France has always been a popular destination for tourists from around the world, and it is proving to be more popular then ever with families in search of convenience and value on their holidays. Parents with small children and extended family groups all enjoy the ease of traveling by car and ferry to a holiday home that has its own pool and all the modern conveniences.

The online France villa specialists French Connections have reported an increase in inquiries for family villas across France this year. The destinations of Dordogne, South West France and Loire are proving to be especially popular. All of these destinations are easily accessible via the highway network from either the Channel or Brittany ports. The Provence and Languedoc Roussillon regions in the South of France are also popular for holiday villa rental, and many of these destinations are served by low cost airlines as well.

VFB Holidays is a company specializing in holiday villa rental in France. The company is currently running a special promotion where they are cutting the cost of a France vacation by offering a discounted rate on return ferry crossings with Sea France when a holiday cottage is booked via VFB. This can save British travelers up to 226 pounds on the normal peak crossing rate for a car.

This offer is exclusive to VFB and there are no black-out dates, even on peak times and dates. VFB first pioneered self catering cottage holidays in France back in the 1970s, and they remain one of the leading UK tour companies in France. They offer a huge range of cottages and villas in France, along with escorted tours and river cruises as well.

The Mediterranean island of Corsica, France is a hiker's paradise. Renting holiday villa rentals here gives travelers the opportunity to go on a number of scenic treks around the island. Even if you have never been on a hiking holiday before, the numerous footpaths and trails located in close proximity to Corsica villas encourage every vacationer to give it a try.

If you are new to hiking, it is advisable to go on the gentler paths which are suitable for beginners. Some hikes last for only a few hours, allowing you to enjoy an exhilarating walk in the morning before returning to your villa in the afternoon to relax. Since Corsica is the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean, it also offers plenty of routes for experienced hikers looking for a challenge. These treks can last for several days, so packing a pair of sturdy walking boots in your luggage is recommended.