Camping Cheques

Sianelen replied on 13/12/2016 12:41

Posted on 13/12/2016 12:41

Received a phone call this morning from the clubs overseas travel to inform me that changes are to be made to Camping Cheques. They will be going up by £1 in the new year and unless I paid the full amount for my ferry crossing and cheques today I would not only have the extra charge but would have to have paper cheques as they will not be able to load my Gold Card in the new year.
I am lucky as I only order the minimum (3 on this booking) to get the ferry discount but if you do use Camping Cheques and have a Gold Card to pay for your campsites you may want to order this side of Christmas.

Phill replied on 23/04/2017 20:46

Posted on 23/04/2017 20:46

Are sites still offering the discount nights 6 for 7 etc if so how would you find out as their web won't let you see anything until you register a new card ideas anyone please 

eurortraveller replied on 23/04/2017 21:07

Posted on 23/04/2017 20:46 by Phill

Are sites still offering the discount nights 6 for 7 etc if so how would you find out as their web won't let you see anything until you register a new card ideas anyone please 

Posted on 23/04/2017 21:07

I just took Camping Trologot  as an example, looked it up on the new Camping Travel Club website - and it says 6 Cheques for 7 nights.  But you will have to look in the same way for any site which interests you. 

Atley j replied on 02/05/2017 17:06

Posted on 02/05/2017 17:06

I normally use ACSI card when in France.  However, the campsite I have booked in Royan in June only takes Camping Cheques.  I have never used these.  Can anybody advise whether I should be getting some cheques please ?

eurortraveller replied on 02/05/2017 19:01

Posted on 02/05/2017 19:01

I don't know. As you say you have already booked presumably you have pad a booking fee, agreed to pay their standard tariff, and have a contract with them on that basis. I don't know whether they will let you change the terms of the booking you have made. The  whole essence of Camping Cheques was always that they were for people who had not booked. Perhaps others can advise. 

ValDa replied on 02/05/2017 22:09

Posted on 02/05/2017 17:06 by Atley j

I normally use ACSI card when in France.  However, the campsite I have booked in Royan in June only takes Camping Cheques.  I have never used these.  Can anybody advise whether I should be getting some cheques please ?

Posted on 02/05/2017 22:09

If you've booked already then the site might not be happy about you trying to change and use Camping Cheques.  The idea behind Camping Cheques is that sites can fill empty pitches, at a somewhat reduced price............ so they're not going to want to lose your booking.  You may also find that the saving is so small that it's not worth buying the cheques, adding on the Admin fee..............etc.

Stick to your booking, but if you're visiting France in June next year then I would suggest it's very rarely necessary that you book in advance, and that way you can use your ACSI Card or Camping Cheques and move on as and when you wish.

Vicmallows replied on 02/05/2017 22:35

Posted on 02/05/2017 22:35

Occasionally, depending on your particular circumstances, the ACSI rate can even be higher than the site's standard tariff!  I expect the same applies to Camping Cheques, though I have never used them.

Like many others, I never book sites abroad.

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