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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Tracy Ramsden

Plain sailing: 10 ways travelling by ferry can take the stress out of your family holiday

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Travelling by ferry, the holiday starts as soon as you step on board Photograph: Benjamin Deroche

You’ve packed the snacks, charged the devices and squeezed the entire family’s luggage into two cabin-sized suitcases. Welcome to the frazzled start of your holiday. Thankfully, there is an alternative.

Travelling by ferry is the perfect antidote for families looking to skip the stress of cramped plane seats, excess baggage charges and bored children. With a Brittany Ferries holiday to France or Spain, the adventure begins the moment you step or drive on board.

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