Recent content by raymond3

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    Sites in the Burgundy Region

    hi, I think you will find Cluny a good site , large grassy pitches, we have stayed many times, A very interesting place and lots to see and do in the area, right beside the green way , a cycle track of around 40k. Municipal pool next door, free for campers if I remember, 5 min walk into town...
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    Camping Cheques

    A nice site a little further south , but still in the ww1 battle fields and competatively priced, is le vivier aux carpes at Seraucourt le grand. ray b
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    touring new zealand

    HI Maria, We have done it by caravan and car, great guide is JASONS get it from tourist info,and AA n.z shops. Chatting to people using campers ,many bemoan the lack of any chairs/tables etc to sit outside, and ferry cost when crossing south/north.thats only hearsay as Ive not hired one...
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    Caravan insurance if stored France

    hi, I store just over the border in spain and the storage is inclusive of insurance against theft damage etc and costs similar to here.recently had a claim for some minor storm damage settled amicably . they are CARAVANINN and have a website .Cant help with south of france ,but guess similar...
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    Camping Bonterra Park - Winter sun

    hi, just spent one night there whilst heading home last week cost 27 euros for one night x2 what we had paid elsewhere,a basic pitch,add 10 euros for a serviced one,lots of road noise all night, agree its a nice area. and the site is well maintained, but I have stayed at many better for much less.
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    What is the collective noun for a group of caravans?

    my better half thinks it ought be a p****ys site,.
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    good caravan sites in northern spain

    hi, in regards to your original question, if you google 'campings in cantabria spain' several sites along the coast come up and from there you can enter each website to gain more info regards ray b
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    Unlimited European Fully Comp Car Insurance

    there is a company called worldwide insure.that offer cover for 12 m0nths for cars,caravans ,and also single trips and older vehicles,at what appear too be competative prices. I have used them in the past ,but as i never needed to claim ,cannot comment any further as to their quality...
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    Insurance whilst storing van abroad

    reading on ,i think aa caravan ins are brokers for towergate baker
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    Insurance whilst storing van abroad

    towergate baker insure my van ,and i too store abroad. not had need to make any claims ,but sound fine when i spoke to them when insuring it by phone. regards ray b
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    service costs

    with regard to earlier postings regarding seviceing costs,it reminds me of a comment passed when my new van was being done by a mobile (manufacture recommended co.) quote not verbatum,but went along the lines that he had just spent many thousands of £s on a purpose built vehicle that would be...
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    ferry prices

    gone back to p.o
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    ferry prices

    having decided some 3 years ago,to store our then new pageant in spain,and simply drive down as often as we wanted,we found that crossing to dunkirk was much the cheapest option.with savings of up to 50% at times. the last time i looked in november,the price quoted for a car and 2 adults was...
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    Overnight stop on route to spain 09 Macon/Lyon

    If your travelling after easter then there is a great municipal site at Cluny near to Macon,approx 12kms off the m/way.worth more than a 1 nighter,if you have time to spare,as there is loads to see and do around the area,including a 40k cycle way.Municipal pool next to the entrance and a 5 min...