Tourists who go abroad looking for cheap knock-offs of expensive goods might face fines when they return to their home country.  France and Italy have already ramped up support for the new program, which aims to prevent both the manufacture and sale of counterfeit items like sunglasses, handbags, DVDs, watches, and sports related items.   The [...]

Toxic fumes from rotting seaweed are causing alarm amongst British travelers going to Northern France.  Currently British holidaymakers are being told to stay away from beaches in Northern France, as the fumes could have potentially disastrous health effects.
The French Institute of Sea Research and Exploitation released a statement warning people to avoid these beaches, specifically [...]

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If you’re hiring a car and heading to France this summer, be careful about what type of fuel you use. According to the RAC, a new type of so-called environmentally friendly fuel could seriously damage your car.
This new type of fuel is known as biofuel and can be found in petrol stations along the French [...]

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Eurostar have announced a new route that takes holidaymakers from England to Switzerland with a journey time of only six and half hours. The route is being welcomed by many as Britain’s are choosing to holiday at home or abroad on the cheap during the harsh financial times.
Tickets are inexpensive for a return trip and [...]