Now that you have decided to take a family holiday camping in France, there are a few things to consider. There are many campsites suitable for family holidays in France to choose from; each one as beautiful as the next. However, there are a few things to check you have with you before you get underway. These vary slightly depending on if you are using a mobile holiday home, or a camping resort.

You will want to be sure you have your passport, driving licence and car insurance details for any road trip on the Continent. It is likely you won’t need them of course, but better safe than sorry.

It is highly advisable to have travel insurance and the E111 to provide basic medical cover. French law also requires that you have a warning triangle in your car (in case of breakdown), and you should also have a basic first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

The majority of campsites are fully equipped with everything, including barbeques. If you wish to tent, you must verify that you can use your own. Some will only allow touring guests to bring a personal tent, and offer pitch areas at reasonable cost.

If you are camping in a mobile home you can carry your favourite perishables with you, as they are equipped with fridge/freezer combos, but in gastronomic France, this may not be necessary of course! There is a variety of bedroom choices available, depending on how many you take on your camping holidays.

Most importantly, you will want to bring bedding, towels, basic toiletries like toothbrushes and paste, and you should check to see if cooking supplies are provided. Often they are; however you may need to provide bottle and can openers. Waste bags, a torch and matches are must haves, regardless of how you camp. There are stores near all major campsites for you to purchase perishables or other needs.

Sweden is the largest of the countries in Scandinavia with a population of only 9 million and you will find plenty of cheap flights to Stockholm allowing you to explore the vast open expanses of this beautiful country. It consists of forest landscapes which are dotted with small towns and a few crystal blue lakes. Whether you are attracted to the beautiful Swedish scenery or have decided on a city break to see the sights of Stockholm you will not feel crowded by tourists as you enjoy the many activities Sweden has to offer.

Stockholm provides a great setting for a city break as do Malmö and Gothenburg. You will be awe inspired by the history of the Vikings, traces of which can be seen all over Sweden in museums, at burial mounds, rune stones and castles.

There are frequent cheap flights to Sweden via the UK into Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. If you are flying into southern Sweden then look at landing at Copenhagen in Denmark also. The airport is situated on an island located between Copenhagen and Malmö which are linked together by the breathtaking Øresund Bridge. If after your city break you are heading off to Lapland then the most idyllic mode of transport is via the Inlandsbanan train which will whisk you through the stunning Scandinavian forests to your destination.

There is a wide range of accommodation options within the cities from luxury five-star hotels and self catering apartments to chalets, old castles, B&Bs, campsites and mountain lodges.

Sweden has plenty to offer on a city break. Stockholm is bustling, pretty and pedestrian-friendly. It is situated on a group of islands that are connected via a network of bridges. It has the charm of the medieval Old Town with its cobbled streets and ancient architecture, as well as several beaches and plenty of green spaces which can be enjoyed whether you visit in the winter or summer months.