Recent content by JSGJ

I have just booked using Val's link. Great prices, £68 return plus £1 for using Debit Card. I might have been re directed to another part of DFDS website as when I read the Booking conditions there is a £20 amendment fee. Still I've never amended a booking before so perhaps I won't this year...

I do not understand the references to being able to change bookings without charge? Could somebody explain? This year we arrived a few hours early and we were sent away to return to the check in for the ferry before the one we had booked. With the code would I be able to go to the office and...

I intend to visit this island during mid June. Does anybody have any advice? Is the bridge now toll free? I believe it is? I am thinking of going to the municipal site at Bree les Bains - Le Planginot. However I do favour small quiet sites, has anybody stayed on a Camping a la Ferme on the...

My brother finds it difficult to use the towing mirror fitted to his nearside wing mirror on his Discovery, as it seems to far around to his left. He has been looking for the old type of towing mirror that used to fit above the wheel arch and under the bonnet lid. He has been unable to locate...

We are visiting France in the 2nd half of June.One possibility is to visit one of these islands? I wonder if anybody could offer me any advice as to which one, and also the cost of the toll for the relevant bridge? We enjoy the quieter sites such as camping a la ferme, has anybody visited such...

I am looking into the possibility of visiting Croatia in 2009. The Tourist Office have been very helpful and I have a lot of literature. I would be grateful if any members who have visited recently, could pass on any tips? What is the general standard of campsites? Is fresh food freely...

I am also interested in Croatia. I tried to view your sites, I copied and pasted the links but the sites were not be found. Are the addresses correct or have I done something stupid.....again?! JSGJ

Sorry I cannot recommend a camp site but I would avoid an English owned site called Le Val Rose, we stayed there several years ago. We found it noisy and the owners unhelpful or interested. Perhaps we were unlucky but we certainly would not go back. JJ

Did you visit Croatia last year? Would you like to share your experiences? I would be pleased to read any comments? JSG

My Liverpool Vic card also failed in drance this year. Although it was new, also had to have LONG telephone calls to America to get a new a/c and card. It arrived promptly ans was fine in supermarkets. We use Nationwide card in ATM's as they don't charge interest in the EU. Also agree with...

My Alko 2000 has always been a bit awkward to release from the car upon arrival at a site unless car / caravan were perfectly in line. However recently it has proved difficult to release even when straight. The handle simply won't lift to unlock from the tow ball. Any suggestions? I know that I...

I remember reading a warning that some French hypermarkets insist on doing their own currency exchange when paying with a credit card. Travelling to france next week, could anybody offer more details? Which chains are following this procedure, then I can avoid them!! JSGJ

Seconded.... I always use Red Pennant. I've had a few problems over the years involving poor health, car and caravan breakdown. They are always helpful and very supportive. It is not the cheapest, but in my experience, well worth the money. JSGJ