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TRAVEL INFORMATION

before you depart on your bike trip

Top Reasons why you should travel with DuVine:

 

* You will stay in the region's most deluxe and authentic hotels, villas, and castles.

* Our guides are leaders: seasoned travelers with experience in language, wine, food, art, and group dynamics.

* You will bicycle on country roads while enjoying exclusive visits and gourmet cuisine.

* Over twelve years of unique and personalized experiences, and most importantly ten years of very happy guests.

We offer our guests a very useful, complimentary personal travel planning service.  We are experienced travel planners. Once you have reserved your bike trip, call or email us to discuss all your pre and post travel plans.  Transportation, accommodations, reservations - there's so much to arrange before your trip.

Reserve your pre and post hotels

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Fly DuVine: Email us your dates of travel and preferred carrier and we will quote you the best price on air travel for your DuVine Adventure. Most airlines allow the use of Frequent Flyer Miles. Business Class also available on request.

Passport
All visitors must possess a valid passport to enter Europe. European Union nationals can carry either their passport or identity card.  Minors traveling alone must also carry a letter of permission signed by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Visas
Most countries do not need a visa for stays in Europe of up to 90 days.

Travel Insurance
It is a good idea to take out travel insurance covering cancellations, lost or stolen property, injury, and illness.  Travel Insured is committed to protecting all aspects of your trip. Worldwide Trip Protector consists of the finest travel protection benefits, which protect you from unexpected occurrences that can happen around the world or around the corner. Check out DuVine Adventures travel insurance.

Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required for entry to Europe with the exception of visitors from countries where a health epidemic has been formally declared.

Return ticket
A return ticket will prevent immigration officers from asking questions about your stay in Europe, your personal finances, and any plans to remain in the country.

Check out our Currency Converter.

The Cash Question: Currency experts say these are some of the advantages and disadvantages of various ways to exchange money or pay for a purchase abroad.

 
Advantage
Disadvantage
ATM
 Favorable exchange rates and fees Transaction fees add up on small withdrawals.
Bank
 Might have more favorable exchange rates and fees than money-exchange outlets. Less favorable exchange rates and fees than ATM and credit cards; finding one that exchanges foreign money; limited business hours.
Money-exchange outlet
 Convenient; open long hours; stocks numerous currencies. Less favorable exchange rates and fees than ATMs and credit cards.
Credit cards
 Favorable exchange rates and fees; eliminates carrying cash for large purchases. Interest charge if you don't pay bill promptly; can be very costly for cash withdrawals.
Traveler's checks
 Very secure; can be replaced if lost or stolen. Less favorable exchange rates and fees than ATMs and credit cards.

Packing List
What do I wear on the bike? Do not think that you have to look like a professional biker. Simply come as you are, but padded bike shorts, bike gloves and a helmet (if you prefer to bring your own) are useful items to bring along.  We spend most of the day outside so dress comfortably.  It tends to be around 57 degrees in wine cellars, and warm on the bicycle. It is always a good idea to have light sweater or jacket just in case.

Bike Gear you should bring: Bicycling shoes or stiff-soled sneakers, Bicycling gloves Bicycling shorts (tight or not tight), sandals, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear (jacket pants), sunglasses, sweater-sweatshirt.

DuVine Cycling Jersey:  We offer limited edition DuVine Adventure cycling jerseys.  The team jersey is stylish providing the best technical performance on the market made by Louis Garneau.  Ride for "Team DuVine" and be the coolest kid on the block.  We have already pre-sold many, so place your order soon.

Do I need a helmet? We believe you can make your own decisions with your safety. DuVine Adventures does not make you wear a helmet. Feel free to bring your own or enjoy complimentary use of one of ours.

Tipping: Each guests gives each guide anywhere from 150 to 200 euros.

Oh, my behind: Our bike seats are gel, but if you have a tender behind, purchase a gel seat cover that slides over our seat and bring padded shorts.

How do I dress? It is Europe; the euros tend to style and look very nice in restaurants and hotels.  DuVine has no dress code, it's your vacation. We recommend bringing clothing and shoes for restaurants, fleece jacket or warm sweater, sport coat, dress or skirt for ladies, walking/hiking shorts, socks, and sleepwear.

Miscellaneous Items: Wallet, credit cards, airline tickets, passport (copy), medications and a copy of prescription, sunscreen and lip ointment, toiletries, watch, camera and film. PS- Travelers checks are a pain, easiest way to get money is Bankcard or Visa!  Do you need some extra travel supplies? Magellan's Travel Supplies is great.

Luggage: Limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase and one carry-on. Mark you luggage with your name, address and phone number on your DuVine luggage tag. Sometimes a small extra bag is good to carry wine home. Do not over-pack, you will not wear all your clothing!  Need new luggage, ebags.com can help you out.

Passport: A passport is required for travel to France. A visa in not required for U.S. citizens provided you are staying in the country less than 90 days. We recommend that you make two photocopies of your airline ticket and the first page of your passport. Leave one copy at home with a friend or relative, and bring one copy with you, keep it separate from the original documents.

E-mail on Tour: Have your family & friends send all mail to: info@duvine.com

Wine: All wine tastings are paid for, wine is also included with all dinners.

Transportation to rendezvous:  You will need round-trip train tickets.  We are happy to handle all your rail travel plans.

Your Work: Leave that at home!

Pre-Adventure: It is a good idea is try a few good cycling days with a hill or two included.

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