PASSPORTS You can apply for a passport through a Post Office or through many High Street travel agents. You can also apply online at the Passport Service website: www.ukpa.gov.uk
HEALTH CARE Your child should be in possession of the European Health Card before they travel. An application form is available from Post Offices.
TRAVEL INSURANCE Many leading insurance companies offer discounts to students. Some also give discounts or bonuses if you book online. A good starting point to find a suitable policy is: www.travel-insurance-finder.co.uk
TRAVEL LINKS TRAINS: www.nationalrail.co.uk - portal to UK rail information www.thetrainline.com - timetables and bookings www.qjump.co.uk - timetables and bookings www.eurostar.co.uk - times and fares for Channel Tunnel services www.raileurope.co.uk - European rail information and booking
COACH: www.gobycoach.com - National Express Coaches
FERRIES: www.onlineferries.co.uk - timetables for all ferry routes www.poferries.com - P and O Ferries www.seafrance.co.uk - Sea France www.brittany-ferries.com - Brittany Ferries www.hoverspeed.co.uk - Hoverspeed
AIRLINES: www.travelocity.co.uk - flight search and fares www.britishairways.com - British Airways www.easyjet.co.uk - EasyJet www.ryanair.com - RyanAir www.ebookers.com - online travel agent www.baa.co.uk - British Airports Authority
TOURIST INFORMATION: www.franceguide.com - French Tourist Office
FOREIGN CURRENCY: www.travelex.co.uk - buy foreign currency online
Please note: these links do not constitute ‘recommendations’ and we can accept no responsibility for the content of external websites nor the standard of service provided.
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