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Established in
1970 VFB Holidays pioneered the concept of self-catering holidays
in rural France, now widely known as ‘gite’
holidays. Over the years the company has built its reputation
for service, quality, reliability and innovation. This has
been recognised by numerous awards over the past 20 years, which
have helped the company retain its position as a leading French
Specialist.
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The original
specialist business in the Travelzest portfolio, its range of
holidays has developed beyond the original ‘gite’
concept and the company now offers six different holiday
programmes, predominantly in France:
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Cottage Holiday in France, with over 350 holiday properties
of all kinds
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France a la Carte, offering around 100 character hotels
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Corsica, a range of apartments and hotels on the island
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Classic Interludes, escorted discovery tours for small
groups
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River Cruises, on the Seine, Danube and Rhine rivers
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Short Breaks, in France and Belgium
All accommodation
is inspected regularly VFB’s own bilingual staff. This
ensures that the company’s high standards are maintained and
that sales staff are able to provide detailed information and
advice to customers based upon their personal knowledge of
VFB’s properties and their locations.
In its first full
year as part of the Travelzest Group, VFB Holidays was transformed
from breakeven to a profitable business, due in large part to the
expansion of its product range and new marketing initiatives.
Trading continues to be strong.
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AWARD-WINNING HOLIDAYS
Eurostar Awards
'Outstanding Performance'
VFB Short Breaks: 2009
'Innovation Award'
VFB Short Breaks: 2007
Holiday Which? Biennial Readership Survey
'Most Recommended Tour Operator'
VFB placed 1st: 1999, 1993, 1991, 1987
VFB placed 2nd: 2005, 2003, 1997, 1995 & 1989
VFB placed 5th: 2001
VFB 'Best for France':
Every survey 1987 to 2001 (year of last survey).
Gloucestershire Business Awards
'Customer Service Award'
VFB placed 1st overall: 2007
'Innovation Award'
VFB finalist 2007
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The Guardian & Observer Travel Awards
'Best Travel Company'
VFB placed 2nd :2000 & 1999
VFB placed 3rd : 2003, 2002 & 2001
'Best Short Break Specialist'
VFB placed 1st : 2000, 2001, 2002
VFB placed 2nd : 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
VFB placed 4th : 2008
French Government Tourist Office Awards
'Most Innovative Product'
VFB's Short Breaks: 1999
'Innovation Award'
VFB placed 2nd overall: 2007
France Magazine's
'Gold Travelauréat': 1997
French Ministry of Tourism
Gold Medal: 1991
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