The hire car options make it simple to get car seats for the trip. I have done this too when we travelled with our little boy at 8 months old. I was disappointed to find that Peugeot car leasing only sell you the seats although they are good quality Britax seats and seem reasonably priced (not discounted though). This is quite expensive for 2 seats but maybe I can sell them later through friends and eBay in France!

I have confirmed with Britax (who make safe n sound here and Romer over there) and also with Peugeot Europe, that it is illegal to use Australian seats on France as they have different bolts and connections so we do need to get seats over there. Now I’m just deciding whether to buy them myself online or through Peugeot and how to sell them when we are done as it will be around $500 for the 2 seats. Having said all that, Peugeot car leasing in Europe have an excellent service and great new cars that are cheaper to have than a hire car if you are staying long enough so we will work it out!!! It’s a shame they don’t hire out car seats through their other car hire company as part of Europcar but never mind.

Thanks again for your help and I’ll keep you posted on outcome!
Regards
Ange

Disney’s First Winnie the Pooh Playroom Opens at the Athenaeum Hotel

London, July 28th – Disney and the Athenaeum Hotel recently recognised as the Best UK Family Hotel*, have teamed-up to open the first Winnie the Pooh playroom. Packed with loads of Winnie toys, musical instruments, LEGO DUPLO, colouring sets and games all featuring the beloved bear and his friends, the Hundred Acre Wood setting playroom is now open for summer playtime

For Disney this a unique UK experience. “We hope the Winnie the Pooh playroom will add a touch of Disney magic for families holidaying in London over the summer and staying at the Athenaeum.” commented Andrea Tartaglia, Vice President, and franchise marketing Europe for The Walt Disney Company

The playroom is sure to be a hit with the more than 1,000 children who visit the hotel each summer, giving parents a welcome break to enjoy a meal or spa treatment, as the hotel’s nanny keeps a watchful eye over the kids in the playroom. Even parents may not want to miss out on the complimentary honey-flavoured ‘High Tea’, made using Regent’s Park bees’ honey, which will be hosted by the kids’ concierge in the playroom every weekend.

Beyond the playroom, the Athenaeum will have more Winnie the Pooh inspired goodies for guests including a ‘Honey-Tea Family Picnic Hamper’ – filled to the brim with delicious food and Winnie toys. The hamper can be enjoyed in one of the many neighbouring Royal Parks which surround the hotel – Green Park is just across the road.

Families who choose to stay in of the Athenaeum’s newly refurbished apartments will find Winnie the Pooh and his friends around every corner – including fun bath and bedtime products, helping to make families’ stay fun and special.

The Athenaeum’s Kids Concierge, Serena Zandegu, said “We’re really passionate about offering families a unique experience which makes their stay all the more fun and relaxing – and who better to work with than Disney to help us achieve this.

For more information please contact:

Rea Francis
rea@rfmedia.com.au
04141250790
02 96608000