Doesn't this heatwave just make you want to sit on a beach or dive into a pool? The school holidays have just begun and right now we can enjoy hot sunshine normally typical of the South of France just a hop across the channel. Rouen in Normandy, for instance, is currently basking in 30 degrees plus.

It’s at times like this – when you want to just get up and go – that I love our easy search options for quickly finding exactly what’s available at the best price. First stop would be the Discounts and Special Offers page to pick up a great bargain. Then I would try the Last minute availability search, where you can pick a week and see exactly what’s available at a glance in all areas – or narrow it down to your region of choice.

A villa with a pool is a fantastic family option. Give youngsters some pool toys and goggles and they’ll be happy all day. To make even this choice easy, don’t forget to check out our new listing pages for Villas in France. Some mouthwatering holiday homes there!

And finally, we make it easy to plan and book your journey and all the extras you’ll need, from ferry crossings at great prices in Travel pages to holiday money a pre-paid tolling card to avoid those queues at the autoroute tolling booths in our Services directory. Bonnes Vacances!