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  • #11732
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,933 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    Worth reading the fine print with the VHI one, it didn’t cover much last time I looked at it. AA version was far more comprehensive.

    Post edited by joe1303l on


  • #11733
    TrailerBob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,520 ✭✭✭TrailerBob


    The AA is the only game in town. They effectively have a monopoly in Ireland for European cover since Brexit. Green Flag, RAC etc all pulled out of the market. There used to be other non-UK options like ADAC, but again, no longer available. It's an extra 100 quid, Do it and have peace of mind. You may never have a breakdown please God, and feel it's wasted. So be it.

    I mentioned in an earlier post that i used to travel without it. I even changed a broken rear driveshaft joint on a campsite in Italy once with fairly basic tools, and on a basic enough vehicle. But with small kids on board, in a modern car, that is not the sort of thing you want to be dealing with without support.



  • #11734
    airy fairy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭airy fairy


    I actually got the AA a number of years ago. Absolute nightmare. On the west coast of France. Which is why I recommend an add on. AA contacted a regular tow truck to sort us, I presume franchised out, and we were hit with extras on the holiday which we had to pay there and then and recoup with great hassle when we got home. Cheap as chips the service we got anyway.



  • #11735
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭CuriousCucumber


    Woke up to an email from Eurocamp offering a special rate to upgrade our stay from a Classic XL - 3 Bedroom to a Premium - 3 Bedroom for €160 for one week in Clarys Page

    Compared the prices online for the same week, and the difference between both is €568

    So, it seems like a no brainer. I'm now staying in the Premium mobile home :D

    My kids are never going to accept going back to the more basic mobile homes



  • #11736
    BullBauld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭BullBauld


    Just over 5 weeks until we hit for Le Pin Parasol. Didn't get air con this year so yesterday I bought an air cooler from Aldi for €40 in case. It'll do the job hopefully.



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  • #11737
    Jack0125
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭Jack0125


    3 weeks will be in Pin Parasol. Anyone gone to Puy de Foy on a day trip from there? ANy tips?



  • #11738
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520387#Comment_123520387

    we did a day trip to puy de Foy last year. Everyone loved it. I'd highly recommend the Viking show, the chariot show (le signe du Triomphe) and the bird show. You'll love it.



  • #11739
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,076 ✭✭✭✭fits


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520615#Comment_123520615

    we are going as well as an overnight stop off on way back to Roscoff. Looking forward to it.



  • #11740
    Redlim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 344 ✭✭Redlim


    For Puy du Fou I definitely recommend downloading their app as it lets you build a plan around your must see shows based on that day's schedule - the park is massive so there can be a lot of walking between venues and some of the queues can be huge (and hot!) in high season.

    It's impossible to get to all the shows in one day so would be even better if you can fit in 2 days.

    Agree with @Paranoid Mandroid on the shows mentioned. Would also really recommend Le Dernier Panache which is an excellent indoor show and Le Mystère de La Pérouse which is a walk through experience.

    Be sure to have headphones and a phone for each person if you want to have the translations playing during each show.



  • #11741
    the_amazing_raisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,070 ✭✭✭✭the_amazing_raisin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520112#Comment_123520112

    Heading to Lake Garda later this month and the the real feel temp is around 36C 🥵

    I'm worried, the mobile has air conditioning but it's usually just in the living room

    Might bring some portable fans as well

    "The internet never fails to misremember" - Sebastian Ruiz, aka Frost



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  • #11742
    Heroditas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,722 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    We'll be heading for the Rosslare ferry to Bilbao this time five weeks. Literally within touching distance. Can't wait!!! 🤗



  • #11743
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,091 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521220#Comment_123521220

    Same here, just 86 days left for me according to the Eurocamp tracker.



  • #11744
    BlazingSaddler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭BlazingSaddler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123516846#Comment_123516846

    Just be careful of the size difference, a couple of years ago we went for an azure (Premium) but it was so small in comparison to the Comfort XL we were very disappointed. 32m2 is quite a small space if that’s what’s being offered.



  • #11745
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,933 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521145#Comment_123521145

    Should be okay. Leave the aircon running 24/7 once you get there and keep windows/blinds/curtains closed as much as possible. Keep the bedroom doors open during the day and it should be decently cool. I’ve come across some mobiles in France where power for the air con unit is restricted by a key switch. The key being the exterior door key. Might be worth getting one cut in a shopping centre for the sake of a €5.



  • #11746
    the_amazing_raisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,070 ✭✭✭✭the_amazing_raisin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521617#Comment_123521617

    Good thinking, I'll definitely check out if there's a way to keep it running during the day

    Better stock up on ice pops as well for a quick cool treat as needed, as well as ice for the water bottles

    Even keeping the air flowing in the mobile home should help. We were camping in Wales last June and the air went very still in the tent during the day even with the doors and vents open

    We could see the kids getting that tired and overheated look so we had to drag them out to somewhere shady with a breeze to cool off

    "The internet never fails to misremember" - Sebastian Ruiz, aka Frost



  • #11747
    webpal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭webpal


    Was thinking that we will need more data this year so took a look at some local sims. Best I can see is an Orange prepay sim (Mobicarte Premium) which has 300GB for a month at €19.99. Has anyone seen/bought any better. Can you buy prepay sims easily or do you need ID, have to sign up etc?

    https://boutique.orange.fr/mobile/prepaye/acces-panier?offer=la-carte-prepayee-mobicarte-premium



  • #11748
    shanec1928
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123524558#Comment_123524558

    Ineed you can but sims in tobacco shops and register them online, took a today or two to verify them and can add whatever plan onto it then. Paid 13 for a orange sim the other day

    Post edited by shanec1928 on


  • #11749
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123520387#Comment_123520387

    It's unbelievable. You'll love it. It's full on and needs planning.

    As others have suggested - the gladiator and viking shows are must see. They're unlike anything you'll have ever seen before or again. I'd also suggest the bird show and war one as must see.

    Enjoy Pin Parasol, it's a fabulous campsite. If you get a chance to the Pin Parasol version of the Lion King, it's quite enjoyable.



  • #11750
    CuriousCucumber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭CuriousCucumber


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123521241#Comment_123521241

    Its the same size as our original mobile home, but more space outdoors and better furniture. Hopefully we'll spend more time on the decking, and less indoors.

    Kids are only 5 and 2, so we should be ok.

    My biggest fear, is that they stick us the far side of the road :(
    Can't seem to find a good campsite map for Clarys Plage. None, that show where the different types of mobiles are located



  • #11751
    dixiefly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭dixiefly


    Just checking if anyone has any recommendations for food options on the Pont Aven Cork Roscoff route? The last time that we went the Self-service restaurant was extremely busy for hours and when we finally got food on it it wasn't great compared to the positive reports that we previously heard. I would also prefer not to go for it too early in the journey.

    The A la carte restaurant is probably excellent but it's another cost on the holiday.

    We may bring something with us but just interested in what regular users do.

    Also, best options for breakfast?

    Thanks.



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  • #11752
    manshay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭manshay


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531456#Comment_123531456

    You may have been unlucky with the self service restaurant, we have always had reasonable to good food for a (ferry) reasonable price.

    For breakfast, freeze a 1or2L milk container a few days before travel-(careful that it doesn't split open, store upright in freezer with cap slight open), place the milk in a cooler bag and it will be defrosted by breakfast time, buy some of those mini cereal packets, pour the milk into the plastic bag, no need for bowls!

    As it is an early disembark, 7am, (6am Irish time!) you may not be ready to eat immediately. Head to Carantec, a little town about 25 mins from Roscoff, there is a boulangerie there which will be open, Bakery Demais Patrick. You can purchase hot drinks and grab pain au chocolate/croissants etc. There is a nice beach to sit and eat and allow everyone to wake up before their journey to wherever! The detour will cost 10-15 minutes but its a lovely unhurried start to a French holiday



  • #11753
    Peckham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭Peckham


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531456#Comment_123531456

    Agree with above re breakfast. The cafe on the ship opens when the wake-up alarm goes off, so you can grab a coffee and pastry from there to tide you over until you stop on the road. Plenty of options along your way, even if only a motorway service station.

    As for dinner, I've eaten in The Bosun in Monkstown before boarding. Fantastic food, and only 10 minutes from the port. Fill up there and just have a snack on the ship.



  • #11754
    dixiefly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭dixiefly


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531544#Comment_123531544

    Thanks for that.



  • #11755
    Jsbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭Jsbhoy


    Hi all, heading to the Lorraine region of France on Tuesday for 10 days with an overnight stop in Germany on the way back to Luxembourg airport. We're only an hour from Basel in Switzerland and wondering is it worth a day trip. Haven't been before so would be nice to tick another country off the been to list..



  • #11756
    josip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,811 ✭✭✭✭josip


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123534873#Comment_123534873

    If you're bagging countries go for it. But you won't feel anything different compared to across the border in Germany. Toblerone landscape is further south. Don't go onto a Swiss motorway, the vignette are very expensive for such a short trip.



  • #11757
    MightyMunster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭MightyMunster


    Basel is a nice city, good restaurants and nice old town. You can float down the river too which is something different, very popular summer activity 😀

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-0ZwgNMmj8/?igsh=eDBvNnpwdWV4cmEz

    Post edited by MightyMunster on


  • #11758
    17togo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭17togo


    Anyone know if there is a wine shop near bilbao port, similar to the one on the way in to cherbourg?



  • #11759
    tom1ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,155 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    where would people recommend for a campsite that has:

    3 bedroom mobile homes with air con for 2 adults and 3 kids (age 13,11,4)

    Kids clubs

    Near a beach

    Pools and waterslides

    Near enough a town with plenty to do, kinda like Sanguli in Salou but they are too expensive now.

    Looking for June 2026 and flying to whatever airport as opposed to car and ferry etc.



  • #11760
    idontknowdoyou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭idontknowdoyou


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123546300#Comment_123546300

    I'd suggest either of the siblu sites near la Palmyre. They are within cycle distance of the town and beside a beach. Air con and washing machines in the accommodation, accommodation and sites basic enough but we loved the location oh and the best bit we are paying just over 1500 for 2 weeks Inc bed linen , towels and end of stay cleaning.



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  • #11761
    beggars_bush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,947 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123531544#Comment_123531544

    We usually make overnight oats and bring them with us in freezer box/bag

    Add some milk and away you go



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