Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
surance pays directly for overseas expenditures, or reimburses you later (it's probably the
latter). Keep all documentation.
Travel Insurance
We recommend travel insurance covering theft, loss and medical problems. Some policies
exclude dangerous activities, including diving, motorcycling and mountaineering. Read
the fine print.
Worldwide travel insurance is available at
www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_services
. You
can buy, extend and claim online, even if you're already on the road.
Purchasing airline tickets with a credit card may provide
limited
travel-accident insur-
ance. Ask your credit-card company.
Internet Access
»Airports have wi-fi, as do hotels, many cafes and some tourist offices.
»In remote valleys of Haute-Provence, it's hard to get online.
»To find wi-fi access, check France-specific
www.journaldunet.com/wifi
.
»Internet cafes cost €4 to €6 per hour; see On the Road chapters for some locations.
»To access dial-up ISPs via laptop, find telephone plug adaptors at supermarkets.
Language Courses
The government site
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
(under 'Francophony') and
www.europa-
pages.com/france
list language schools.
Prices vary greatly. Content can be tailored (for a fee) to your specific needs.
Centre Méditerranéen d'Études Françaises
( 04 93 78 21 59;
www.centremed.monte-carlo.mc
;
chemin des Oliviers, Cap d'Ail)
Côte d'Azur language
school since 1952.
Legal Matters
»French police have wide powers of search and seizure, and may demand identification at
any time, regardless of 'probable cause'.
