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Discovering the South of France by Car
Author: iwellbc
There is only one way to discover the real France, and that is by car. Backpackers will attempt to uncover the hidden features of this part of the continent by using public transport, but that doesn’t give you the freedom and convenience that comes with having your own car. And, unless you have the patience of a saint, using public transport in most parts of France can be frustrating. A car allows for spontaneity in a way that public transport can’t; spot something interesting from the car and you can merely stop and investigate – try doing that on a train!
Taking your own vehicle to France is obviously an option, but if you plan a prolonged Gallic trip then hiring a left-hand drive car may prove beneficial. Car rental in France is as competitive as anywhere on the continent and, like everything it pays to shop around before you commit yourself.
Although the whole country has lots to see and do, for a real treat fly to the scenic South of France and pick up your vehicle at the airport. With both the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees within a few hours drive you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to planning your day’s journeys.
Most of Southern France is off the beaten tourist trap, littered with medieval villages, and containing acres of glorious and scenic vineyards. The areas of Languedoc are particularly beautiful and you can also sample some of the country’s tastiest wines. Travel to the coast and you can sample the high life in Nice, or pop into the principality of Monaco and sample the casino.
One tip if you do decide to opt for car hire in France: get one with GPS. It will be your best ally when it comes to navigating the region. Unless you are fluent in French you will find it difficult to ask for directions, and road signs can be confusing, especially in the mountainous regions. But, don’t rely solely on GPS; also take a good up-to-date road map. Michelin maps include details of the amount of tolls you have to pay on motorways and bridges, plus it has explicit details about to find petrol stations.
Finally, if you do try this adventure you’ll find that car hire in France is easy to arrange on the web before you go, or if you are going on spec, you’ll probably pick up a reasonable vehicle at the your airport without booking.
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French online travel market remains stable
Author: iwellbc
France Online Travel Report 2010
In 2009, the percentage of online bookings for both business and leisure travel increased slightly to 33% relative to the total travel market. In addition, French based internet travel sites generated 25% of all online revenue. These numbers are expected to increase further in 2011.
Expansions spur increasing competition. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=144410&rt=France-Online-Travel-Report-2010.html )
In the fourth quarter of 2009 Opodo, with 1.6 million unique visitors, replaced Expedia in the Top 5 ranking of online travel agencies. Competition is also increasing because many traditional travel agencies continue to expand their online services. As evinced by “France Online Travel Report 2010″, the preferred strategy of most companies is external growth. French online travel provider Go Voyages, which expects to considerably increase its revenue for 2009/10 by approx. 30%, does not exclude the option of company takeovers. Easyvoyage.com, the French internet portal dedicated to travel, seeks to expand as well through acquisitions.
Key Findings
- Online leisure and unmanaged business bookings in France are projected to remain flat while the overall travel market contracts by -9%.
- In 2009, the online travel market represented 20-25% of total online sales in France.
- “Flight Tickets” were the travel category most purchased online in 2009, followed by “Hotel or Club”.
- In the fourth quarter of 2009, Expedia was replaced by Opodo within the Top 5 ranking, reaching 1.6 million unique visitors.
- Easyvoyage plans to reach revenues of EUR 21 million in 2010, up from EUR 17 million in 2009.
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