I know from your letters and emails that you enjoy touring in France as much as I do, so be sure to take a look at a great new free-to-use website, called France-Voyage.com, that can help you get even more from your next tour.
It includes an itinerary feature - simply enter basic details of where you'd like to travel, and your interests, and it will come up with a selection of sights and locations along the way. It even includes a suggested length of time that you might want to spend at the location, and details of nearby campsites in the area, too.
Then, simply click on the relevant link to create your own mini guidebook, which can be printed out; alternatively, clicking on a different link will send all the co-ordinates straight to your sat-nav. Simple!
To begin creating your itinerary, just go to
www.france-voyage.com/en/.

Cheaper calls while on tour
Good news this month for anyone who tours on the Continent and uses a mobile phone either to make calls or access the internet - which is probably at least 95 per cent of those of us who tour abroad.
New EU regulations have now come into force which limit the amount that your phone's operating network can charge you when you're making or receiving calls, texting or using mobile internet when you're within an EU country.
From July, your mobile network is only allowed to charge you around 38p per minute when you're ringing to an EU state from an EU state - this is a saving of around five pence per minute.
It is also now free to receive a voicemail message within those same countries; however, be warned that you'll still have to pay to listen to your message.
Data-roaming - where you use your phone to search online - will now be capped at around £49 per month; your operating network must also send you a text when you've reached 80 per cent of your billing limit to warn you of the costs that you're racking up. This is good news for those with an iPhone or other smartphones who use their mobile to access the internet abroad; they should, however, turn off data roaming when not needed abroad as apps may access the web without your knowledge. For details on this and all the other new costs, contact your mobile network provider.
Finally, bear in mind that all these charges only apply to EU countries - if you're travelling outside the member states for example in Switzerland or Norway, your charges are likely to be significantly higher.

If, like our reader-team couple on p104, you like to tour with your dog, then you'll know how tricky it can be to find a campsite or other destination that will welcome your pooch with open arms. To assist dog owners everywhere, the Kennel Club has created its 'Open For Dogs' scheme and corresponding awards, which recognise those businesses across the country that are truly dog-friendly.
One of the categories featured within the scheme is that of dog - friendly campsites. If you've been to a particularly dog - friendly campsite that you'd like to see recognised, simply go to the website at www.openfordogs.org.uk where you can fill out an online entry form - it's free to do so, and you don't need to register.
If you're a dog owner, you might also want to consider registering with the website - this allows you to find listings details of dog - friendly businesses across the UK. You'll find more information at the above web address.

Cumbria's official tourist board has launched a brand- new website that is dedicated to everything camping and motorcaravanning in the area. It will help you to find the perfect pitch with its comprehensive search facility, and you can check availability, too. There's also a downloadable pdf guide to camping in the area, and much more besides. For more information visit the website at www.golakes.co.uk/pitchit.

Finally this month, if - like us - you're determined to get active this month, why not pay a visit to a new centre and outdoor-activity shop in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset? The National Trust is normally known for its attractive but chintzy shops, but this centre will sell everything you need to get out and about, including walking clothing and maps. The centre will also provide more information about the National Trust's work within the Gorge, as well as give inspiration on where you can get active in the area. You'll find the shop and new centre near the caves in the Gorge. Enjoy your motorcaravanning!