all of this in? Correct.</p></td> </tr> </table> <br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="campingland"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <marquee scrolldelay="1" scrollamount="3" style="margin:4px; color:#6FA3DD"> Campsite in Croatia with Vacansoleil. Are you looking for campsites in Croatia? With Vacansoleil you can have a holiday in Croatia at a campsite in Istria, Kvaerner, at the Adriatic coast, near Brijuni, Porec, Pula and at many other places. Enjoy your holidays at a campsite in Croatia. You will find the most beautiful campsites in Croatia with Vacansoleil. Have a nice holiday! </marquee> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%"> <h2 class="campingland"> Campsite Croatia, Campsite in Croatia, Campsites in Croatia, Croatian campsites...<br><br>Counting islands off the Croatian coast! </h2> </td> <td align="center"> <a href="/map.php?land=uk&zoom=kroa-slove-hong" title="Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary" onmouseover="document.images['camping-kroatie'].src='/images/maps/kroa-slove-hong_thumb_s.jpg'" onmouseout="document.images['camping-kroatie'].src='/images/maps/kroa-slove-hong_thumb.jpg'" target="_top" style="text-decoration:none"><br><img src="/images/maps/kroa-slove-hong_thumb.jpg" alt="Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary" id="camping-kroatie"><br>Locate campsites on a map</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <h2 style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:20px;"><font size="-1">Why the campsites in Croatia haven’t been forgotten.</font></h2> <p><b><img src="/images/camping/camping-kroatie1.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> Whereas the Italian side of the </b><b> Adriatic Sea</b><b> has long sandy beaches, the opposite side has to make do with rocks. For a long time the Croatian people thought it wasn’t fairly divided as the tourists would most likely prefer the sand. How wrong could they be? </b></p> <p>Croatia has a fantastic coast with rugged rocks and narrow pebble beaches. It is on this coastline that many of the Croatian campsites are to be found. Many campsites in Croatia can be found on a rocky coastline, as there are many islands off the mainland. Croatia has around 1185 islands along its shores, most of which are uninhabited. Just take a look at a Croatian map and then think how difficult geography lessons must be for Croatian children. Often these islands are just a collection of rocks, where the only sign of prior habitation is in the shape of a cross or beacon. All sorts of boats regularly visit these rocky islands.</p> <p><img src="/images/camping/camping-kroatie2.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> It is not only a thrill for tourists to sail amidst the islands but, since the start of time, the local fishermen have been able to fish the waters around them. Just under the waterline it’s crawling with all sorts of swimming and crawling things, which will then appear on that evening’s menu in the local restaurants. The highlight of your holiday on a campsite in Croatia will be to enjoy a platter of fresh fish, squid, or lobster each evening whilst sitting on a terrace. Do watch out when ordering as fish is often priced per kilo. Not that the fish is expensive, but a kilo of fish is rather a lot. Naturally a nice glass of cool wine adds to the enjoyment. Why not choose for one of the local, Croatian wines. Quality wise these are just as good as their famous French and Italian competitors. Don’t be worried by names such as Plavac, Kujundzusa or Malvazija – they are really nice, and not at all expensive. The Croatian campsites all have good restaurants and usually offer a selection of the local wines for you to try. </p> <h2> Wine and coke </h2> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-kroatie3.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> One Croatian habit, which we find very odd, is that of mixing wine with water, sparkling water or even coke. The last combination is called ‘bambus’ and is a very popular drink at the beach. </p> <p> This campsites in Croatia are ideal for lovers of water sports, though the risk of getting lost between all the islands off the mainland is not impossible. Cres and Krk are the two most well known to the tourists, with Krk being connected to the mainland by a bridge, making them easily accessible for the campsites in Croatia. Now and then sandy beaches can be found on the islands so, if you can’t live without sand, Croatia also has a few romantic beaches that can be reached by rowing boat. </p> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-kroatie4.jpg" style="margin-right:10px;" align="left"> Most campsites in Croatia are to be found on the Istrian peninsular, which is easily accessible from Italy and a small part of Slovenia. Istria was long ruled by Venice and this is evident from the style of buildings to be seen along the whole of the Croatian coastline. The peninsular was hardly touched by the war but it was an absolute disaster for the campsites in Croatia. The Croatian campsites underwent an massive economical depression that took some time to recover from.</p> <h2> Paradise</h2> <p> Campsites in Croatia have existed for many years with holidaymakers returning year after year to their favourite Croatian campsite. Croatia has more to offer than its magnificent stretch of coastline and anyone who has already visited a campsite in Croatia will know that they are not just to be found on the coast. Many tourists have already discovered the hinterland and the previously mentioned wine regions are all located in this lovely untouched countryside, which fits in seamlessly with the cultivated land. </p> <p> <img src="/images/camping/camping-kroatie5.jpg" style="margin-left:10px;" align="right"> The sixteen small and large lakes that make up the Plitvice lakes are connected to each other by more than 92 waterfalls. Many a television commercial has been filmed here when a ‘paradise’ setting is required. That can’t be just coincidence. Before Yugoslavia fell apart as one country this paradise already had many fans that returned each year, which is perfectly understandable. With a mix of nature parks, exciting islands and historic cities Croatia has many jewels in its crown. Add the ideal climate which, when on the coast, offers a little coolness to the burning afternoon sun and the success of Croatia and of course the campsites in Croatia as a holiday destination is explained. </p> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.vacansoleil.co.uk/camping/campsites-france/campsite-france.php">campsites France</a> <a href="http://www.vacansoleil.co.uk/camping/campsites-italy/campsite-italy.php">campsites Italy</a> <a href="http://www.vacansoleil.co.uk/camping/campsites-spain/campsite-spain.php">campsites Spain</a> <a href="http://www.vacansoleil.co.uk/camping/campsites-croatia/campsite-croatia.php">campsites Croatia</a></span><script type="text/javascript"> </script> <noscript><img border="0" style="position:absolute" width="1" height="1" src="http://stat.onestat.com/stat.aspx?tagver=2&sid=240436&js=No&"></noscript>   <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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