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California devastated by wildfires as blazes continue to destroy the State
Wildfires have been raging across northern California over the past few days and the death toll has risen to 31, with more than 200 people still missing.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
California Wildfires thought to continue until the end of the month
Following days of destruction, and the death toll rising to just under 50 people with hundreds more still missing, firefighter crews are working endlessly to tackle the California Wildfires.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Indian Capital smothered in a toxic smog following Diwali
North India’s most important Hindu festival, Diwali, has left Delhi covered in a toxic smog, posing a serious threat to local residents and tourists in the area.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
No more early morning drinks at airports?
Early morning alcohol consumption at airports has hit the news again, however this time there are talks that the Home Office may put a stop to mid-morning boozing altogether.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
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.
Travel Insurance Explained wants easier access to travel insurance
Travel Insurance Explained organised a Roundtable at the Palace of Westminster, London on Monday 15th October 2018. Hosted and Chaired by Sharon Hodgson MP…
Category: Lifestyle
TIE attends Shine Cancer Support’s Great Escape
Consumer awareness campaign, Travel Insurance Explained (TIE) were delighted to be asked to speak at Shine Cancer Support’s Great Escape to Manchester.
Category: Lifestyle
Primera Air goes bust, are you affected?
Primera Air announced yesterday night that it would be ceasing all operations. The low-cost airline only began offering long-haul flights…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Indonesia hit by deadly earthquake and tsunami
More than 800 people are confirmed dead following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami which hit Indonesia on Friday.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
190 Ryanair flights cancelled, what are your rights?
Irish airline, Ryanair has cancelled 190 of the 2,400 flights set to take off on Friday 28th September 2018 due to cabin crew strikes across six countries.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
Typhoon Jebi causes severe disruption across Japan’s major cities
Hundreds of people have been injured and at least ten have died following Typhoon Jebi which hit Japan late yesterday evening.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Everything you need to know about hand luggage
If you are planning to travel by air any time soon it may be a good idea to brush up on the new hand luggage rules before booking your ticket.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, Lifestyle
Will travel insurance be made compulsory?
Over the past couple of year’s Egypt has been in the centre of the media’s attention for one reason or another and following recent events it may become compulsory…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle
Travel chaos for just about everyone this bank holiday
The August bank holiday is set to be a dreary one with predicted travel delays for holidaymakers adding to the gloom.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
World 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…
Category: International Travel, Medical
Tourists banned and 164 dead following Indian Monsoon
A devastating monsoon flood has hit Kerala killing more than 164 people. A red alert has been issued across India’s southern state.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Unseasonal wildfires burn through New South Wales
Over 80 wildfires are burning their way across New South Wales, Australia, with 30 still thought to be uncontained. Fire crews are working hard to bring the blazes under control…
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Why buy travel insurance early?
We’ve noticed in some consumer forum’s people are unsure of when to buy their travel insurance – last minute or as soon as they book their holiday? So, we thought it would be useful…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, UK Travel
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Atlantic storm threatens US
Subtropical storm, Alberto, hit Laguna Beach, Florida on Monday 28th May 2018. Thousands of people were evacuated as the Governments of Florida, Mississippi and Alabama.
Category: Disasters, 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
