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Five Top UK Christmas Markets 2023
With the majority of Christmas Markets opening this month we have found the top five Christmas Markets in the UK for 2023.
Is it safe to travel to Egypt as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues?
Egypt has been a popular winter-sun holiday destination for many years, but with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict intensifying daily holidaymakers are concerned.
Category: Disasters, Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
How will the fires at Luton airport impact my travel insurance?
Luton airports terminal 2 car park has partially collapsed after catching fire. The fire broke out on Tuesday the 10th of October around 9pm, engulfing the car park.
Category: Disasters, Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
Motorcycle Accidents Abroad: What Will Your Travel Insurance Cover?
Travel insurance, which offers protection from financial loss while abroad, has strict policies when it comes to riding motorcycles on holiday.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Hurricane Nigel is set to bring havoc to the UK this weekend
The Met Office has issued a warning as Hurricane Nigel is set to cause havoc across the UK in the coming days. Will travel be affected?
Category: Disasters, International Travel, UK Travel
Is it safe to travel to Marrakesh?
Almost 3,000 people have lost their lives following the earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday 8th September, but is it safe to travel?
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Passports stolen abroad: what should you do?
A mum of two has been left with no option but to raise money through a Go Fund Me page after the family’s passports and mobile phones were stolen leaving them stranded in Madeira
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What does the delay of the €7 visa-waiver mean for you?
The introduction of a €7 visa-waiver fee has been pushed back, again, meaning British travellers will not have to pay an additional charge to travel to the EU until at least 2024.
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Should you bank on your travel insurance?
The convenience of a travel insurance policy rolled into a package bank account, where the payment comes out automatically on a monthly basis may be appealing for many.
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As temperatures soar, Mediterranean wildfires are spreading at an alarming rate
The UK is set to have its hottest day on record today with temperatures predicted to reach 41oC. The surging temperatures have caused catastrophe across most of Europe. Wildfires are spreading rapidly along the Mediterranean with France, Spain, Croatia, Greece and Portugal being worst affected.
Category: Disasters
Holidaymakers warned to check their travel insurance for this crucial cover
Consumer awareness campaign, Which?, has found 4 in ten travel insurance policies do not cover holidaymakers if their travel plans are affected by airport or airline staff strikes.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Why you should always declare your medical conditions to your travel insurer
It’s certainly not new news that holidaymakers can be left to foot hefty medical bills due to their travel insurer refusing to cover costs, but it is easily prevented.
Category: Medical
Would you pay £10 now to save yourself £10,000 later?
The cost of an air ambulance from Europe to the United Kingdom is approximately €20,000. From the States, the cost of medical repatriation is significantly higher and is in the region of $100,000.
Category: International Travel
Airline giant, British Airways, cancels more than 100 flights
British Airways has not had the best of starts since borders reopened following the pandemic. Following a chaotic Easter Bank Holiday, the airline giant has now cancelled over 100 flights.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Five month wait for passports sees holiday spirits come crashing down
We are being warned of an “unprecedented demand” for passports. Kevin Foster, Immigration Minister, voiced the warnings and has said the demand is putting severe strain on the system.
Category: International Travel
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.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Holiday bookings are soaring, but what do you need to be careful of?
A study carried out by travel medical company, Collinson, found that 93% of leisure travellers are planning to travel abroad in the next year
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Last minute holiday prep means travel insurance is forgotten
It has been revealed, by The Mirror, that travellers are leaving holiday preparation to the very last minutes amid fears COVID is going to ruin their plans.
Category: International 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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