Flybe Economy Plus

Flybe, the low cost airline, has just announced a new type of pricing structure for passengers who want a bit more from their travel experience.

Now you can choose how you travel by pre-booking your seat for just £5 extra, or £15 if you want an extra-legroom seat.

Or, upgrade to Economy Plus and choose your seat at no extra cost.

Go to Flybe for more information.

Languedoc Villa for rent

Just listed this wonderful Languedoc Villa for rent in a pretty village not far from the lively town of Pezenas.

Sleeping up to twelve people, with amenities such as TV, DVD, VHS, beautiful outdoor pool plus second indoor pool. Ideal for a hot and relaxing summer holiday.

New European Health Insurance Information

From 1st January 2006, UK residents travelling in Europe will require a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This will allow you to benefit from free or reduced-cost medical care when travelling in an EEA country or Switzerland.

The EHIC replaces the E111 and is free of charge. For further information on the introduction of the EHIC and on how to apply for an EHIC, visit www.dh.gov.uk/travellers

Flybe announces fair deal on baggage

Flybe has increased it's hold baggage allowance to 25kg per person, some 10kg more than Ryanair.
To accommodate this increase in capacity Flybe has decided to charge it's customers for putting their bags in the hold. This costs £2 per bag per each way flight. Simply book in your baggage and pay for it at the time of booking and the cost will be added to the overall price of your flights. If you choose to book your hold baggage in at check in, the cost will be £4 per bag per each way flight.

In addition to this, Flybe has increased carry on luggage allowance to 10kg per person in one bag only. For more information, go to www.flybe.com

Montpellier Christmas market opens on Dec 10th

Montpellier's annual Christmas market will open on December 10th and run through until Christmas Eve.
Situated on the "Place de la Comedie" in the centre of Montpellier, this annual event is a great place to visit if you're in the area. There will be stalls selling a variety of locally produced foods, wines and craft goods, as well as music and Christmas trees.

Beziers Christmas market dates announced

Beziers traditional Christmas market will be held on the Alees Paul Riquet in front of the Theatre. It starts on 3rd December and runs until 24th December.

flybe adds same day book and fly to it's arsenal

"Now you can book your flights and travel on the same day", says the flybe press release. So now the prospect of a last minute, weekend hop to the Languedoc is even more exciting.
For more information visit Languedoc Holiday Guide.

flybe launches new seating reservation system!!

flybe, one of Europe's largest low cost airlines have just launched a new online seat reservation system. flybe's press release quotes; "You can now choose your actual seat, during the time you book your flight or any time afterwards! What's more these great new features are all available up to the day of your flight."

For more information about flybe's flights from Birmingham and Southampton down to Perpignan click here.