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Influencer slammed for flying in her third trimester: what are the risks?
Recently a 27 year old influencer was forced to defend herself after fans slammed her flying to the Maldives during her third trimester. Tammy Hembrow is currently 32 weeks pregnant with her third child.
Brexit: Can We Still Take Our Teabags on Holiday?
Britain officially separated from the EU on 31 December 2020, and therefore must now obey EU rules when it comes to entry requirements, including entering with certain foods.
Travel Insurance Is Not Private Healthcare: We Explain the Differences Between Health Insurance and Travel Insurance
Here we explain the differences between health insurance and travel insurance.
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Coronavirus: EU to close borders as travel bans are put in place
COVID-19 has been the cause of mass uncertainty, and tensions have risen, as several countries plan to close their borders.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Coronavirus declared a pandemic; are your holiday plans affected?
Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the death toll rises to 4,636 worldwide.
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5 holiday scams and how to avoid them
Summer is upon us; despite the dismal weather we appear to have been graced with recently. With the UK expecting yet more rainfall over the next few days…
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Travel Insurance and Coronavirus: The Ultimate Guide
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in over 15,133,026 confirmed cases worldwide, affected 215 countries and caused over 620,467 deaths. The virus has caused much devastation across the globe and has affected many people around the world.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Coronavirus cases hit 24,000 and holidays have been brought to a halt
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is now advising all UK citizens to leave China if they can, amid growing concerns of the coronavirus spreading.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Are your prescription drugs illegal abroad?
For many, taking prescription medication has become part of a daily routine and not something that is usually given a second thought – until it comes to travelling abroad.
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Are vaccinations safe, and is bypassing them worth the risk?
Here in the UK we are lucky to only need a couple of vaccinations throughout our lifetime. When visiting other countries particularly in the US, Africa and Asia we are exposed…
Category: Medical
Travel insurance – should you have the right for your cancer diagnosis to be forgotten?
‘Cancer patients have the right to be forgotten’, is the strong statement being brought forward by campaign group, Youth Cancer Europe.
Category: Lifestyle, MedicalWorld Health Organisation warns of deadly virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning holidaymakers and brits living abroad of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, after the number of reported infections…
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Sickness bugs and how to avoid them on holiday
The most common cause for food poisoning amongst British tourists is undercooked poultry contributing to 244,000** cases a year. This is closely followed by beef…
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Is the heatwave set to stay in the UK?
As temperatures hit record highs in the UK, Africa, Canada and Japan everyone is now asking how long will this hot weather last?
Category: International Travel, Medical, UK Travel
Is there a new cure for Malaria?
Recurring malaria is the most common type of malaria outside of sub-Saharan Africa affecting 8.5 million people each year. Once bitten by a mosquito carrying the disease…
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Is there a new cure for Malaria?
Recurring malaria is the most common type of malaria outside of sub-Saharan Africa affecting 8.5 million people each year. Once bitten by a mosquito carrying the disease…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Is there a sun cream ban on the way?
Hawaii is the first country to pass a legislation to ban certain sun creams in a bid to protect their coral reefs from damage. Research has shown that damage to coral reefs…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Man Injured after Dead Snake Strikes!
A man from the US required medical treatment after he was bitten by the severed head of a rattlesnake. He was airlifted from his home in Texas to the nearest hospital, where…
Category: Medical
Travelling with a Mental Health Condition
For many, going on holiday is the perfect way to de-stress and escape the 9 to 5. Day to day life can be stressful for everyone but those struggling with their mental health…
Category: International Travel, Medical, UK Travel
How chickenpox could scupper your holiday…
With half-term just around the corner are you aware of the impact your child catching chickenpox could have on your holiday? Chickenpox is a household name for the highly contagious…
Category: Medical
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Parents advised children must have MMR injection before travelling to Europe
Following an outbreak of measles in Europe, parents are being advised by Public Health England to ensure children are up to date with their MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination before travelling.
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Re-use, re-fill and refuse to ruin our planet
Over the past few years, an increased awareness in single-use plastics and sustainable tourism has created a demand for responsible holidays.
Category: Lifestyle
How to Brexit-proof your summer holiday
With summer holiday season just around the corner, Theresa May due to resign as Prime Minister on the 7th June 2019 and another Brexit negotiation…
Category: International Travel
