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Prolonged heatwave triggers wildfires in Greece
Wildfires in Greece continue to blaze engulfing cars and homes in what’s said to be the worst wildfire in decades. Over 50 people are dead …
Category: Disasters
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
GBP to Euro exchange rate drops to lowest in years
There was hope the pound sterling to euro exchange rate would increase this summer to give holidaymakers a better deal, however it’s taken a turn in the other direction.
Category: Lifestyle
BA failure at Heathrow causes severe delays
Dozens of British Airways flights were halted at Heathrow yesterday due to an IT system failure. The systems went down yesterday afternoon…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
What does travel insurance cover you for?
Yesterday, Travel Insurance Explained held a live Q&A across Twitter to give some much-needed advice to holidaymakers about their travel insurance needs
Category: Lifestyle
Could this mean more leg room for economy?
This year’s Farnborough International Air Show has been hit with all your favourite airlines rushing to get their hands on new aircraft for their fleet.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
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
TIE supports Parliamentary Drop-in
Shadow Minister for Public Health, Sharon Hodgson MP held a travel insurance Parliamentary Drop-in on Wednesday 11th July 2018 at Portcullis House.
Category: Lifestyle
Rail strikes cause chaos for race-goers
Those planning to attend Royal Ascot this year would have received an email warning of rail delays and disruption. Just one day before Royal Ascot 2018…
Several dead and hundreds injured in Japan Earthquake
More than 200 hundred people have been injured and three people have died following an earthquake in Osaka, Japan on Monday 18th June 2018. The earthquake, which hit a magnitude of 6.1…
Category: Disasters, International Travel
First Overseas Tour for the Royal Couple
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make their first official royal tour this Autumn. Prince Harry and Meghan have been invited to visit both Australia and New Zealand…
Category: Lifestyle
Will North Korea be a surfers paradise?
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have been at the front of the media for some time now, but after their latest meeting, and the pair finally shaking hands, it would appear to…
Category: International Travel
Stansted closes its doors
London Stansted Airport will be closing all departure terminals between 12.00am and 02.00am in an attempt to prevent passengers sleeping in the airport.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
England set off for the FIFA World Cup
With less than a week to go before their opening fixture, the England team are all packed and ready to go. They are departing from Birmingham Airport on Tuesday 12th June 2018…
Category: International Travel
Wifi Scams and Fraudulent Calls
With less than two weeks until the FIFA World Cup 2018 fans are being warned of the possibility of cyber-attacks and fraudulent activity on gadgets while in Russia.
Category: International Travel
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
Are Brits paying double for their staycations
Nowadays Brits are opting to spend their summer break in the UK rather than searching for sun abroad, but did you know the cost of staying at a UK resort could be almost double…
Category: UK Travel
Is it safe for Brits to travel to Turkey?
British holidaymakers looking to head off on their summer breaks to Turkey have been given revised travel advice in light of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
editor's picks
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
