Check the points below carefully before you travel:

• Foreign travel advice for your destination. 
• Entry restrictions (Also for dogs)
• Valid passport or ID card (also for babies)
• Declaration of consent for children not belonging to yourself or shared
• Animal passport
• Arranged travel insurance
• Validity of debit and credit cards
• Terms and conditions for car rental

Tip: Before departure, photograph your passport/ID, insurance card, bank card, emergency numbers, and other important items. Email or app the photos to yourself or your traveling companion, that way you always have all the details together in case of loss or theft.

Take these documents and important papers with you for a relaxing trip:

• Identity documents and/or visas for all travelers
• Health pass & vaccination certificate
• Animal passport
• Driving licence and registration certificate
• Travel documents/travel vouchers
• Debit/credit card
• Cash (EUR/local currency)

By car
Going on holiday by car? Make sure you have looked up all the traffic rules and other important car-related regulations beforehand. A good overview of the most up-to-date traffic regulations per country can be found on the DFA website. 

The emergency number 112 can be used across Europe in case of an emergency. Don't forget to bring a European claim form, this will save a lot of trouble in case of an accident. Although a green card is not compulsory in every country, it is handy to have it with you too.

Tolls & environmental stickers
Many motorways, bridges, and tunnels in Europe require tolls. With the TollGuru, you immediately see an indication of the costs for fuel and tolls and this route planner also indicates where environmental zones are. 

Many European cities have established environmental zones. The rules are complicated and vary from city to city. Make sure you are aware of the rules, fines are often high. The most convenient way is to park outside the city centre and travel further by public transport.

Refuelling & Charging

Fuelling along the motorway is always more expensive than along less busy routes or in villages.

Traveling with an electric car? Most European countries have greatly improved their charging station networks in the past year, but it still takes some planning.

Navigation
Useful navigation apps to get you from A to B quickly:

• Google maps
• Waze
• Sygic
  
  

Public transport
Most major cities have excellent train connections. Buses are also plentiful to well-known destinations. Taxis are also readily available at most holiday destinations.

By plane
Our campsites and holiday parks are mostly located in regions with good flight connections. Traveling by plane is therefore often an excellent choice. At almost all airports you can easily rent a car or travel to your holiday destination by public transport. Large campsites and holiday parks often offer a shuttle service to and from the airport. Ask directly at your campsite/holiday park for this service.  

Sockets
You will not need a transformer/converter but you should bring a travel adaptor as there are three associated plug types, types C, F and L.  Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins (most common), plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side and plug type L is the plug type which has three round pins.    

Places to visit
Keep in mind that during the holiday period, well-known attractions often have longer waiting times or can only be visited with a ticket. Buy a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment. Also, consider this for various day trips.

Tap water
In almost all European countries, tap water can be drunk safely. However, in some countries, the water can have a chlorine-like taste. Bottled water is readily available everywhere.

Dining out
In southern countries, people often eat late. Remember that (outside the campsite) there is often no one in the restaurant before 7 pm.

Tipping

Italy & Croatia
If the menu says 'Servizio', the tip is already included in the price. 'Coperto' is the amount the restaurant charges for the use of crockery, table linen, bread, etc. If there is nothing on the bill, a tip of 5 to 10 percent is usual.

France
If the menu says "Service compris", the tip is already included in the price. It is not customary to pay the bill separately. One person pays the whole amount at the table.

Spain
A service charge is often included in the bill, above which you can tip 5-10%.

Portugal
Tipping is optional in Portugal. For example, you can just leave the change on the table or give 10% of the bill.

Germany
Tipping in Germany is common but not mandatory. 5-10% of the bill is a good amount.

Netherlands
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. For example, you can just leave the change on the table or give 10% of the bill.

Health Insurance
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to necessary medical care during your holiday. The card is issued by your health insurer, check the conditions with your health insurer in advance. Bear in mind that the services included may vary from country to country. Of course, you can also take out supplementary health insurance abroad.

You can buy all the usual medicines in the pharmacy. To avoid big price differences or language barriers, we recommend you bring a first-aid kit and a sufficient supply of medication from home. Ask your pharmacy for advice on this. Also, check whether you can import your required medication into your holiday country and/or whether a medical certificate is required.

Traveling with a dog within the EU? Make sure you have an EU pet passport. You can request this passport from your vet. In most countries, your dog must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before traveling.   

In some countries, and therefore also on campsites and holiday parks, certain breeds of dogs are banned or subject to strict rules for these animals. Examples of these countries include France, Spain, and parts of Germany. Check these rules before you travel. You can find the rules per country and breed here.

Also, remember that each country has its own rules for transporting dogs in the car. Check the rules carefully beforehand so that you and your pet go on holiday safely.