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Getting here and getting around |
Making the most of your time |
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Bus |
Just the Perpignan-Quillan route at the moment | Guidebooks |
The widest range available | |||
Car rental |
The cheapest car rental in the Perpignan area. | Insurance |
At affordable prices | |||
Ferries |
All the cross-channel ferries for you to choose from | Language |
It's never too late to learn! | |||
Flights |
Both discount and "real" airlines at a discount | Money |
How to take it | |||
Trains |
Train tickets in the UK and Europe | Maps & routes |
Online and ones to carry around too | |||
To/From Barcelona |
Directions between Barcelona and Perpignan | |||||
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Mas Camps Hotel |
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Insurance
You might think that you don't need travel insurance for France. Think again. Even in the days of the e111 (now defunct), it only covered you for emergency treatment and didn't cover things like flying you home, rebooking flights, and theft. It's true that most people don't use it, but since it's generally under a tenner, is it worth the risk?
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Language
If you're planning a last minute trip, you probably think that you've left this a bit late. Yes, it's true that you won't get fluent in a week, but it is a lot easier to learn a language when you're in the country so it would be worthwhile to take along a Linguaphone course with you.
You've probably already got Visa and Mastercard but have you tried to get them replaced if they're stolen abroad? Far from easy and in fact we've not come across anyone who's managed it whilst they were on holiday. On the other hand, lose an American Express card and you just need to call into one of their offices which, of course, always speak English. If you're short on time, get their travellers cheque card, if you've a month or so to play with, apply for their credit card (it's free).
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If you've a bit more time to play with, one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get money abroad is Citibank. Not only does their Direct Current Account pay a sensible rate of interest but it also gives you free cash withdrawals in the UK & abroad.
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