How to Buy the Best Travel Insurance (For You)

The Importance of Travel Insurance When planning a holiday abroad or travelling on business, securing travel insurance should be a priority. While most journeys overseas  go ahead as planned, a serious incident or unexpected expenses can be financially devastating if you don’t have insurance cover. Despite its importance, many people delay purchasing travel insurance until… Continue reading How to Buy the Best Travel Insurance (For You)

Should we holiday in the Caribbean in August and September?

Picture the Caribbean. Pristine beaches, warm turquoise waters, calm tropical nights, and the ultimate in relaxed lifestyles. It’s an alluring mix of opportunities and cultures. Tourists visit the Caribbean year round to enjoy all of these, but it’s worth remembering there are distinct seasons, and some times of year are “better” than others. What’s the… Continue reading Should we holiday in the Caribbean in August and September?

Eco-Tourism – Finding an Achievable Balance

Awareness of environmental issues continues to grow larger in our shared consciousness. This is partly because of the growing evidence of severe weather events linked to climate change. Also, never before has so much information been available. Not only is the environment rarely out of the headlines, but documentaries and travel programmes simultaneously describe the… Continue reading Eco-Tourism – Finding an Achievable Balance

The New EU Entry/Exit System? Just take it in your stride.

Some of the UK news media seem to enjoy finding fault with EU regulations  – and sometimes that might not be so hard. In doing this their aim appears to be to increase concern among the public about how we, as individuals, will be disadvantaged.  In this context, I thought it might be worth unpicking… Continue reading The New EU Entry/Exit System? Just take it in your stride.

Peak Season Holiday Prices – Exploitation, or real costs?

For UK holidaymakers, the frustration of high costs for peak season travel is a recurring complaint. From mid-July to the end of August, as well as around Christmas, Easter, and school half-terms, prices for flights, accommodation, and package holidays often soar. Families with school-age children frequently feel trapped. And even when they want to, they… Continue reading Peak Season Holiday Prices – Exploitation, or real costs?

10 Top Tips for Long Haul Flights

Long haul flights are an exciting part of global travel. Once the prerogative of a fortunate few, long haul travel has been accessible to many more for several decades. No longer is it limited to Christmas in the Caribbean or dodging cold northern winters with a trip to Australia. Modern long haul flights offer remarkable… Continue reading 10 Top Tips for Long Haul Flights

Travel Advice for the Tropics – 10 Top Tips

Travelling to the tropics offers the promise of blue seas and sandy beaches, lush landscapes and vibrant cultures. The tropical environment also presents unique challenges best matched by careful preparation. Here are ten travel advice tips that will help you enjoy your trip to the tropics and get the best out of your holiday. 1.… Continue reading Travel Advice for the Tropics – 10 Top Tips

An All Inclusive Holiday or to be Bed and Breakfast – that is the question

Planning a package holiday? Sometimes choices can seem overwhelming. After selecting your destination and travel dates, there is still the matter of deciding on the board basis – do you opt for Room Only, Bed and Breakfast (B&B), or Half Board? Or do you go for  Full Board or for an All Inclusive holiday? Each… Continue reading An All Inclusive Holiday or to be Bed and Breakfast – that is the question

How to Use AI Travel Planner Tools

For many, one of the great pleasures of going on holiday is in the planning. Poring over maps, checking flight schedules or train timetables, browsing guidebooks – all these can be almost as enjoyable as actually reaching your destination. But sometimes time is short and another method is required. Something that saves time and gives… Continue reading How to Use AI Travel Planner Tools

Travel Vaccinations: What Do I Need for my next Holiday?

When planning a holiday, it’s easy to focus on booking flights and packing bags without checking if you need travel vaccinations. With international travel so accessible, UK holiday-makers can reach a great many destinations, some of which have specific health requirements. So, whether you’re headed to a bustling city in Asia, setting off on safari… Continue reading Travel Vaccinations: What Do I Need for my next Holiday?