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Wildfires in Southern California
Over 27,000 residents of Ventura and Santa Paula were evacuated from their homes after wildfires spread across Southern California. Firefighters worked through the night to tackle the blaze.
Category: Disasters, International Travel, Lifestyle
American Airlines Christmas Glitch
Bad news for those looking to travel with American Airlines over the Christmas period. A technical issue with the airlines computer system has resulted in too many pilots booking time off…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Bali Volcano – Are you covered?
Thousands of tourists are stranded on the Indonesian island of Bali as the airport remains closed for a second day. The popular tourist destination saw the volcano dispensing smoke…
Category: Disasters, International Travel, Lifestyle
Good news for coffee drinkers!
The majority of us – myself included – enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning to get us going, one at lunch as we catch up with friends and one when we get home because, well, it’s been a long day.
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle
Travel insurance based on price?
Tempted to book your travel insurance through a price comparison site? Think again. Although we may feel using a comparison site is the most effect way of finding a policy…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, UK Travel
Wake up in the City that never sleeps…
Brits who have been dreaming of exploring New York City but never had the budget could be in for a treat. Budget Icelandic airline, WOW is now offering flights…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Ready for Virgin’s HoliDOs challenge?
Have you heard? Virgin Holidays will be sending one lucky winner away for a four-week holiday in North America, but wait for it…trialling 50 – yes 50! – of the craziest activities.
Category: International Travel
The Plague – is Madagascar safe?
Although plague outbreaks are not unexpected in Madagascar, the recent outbreak of pneumonic plague – the deadliest form – has been described as a concern.
Category: Disasters, International Travel, Medical
NYC Terror Attack – Travel Advice
Eight people have been killed and a further eleven injured in New York City after a rental truck mounted a bike path before crashing into a school bus. The incident, which happened shortly after 3pm…
Category: Disasters, International Travel, Lifestyle
Brexit and your holiday flights
Brexit. The word that’s at the forefront of everyone’s mind. With Britain set to leave the EU in March 2019 negotiations are well and truly underway, but it is not yet clear how Brexit…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, UK Travel
As the NHS struggles, Brits head abroad
For many Brits travelling abroad is for no other reason than spending a week relaxing in the sun, for others it’s for lifesaving surgery. As the NHS struggles to cope with an increase in demand…
Category: International Travel, Medical
The fate of the EHIC
Formal negotiations for Brexit are well and truly underway, and since the announcement in June 2016 that Britain will be leaving the European Union (EU) the fate of the EHIC…
Category: International Travel, Medical
Summer getaway turns into a disaster?
The summer holiday season has begun and families, couples and friends are ready to head out into the sun for a few weeks of relaxing by the pool, sitting on the beach and taking part in fun activities.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, Lifestyle
The Cost of a Missed Flight
Ryanair is in crisis after announcing the cancellation of 40-50 flights per day over 6 weeks, leaving thousands of travellers’ plans in chaos. The issue has raised an important aspect…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, Lifestyle
Canary Island Earthquakes
Popular holiday destinations; La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria have been hit by 50 earthquakes over the last three days. So far, the earthquakes have measured between 1.5 and 2.7.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Catalonia Referendum – Are tourists safe?
Over the last few days, thousands of people have been protesting across Catalonia following the violent scenes that took place during Sunday’s referendum.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Planning a trip to Las Vegas – Travel Advice
The dreadful news of a mass shooting that left 59 people dead and hundreds injured at the Route 91 music festival in Las Vegas, USA on Sunday 1st October 2017.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Ryanair Flight Fiasco
It is estimated that over roughly 500,000 Ryanair passengers will be affected by the airline’s decision to cancel up to 50 flights a day until the end of October.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, Lifestyle, UK Travel
editor's picks
2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
Category: International Travel
100ml Limits Scrapped: What Are The New Rules?
Last year London City Airport ditched the 100ml liquid rule and this year both Luton Airport and London’s Heathrow are planning to follow suit.
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