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"Municipal campsites" in Germany
Posted by Trevor Holloway on 09/07/2008 |
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Last reply David Klyne
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 We havebeen to France a few times now and stayed on the council municipal campsites with our trailer tent.
This year we will be a bit more adventurous and try to get into Germany, does anyo....  ....more
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Tv watching in Spain
Posted by Imala51 on 19/12/2022 |
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Last reply kenren
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Hi all, we’re going to spain in the new year for our allotted 90 days, and will miss the bbc news etc, and some of our favourite programmes, any ideas, good vpn etc ??.... ....more
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Lodges/Cottages on site in France
Posted by Covedweller on 14/12/2022 |
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Last reply arthurdent
on 21/12/2022 |
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Evening all
Its been a while since I posted as Covid led us to sell our van unfortunately
So I feel a bit of a fraud coming back on here neither a tent or caravan in tow anymore.... ....more
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Portsmouth-Le Havre Ferry Restarting
Posted by chrisandsandra on 20/12/2022 |
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Last reply Monty15
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Brittany Ferries have just announced their Portsmouth-Le Havre ferry will restart on 1 March 2023.
Booking a now open on their website.
Post last edited on 20/12/2022 17:48:52.... ....more
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Crossing comparisons - July/October
Posted by Val A on 09/12/2022 |
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Last reply allanguest
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I did a comparison of crossings on the same dates in July and return in October (our likely plans in 2023) for a solo car, two adults, and a pet - and then the same journey with a caravan and these ar.... ....more
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French ferry ports...ease of on/off acces
Posted by camp chaos on 13/12/2022 |
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Last reply camp chaos
on 18/12/2022 |
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Hi everyone, looking ahead here for a spring time trip to France.
We're in campervan and would like some opinions on the best route/s for access on and off the ferries e.g. which rout.... ....more
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European Travel Checklist
Posted by dk168 on 13/12/2022 |
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Last reply dk168
on 16/12/2022 |
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For my trip to France next year, I have completed the following:
- Booked and paid a deposit for the campsite (new site in Normandy)
- Booked Eurotunnel
- Purchased multi-trip world wid.... ....more
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Maps
Posted by arthurdent on 09/12/2022 |
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Last reply arthurdent
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For those that also like to own and pore over old school maps, I've found these Michelin Zoom maps to be useful, for a href=https://www.themapcentre.com/michelin-zoom-tourist-maps-136-c.asp ta.... ....more
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Eurotunnel
Posted by gailbonney on 07/12/2022 |
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Last reply dk168
on 13/12/2022 |
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I’ve just received a message from Eurotunnel to say the Aug dates are out. I nearly fainted when I saw the price! The outbound journey will cost the same as our whole trip this yr. They are asking for.... ....more
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Traffic fine Italy
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 17/10/2022 |
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Last reply saxo1
on 13/12/2022 |
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My daughter was in Pisa in Italy in July driving a hire car.
Today she received a demand for a fine €128 rising to €228 if not paid in 5 days.Apparently she drove through a restricted area in Pis.... ....more
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Etias and EES
Posted by Paul and Nikki on 11/12/2022 |
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Last reply fiona f
on 12/12/2022 |
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Anyone know what the requirements will be for UK nationals travelling to France in August 2023?
Still trying to get me head around ETIAS and EES and if it will come into effect in May or No.... ....more
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Travel Insurance
Posted by himwotdus on 11/12/2022 |
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Last reply SGThomas
on 11/12/2022 |
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Does anyone have recommendations for an Insurance company for a couple in their seventies, with an annual policy that has single trips for more than the standard 30 days i.e we like to go to Euro.... ....more
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North and west Brittany
Posted by Ironned on 06/12/2022 |
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Last reply seanfdh
on 07/12/2022 |
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Starting to get organised with a Brittany coast tour for June/early July 2023. We've got a motorhome, and husband has slightly limited mobility (has electric wheelchair) so planning to do a combi.... ....more
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Good news for Ireland - Europe direct
Posted by arthurdent on 29/11/2022 |
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Last reply arthurdent
on 04/12/2022 |
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Two bits of good news for those of us travelling from Ireland direct to the continent :
a href=https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/new-cruise-ferry-will-sail-directly-from-.... ....more
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Campsite reviews
Posted by bulldogmick on 01/12/2022 |
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Last reply Webmaster
on 02/12/2022 |
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Hi folks, after 9 trips to Europe i thought i might do some reviews of some of the great campsites i stayed at this yr. How does one do it and remember im not that good with technical stuff..... ....more
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First time out of high season
Posted by 5joga on 26/11/2022 |
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Last reply arthurdent
on 29/11/2022 |
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Hi all,
After a significant life style change due to Long Covid, we are no longer tied to school holidays and looking to have a week in France in late June / early July
Having traditi.... ....more
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Brittany Ferries Black Friday Offer
Posted by chrisandsandra on 25/11/2022 |
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Last reply chrisandsandra
on 25/11/2022 |
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May be of help to someone (Portsmouth to Caen ferries only)
Brittany Ferries Black Friday Offer .... ....more
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Ferry offers
Posted by davfromwigan on 03/11/2022 |
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Last reply davfromwigan
on 24/11/2022 |
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Anyone seen any ferry offers for 2023 yet? Caravan club not offering anything yet.... ....more
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Brittany Ferries code
Posted by JoannaLesley on 22/11/2022 |
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Last reply madasaman
on 24/11/2022 |
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Is there someone out there who could let me share their BF Club Voyage code?
We are looking to try a longer crossing for our trip after Easter. If it works out this could become our preferr.... ....more
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Spain wants to scrap 90 day rule
Posted by Big Roy on 15/11/2022 |
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Last reply David Klyne
on 21/11/2022 |
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Don't hold your breath on this one but it's a start, problem is that they've got to go cap in hand to the EU to get permission
a href=https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/.... ....more
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