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Here are some selected web sites whcih we believe to be good and useful web sites for you the client. We do not however have commercial controls of any links that are on this site.
Ski Safe
Please see some safety advice and such is the importance of these issues, the FCO have launched a campaign to raise awareness of ski safety and the importance of appropriate winter sports insurance. Ski Safe
Eurotunnel
Taking your own car to the Continent offers you total freedom and is one of the most convenient and economical ways of getting to the Continent! Plan a crossing time to suit your needs and enjoy the convenience of travelling to your destination with everything you need packed in your boot. Eurotunnel : With a crossing time of only 35 minutes from Folkestone to Calais, Eurotunnel offers the fastest Channel crossing with your car. Its reliable service operates round the clock, 365 days a year, taking the hassle out of travelling to the Continent. Choose from up to 4 departures an hour during peak periods - no other cross-Channel operator offers you more choice. With its own motorway junction (11a M20), access to the Passenger Terminal couldn't be simpler. Prior to boarding the shuttles, you will pass through both UK and French frontier controls which means on arrival in France, you simply drive off the shuttle and onto the European motorway network. Whilst onboard, relax in the comfort of your own car during the short crossing. The Eurotunnel experience is simple and hassle free - no wonder they are the preferred choice for over 1 million motorists each year. FlexiPlus Upgrade – Upgrade to FlexiPlus to benefit from a dedicated check-in, exclusive lounge serving complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and priority boarding on the next available shuttle. Please note: Height restrictions – when you book let us know if your car and equipment are more than 1.85m high . for help with your Eurotunnel booking please email us on: info@wakeupinfrance.co.uk or phone: 01484 680855.
Click here for link to our Eurotunnel details page »
Holiday Nanny
We have linked up with Holiday Nanny : "They have very carefully sourced nannies to ensure top quality professionals - thay are not an agency that provides au pairs or inexperienced childcarers. All their nannies have fluent English, childcare qualifications, minimum of a year's experience, First Aid training, Enhanced CRB checks and all References are fully checked. They meet all their nannies face-to-face and interview them thoroughly."
Newspaper Articles - please ask Claire for more of our large selection of articles about our company
Brittany Ferries
Brittany ferries offer an excellent choice of routes to France departing from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg and Roscoff. There are a choice of day or overnight crossings on a traditional ferry or high speed services from Portsmouth and Poole which can take as little as 135 minutes. If you are travelling to south western France, you may wish to consider the Plymouth Santander route which takes 20h 30mins and sails twice a week. Driving from Santander to Messanges is 292k and takes approximately 3h16m.
Click here for link to our Brittany Ferries details page »
Angela Bird Book on the Vendee
Many clients have recommended this book on the Vendee written by a British journalist. Here is a link to her web site.
Voyager Insurance Services Ltd
It is strongly recommended that you take travel insurance to protect yourself, your family and your car when travelling abroad. Most properties require you to be covered for any accidental damage you may cause as well. For a competitive policy designed for holidays to Europe and for ski holidays if required, please click the links below for an instant quote and to buy online. Prices start from as little as £14.15 for an adult and £38.86 for European Vehicle Assistance.
Personal Travel (including medical): Visit site here
European Vehicle Breakdown Cover: Visit site here
Car Hire
If you are travelling to a ski resort, you can hire racks to carry your skis and you may wish to request winter tyres. Please note, when driving in the mountains in snowy conditions, it is compulsory to carry snow chains. These can be obtained from your car hire company for an extra charge.
Click here An excellent wide choice and for special car hire rates from your-carhire.com
Our new St Jean Daily Photo Blog
Have a look round and send us your photos too - St Jean de Monts Daily Photo Blog. We are now receiving more photos and client comments - tell us if you wish to add or receive information about this.
La Guingette Language lessons - get learning before you travel with 10% off classes
Exclusive offer for Wake Up in France Customers Book a holiday villa with Wake Up in France and receive a 10% reduction on a course of French lessons with bestselling author Françoise Le Roux. The small group classes are taking place in Lyon between May and July of this year. To benefit from this exclusive special offer, quote your Wake Up in France order reference number when reserving your course. Click here for full details: http://www.frenchclasses.com/wakeup/courses/
FuturoScope
A wonderful science attraction park. Well worth a visit. Futuroscope Park unites new audio-visual technologies on a 53 hectare site to enable you to discover images like you have never seen before.
P & O Ferries
P&O ferries operate a choice of 4 routes across the channel. Between Dover and Calais there are up to 30 return sailings per day with a crossing time of 75 – 90 minutes. If you are travelling to south western France, and wish to minimise driving on the continent and make the sea voyage part of your holiday, you may wish to consider the Portsmouth Bilbao route with a crossing time of 35 hours on the outward journey and 29 hours on the return. For people travelling from the north of England or Scotland, P&O ferries overnight Hull-Rotterdam/Zeebrugge crossings avoid the need to drive down to Dover.
Puy du Fou
The Puy-du-Fou, Vendee, both the spectacular night-time "Cinéscénie", a giant son-et-lumiere performed on Fri. Sat, Sun from late May to early Sept; and the day-time "Grand Parc", which is a fantastic historical theme park. But instead of white-knuckle rides you find historical settings and fantastic set-piece shows on everything from Roman chariot-racing and the legend of 7th-century Saint Philibert, to falconry, a medieval township and 18th-century village.
Auto routes
Useful site for autoroutes and travel information.
Foreign Office
Please consult the Foreign Office's web site and look under the travel advice section before you book, and again before you travel, for the latest advice issued by the foreign office to travellers.
Travelling with a disability
We will try and help you with your accommodation and travel when you have a disability. Please give us any details that may help in your choice. We will also inform Receptions for you prior to your arrival if you wish to make special request. There are some holiday villages who have some accommodation which has been built to highly recommended specifications for wheelchair users and other motor disabilities and other handicaps. I will personally arrange a further visit to a property if you have specific questions for its compatibality for a disabled member travelling in your group. More Travel and information can be found via Jonathan Kaye who is the Managing Editor of: - Disability-friendly World Airlines, UK Hotels and Services for Everybody! www.allgohere.com "Ideal for a family with a disabled member - you've probably never had such choice!" Ranked in The Times' Top 50 Travel Sites on the Web. Here is a MS help web site.
Travelling with a Pet -Rules change on 1 January 2012
If you wish to bring your pet we would suggest you use this link to the MAFF for the latest guidelines for the pets passport and all the details about the vaccination and chip details. Please check their web site for the latest information on which french ferry ports have the equipment to read the chips. And don't forget their passports and all the paperwork either or they won't let you and your pet into France or back to England!!
