BCV Affiliate Blog

With less than a week to go until the start of the world-famous Royal Dartmouth Regatta, fans of this amazing event will be pleased to know that there are still a number of luxury self-catering properties available in the area that week.

What’s on at the Royal Dartmouth Regatta:

Wednesday 26th August
•    Passage Race from Brixham to Dartmouth
•    1630: Sea King 22 Sqn/RNLI Demo
•    1730: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
•    1930: Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines march to the Royal Avenue Gardens, where a maroon will be fired.  The Mayor will open the regatta and invest the Regatta Chairman with the Silver Oar

Thursday 27th August
•    1030: Children’s fancy dress – Royal Avenue Gardens
•    Full day’s racing for both yachts and keelboats
•    WEARA Rowing
•    1730: RN Merlin
•    2100: Fireworks

Friday 28th August
•    0930: Waiters and Waitresses Races
•    1000: Barrel rolling
•    1000: International Trolley Race – races around the Boatfloat
•    Yacht and Keelboat Racing
•    Local rowing programme comprises events in Whalers, and “Blue” Boats.
•    1615: RN Merlin display
•    1630: Red 10 Helicopter display
•    1700: Chinook display
•    1800: The Red Arrows     Saturday 29th August
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Last Wednesday’s switch in the long-term weather forecast may have put a dampener on holidays in the UK, but we believe we’ve got just the ray of sunshine needed to restore interest in ‘stay-cationing’ in the South West - a 10% cash-back offer on late bookings should it rain.

Stormy Summer!

We’re pledging to pay 10 per cent back on the cost of rain-affected holidays ending in August. Should it rain for more than five hours on two consecutive days during daylight hours, we’ll pay late booking customers 10 per cent of their holiday fees back. Bookings have to be made after 30 July and your August holiday has to finish before the end of the month to qualify. For full details of the offer got to ‘If It Pours, We Pay – Cash For Splash’.

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The decision to make the offer follows last Wednesday’s news that the MET Office’s long-term prediction for a ‘barbeque’ summer has now been changed to one of unsettled conditions, but with the prospect of improvements towards the end of the month.

Blue Chip Vacations Managing Director, Alan Taylor, commented; “This summer has been a bumper season for the self-catering market in the South West. Our bookings are up 65 per cent year on year, which is in no small part due to the positive weather outlook predicted at the start of the Summer. Read the rest…

Zinc - over looking Fistral

AUGUST AFFILIATE INCENTIVE: All bookings for Newquay made during August receive an additional £10 bonus and will be entered into a prize draw to win a holiday in Newquay!*

Every sale that you make between now and the end of August will earn you an additional £10 bonus AND gain you entry to our prize draw to win a fabulous weekend away in a luxury apartment at Pentire Mews – one of our best selling Newquay developments.  Not only are you going to be tapping into our great last-minute, high-value sales opportunities – you have some great chances to earn bonuses too! Read the rest…

Fistral Beach, Newquay

Blue Chip are very pleased to announce the launch of a brand new site : http://newquay.bluechipvacations.com/ As the name suggests, this site contains listings for only our Newquay properties.  The look is very similar to the main Blue Chip site, but additional content and specialist search facilities means that it is much more targeted to the needs of customers looking for Newquay accommodation.

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Blue Chip have got some fantastic offers for both customers and affiliates alike on our properties in Plymouth this July!

Plymouth is one of the South West’s most stylish and cosmopolitan cities where an extraordinary blend of modern city chic meets with this historic seafaring port.  Plymouth is a fantastic destination for a holiday or short break being a short drive from beautiful beaches on the South coast in both Devon and Cornwall, the wilds of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor and exciting visitor attractions like the National Marine Aquarium and The Eden Project.

Plymouth also hosts some fantastic events throughout the year including the British Fireworks Championships, World Championship Class 1 Powerboat Racing and the Port of Plymouth Royal Regatta at the end of July – as well as many smaller, locally based events and festivals.  It also is home to one of the South West’s largest music venues – the Plymouth Pavillions, two busy theatres and a fantastic range of shops and restaurants.

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Fancy something to add a ‘spark’ of romance into your life this Summer?  If you do, why not try the annual British Fireworks Championships, which take place on Plymouth Hoe/Plymouth Sound over 11 and 12 August.  Admission is free and a number of cosy self-catering properties are available in the local area.

The event, which attracts the cream of the country’s firework display teams, is guaranteed to set hearts racing, and the ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ factor is unsurpassable!  Plymouth Sound provides the perfect backdrop to the event as spectacular fireworks burst over the water – enough to melt any heart.

The displays start around 9.30pm each evening, just as darkness descends, and a variety of entertainment including fairground rides, will be on hand on the Hoe.

Blue Chip Vacations, which specialises in providing luxury self-catering accommodation, has a number of high quality properties available in the area, including:
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Hi all – due to a few hosting problems the bcvaffiliates blog has been down for a while – but its all back up and running again now, and I’ll update you properly as soon as I can!  Thanks for your patience!

Luxury Cornish Hamper

The luxury Newquay competition had a great response – thanks to everyone that made sales.

Congratulations to Andy Cooke from Resort Guide who was the lucky winner and will be receiving his Luxury Hamper shortly.  Resort Guide joined the Blue Chip Program just before Christmas and have enjoyed great success with Blue Chip sales already this year – well done Andy and the team!

Explore Plymouth with a City Break this Easter

Plymouth is a vibrant waterside city, benefiting from major investment with plenty to entertain everyone from arts and crafts, to stylish cafes, bars and restaurants, quaint tea rooms and traditional fish and chips. The Hoe is an historic scenic viewpoint where you can enjoy the amazing views across the Bay or visit Smeatons Tower & Plymouth Dome with many interesting activities. The Barbican is close by where you can meander the cobbled streets with individual specialty shops, craft work shops and art galleries. Many local artists have won global reputations, including Beryl Cook, Lee Woods, Brian Pollard and the late Robert Lenkiewicz.  There are also many interesting old pubs and cafes to visit.

58 The Brewhouse, Royal William Yard – Sleeps 2 - £313
58 The Brewhouse retains spectacular features such as limestone and granite walls, exposed timber roof beams and arched windows that sympathetically contrast with the ultra-modern materials to accentuate the property and its heritage.  A stunning water front apartment that has been sensitively re-developed within Plymouth’s Royal William Yard, to provide a fresh yet historic living space. The property is situated on the waters edge and benefits from breathtaking views up the River Tamar and across to Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth Naval base and Devonport.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/plymouth/58-the-brewhouse-royal-william-yard.html

4 Azure – New luxury development – Sleeps 4 – £419
4 Azure is a contemporary 2 bedroom luxury ground floor apartment, raised off the road, and just a few minutes walk from The Hoe and Plymouth Sound. The apartment has been finished to a high standard throughout and features a balcony with furniture providing an excellent base to simply relax or explore Devon and Cornwall.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/plymouth/4-azure.html

Water’s Edge – Grand Parade – Sleeps 2 – £366
A 1 bedroom apartment, Water’s Edge Grand Parade is situated literally on the parade on the Hoe in Plymouth and is an ideal base from which to explore the city. The Hoe is an historic scenic viewpoint where you can enjoy the amazing views across the Bay or visit Smeatons Tower & Plymouth Dome with many interesting activities.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/plymouth/waters-edge-grand-parade.html

Save upto 25% on Last Minute family getaways this Easter
Your very last chance to grap a family bargain this Easter weekend!

45 Valley Lodge, Honicombe Manor – sleeps 6 – was £475 NOW £354!

Grab a family break this Easter

Grab a stay in this 3 bedroom lodge for less than £20pppn this East weekend!  Honicombe Manor is set in 30 acres of woodland and has stunning views of nearby Dartmoor. On site, Honicombe is packed with many leisure facilities including a superb heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, children’s play area, fitness centre, relaxing sauna, restaurant and bar. Quote Code SAVE20 at booking to receive discount.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/tavistock/45-valley-lodge-honicombe-manor.html

12 Sunhill Apartments in Paignton – sleeps 4 – £366
No12 is a 2 bedroomed (both en-suite with sea views) apartment, sleeps 4, with luxury interior furnishings and fitting and full width terrace.  Sunhill is a collection of luxury apartments overlooking Goodrington Sands, one of Torbay’s Blue Flag beaches. This wide expanse of sand is ideal for children and watersports, or a pleasant evening stoll. The apartment also overlooks Youngs Park, Quaywest Water Park and the steam railway.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/paignton/12-sunhill-apartments.html?dateFrom=10/04/2009&dateTo=13/04/2009&price=1,085&price=366

14 At The Beach, Torcorss – Sleeps 4 – £271
A spacious and elegant apartment that benefits from double doors with Juliet balconies off the living area and bedrooms offering fantastic views over the beach and out to sea. There is a pleasant sun trap patio area which is available for guests to use and private parking.  A travel cot and high chair are available for younger guests. Set in the peaceful village of Torcross, At the Beach offers a relaxing holiday destination while still having plenty in the local area to keep you entertained.
PROPERTY LINK: http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/salcombe-south-hams/14-at-the-beach.html