A new site!

French is rapidly becoming my second language! I remember the nightmares that I had when I first settled here in 1996, literally dreaming in french and being totally confused by all that I heard around me.
After 12 years I find myself thinking and dreaming in french, and indeed have days when I start to panic about my fast fading English vocabulary.
It must be bad when your own mother comments on how poor your english is, especially as I was once a Secondary school teacher!
So, I may as well put this new found gift to use, and have decided to create a french site.
Hotelsafloat.com is so popular now that even french people send me emails, so it seems only fair to reward their patience with a site dedicated to them.
Vacancesplaisance.fr is now in the making and I am busy typing french appraisals. No doubt I will make many mistakes, but the essential is that I am making an effort.

Many of our clients worry about the language barrier, but after 12 years here, I can confirm that making a small effort goes along way with most french people. A friend of mine when holidaying here had to take her son to the chemist for a cough. With very little french she was very worried. She held her hand out at child height, said 'enfant', and coughed. 'Wet or dry?' replied the chemist and instantly found the perfect medicine!

So, next time you are planning your holidays and wondering whether you will be able to get by, rest assured!
I look forward to seeing more and more English speakers here.

See you soon!