Driving holidays are a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, the freedom to travel wherever you desire. The Channel Tunnel provides an easy way to explore Europe, with links to France, Belgium, Germany and Spain.  The Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel is the perfect destination for an overnight stop to help recharge your batteries and relax during your trip.

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Relax - Enjoy your Holiday

Not only is the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone a 5 minutes drive from the Channel Tunnel, the port of Dover is itself only a 15 minute drive. So depending on your preference whether it by train or ferry, the Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel is in the ideal location! This gives you a chance to break up your journey and enjoy a comfortable and convenient overnight stop, safe in the knowledge your journey can continue with easy and accessibility to your next destination.

Popular Driving Destinations

Driving holidays provide the ultimate means of exploring large parts of the country. Or you might like to focus on a particular region. What could be more relaxing than driving through legendary Provence countryside in France, or cruising the coast lines of Spain?

Germany - You're sure to enjoy your time behind the wheel here. Driving in Germany is a wonderful experience. All the top destinations are quickly and easily accessible via modern highways and an extensive network of secondary roads. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. Discover the diversity of the country by driving on one of Germany's 150 scenic routes running through the holiday regions.

Holland -  North Holland stretches northwards from Amsterdam, and is a popular tourist area and is worth driving through with stops to admire the many quaint villages, the windmills .South Holland is a land of flat countryside including the bulb fields which are best seen in spring time.

Belgium- The country is divided between the Flemish north, known as Flanders, and the French-speaking south known as Wallonia. Most of the principal sites of interest are located within a fairly small area of Flanders. If you do want to explore Wallonia, towns like Liege and Charleroi hold many attractions. However, for most visitors Brussels is the sole French-speaking town visited.

Spain- Driving in Spain can be an absolute pleasure with thousands of kilometers of open road with stunning scenery. Visit Gaudi's Barcelona; enjoy the art scene in Madrid and Europe's best nightlife.  Head south to Moorish Andalucía to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada and Cordoba's Great Mosque.  Tour the tapas bars of Seville and enjoy authentic flamenco and a bullfight.

 What you need to know when driving around Europe

• A full UK driving license is required in all countries.
• Visibility Vests are now compulsory in Spain. They are also compulsory in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Norway and. The rules vary from country to country concerning number of vests required and whether they should be carried in the car or boot.
• Headlamp converters are compulsory.
• GB sticker: UK registered vehicles displaying Euro-plates (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) no longer need a GB stickerwhen driving in European Union countries.
• Documentation: always carry your driving license, vehicle registration document (V5), and certificate of motor insurance. If your license does not incorporate a photograph ensure you carry your passport to validate the license.
• Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seat occupants.

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