Bringing your car on a Brittany Ferries trip to Europe is a convenient and enjoyable way to begin your vacation. It eliminates the hassle of carrying your luggage overseas and renting a car. Once you drive on board, your holiday experience starts with award-winning service and ample space for relaxation. To ensure a well-prepared journey, here are 10 essential items to check before departure.
The must-brings:
1. Validated passport: Ensure that your passport is valid for travel to Europe. Post-Brexit, it must remain valid for three months after your return date.
2. Driving kit: Have a warning triangle and reflective jacket in your car as most EU countries legally require these safety items. A European driving kit covers all necessary equipment and costs around £25.
3. Driving documents: Bring your driver’s license, excluding paper licenses. UK vehicle insurance covers you in the EU, and you’ll need your vehicle logbook. Replace your GB bumper sticker with a UK one.
4. UK Global Health Insurance Card: Previously known as the European Health Insurance Card (Ehic), a UK Global Health Insurance Card (UK Ghic) grants access to emergency healthcare services at local rates in EU countries.
Maps online and off:
5. Online maps: Use popular platforms like Google or Apple maps to plan your route. Download the map section for the area you’re visiting in case of poor reception.
6. Satnav: Ensure your satnav has the correct maps loaded for your destination.
The nice-to-haves:
7. Plug adapters: Bring plug adapters to avoid inconvenience when charging devices in Europe.
8. Binoculars: Enhance the adventure for children by allowing them to observe wildlife and the French coastline from the ship deck.
9. Tablets: Pre-load tablets with entertainment for moments without reliable internet access, or when UK streaming services are unavailable in Europe.
10. Guidebooks: While phone apps provide information, guidebooks are useful as a backup source of inspiration and information when phone batteries die.
Additional option:
11. Roof box: Consider a roof box if you need additional storage space for specialized equipment or personal belongings.
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