3,000 rescued by the Italian navy this past weekend.

I believe the attraction of England is the Sgengen agreement...It is certainly hobbleing me. After summer break....winter holidays in the Netherland will not happen.

As noted on a travel advisory:

Anyone travelling temporarily to a Schengen area from a country that is subject to visa requirements, be it an individual or group visitors, tourists, or business travelers is required to purchase travel insurance that covers the number of days he/she will be spending in the Schengen Area.
The insurance must be valid throughout the territory of the Member States and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage must be EUR 30,000!

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