Planning first trip to Europe - any tips?

[T'Onion]

No one is haranguing you and I'm not calling you a liar (unless you know better) , what I am saying is back up what your saying, any advice should be backed up with evidence not just comment.

[horns]

Then why aren't you demanding Ian provide evidence for his claim that 'ferries are cheaper anyway'?

If we're going to impose a burden of evidence on any advice proffered, it's going to slow the forum down a little.

[T'Onion]

I know how much Ian paid for his ferry , two years ago we all went together , and I know how much he paid last year when we went with other 80-90ers
,However none of us have been in the tunnel (in the last 4 years) so I'am very interested in finding out the price and how it compares with the ferry crossing ,
I for one have never been in the tunnel , 1 because the old 25 was LPG'ed , and 2 it was mega bucks ,
You state that you have been across in the tunnel on numerous occasions , but have no recollection on the price .

Anyway this is going nowhere because you have no evidence on the cost , which was my first question

Thanks for you input as ever Horns

Mark

[horns]

So, are you going to go through all the other threads now and demand that people back up any advice given with hard evidence?

[T'Onion]

MIne cost around 120 for return.

Thanks Gandalf for the input on the price , just out of interest was that the van and how many passengers ?

[T'Onion]

So, are you going to go through all the other threads now and demand that people back up any advice given with hard evidence?

I have to read most/all replies/threads and if there is a problem with the replies ( as you know already) I will ask for more evidence and input

[pat_6_4]

Thanks for the top tips there guys....

[Doctor Foster]

I used this site before I went to France. http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-france.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Printed it off and kept a copy in the glovebox.

[horns]

You're welcome! - Have a great time

[pat_6_4]

I used this site before I went to France. http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-france.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Printed it off and kept a copy in the glovebox.

That's great

Thanks for the link

cheers

[Big Boris]

Hi t'onion,

Last year we left it a bit late to book and was nearly £200 return for 2 of us in the tunnel.

This year we booked in advance and think it was £130ish. This is for the same 2 weeks - first fortnight in August.

I get terribly terribly sea sick hence the tunnel is worth the extra £££ for me to not arrive green!!

[T'Onion]

Hi t'onion,

Last year we left it a bit late to book and was nearly £200 return for 2 of us in the tunnel.

This year we booked in advance and think it was £130ish. This is for the same 2 weeks - first fortnight in August.

I get terribly terribly sea sick hence the tunnel is worth the extra £££ for me to not arrive green!!

Thanks for that BB very informative ,so over twice as much as I've paid (60 quid , 2 adults and a grown up 11 y/o and the LT which is over 3m high).
but like you state you can't/won't sail for personal reasons.


we will be in France at the same time , give us a wave if ya see the heffalump , can't miss it really

[Gandalf]

MIne cost around 120 for return.

Thanks Gandalf for the input on the price , just out of interest was that the van and how many passengers ?

Westy Cali Pop top and 2 passengers - seems I should have shopped around a little given your £60 - where you sailing from? Mind you I think I had a bit of a knee jerk reaction after looking at Santander or Bilbao both at around £600!!?? So £120 something seemed like a good deal!!

[Gandalf]

Hi t'onion,

Last year we left it a bit late to book and was nearly £200 return for 2 of us in the tunnel.

This year we booked in advance and think it was £130ish. This is for the same 2 weeks - first fortnight in August.

I get terribly terribly sea sick hence the tunnel is worth the extra £££ for me to not arrive green!!

Same time as us - give us (and T'onion of course) a wave if you see a White Cali (not badged) thats got light purple (oh all right pinkish) tints.

[albertramsbottom]

This is great, carry on chaps

By the way Dover - Dunkirk - Norfolk ferries for a hightop 25 quid one way - in the middle of the night