Center Parcs Bungalowparken: Nieuws, Acties, Aanbiedingen en kortingen
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Center Parcs Vakantiebon - tot 250 euro voordeel
Center Parcs Vakantiebon Voor aankomsten in de periode van 6 januari t/m 26 september 2025 m.u.v. schoolvakanties en feestdagen. tot 250 eu...
donderdag 30 maart 2017
Mr. Wings valt op voor Center Parcs
woensdag 29 maart 2017
Center Parcs to unveil two new thrilling water rides at Longleat Forest this summer
The highly-anticipated adrenaline-fuelled waterslide additions, named Tropical Cyclone and Typhoon, both feature thrilling light and sound experiences, offering immersive nature-inspired themes for the rider to select ahead of a truly bespoke experience.
Tropical Cyclone
The colossal Tropical Cyclone is the largest interactive four-person raft ride in Europe. The unique ride features a cyclone with a spectacular diameter of 15 metres, which is the perfect canvas for the projections, lights and sounds displayed from the innovative AV technology. Riders will be given the chance to choose from themes such as the forest, nature, jungles and waterfalls before heading into the exhilarating ride.
Lasting an unforgettable 45-60 seconds and boasting a top speed of 40km/h, the ride offers 142 metres of twists, turns and sways with the giant cone drop tipping riders at an angle that gives riders a zero-gravity experience for a second before propelling them down the tube to a splash pool.
Typhoon
Thrills and spills don’t stop at the Tropical Cyclone, the Typhoon also offers an exciting light and sound experience which is sure to delight.
A single or two-person ride, Typhoon whips riders through tubes and cones for up to a minute of drops and swings, reaching a top speed of 40km/h along its 140-metre length – giving the rider a truly multi-sensory experience which will make the Typhoon an unforgettable ride to try.
Venture Bay and Venture Harbour
There are also two new areas included in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise revamp – a family water play area and a toddler pool. These new areas will see families whizzing down brightly lit tubes, spraying each other with spouts and having fun in the water from the hidden giant tipping buckets, amongst much, much more.
The Subtropical Swimming Paradise is the most popular place at all Center Parcs villages for families to spend a day of their break, with more than 90% of guests visiting the water wonderland to enjoy slides, a wave pool, Wild Water Rapids and toddler water play areas.
Bron CP UK
dinsdag 28 maart 2017
Roadbridge to begin work on new Center Parcs Longford Forest Holiday Village
maandag 27 maart 2017
Micro-influencer soms belangrijker dan groot bereik
Center Parcs koos wel voor bereik. Het vakantiepark werkte samen met Enzo Knol (ruim 1 miljoen volgers) om de naamsbekendheid onder tieners te vergroten. Die gaven het park een mager zesje, na de campagne was dat 7,3 geworden. “De doelstelling was daarmee bereikt,” zegt Franse.
Het was de eerste ervaring met influenceer marketing voor Center Parcs, maar die is goed bevallen. “Enzo Knol werkt met maar weinig adverteerders, maar hij vond dit leuk om te doen.”
Bron en hele artikel: emerce
Housekeeping Manager - Heijderbos
- Geeft leiding en coacht de Floormanagers Wisselschoonmaak, Logistiek, Centrumschoonmaak en geeft indirect leiding aan de medewerkers Housekeeping (150-200 medewerkers);
- Draagt ervoor zorg, dat de onder hem ressorterende afdelingen optimaal functioneren en op elkaar zijn afgestemd, de vastgestelde operationele beleidsplannen worden gerealiseerd en wordt voldaan aan de financiƫle, kwalitatieve en sociale uitgangspunten.
- Bewaakt budget; doet budget- en investeringsvoorstellen;
- Draagt zorg voor een optimale gastenbenadering. Behandelt schoonmaak- en inventarisklachten van gasten;
- Is verantwoordelijk voor de uitvoering van de milieumaatregelen zoals vastgelegd in het Milieu handboek;
- Is lid van het Management Team en draait mee in de Duty diensten volgens rooster. Weekenddiensten vallen hier ook onder, waarbij aanwezigheid overdag en in de avonduren op het park vereist is.
zondag 26 maart 2017
50 jaar Center Parcs: JUBILEUM AANBIEDING
Wees er snel bij, want deze loopt maar t/m 26 maart 2017.
zaterdag 25 maart 2017
OV-bureau stopt met buslijn tussen Parc Sandur en Station Emmen-Zuid
Volgens een woordvoerder is de dienst overbodig, omdat de regiotaxi een passend alternatief is. Wijkbewoners van Parc Sandur, gasten van hotel Van der Valk of Vakantiepark Parc Sandur zijn in de toekomst dus aangewezen op taxivervoer. Gebruik daarvan is een stuk duurder dan de belbus. De kosten liggen zeker 2 of 3 keer zo hoog.
Alternatieven
Eerdere plannen om de belbus tussen Parc Sandur en station Emmen Zuid te schrappen belanden in 2015 in de koelkast na protest vanuit de gemeente Emmen. Die wil het gebruik van het openbaar vervoer stimuleren. Schrappen van de buslijn staat daar haaks op. Volgens een gemeentewoordvoerder is de lijn in trek bij toeristen. Daarom worden momenteel alternatieven voor de belbus gezocht.
Bron: emmen nu
vrijdag 24 maart 2017
What’s coming to Center Parcs in 2017
We’re a little way into 2017 now. Most of our resolutions have been left in the dust (well done you if you’re still sticking to ‘em!) and once or twice in the last few weeks we’ve even left the house without a scarf (even if we did regret the decision almost immediately).
That means two things are close: spring, with its longer days, warmer mornings and lighter evenings; and the new financial year, with its exciting plans, projects and prospects.
We’re equally excited for both, because this financial year is going to be a doozy at Center Parcs. We’ve got some super surprises up our sleeves for the next twelve months.
As always, we’ll tell you everything we can, as soon as we can. Under the Treetops is still the place you’ll hear our news first, so in that fine tradition, here’s a peak at just some of what we have coming in 2017/18…
Off-Road Explorers goes…on the road
Off-Road Explorers was an instant hit at Sherwood Forest. It wasn’t a great surprise that miniature 4x4s + your adorable little ones + tiny flat caps would be a winning formula.
You might remember we mentioned that we would roll Off-Road Explorers out to Woburn and Longleat Forest this year. Well, we couldn’t let Whinfell and Elveden Forest miss out, so we’re taking it everywhere! That’s right, you’ll be able to try it at any of our five UK villages before the end of the year.
Dropping in at Woburn Forest
Hundreds of guests have now taken the plunge at Elveden Forest since The Drop launched in October 2016.
It’s been such a success that we’ve decided to give The Drop – our most adrenaline-fuelled Action Challenge activity ever – a second home at Woburn Forest this year.
Our biggest lodge ever
Something truly unique is coming to Sherwood Forest this year…our first ever 6-bed Woodland Lodge. Sleeping 12 adults comfortably under one roof, with extra large kitchen, living and dining area, it’s perfect for parties and celebrations.
Exclusive news
For the first time ever, we’re bringing our highest end Exclusive Lodges to Whinfell Forest. Work has already begun on the two-storey, four-bed lodges that each have their own games room and outdoor hot tub. They’ll be available to book later in the year for a five-star luxury break on the edge of the Lake District.
Superstar Spa
If you haven’t heard about the incredible new Forest Spa at Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest, where have you been? We’ve been banging on about it for months! This year we’ll be throwing open the doors for you to discover this completely transformed, one-of-a-kind spa inspired by the magic of the forest, complete with world-first treetop sauna.
While we’re talking all things spa, we’re going to refresh the VitalĆ© CafĆ© Bar menu at every Aqua Sana, with modern Mediterranean dishes to enjoy during your pamper visit.
Happenings at Huck’s
This year, we’ll be bringing a brand new menu to Huck’s American Bar and Grill. We can’t tell you much just now (we’re enjoying the tasting process too much!), but we’re all favouring a ‘low and slow’ approach…
And we couldn’t possibly bring you a new menu without a fresh lick of paint. The light, bright and breezy all-American look at Woburn Forest Huck’s has been so popular that, over the next few months, we’ll be bringing it to every other village. Elveden Forest has been the first, and Whinfell Forest is up next.
Many makeovers
The list of individual shops, areas and restaurants we refresh each year is a long one. Here’s a handful receiving a facelift this year: Elveden Forest’s Pottery Painting Studio, Treats at Whinfell Forest, ParcMarket at Longleat Forest, shop fronts in Sherwood Forest’s Village Square…
Of course, we’ve only just scratched the surface. We’ve got plenty more under our hat, up our sleeves and everywhere in between. Keep your eyes Under the Treetops for more news soon.
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maandag 20 maart 2017
Your first look at Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest
After months of hard work, hundreds of tiles. litres of paint and one exciting vision, Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest is very nearly complete.
The new Forest Spa concept brings together the best of Aqua Sana and makes the most of our natural surroundings, to bring the outside in and create areas that reflect seasons and forests around the globe.
Perfectly inspired by nature, there are six spa zones culminating 23 different spa experiences, from steamy to cool, relaxing to awe-inspiring. The spa is now available to book as part of a spa session during a Center Parcs short break, or as spa day or spa break guests wanting to simply experience all that Aqua Sana has to offer.
Six spa zones to discover
The Nordic Forest
Taking its cue from Scandinavia, this spa combines purifying Alpine Steam and intense Nordic Sauna with an invigorating Ice Cave and glorious outdoor Scandinavian Snug, complete with flickering fire pits.
The Volcanic Forest
The dry heat of the fiery Volcanic Sauna relaxes muscles and boosts circulation. The Volcanic Steam room eases tension and detoxifies skin, while the soft amber glow of our ‘volcano’ helps you sink into deepest relaxation.
The Hot Springs
Sink into one of our deliciously warm outdoor hot tubs. Soak in the view of pine forest as steam curls up around you. Breathe in the pure woodland air and close your eyes; the only sounds are the birds and the bubbles.
Forest Nesting
In the Forest Glade Steam Room a fine cooling mist creates a tropical climate while hydrating your skin. Step through the Rainforest Showers to experience their different scents, sounds, colours and temperatures.
Forest Immersion
Experience the power of forest bathing while you relax between heat experiences. Lie back in the Forest Meditation space to gaze at our magical sky that changes from dappled daytime to inky night before your eyes.
Forest Bathing
Discover the jewel in our crown, the Treetop Sauna. Step inside this breath-taking sauna high up the treetops to experience awe-inspiring views of Sherwood Forest while the dry, therapeutic heat does its magic.
Outdoor Pool
Let your mind drift as you float in our heated courtyard pool. Whether the sun’s shining, stars are twinkling or rain falls gently on the water’s surface, it’s a tranquil and refreshing experience all year round.
Book now and experience all that Aqua Sana Sherwood Forest has to offer.
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vrijdag 17 maart 2017
RC Drift 2017
We look forward to welcome you at Parc Sandur again for the 6th big international event World Championship RC Drift! You can book your own comfortable cottage here.
Please note that you must subsribe for the World Championship via D1-10.
donderdag 16 maart 2017
Bungalowrace: laatste uren om te profiteren van extra scherpe prijzen
Kanspakkers opgelet! De Bungalow Race is bijna over. Boek vandaag nog extra voordelig je verblijf in maart, april, mei, juni en begin juli. Bekijk snel de aanbiedingen!
Vanaf €224 (€14 p.p.p.n) inclusief verplichte kosten is gebaseerd op een 4-persoons Comfort cottage op de Limburgse Peel, Parc Sandur of Het Meerdal, 4 nachten met aankomst maandag 13 maart 2017 en Limburgse Peel met aankomst maandag 20 en 27 maart of 8 en 15 mei 2017.
I spy with my little eye…
Our TV advert has got your imagination running wild as the family in our advert have shown you just where your imagination can take you on a break in the forest. So now that you’ve been introduced to our mischievous little robot, gigantic forest whale and playful forest creatures, be prepared to spot them during your break.
To spark your imagination, inside your pre-arrival ‘create your perfect break’ booklet you will find a special pull-out that includes a range of imaginative games and activities for you to enjoy before and during your break.
So what is inside this special booklet I hear you ask?
What to pack
The first page of your booklet will be a packing checklist where you can write down and tick off all the essentials you’ll need for a break full of adventure.
Adventure ticket
Before you arrive, create your adventure ticket ahead of your break and remember to bring it with you. Our Arrivals Lodge team will give you a special sticker so you can complete your ticket and begin your adventure.
Storytelling
For a more entertaining car journey that will reduce the amount of “are we there yet?” coming from the back seat, we have included a storytelling game that will get all the family involved as you use your imagination to complete the story.
I spy with my little eye…
The final page is an ‘I spy’ feature that will have you spotting some familiar faces along the Center Parcs driveway.
So, if you want to take part in our game of I spy, then here’s what you have to do.
- Check your ‘create your perfect break’ booklet and find the special pull-out inside.
- Bring the pull-out with you on your journey and make sure you turn to the I spy page as soon as you see the Center Parcs sign.
- Take part in our game of I spy by counting all the forest creatures you see along the driveway.
- Remember the number and write down how many you see in your booklet.
Tip: These little creatures can be quite shy, so remember to look out for ones who may be hiding.
If you’re looking for more ways to use your imagination and create your very own adventure during your break, take a look at our whimsical scavenger hunt and our Imagination Trail to see what you discover in the forest.
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Explore our Imagination Trail
If you watched our TV advert, then you will have met our mischievous little robot, Rusty, and our mammoth forest whale. But, we know that at Center Parcs, there’s a lot more to discover if you use your imagination. So if you’re ready for an adventure then we have a very special activity that is set to get your imagination running wild.
Our Imagination Trail will have you exploring unique locations around all our villages. On arrival, you will receive our Imagination Trail map that will guide you to various locations around the village, leading you to discover something beyond the ordinary. All you need is a little imagination…
So what will you discover?
With your map in hand, step out onto our villages and start exploring the forest like never before. You could become a wildlife explorer watching out for foraging squirrels and forest creatures, or a brave deep sea diver meeting magical mermaids in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise or an intrepid explorer discovering beasts in a forest safari. And the fun doesn’t stop there…
Are you ready to get involved?
All adventurers looking to take part in our Imagination Trail will have eight unique locations to visit around our villages. So grab your map, gather your family and bring your imagination along with you as you prepare for your adventure.
At each of the eight locations you will find a special letter that you will need to write down on your map. Once you have collected all eight letters, you will have completed the Imagination Trail and found the mystery word (hooray!)
To be in with a change of winning a £10 Center Parcs voucher, take your mystery word and your completed entry form to Guest Services.
Set your imagination free
Our Imagination Trail is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family as you explore what the forest has to offer. No matter what your age, we all have an imagination that will come alive at Center Parcs and take us back to our childhood.
You’ll discover unique and wonderful areas of our villages and you can turn this free activity into a full day of adventure and exploration.
So if you’re taking part in our Imagination Trail and you come across a colossal leaf monster or meet a giant near the Redwood trees, share your photos with us on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #justimagine.
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Laatste kans om gebruik te maken van de bungalowrace
Kanspakkers opgelet! De Bungalow Race is bijna afgelopen. Boek vandaag nog extra voordelig je verblijf in maart, april, mei, juni en begin juli. Bekijk snel de aanbiedingen!
Vanaf €224 (€14 p.p.p.n) inclusief verplichte kosten is gebaseerd op een 4-persoons Comfort cottage op de Limburgse Peel, Parc Sandur of Het Meerdal, 4 nachten met aankomst maandag 13 maart 2017 en Limburgse Peel met aankomst maandag 20 en 27 maart of 8 en 15 mei 2017.
woensdag 15 maart 2017
Sesamstraat Weekend op Limburgse Peel
Bij aankomst wordt het hele gezin verwelkomd door Ć©Ć©n van de karakters uit Sesamstraat en in de cottage ligt een Sesamstraat welkomstpakket klaar. Verder kan je gedurende het weekend exclusief de Sesamstraat Doe- en Beleefruimte bezoeken waar je:
- Grote Sesamstraat tekeningen kunt maken, sieraden kunt knutselen en Cup Cakes kunt versieren
- Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Tommie en Pino kunt ontmoeten voor een knuffel, een boks of een mooie foto
- Kunt genieten van het Sesamstraat Theaterfestival met de grootste hits uit het theater!
Daarnaast kun je natuurlijk ook genieten van je cottage, lekker zwemmen in de Aqua Mundo en de rest van het recreatie-aanbod van de Limburgse Peel uitproberen. Het programma van het Sesamstraat Weekend wordt aangeboden namens - en verzorgd door - Kidshelden.nl.
Als het weekend weer ten einde is ontvangen alle Sesamstraat vriendjes een leuk cadeau om mee naar huis te nemen.
Bron en boeken: Center Parcs
dinsdag 14 maart 2017
Healthy Fest: de warming up!
Center Parcs Les Ardennes save the date 25 & 26 maart 2017!
- Gegarandeerde huuropbrengst van 5% van de netto-koopprijs tot 30 september 2032
- Zorgeloos beheer en onderhoud door Center Parcs
- U koopt ook de grond
- Geen verhuur provisie of leegstand risico
- Hypothecaire lening mogelijk
- Doorverkoop altijd mogelijk
maandag 13 maart 2017
Eifel Cycling Classic
Bron: Center Parcs en Eifel Cycling Classic
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Steak and Guinness Pie
I’m finding it just a touch difficult to move on from winter food at the moment.
I know that spring is here and fresh, crunchy salads are waiting around the corner, but I’m not ready to surrender gravy just yet. I want a few more weeks to wallow in comfort food and this pie is the king of comfort food.
With the build of Center Parcs Longford Forest in Ireland well under way, it was only right to come up with a recipe that’s a nod to the great snake-chaser himself, Saint Patrick. With its rich stew filling bolstered with Guinness, this pie is as Irish as they come.
What are your thoughts on pie crust etiquette? Personally, I feel short-changed by a ‘pie’ without a bottom. To me, a bottomless pie is a casserole with a lid. This is a pie – a fully sliceable pie with bags of flavour and plenty of flaky pastry. I’ve even added a pastry shamrock for extra festivity.
Tip: You can just about squeeze this recipe out of one packet of puff pastry, but I always have two to hand. It makes it a bit easier and you can use all your trimmings to make little sweet cinnamon sugar pastries.
Ingredients
Serves 4-6
750g beef stewing steak in large chunks
3 tbsp plain flour
Salt and pepper
Sunflower oil
2 red onions, sliced
1 beef stock cube/melt in 500ml boiling water
330ml bottle of Guinness
Sprig of rosemary
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 or 2 blocks of puff pastry
1 beaten egg for glazing
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C
2 In a large bowl, mix the flour with plenty of salt and pepper. Toss the meat in the flour to lightly coat
3 Heat a frying pan with a glug of oil over a high heat, fry the meat until browned then tip into a casserole dish
4 Add the onions, carrots, Guinness, stock, rosemary and sauces
5 Cover and cook for 2-2.5 hours, adding more liquid (Guinness, stock or water – whatever you have to hand) if it looks too dry. Leave it to cool while you prepare the pastry
6 Roll out half the pastry to slightly larger than your pie tin, lay it across the tin and line with baking paper. Fill it with baking beans or rice
7 Bake for 10 minutes, remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5 minutes
8 Press the pastry down with the back of a spoon if it has puffed up in the middle
9 Brush the rim of the pie with egg wash
10 Fish out your rosemary and discard, then add your pie filling to the case
11 Roll out another circle of pastry, slightly larger than your pie tin, and place it on top of your pie. Press it down around the edges to create a nice seal then brush the whole top with beaten egg
12 Top with a shape made of your spare pastry, if you fancy
13 Bake for 35-40 minutes until your pie is a beautiful golden brown.
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How to celebrate Mother’s Day at Center Parcs
From pampering sessions to delicious afternoon tea, we’ve got Mother’s Day sorted this year. Take a look at our top six ideas on how you can make this Mother’s Day the best yet.
Mother and Me Pamper Day
Aqua Sana is the best place on our village to get pampered. So why not treat your mum this Mother’s Day to our Mum and Me Pamper Day? Enjoy access to our spa from 9am till 6pm, refreshments on arrival, a CND Rejuvenating Spa Manicure, a Mediterranean lunch in VitalĆ© CafĆ© Bar and free spa discovery sessions.
Available to book now and in our Aqua Sana Spa’s Monday to Thursday from 24 February to 20 April, book your mum the perfect pamper treat she deserves.
Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself and your mum to a leisurely afternoon tea, served with a pot of tea or coffee alongside your favourite sandwiches and cakes. Available at Foresters’ Inn at Sherwood Forest and Elveden Forest, The Grande CafĆ© at Longleat Forest and our special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in The Venue at Woburn Forest. Take a look and book yours today.
Your perfect shopping spree
Yes that’s right, even in the heart of the forest you can still find all your favourite labels and brands. Everyone deserves a shopping spree once in a while and what perfect excuse than during your break for Mother’s Day. All our villages host a range of stores perfect for that treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one. Shop designer jewellery at Time for Shade, all the latest fashion trends at Spirit or a unique gift from The Store Room.
Celebrate in Huck’s
Of course it wouldn’t be Sunday without a carvery, so book your table at Huck’s American Bar and Grill and join us for a very special Mother’s Day carvery. Enjoy a three-course lunch complete with all your traditional favourites as our live jazz band keeps you entertained. We’ll even spoil all mums who join us with a special little gift on their arrival.
Capture the special day
Why not remember your break with a family photo shoot with our talented photographer. Enjoy a 30-minute studio photography shoot that the whole family can get involved in. After your session is over browse through all your photos online from the comfort of your own home. Choose your free picture to remember your day and choose to add any extra photos which will be available to buy.
Get creative at our Pottery Painting Studio
Our Pottery Painting Studio at all our villages is the perfect place to unwind and get creative. Fun for all the family, choose your pot and get to work painting and crafting your memorable masterpiece. From plates and mugs to figurines and money boxes, this is the perfect way to spend time together whilst creating something memorable to take home.
Take a look at all our restaurants, stores and activities here and get planning your Mother’s Day break.
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zondag 12 maart 2017
NIEUW: Prins(es) cottage, Avontuur cottage en Dieren cottage op Trois Forets.
Maar via de franse nieuwsbrief werd er op de site al meer onthuld.
Er komen 3 nieuwe type cottages:
- Prinses en Ridder cottage
- Dieren in het Bos cottage: ontdek de wereld van de vliegende, gravende, zwemmende of nachtdieren in deze cottage:
- Avontuur cottage: beleeft avontuur op deze op het Amazone gebied geinspireerde cottage.
Bungalow Race: profiteer van extra scherpe prijzen
Kanspakkers opgelet! De Bungalow Race loopt tot 16 maart. Boek vandaag nog extra voordelig je verblijf in maart, april, mei, juni en begin juli. Bekijk snel de aanbiedingen!
Vanaf €224 (€14 p.p.p.n) inclusief verplichte kosten is gebaseerd op een 4-persoons Comfort cottage op de Limburgse Peel, Parc Sandur of Het Meerdal, 4 nachten met aankomst maandag 13 maart 2017 en Limburgse Peel met aankomst maandag 20 en 27 maart of 8 en 15 mei 2017.
vrijdag 10 maart 2017
Nog 3 maanden: Retropop
Retropop is een jaarlijks muziekfestival in Emmen in de Nederlandse provincie Drenthe. Het festival duurt Ć©Ć©n dag en beschikt over maar liefst vier podia. Op het hoofdpodium spelen originele bands uit de jaren 70, 80 en 90. Op de Nederpopstage spelen originele Nederlandse bands uit de jaren 70, 80 en 90. Ook er is een Discotent met DJ’s.
Combineer je bezoek aan Retropop met een comfortabele overnachting in Center Parcs Parc Sandur! Vanaf Parc Sandur bereik je in minder dan vijf minuten het festivalterrein en kun je heerlijk comfortabel tot rust komen in je eigen cottage aan het water.
De namen die tot nu toe bekend zijn voor Retropop 2017 zijn:
Fischer-Z, Doe Maar, The Pretenders, Roger Hodgson (Ex Supertramp), Pater Moeskroen, Danny Vera, PĆ© & Rinus, DI-RECT, Thijs Boontjes Dans- en Showorkest, Sue the Night, Indian Askin, VANT, Lucas Hamming en DJ Rooie Jager.
Bron: Center Parcs
dinsdag 7 maart 2017
De Bungalowrace is weer begonnen
zondag 5 maart 2017
Center Parcs en de Mr. Wings Campagne
Commercial in het kort
Mr. Wings is een grote groen vogel die de mens analyseert in zijn natuurlijk habitat.
Het is als het ware een omgekeerde natuurdocumentaire. De campagne is ingezet in Nederland, Belgiƫ en Duitsland en maakt gebruik van online- en televisie uitingen. De campagne draaide vooral in de maand januari omdat er dan veel vakanties worden geboekt. In de papieren media of in de parken zul je geen afbeeldingen of mascottes van Mr. Wings aantreffen.
De Doelstelling
Andres schetst allereest het dilemma waar de marketingafdeling voor stond: Center Parcs wil zich graag profileren als een vakantiebestemming waar voor iedereen wat bijzonders te beleven is. Daarvoor hebben onze parken dan ook veel in huis. Maar wat zet je in de schijnwerpers als je een zeer grote diversiteit aan activiteiten te bieden hebt? Een van de belangrijkste doelgroepen van Center Parcs zijn families, die onder het motto echte even samen mooie tijden beleven op de parken. In de praktijk loopt de belangstelling van de individuele familieleden natuurlijk wel wat uiteen. Daar is binnen het aanbod van Center Parcs rekening mee gehouden. Zo zijn er momenten dat ieder zijn eigen gang gaat, en later weer samen komt om ervaringen te delen. En er zijn activiteiten die je als familie samen kunt ondernemen. Ook heet gewenst imago speelt een rol bij het opstellen van de doelstellingen voor een marketingcampagne. Voor Center Parcs is de boodschap van een verblijf in de natuur van groot belang.
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De campagne draait inmiddels een jaar en Neira de Back ziet voldoende reden om de campagne voort te zetten: We monitoren de reacties en de waardering ligt boven de benchmark. Ook de bijdrage aan de profilering van Center Parcs scoort prima. De omzetgroei van 10% in 2016 werd in de overwegingen meegenomen, alhoewel we erkennen dat daar meerdere oorzaken aan ten grondslag liggen.
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Subtiliteiten in de campagne
In de recreatiesector is de Mr. Wings campagne in ieder geval opgevallen. Het was niet altijd duidelijk wat de rol was van die groene vogel!? Daar wil Andres wel een toelichting op geven. Mr Wings heeft in feite een heel bescheiden rol in deze campagne. De opvallende verschijning is vooral bedoeld op de boodschap herkenbaar te maken. Mr Wings heeft verder een observerende rol, wan de gasten van het park krijgen de hoofdrol. Vandaar ook de vergelijking met de natuurdocumentaire waarbij de documentairemaker de rol van verslaggever heeft. Mr. Wings krijg ook geen zichtbaarheid op de parken. Daar hebben we onze mascotte Orry (& friends) die zeer populair is bij de jongste doelgroep. Het zou niet goed zijn om daar een tweede mascotte naast te introduceren.
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In het groter geheel
In januari was de campagne vooral gericht op gezinnen. Verder in het seizoen zal men zich ook richten op andere doelgroepen. Een andere campagne die ook zeer goed loopt is de samenwerking met het TV programma Cool Factor. De uitdagingen die in dit spelprogramma voorkomen zijn allemaal te vinden op de parken. Veel kids die de uitdagingen op TV zien, willen dat graag ook zelf ervaren.
Bron en hele artikel: Recreatief Totaal
zaterdag 4 maart 2017
A makeover for our Village Square - Sherwood Forest
Work will begin on these stores on 27 February and will end on 1 March.
Bron: CP UK
vrijdag 3 maart 2017
Pagoda cottages venieuwd
donderdag 2 maart 2017
Center Parcs awards first major contract for Longford village
Holiday company Center Parcs has awarded its first major contract ahead of the construction of its Co Longford holiday village.
The company, which is building a €233 million village at Newcastle Wood in Co Longford, has given an infrastructure contract to Limerick-based Roadbridge Civil Engineering & Building Contractors, which will comprise earthworks, road and path networks, utilities, drainage system, the lake and building platforms.
Development works are expected to begin in May, with work on the holiday village set for completion in two years. The finished project will cater for up to 2,500 guests, with 500 lodges, more than 100 indoor and outdoor activities, a spa, restaurants and cafƩs, and a subtropical swimming environment.
Bron en hele artikel: Irish times
What’s new this month: February
Let your imagination run wild
At Center Parcs, we’ve got a range of indoor and outdoor activities suited for all ages and abilities that are set to get your imagination running wild. Take a look at our top activities, including one activity that will have you creating your very own leaf monster and another that will have you making your own Rusty the Robot.
What were you reading this World Book Day?
Today is one of our favourite days of the year, World Book Day. We spoke to talented author and Center Parcs super fan, Carrie King, on the importance of reading together. So whether you’re reading with your little ones or reading alone, check out what she had to say about the joy of reading.
Who says pancakes are just for Pancake Day?
Definitely not us! Even though Pancake Day has been and gone, we’re still left wanting more. Check out our sweet and savoury pancake recipes that are perfect for making pancakes all year round.
Meet our Create-a-Creature winners
We asked you to create your most weird and wonderful creatures and thousands of you did just that! We had plenty of fantastic entries but there could only be three lucky winners. Check out what happened when we caught up with the families during their prize half term break at Woburn Forest to give them one last surprise…
Perfect proposals at Center Parcs
It seems Center Parcs has been a popular location to pop the question recently. Stories of village proposals have flooded in to us here at Center Parcs HQ, so we thought we’d share some of the special stories with you as we created our top five tips on the perfect Center Parcs proposal based on your stories. So read on to find out how Sam managed to create our first ever Action Challenge proposal and how Paul got creative when decorating the lodge.
Rusty the Robot
Natasha Denton from the Pottery Painting Studio at Woburn Forest has been putting her skills to the ultimate test as she created her very own Rusty the Robot. Natasha’s masterpiece is made up of pots you can paint in the Pottery Painting Studio all except the arms and legs. If like Natasha you’ve created your very own Rusty, tweet us your photos to @CenterParcsUK.
Coming soon…
Next month we’ll be bringing you a special Mother’s Day guide, showing you what spring looks like on our villages and giving you a sneak peek into what’s coming in 2017.
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woensdag 1 maart 2017
Noord-Limburgse bossen krijgen eigen gastheer of gastvrouw
De gastheren en –vrouwen kregen een cursus om hun kennis over de streek en de bossen bij te schaven. Na de theoriecursus kwamen ze via praktijklessen van een gids alles te weten over het terrein, het aanbod, de visie en de waarden van Bosland. Alle geĆÆnteresseerden kunnen vanaf nu bij de gastheren en –vrouwen terecht om alles te weten te komen over de regio, de streekproducten en waarom Bosland zo uniek is.
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In Lommel kan je ten slotte terecht in ijssalon De Weteringshoeve, brasserie De Lossing, Center Parcs De Vossemeren en Camping Sjorovo.
Bron en hele artikel: Nieuwsblad
Villages Nature Paris: het nieuwste park in Frankrijk is van vandaag te boeken
- Aqualagon:
Ons fantastische zwemparadijs biedt spanning en sensatie, maar ook diverse relaxmogelijkheden en is het hele jaar door geopend (met Warmwaterbaden, waterspelletjes, ontspannende waterbaden en duizelingwekkende wateravonturen). - BelleVie Farm: Het leven op de boerderij kent straks geen geheimen meer. Stallen, dieren, een moestuin, ... Alles om in de schoenen, o pardon, klompen van een echte boer te staan!
- Forest of Legends: Voor kinderen hangt om de natuur een waas van magie en geheimen. Niets dus leuker dan op ontdekkingstocht te gaan. (met De verhalencirkel, elfjesspelletjes, het bomenkoninkrijk)
- Extraordinary Gardens: Ontdek de rijkdom van de natuur en gebruik daarbij al je zintuigen. Er zijn routes met spelletjes of wat rustigere routes, maar ze staan allemaal in het teken van de 4 elementen.
- Lakeside Promenade: Wandel in het hart van de groene stad, die zowel overdag als 's avonds bruist, en geniet van 'la Belle Vie'.