HELP WITH THIS SITE
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USING THIS SITE
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SEASONS
CURRENCIES
PRINTING
DRIVING IN EUROPE
TIMES
USING THIS SITE
Selecting your accommodation
To view the properties available on the On-Line Vacations website click on the search button in the top left hand corner. This will allow you to enter your criteria and the database will provide a list of accommodation which meets these requirements. The list will have a brief description of each of the properties along with additional information. To access the full advertisement click on the reference number which corresponds to each entry.
The advertisements contain further information on the property and its surrounding area along with photographs. You can add a property to your personal list, which can be printed at the end of the session, by clicking on the bookmark icon on the advertisements menu bar.
Checking availability
Having selected your accommodation you will need to confirm the property is available for the period you would like to go. Some of our clients provide availability to be accessed online and you can view this by clicking on the availability icon on the on the advertisements menu bar. Alternatively you can contact the advertisers (click here for help with numbers) directly to obtain up to the minute availability and any further information you require about the property and its surrounding area. Most advertisers have an additional information pack they can send to you.
Making the booking
When you are ready to make a booking you need to contact the advertisers directly. You can do this by any of the means on each advertisement and in some cases you will be able to ue the online booking form which has been provided so you can fill in, print out and fax to the advertiser. In the event of placing a booking each advertiser has individual requirements concerning the information and the deposit placed to confirm a booking. To check these requirements read any provided booking conditions or contact the advertiser (click here for help with numbers). Please note; when you place a booking you are entering into a contract with the advertiser directly. For further information please view the disclaimer.
Getting there
Once you have placed a booking for holiday accommodation you can contact our sponsors, Bonnes Vacances, to enquire about discount travel. To take advantage of this offer they will require a valid reference number that has been supplied by the advertiser. For further information on the various travel available visit their site here
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
All contact telephone numbers are displayed in a format providing dialling information for international and national calls (ie +44 (0)1306 883066). When dialling this number from a foreign country replace the "+" with your own international dialling code followed by 44 1306 883066 omitting any numbers that appaer in brackets. When dialling a national number omit the plus symbol and the country code (in the example 44) and include any numbers that appear in brackets (ie 01306 883066).
Telephone tones also differ from country to country. Below is a description of the ringing and engaged tones for each european country:
| COUNTRY | CODE | TONES | KEY |
| Austria | 43 | Ring |
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| Belgium | 32 | Ring |
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| Bulgaria | 359 | Ring |
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| Denmark | 45 | Ring |
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| Finland | 358 | Ring |
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| France | 33 | Ring |
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| Germany | 49 | Ring |
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| Greece | 30 | Ring |
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| Hungary | 36 | Ring |
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| Ireland | 353 | Ring |
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| Italy | 39 | Ring |
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| Luxembourg | 352 | Ring |
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| Netherlands | 31 | Ring |
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| Norway | 47 | Ring |
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| Portugal | 351 | Ring |
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| Romania | 40 | Ring |
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| Spain | 34 | Ring |
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| Sweden | 46 | Ring |
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| Switzerland | 41 | Ring |
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| United Kingdom | 44 | Ring |
SEASONS
The seasons for each letting period are decided upon by the advertiser. In some cases the exact dates are provided rather than each season but below is a guide to the seasons where only these are provided. N.B. This is a guide only and for conformation please contact the advertiser directly (click here for help with numbers).
| SEASON | DATES |
| LOW | November to April |
| MID | May to mid-June and October |
| HIGH | mid-June to mid-July and early to end September |
| PEAK | mid-July to early September |
CURRENCIES
As an approximate guide, below is a list of countries with their currencies and an approximate value compared to one pound sterling.
For current exchange rates and any currencies not given below visit our currency converter ![]()
| COUNTRY | CURRENCY | ABBREVIATION | EQUAL TO £1 |
| Austria | Schilling | ATS | 24 |
| Belgium | Franc | BEF | 69 |
| Bulgaria | Lev | BGL | 3 |
| Czech Republic | Koruna | CZK | 54 |
| Denmark | Kroner | DKK | 13 |
| Europe | Euros | EUR | 1.7 |
| Finland | Markka | FIM | 10 |
| France | Franc | FRF | 11 |
| Germany | Mark | DEM | 3.4 |
| Greece | Drachmas | GRD | 582 |
| Hungary | Forint | HUF | 414 |
| Ireland | Punt | IEP | 1.4 |
| Italy | Lira | ITL | 3322 |
| Luxembourg | Franc | LUF | 63 |
| Netherlands | Guilders | NLG | 3.9 |
| Norway | Kroner | NOK | 14 |
| Portugal | Escudo | PTE | 344 |
| Romania | Leu | ROL | 38019 |
| Spain | Pesetas | ESP | 285 |
| Sweeden | Krona | SEK | 15 |
| Switzerland | Franc | CHF | 2.6 |
| United Kingdom | Pounds | GBP | 1 |
PRINTING
The On-Line Vacations website has been constructed using frames. To print a specific frame ensure the frame you wish to print is in focus by clicking your mouse in the relevant frame. You can then click on the print icon on your browsers toolbar.
If your print out does not contain text where you expected it (ie details from your personal list) it may be due to the fact you have the "Print Background" option turned off in your browser.
To alter this please follow these instructions:
Netscape Communicator
Select File, Page Setup... and ensure the Print backgrounds checkbox is on.
Internet Explorer
Select View, Internet Options... and click on the Advanced tab. Scroll down to Printing and ensure Print background color and images is checked.
Please note:- when you print a page it will generally re-adjust itself to fit within your printers margins and therefore appear differently than appears on screen.
| AUSTRIA | |
| Full valid licence required. International Driving Permit may be needed. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 130kph (81mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 100kph (62mph) | |
| Apply only to Brenner, Pyhrn and Tauren Autobahns. | |
| First aid kit and warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats without special seats or child safety belts. | |
| Police: 133/112 Ambulance: 144/112 Fire: 122/112 Particulars must be exchanged and medical assistance sought in event of injury. | |
| BELGIUM | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways and 4-lane roads: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 3s prohibited from front seats without special seats or unless rear seats are unavailable. | |
| Police: 101 Ambulance: 100 Fire: 100 Injuries and damage to unoccupied stationary vehicles require police attention. In the event of injury, vehicles must not be moved. | |
| BULGARIA | |
| Full valid licence required to be accompanied with certified Bulgarian translation or International Driving Permit. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card compulsory. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| Most motorways are free. | |
| First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher. | |
| Compulsory for driver and front-seat passengers, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats. | |
| Police: 166 Ambulance: 150 Fire: 160 Police and State Insurance Institute must be informed of any injuries or serious vehicle damage. | |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | |
| Full valid licence required to be accompanied with certified Bulgarian translation or International Driving Permit. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card compulsory.??? | |
| Motorways: 130kph (mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| Most motorways are free.??? | |
| First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher.??? | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats. | |
| Police: 158 Ambulance: 155 Fire: 150 | |
| DENMARK | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 110kph (68mph), caravans/trailers: 70kph (43mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 80kph (49mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 3s must use baby seats. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 Injuries must be reported to police and medical attention sought. | |
| FINLAND | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Dual Carriage ways: 100kph (62mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle recommended. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| No restrictions | |
| Police: 10022 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 | |
| FRANCE and MONACO | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Toll motorways: 130kph (81mph), Motorways: 110kph (68mph) Paris ring road: 80kph (49mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) Lower limits apply in wet weather. Visitors with licences under a year old: 90kph (56mph) | |
| Apply on most motorways, varying according to distance. | |
| Warning triangle and spare set of vehicle bulbs recommended. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 10s prohibited from front seats. | |
| Police: 17/112 Ambulance: 15/112 Fire: 18/112 European Accident Statement Form must be completed and signed by both parties in the event of accident. | |
| GERMANY | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways (recommended): 130kph (81mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 100kph (62mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle, first aid kit recommended | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats without special seats or child safety belts. | |
| Police: 110 Ambulance: 110 Fire: 112 Injury and serious vehicle damage require police attention. | |
| GREECE | |
| Full valid licence required. International Driving Permits may be required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Dual Carriageways: 110kph (68mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (49mph) | |
| Charged on most motorways, which are often only single carriage ways. | |
| Warning triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher. | |
| Compulsory for driver and front-seat passengers, if fitted. | |
| Under 10s prohibited from front seats. | |
| Police: 100 Ambulance: 166 Fire: 199 (Athens only. Elsewhere, check telephone directory) | |
| HUNGARY | |
| Full valid licence required. International Driving Permit compulsory. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Dual Carriageways: 100kph (62mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 80-100kph (49-62mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for driver and front-seat passengers, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s and those under 150cm prohibited from front seats without special restraint. | |
| Police: 107 Ambulance: 104 Fire: 105 All damage requires police attention. | |
| IRELAND | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 112kph (70mph) Built-up areas: 48kph (30mph) Other areas: 92kph (60mph) | |
| Charged on some motorways | |
| Warning triangle recommended. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats without special seats or child safety belts. | |
| Police: 999/112 Ambulance: 999/112 Fire: 999/112 In the event of accident you are required to stop immediately and exchange particulars. | |
| ITALY and SAN MARINO | |
| Full valid licence required. Official Italian translation may be required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 130kph (81mph) Dual Carriageway: 110kph (68mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| Charged on most motorways; toll cards may be purchased from toll booths / service areas. | |
| Warning triangle. Spare set of vehicle bulbs recommended | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 4s prohibited from travelling without child restraints. 3-12 year olds must use restraints. | |
| Police: 113/17 Ambulance: 118/15 Fire: 115/18 | |
| LUXEMBOURG | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Dual Carriage Ways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle recommended | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front seats without special child seats. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 112 Fire:112 | |
| NETHERLANDS | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Dual Carriageways: 100kph (62mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 80kph (49mph) | |
| Waal and Zeeland bridges, Kil tunnel. | |
| Warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for driver and front-seat passengers, if fitted. | |
| Under 3s prohibited from front seats. 3-12 year olds may travel in front-seats with special seats. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 | |
| NORWAY | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 90kph (56mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 80kph (49mph) | |
| Apply on some motorways, bridges and tunnels. City tolls apply on entrance to Bergen and Oslo | |
| Warning triangle and spare set of vehicle bulbs recommended | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 4s must use special restraints. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 113 Fire: 110 | |
| PORTUGAL | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 17. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph). Visiting drivers holding a licence for less than 1 year are required to display a yellow disc bearing '90' on the rear and drive below 90kph (56mph) or a lower applicable limit. | |
| Charged on most motorways. | |
| Warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s may travel in front-seats with special seats. Under 3s must be restrained. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 | |
| ROMANIA | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card compulsory. | |
| Motorways: 70-90kph (43-56mph) Built-up areas: 60kph (37mph) Other areas: 70-90kph (43-56mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle, first aid kit. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 12s prohibited from front-seats. | |
| Police: 955 Ambulance: 961 Fire: 981 Police and Green card issuer must be informed of accidents. | |
| SPAIN and ANDORRA | |
| Full valid licence required. International Driving Permit or Official Spanish translation recommended. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card and Bail Bond recommended (compulsory for Andorra) | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 90kph (56mph) | |
| Charged on most motorways. | |
| Spare set of vehicle bulbs. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| SPAIN: Under 12s prohibited from front-seats without child seats. ANDORRA: Under 12s prohibited from front-seats. |
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| Police: 091/112/110 Ambulance: 092/112/116 Fire: 080/112/118 | |
| SWEDEN | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 90-110kph (-68mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 70kph (43mph) | |
| None | |
| Warning triangle recommended | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 7s prohibited from travelling without child seats or restraints. | |
| Police: 112 Ambulance: 112 Fire: 112 Particulars must be exchanged in the event of accident. | |
| SWITZERLAND and LIECHTENSTEIN | |
| Full valid licence required. Drivers of temporarily imported cars must be over 18. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 120kph (74mph) Built-up areas: 50kph (31mph) Other areas: 80kph (49mph) | |
| Annual motorway tax. Those using motorways must display a vignette (sticker) available at Swiss frontier. | |
| Warning triangle. | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 7s prohibited from travelling in front seats without child restraints | |
| Police: 117 Ambulance: 117/144 Fire: 118 In case of injury, police must be informed. | |
| UNITED KINGDOM | |
| Full valid licence required. Green card recommended. | |
| Motorways: 112kph (70mph) Dual Carriage ways: 112kph (70mph) Built-up areas: 48kph (30mph) Other areas: as sign posted | |
| None | |
| None | |
| Compulsory for all, if fitted. | |
| Under 3s must be in child restraints. | |
| Police: 999 Ambulance: 999 Fire: 999 | |
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