Does buying last minute really save you money?

It’s well-known that timing your purchase just right could save you money, particularly when it comes to booking flights, package holidays or cruise travel.

How Spontaneous Activities Could Leave You Facing Rising Medical Costs Abroad

Declare all your medical conditions, warns the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It’s a topic we have covered extensively here at Travel Insurance Explained…

Eight Rooftop Bars in London You Should Visit

Rooftop bars have become increasingly popular in recent years and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect way to elevate your evenings…

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10 Excursions You Must Add to Your Bucket List

Pack your bags, fuel your sense of adventure and get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime – or two.

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The Best Brunch Spots in London

London’s brunch scene is as diverse and vibrant as the city itself. So, with this in mind, here are five of the best brunch spots in London.

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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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My health has changed since I brought my travel insurance policy, does my travel insurer need to know?

We are here to let you know the steps that need to be taken if a change of health was to occur between you buying your travel insurance policy and your trip start date.

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Ireland’s Most Romantic Places You Should Visit This Leap Year

2024 is a leap year, which means we are treated to 366 days as opposed to 365, with the additional day being February 29th.

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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.

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8 of the best tips for planning a family holiday

With the world, and travel, beginning to open up again, you may have decided that now is the time to book that much-needed family getaway. Let’s face it, it’s either been a while since you travelled with the children or its your first time taking them away – and if you’re being completely honest, there’s […]

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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.

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Brexit advice for holidaymakers

For now, Britain remains part of the EU. On October 28th 2019, EU leaders agreed to extend Brexit until January 31st 2020.

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Top Most Dangerous Places to Visit

Large jacket, shaggy hair and a watchful eye – sound familiar? This is the pick-pocket of days gone by – this notion can sometimes throw tourists off

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Top 5 Christmas Travel Deals

If you’re looking for a last-minute escape over the festive period, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the internet to find the cheapest deals…

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Get festive this Christmas with our family activity guide 2019

Christmas is upon us and with the school holidays just around the corner the kids soon will be too! – So, it’s time to start thinking about…

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Get festive this Christmas with our family activity guide 2019

Christmas is upon us and with the school holidays just around the corner the kids soon will be too! – So, it’s time to start thinking about…

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Top Ten things to do in London for Christmas 2019

The season of magical lights and mistletoe is just around the corner, so we’ve prepared a guide to help you decide on all the different ways to celebrate

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Plan for “Safer Tourism” by installing Carbon Monoxide alarms

The Safer Tourism Foundation is a charity that is dedicated to improving the health and safety of tourists travelling overseas.

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Change the way you travel with sustainable tourism

With the general election drawing near, the Green Party has released its manifesto on transport and travel. The following changes could affect consumers.

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Airbnb vow to ban party houses after Halloween tragedy in California

Three people were shot dead at a Halloween Party in California and a further two people later died in hospital.

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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.