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Personpmungall
10/11/2010 at 8:08pm
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We have just returned from our Big R #2 trip. Six+ fantastic weeks through France, Spain and Portugal.
We used the great ACSI book as well as websites when WiFi was available
BUT
we were aware that there were many other sites around not in the ACSI scheme.

Which comprehensive guides would you recommend for France, Spain and Portugal, and why?
(Prefer hard copy, as WiFi not always available and the DVDs available do NOT work on the Mac )

Post last edited on 10/11/2010 20:43:21


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PersonMike+Co
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You could also have the ASCI DVD which has over 8000 sites on it compared to the 1900 or so which are in the book and which actually accept the card. Very good for route planning as well.

The Camping Cheque book  would give you another 900 sites.

You could also download over 24000 sites onto your satnav from Archies camping.

We only use the ASCI DVD or Camping Cheque book as their is enough there to look at.

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Have you looked at Vicarious Books website (one of the UK distributors of ACSI) - they list Le Guide Officiel Camping et Caravaning France, which I have seen recommended on this site, as well as the Spanish Guia Oficial de Campings.


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10/11/2010 at 10:36pm
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Thanks
Yes, saw them when buying ACSI Guide. Looked very comprehensive, but wanted to see what others thought and if there were others recommended.
Unfortunately, Vicarious say the Spanish guide's DVD, like the ACSI DVD, does not work on the Mac


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Personpaul_M
11/11/2010 at 10:13am
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Quote: Originally posted by Hacksaw Bob on 10/11/2010

Have you looked at Vicarious Books website (one of the UK distributors of ACSI) - they list Le Guide Officiel Camping et Caravaning France, which I have seen recommended on this site, as well as the Spanish Guia Oficial de Campings.

Yes, for France Le Guide Officiel ... is the book to take. Sorry, can't help with other countries.



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Personoxter
11/11/2010 at 10:11pm
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I agree re Archies and le guide officiel.  But also have a look at http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/planning-your-trip/overseas-trips/overseas-caravan-sites/caravan-europe-guide/caravan-europe-details

It's the Caravan Club 2 volume guide for all you would need (members' comments on sites are very helpful)

 

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Le Guide was literally worth it's weight in gold during my trip, I can only assume other countries have similar publications (do we? I don't know, probably not, & definitely not as good if we do).
Don't waste your time with the Alan Rogers books (sorry Alan) I found them only any good for the big, expensive, noisy family-type sites, & for some reason a very heavy book???


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