Recent content by RobertP

IMO if you are travelling to Western France Brittany Ferries is a Great Option. Having sailed with them many times for our family it is part of the Holiday. Large Ships, Good Restaurants, Friendly Staff, Great Cabins; I could go on. Worth Every Penny and More. The Holiday starts the minute we...

Domaine La Foret in a village called St Julien des Landes in the Vendee is a favourite of ours. Wonderful peaceful site in beautiful tranquil surroundings and close to all the major attractions. For the Dordogne, I recommend La Palombiere which is close to Sarlat. The Vendee and the Dordogne...

We are considering going to this site in August of this year and would appreciate any feedback from forum members as regards the facilities and overall impression of the site and area.

We (Family with 2 Children Boy age 9 and Girl age 5) have stayed at La Palombiere that is about 5 miles from Sarlat on 2 occassions (2007 and 2009). We had an excellent time on this well maintained campsite with great facilities set in the most attractive of locations. The pool complex is great...

I live mainly in the Middle East, where both cars are extremely popular and I travel in both extensively. In accordacne with other posts they are very different vehicles and both have the right albeit different type of image. I have a 5 series and would love an X5 and often have a sit in the...

My Wife and I together with our children who will be 9 and 5 have been looking for a site for next August in either of the above locations that has the following: 1) Pitches are seperated by Hedges 2) Has a Bar and Restaurant. 3) Has fairly fast waterslides (to keep the Children Happy)...

Wombat I would suggest La Foret at St. Julien des Landes in the Vendee. We have stayed there with Keycamp twice and it is really a very peaceful and most beautiful retreat. Yes it does have a bar (a converted stable) that is not very intrusive and the restaurant usually only contains half a...

We are planning as part of next years holiday to visit Switzerland. The children by then will be 5 and 9 and having spent 2 weeks at a lively park (Altiminico with Thompson) this year would not appreciate a quiet park. Incidently the ideal choice for us the parents would be somewhere quiet and...

I was considering buying a 2010 Challenger. However my wife has convinced me that the sensational look of the 2011 model (we will have the optional sunroof) is the one to go for and will retain its appeal for many years to come. I like many others don't like gimmicks and modernity for the sake...

This was in 2006. In 2007, 2008 and 2009 when we used this route we didn't notice any problems so maybe the system / sequence has changed.

We are planning to go to France next year for the first time with a Caravan (probably Swift Challenger 540) and were wondering what it is like off loading at St. Malo. The reason for the question is that a few years ago we were observing whilst waiting to offload the caravans offloading that...

We are planning to buy a Swift Challenger 540 and take it to Europe next year. As we are new to caravaning my wife and I were debating how long it would take us to put up an awning from the unpacking, erection to putting up the curtains and placing the flooring / groundsheet. We are planning...

Hi Vince Interesting to hear your story regarding the 520D. We currently live abroad (United Arab Emirates) and drive a 2009 525i SE Auto and with 231 BHP, I am sure would make a great tow car. However,we are planning to spend 2 months of the year in Europe with a caravan and the proposed car...

I am currently in the process of buying a 2010 Swift Challenger 540. However before I do the deal (ex Demo Caravan) are there any alternatives that I should consider to this model (must have a fixed double bed). Furthermore if there are any Challenger 08-10 owners out there; are you pleased with...

I am planning on buying a new Swift Challenger 540 and towing it with our 520D. Does anyone on the forum tow with these and what are they like. Should I consider a different car as this car will be used for towing / holiday purposes only.