Category: Travel

WITH winter just around the corner it is important that both your car and yourself are ready should you be hit by an icy blast.

This is not the time of year to be stuck on an isolated road in the heart of France with little in the way of protection.

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THE high-speed rail service from Eurostar has revolutionised travel to France, but how can you pick up a cheap ticket?

There are a wide range of fares on offer so you should take your time on the Eurostar website to make sure you get exactly what you are after.

If you can book well in advance, 60 to 90 days is best, then this will help you get a cheap priced ticket.

However, if this is not possible then the early morning trains that leave before 7.00am are a useful place to start.

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PETS travelling between European Union member states must have an official EU Pets Passport from next month.

October 1 marks the official launch date of the system that will allow pets and their owners to travel easily between member states.

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TRAVELLING with your pet to France can be a fraught experience for both you and your animal.

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DOGS have a real place in French life, be they muscular gun-dogs chasing down wild boar or little poodles draped over a chic arm in a café.

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TRAVELLING back into the UK after you have received a PETS passport for your cat or dog is not as straightforward as just getting the next ferry across the Channel.

The first thing you should do is check on the certificate (PETS1) what the period of validity is so you know from what date you are allowed to take your pet back into the UK.

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ENSURING that their pet is able to travel into France will be high on the ‘to do’ list for many families.

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) has been running since February 2000 and it is vital that you follow and understand the different steps you must take.

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