Is it cheaper to visit Center Parcs abroad rather than stay in Longford?

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The Center Parcs holiday village in Longford . Is it cheaper for an Irish family to stay there or to get on a plane and visit one of the company's sites abroad? Photograph: Ronan McGreevy
The Center Parcs holiday village in Longford . Is it cheaper for an Irish family to stay there or to get on a plane and visit one of the company's sites abroad? Photograph: Ronan McGreevy

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In her Your Money feature, Fiona Reddan compares the costs of visiting the Center Parcs holiday village in Longford versus a trip abroad to one of the company’s sites. You might be surprised by the findings. If you’d like to read more about the issues that affect your finances try signing up to On the Money, the weekly newsletter from our personal finance team, which will be issued every Friday to Irish Times subscribers.

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