Travel Insurance and Swine Flu

“Is my travel insurance going to cover me for Swine Flu?” This is one of the most popular questions being asked here in the office as you can probably imagine. Luckily, it is also a question…

Countdown to Copenhagen – The Road to Copenhagen

No, this isn’t a new travel guide…  In case you haven’t heard about it yet The Road to Copenhagen is a campaign by the British government to raise awareness about a landmark climate Change conference scheduled to take place in Copenhagen…

Snow Train Cancelled so Hurry to Catch Ski Train!

Rail Europe’s Snow Train service to the French Alps is not operating this season (2009-2010) due to the economic climate.  

The Snow Train service involved taking the Eurostar to Paris and then connecting with a sleeper Snow Train to resorts in the Alps. …

German MotoGP 2009 Sachsenring July 17-19

Another sporting date for your calendar: The 8th round of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. 

The German MotoGP World Championship main event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at the Sachsenring in Hohenstein-Ernstthal (also known as the Alice Motorrad Grand…

British Open Golf July 16-19 Turnberry Scotland

Practise is already underway at Turnberry with world number one Tiger Woods and many other golfing greats warming up for the 2009 championship.  The action has returned to the Ailsa Course at Turnberry in Ayrshire after a 15-year absence.  In 2008 the…

Greece Travel Update

There is no question that Greece is a fabulous holiday destination and still as popular as ever.  However, they do have their rules and laws which should be respected.

As of July 1, 2009 it is now illegal to smoke in vehicles,…

World Taxi Fare Calculator

Hands up any travellers who haven’t experienced being ripped off by an unscrupulous taxi driver at least once…

Travellers can access websites offering international taxi/cab fare caluclators from major airports.  Why not make a note and put them in your favourites…

German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring July 10-12 2009

Formula 1 fans not lucky enough to be there in person will need to book their spot on the sofa for this weekend’s German Grand Prix. 

Exciting action is promised after a disappointing race for Jensen Button and British fans following the Red Bull…

Eurostar Ski Train Tickets Available From Tuesday!

We have just seen an announcement that Eurostar Ski Train tickets will be available for sale from next Tuesday, 7 July 2009 at 9 am.  

If you haven’t made any serious plans for the upcoming ski season yet, now is the…

Running with the Bulls – Pamplona Spain July 6-14

The annual San Fermin Festival (the running of the bulls) in Pamplona is scheduled for July 6-14 2009. 

The Running of the Bulls, obviously, can be a very dangerous activity.  Those who choose to participate often receive serious injuries and…