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Travel News – Passport costs set to increase from next month
If your passport expires soon, you may want to order your new one now. The price of a new passport is set to rise from 2nd February 2023 for the first time since 2018. The proposed changes still need the approval of Parliament, but the cost of passports for all ages is likely to increase.…
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Martin Lewis urges travellers to buy travel insurance “ASAB”
Martin Lewis, the well-known money saving guru, has urged UK holidaymakers not to delay buying their travel insurance. His advice was to buy your holiday cover “As Soon As you Book” your trip. The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com highlighted that travel insurance doesn’t just cover you while you’re away but also if you need to cancel…
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Top travel trends for 2023
We may not be far into 2023, but many of us are already planning our next trip. This year many of us feel more confident about travelling. According to research by Booking.com, 73% of holidaymakers said they are more optimistic about travel than they were in 2022. The study also showed some interesting predictions for…
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Travel News – Sustainable travel is becoming easier
Holidaymakers are becoming more and more aware of the impact their travel has on the environment. Travel companies are beginning to recognise this too, and are increasingly offering customers green-friendly options for their trips abroad. As part of this trend towards sustainable travel, TUI has launched a new scheme so you can find and book…
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Travel News – New visa waiver needed for trips to Europe in 2023
From November 2023, UK travellers heading to Europe’s Schengen area will need to apply for a new visa waiver and pay a charge of €7 (about £6). The Schengen area was set up to guarantee free movement for most EU countries and includes popular destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece. Some non-EU countries are…
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Useful Links for your next holiday
Going on holiday is a wonderful experience, but there are a lot of things to keep track of while planning your trip. Use our handy list of links to help you make sure you’ve ticked everything off your to-do list. Health NHS fit for travel You can use a couple of websites to check what…
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New study reveals British holiday activity favourites
Deciding what to do on holiday can be a real source of debate. With so many options to choose from, everyone has a different idea of what they want from their trips abroad. So we decided to survey our travel-mad customers to see which are the most popular holiday activities and what trends are emerging…
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New study reveals British holiday activity favourites
Deciding what to do on holiday can be a real source of debate. With so many options to choose from, everyone has a different idea of what they want from their trips abroad. So we decided to survey our travel-mad customers to see which are the most popular holiday activities and what trends are emerging…
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Top 10 Travel Hacks to try on your next holiday!
Travel is a wonderful experience, but there’s always something you can do to make it a little bit easier. Check out some of our favourite travel hacks, and try them for your next trip!
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What happens if a strike affects my flights
Strikes have been in the news a lot lately, so it’s worth knowing what to do if a strike affects your travel plans, and how your travel insurance can help.