Useful Resources

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

Practical information

Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Office – www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=253
Department of Foreign Affairs - www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie
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.brittanyferries.ie/326 – 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.aaireland.ie/routes/ – find the best route to your site, anywhere in Europe
www.aaroadwatch.ie/eumotoring/ – 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

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