Happy New Year! Safe Journeys in 2010

The media is full of bad news but we need to continue to work to save our planet and make the world a better place for all.  Let’s hope 2010 brings positive changes.  

The start is noisy, but this terrific (short) video shows…

Tracking Santa? The Magical Countdown is on!

Santa’s elves are really busy at the North Pole and you can track their progress at (noradsanta.org).  Did you know that starting on Christmas Eve you can also track Santa on Google Earth? 

There’s not much good news about at the moment…

Eurostar and Channel Tunnel to Remain Closed Monday

Bad news for travellers is that the Channel Tunnel rail services remain postponed pending investigation of the problems which brought trains to a standstill on Saturday. 

Many travellers remain stranded at Eurodisney, and skiers heading for the Alps…

Wintry Weather Disrupts Christmas Travel

Feel like you’re caught in a snow globe? 

The snow may look pretty and provide plenty of fun for kids, but it is causing havoc with transportation as many roads are closed or in treacherous condition, and airports are cancelling…

Airline Christmas Carry-on Rules – Lucky Santa!

Great news that the BA strike has been called off - for the sake of its customers, and BA itself.   However, travellers are facing yet another challenge - travel chaos due to the snowy and wintry weather.   

Lucky old Santa doesn’t have to worry…

BA CityFlyer Unaffected by Threatened Strike

According to the website, BA’s European and domestic CityFlyer service from London City Airport will not affected by the threatened industrial action.  CityFlyer is a subsidiary of British Airways and was not involved in the strike ballot. 

Note:  BA’s business-class only…

British Airways Strike – Are you Covered?

If the BA 12-day strike from 22 December to 2 January 2010 goes ahead it will affect the Christmas and New Year holiday plans of more than a million travellers. 

Unfortunately, passengers are in a state of limbo because BA…

United States Visas – Be Aware – and Wary!

It seems that many people are confused about the new entry requirements for the U.S. which were introduced in January 2009. 

The rules also apply to British passport holders travelling to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).  They…

Rapid Wien v Celtic in Vienna – 17 December 2009

Celtic FC travels out to meet Rapid Wien in a UEFA Europa League match on 17 December 2009 at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. 

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has put together some tips and advice especially for…

Kenya – Visa and Passport Advice for Visitors

According to the latest Foreign Office (FCO) advice, we are reminded that Kenya has strict rules regarding entry requirements.  For example:

• British passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Kenya – except those under 16 years of age
• Passports

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