Posted on October 02, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Provence is home to some of France’s most scenic drives and has long been the favourite destination for day-trippers looking to enjoy a leisurely jaunt in the French countryside.  The following three are just a few of our favourite drives in the area: Mont Ventoux: Mont Ventoux is one of those stunningly picturesque destinations that [...]

Posted on September 04, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Ever wish you had your very own travel planner to look into finding you the cheapest car hire, flights and insurance?  Enter Holiday Coordinators.  This one-stop shop offers links to all kinds of travel related services, from Weddings Abroad to Airport Parking, eliminating the need to google car rental in France or hotels in London. We’re also reliably [...]

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

We’ve heard of holiday companies doing all sorts to drum up business this summer, but over in France, they’re really going out on a limb. Believe it or not, French tour operators are offering travellers a money-back guarantee if the sun refuses to make an appearance during their summer break. Anyone who provides proof of rain [...]

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Heading to France this summer?  Get in line.  With so many of you set to hit the roads, we thought we’d provide you some handy tips to help you find your way around Europe’s most popular touring destination. The starting point for our three trips is Paris, which is we know probably best discovered on foot or [...]

Posted on July 09, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Think you know Europe? Think again. Euro-sceptics worry that the countries of Europe are slowly turning into one giant entity, but when it comes to driving, you couldn’t get any more different. Those who’ve taken a spin in Spain or a drive in Denmark, learn (sometimes the hard way) that every European nation has its own [...]

Posted on July 07, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

VAT cuts may have slashed restaurant bills but if you’re still looking at ways to save, the following 5 tips should help you to further drive down the cost of a touring holiday in France: Service Stations We’re reliably informed that the L’Arche group of French service stations dishes up the best road-side snacks, but [...]