Useful Resources

Below are some websites you may find useful when planning your holiday.

Practical information

• Identity and Passport Services – www.ips.gov.uk
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office – www.fco.gov.uk – information on over 200 countries worldwide
• Euro Information – www.euro.gov.uk
• Weather in Europe – www.bbc.co.uk/weather
• Google Maps – www.maps.google.co.uk – get a closer look at your destination
• Travelling with a dog? – www.defra.gov.uk – useful resource on regulations for travelling with a pet

Plan your journey online

• www.mappy.fr – plan your route across France, includes toll charges and speed camera locations
• www.theaa.com – find the best route to your site, anywhere in Europe
• www.rac.co.uk – useful information on driving abroad

Destination guides

• What’s on when? - www.whatsonwhen.com – from concerts to local festivals, find out what’s on near your holiday destination
• France - www.franceguide.com, www.france.com
• Spain - www.spain.info, www.justspain.org
• Italy - www.italiantouristboard.co.uk, www.italyheaven.co.uk
• Sardinia - www.goingtosardinia.com
• Croatia - www.htz.hr
• Switzerland - www.myswitzerland.com
• Austria - www.austria.info
• Holland - www.holland.com
• Germany - www.germany-tourism.co.uk

Parenting information

• www.raisingkids.co.uk – offers information, advice and a discussion forum
• www.forparentsbyparents.co.uk – great site written by parents sharing their experiences