It’s Still Snowing! Time to Squeeze in Another Ski Trip?

The snow started early for the 2008-2009 season and doesn’t know when to stop.  Let’s hope the trend continues for next season because skiers and riders are now well and truly spoilt.

Fresh snow continues to fall in the Alps…

Netherlands vs Scotland – FIFA Match – March 28

Travellers visiting Amsterdam this weekend should be aware that a FIFA World Cup qualifier football match between Netherlands and Scotland is scheduled at the Amsterdam Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2009.  Kick off: 19:45 hrs.

For fans travelling to the…

EU Emergency Phone Number – 112

A reminder to residents of the European Union – and visitors to the EU – that there is now one single emergency number to call throughout the EU – ‘112‘.  This number should only be used to call in a real emergency…

Luton Airport Priority Lane and Meet & Greet Tickets

London’s Luton Airport has introduced a ‘Priority Lane’ for busy travellers who prefer to skip the queues and get through to security faster – and don’t mind paying the £3.00 charge for the privilege.  Tickets can be purchased at kiosks in the terminal building or…

Ryanair – Love Them or Loathe Them?

Ryanair certainly attracts a lot of negative attention but, hey, when it comes to business any publicity is better than no publicity.

No matter how much travellers may gripe about the budget airlines, in these tough financial times many have…

France Cuts Tax (VAT) on Meals – a Votre Sante!

Planning a trip to France?  Foodies will be happy to hear that eating out at a restaurant or bistro in France may soon cause less damage to the wallet.  A long battle with the EU resulted in victory after Germany submitted to…

Channel Islands – Free Healthcare to End and EHIC Not Valid

From April 1, 2009 travellers from the UK will need to take out travel insurance when visiting the Channel Islands.  The Department of Health issued the recommendation following news that the reciprocal healthcare agreement between the UK and Channel Islands…

Travel Delay Insurance – Don’t Keep Fido Waiting

Finding and booking good boarding and care arrangements is just one of the many expenses pet owners have to budget for when organising a holiday.  A good travel insurance policy will include cover for additional unforseen kennel or cattery fees if you are delayed…

Gap Year Travel Company Latest to Fail

More than 150 Britons and other young people on a gap year are reported to be stranded in countries around the world as gap-year travel company Global Xperience goes bust. The ‘gappers’ were apparently told that despite having already paid the company for…

Mother’s Day in UK – Prince William Speaks of His Loss

Prince William attended a reception of the Child Bereavement Charity in London to speak with children who have lost parents or siblings.  He shared with them his feelings over the loss of his own mother.  The Prince has agreed to take…