Since 2006 airport security rules have been tightened with regard to passengers' handbaggage and items (liquids and electronic equipment) that may be taken onboard. See this page for the current restrictions on flights in the EU, UK, US, and more.

Some handy tips on safety when heading to the Alpine hills in winter, with useful information and links to essential weather and snow report websites.

Launched June 2004, the "Health Card" is for EU residents to use to access medical resourses when travelling outside of their EU country of residence.

Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

The core information on the people and their history, geography, politics, military, economy and statistics everyone needs to know about France, supplied by the CIA.

Going on vacation to the Limousin? Information on finding the right place to stay: self-catering accommodation, bed and breakfast, rural gite or cottage or budget hotel or backpacker accommodation, find out more.

Access to interactive maps of the region that let you get right down to the level of individual street addresses!

Printed guides to the country in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

Printed guides to the area in the AngloINFO Bookshop - buy online!

The legal points you should now - from visas to consumer rights.