Now the Good News – Warm UK Summer Predicted!

I think we are all fed up with all the doom and gloom in the news at the moment.  One welcome piece of news, for a change, is that meteorologists are predicting a warmer-than-average UK summer.  Let’s hope they are…

Kazhakstan vs England FIFA World Cup Match – June 6

This 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in the Central Stadium, Almaty is set for June 6, 2009.  To obtain tickets members should contact the English Football Association or the Kazakhstan Football Federation well in advance (Tel: +7 7272 924492…

Swine Flu – UK Hotline Number Available Thursday

A new UK Hotline information number – providing recorded advice about the swine flu outbreak – will be made available on Thursday, 30 April 2009 according to Health Secretary, Alan Johnson.  

Update
Note: the National Pandemic Flu Service is now…

Swine Flu – What to Do if You Think You Are Infected

There is plenty of information available in the news and on the internet about the swine flu outbreak.  For an easy-to-understand Q&A which covers the most frequently asked questions the National Health Service (NHS Direct) has published information on its…

Motorcycle Travel Insurance for Your Summer Trips

With warm, sunny days in sight (hopefully) it’s time to blow the dust off the bikes and bring them out of hibernation for some summer fun!

We offer Europe-wide Motorcycle Travel Insurance which covers cancellation and curtailment, personal…

Mexico Travel – ABTA Advice re Cancellations

ABTA – The Travel Association – has published some information on its website which might be of interest to those who have a holiday in Mexico planned and are wondering where they stand regarding changing the arrangements or their right…

What Do You Think of the Visa Application Service? New Survey

The Home Office UK Border Agency is asking for help with a customer satisfaction survey from travellers who have made visa applications.  The survey does not take long to complete and is anonymous and designed to improve the service that…

Google Introduces Swine Flu Map to Track Outbreaks

The swine flu outbreak is certainly bringing tragedy and worry to many families and causing problems in the travel industry.  Mexico is a fantastic holiday destination – one of my personal favourites – and normally guaranteed to soothe away all traces of…

Swine Flu and Visiting the U.S./Canada – Information

Cases of the Swine Flu have been reported in parts of the United States and Canada, as well as other countries, and the situation continues to develop. 

Those with plans to travel to the U.S. or Canada should monitor…

Malaria No More UK – Support World Malaria Day – on Twitter/Facebook too

April 25, 2009 is World Malaria Day.  British tennis star Andy Murray and football idol David Beckham joined with Olympic Gold Medallist Denise Lewis and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on April 20th to launch the charity Malaria No More UK. 

American actor Ashton Kutcher…