I want to travel with 2 different airlines from the UK to a destination in Europe. Can I purchase travel insurance which will cover me in the small print for using 2 different airlines on both legs. A lot I have found will only cover me for the first leg.
I have a 3 hour connecting time. Thanks in advance!

This one should do it.. http://www.travelex-insurance.com/index.asp?location=07-0018

We need a different date for a train ticket we already purchased. It’s for a one way trip in November. I couldn’t find this information on their site. How could I go about changing the reservation? Thanks.

You should be able to change on the site where you bought the tickets, search for a button like ‘contact’ or ‘e-mail’.

If it does not work try with the train company you will travel with, read on:
Mostly the tickets that are sold are from a train company, not Rail Europe, and many companies have different rules.
If you have your ticket it may say something like:
Valid for two months, or valid from (date) to (date).
In that case you only need to change reservations if you have made them for a particular date.
Or the ticket can be for one train only, most high-speed trains work that way, in that case you need to contact the high-speed train company you travel on. You will need to exchange the ticket, or mostly to buy new tickets for which the old tickets are accepted as part payment. (You will have to pay the difference in price and will loose a little on the value of the first ticket.)
If your ticket is a combination of both kinds of tickets you will only need to change the parts that are relevant.
Or the ticket is for one particular day, mostly just ticket within one country, or you need to change outside the period when the ticket is valid.

Contact the national train company for the country where you travel, to ask what to do.
As you do not give any information on where you will be traveling I can not give you the contact information.
But you will mostly find it when you google on the name of the country and train information.

If you can not find what you need, contact me with more info and I will search for you.

its better to buy before you get there.
Send an e-mail to tours@intriguedtravel.com
they will reply with the least expensive tour available.

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Summer anywhere always means taking long travel tours, going on camping, or enjoying the scenic beauty, fine sand and cool waters of beaches. In France, l’été (summer) is a great time for such activities, especially since practically all businesses, offices, and schools are closed during this long period.

Although France is not always on top of the list of summer vacation destinations, those who’ve been to this beautiful country were quick to realize that its geographical position makes it really an ideal summer getaway, with miles and miles of beaches that line its shores. This is because France is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, two of the world’s vast bodies of water.

Here are some of the best beach destinations in France where summer vacationers can have a really good time:

Villefranche-sur-Mer:

This beach destination is famous for its coarse sand and tranquil environment. It’s a low-profile getaway ideal for those who prefer a quieter time. The place is also highly preferred by sunbathers. Visitors here will find a market, a few cafes, and some shops. The beach is just a few minutes away from the city of Nice.

Cap Ferret:

This place is a cape that forms a sandspit. To the east lies the Arcachon Bay, while the Atlantic Ocean lies to the west. This makes it an ideal resort, as it provides beaches on either side. The beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, and even fishing. The place is noted for its famous lighthouse and vacationers have no problem with accommodation as there are hotels right inside here. The resort is very near the port city of Bordeaux.

Argeles-sur-Mer:

This is one of the most frequented resorts in France during l’été holidays. The beach stretches along the entire length of the popular French Red Coast ("Cote Vermeille"). Shops and cafes add to vacationers’ convenience here. The place is close to Perpignan, the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales department, and is a short drive to Spain.

Saint-Jean de Luz:

This is another one of the favorite beach destinations in France, especially because of its fine sand. The place sits right in the center of the Northern Basque Country. A vacationer to this place often gets the feeling of still being in a city because of the many shops, cafes, and markets that are present here. The feeling, of course, is more of an appreciation for such conveniences than anything else.

La Grande Motte:

Among French vacationers, this resort is perhaps the most popular. One will find that time quickly passes here because of the many things he/she can do in this place. Besides the usual beach activities, such as swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, those who spend their summer here can also enjoy playing tennis or golf, go on nature hiking, or catch sight of white horses and flamingoes. Children can also have a great time at the resort’s water park.

Of course there are many other beach destinations in France that are equally great as those already mentioned here. Those in the coasts of Brittany and Normandy, for example, are ideal places as well for l’été getaway.

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