Tesco and Eurotunnel
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Cancelling a Eurotunnel Booking
I have had to cancel a return trip on Eurotunnel [Car + 2 + Dog], as I have to go into hospital for an op.
The booking was 'non-refundable'.
IMU - Its still around
I thought this had disappeared in the new tax system, but my Comune website says the first payment for 2014 is due by 16th June
Looks like the days of the easy/cheap trip to italy through Switzerland are numbered.
Apparently, the Swiss government has decided to raise the cost of the vignette to 100 Swiss Francs for 2015.
Petrol prices in France are now comparable with the UK, except on the French Autoroutes.
For a change this year we drove down to Italy via Besancon [avoiding most tolls by taking some good french non-motorways.]
In today's Guardian
Ryanair have announced their credit card will now be liable to the same charges as other credit cards - so the end of no charge bookings
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Ugo,
The UK government website also suggests that approaches are made to the Italian Consulates in UK for advice on how to get approval for longer stays.
It has some useful 'links' to facilitate/begin this process
The important thing is that talking to the Italian Consulates before travelling may (and I stress 'may') be beneficial
""To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, you will need to meet the Italian government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa and/or work permit you may need with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Italian Consulates in London, Manchester or Edinburgh before booking an appointment .""
Have you looked at the uk government website?
https://www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein/how-long-stay-without-visa
"assuming you're a non European citizen"
Do you mean "non-EU" or "non-European"?
You could try -
https://www.meetup.com/it-IT/english-speakers-of-pescara-meetup-group/
"Have filled jerry cans and hope to make Italy in 1 run if needed."
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Make sure they are well hidden in the trailer, in case someone decides their need is greater than yours!!!
Have a good trip
Latest information......
"The maximum speed for towing a trailer or caravan (up to 3.5 tonnes) on Swiss motorways has been increased from 80km/h to 100km/h. Suitable tyres must be fitted."
Had a quick look on 'via michelin' at the effect of going via Luxembourg and GotthardTunnel, as opposed to going direct via Mont Blanc Tunnel.
Seems it takes (in theory ) only about 30 minutes longer, and the overall cost is slightly less,allowing for 2 vignettes.
Of course, the return journey would be 80 swiss francs cheaper, as you already have the vignettes
Just checked eurotunnel site. It says -
Fuel:The maximum permissible quantity of liquid fuel (petrol, diesel or biofuel) that can be carried in portable reserve fuel containers on board a passenger Shuttle per Vehicle, is as follows:
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Normally, I'd suggest the following route down to varallo, but as it includes going through Switzerland you would need 2 vignettes, one for the car and a second for the trailer. Vignettes cost 40 swiss francs at the border - don't buy from Swiss Travel Service in UK, they add a £20+ handling fee.
If you fill up at the Maidstone services, much of your trip will be covered.
I don't think you can take extra fuel in cans on either the Ferries or Eurotunnel
I'd go ...... Calais, up into Belguim near Dunkirk, then on to Luxembourg via the (free) motorways. Fill up in Luxembourg at the petrol station near the French Border (cheapest around, as prices are set by the Luxembourg government).
Then down to Metz, Nancy, Mulhouse and into Germany to take the autobahn towards Basle.
Stop at Bad Bellingham services to buy the vignettes, and possibly top up with more fuel. Petrol in Switzerland is significantly more expensive than Germany or Italy. (There are websites that give European petrol prices if you want to check - https://www.cargopedia.net/europe-fuel-prices . German petrol is still pretty dear)
Turn off autobahn towards Lorrach, and into Switzerland. Then on past Lucern and through the Gotthard tunnel. Turn off motorway towards Locarno and into Italy by the West Side of Lake Maggiore. On to Lake Orta and then you are nearly there.
The route won't be much longer, the swing up to get to Luxembourg adds a bit, but it has the advantage of no motorway charges at all, so a significant saving there - making the cost of the vignettes seem minimal
Good Luck