August 2010 Archives - Travel Insurance Blog

Tax Refund on Unused Ticket

Posted on August 30th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News, 4 Comments

With Air Passenger Duty (APD) scheduled to rise yet again in November 2010, the tax paid on an unused airline ticket may be well worth any time spent claiming a refund.

It appears that many travellers are either unaware that they…

Flights – Tax Hike Coming

Posted on August 29th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Airlines, Holiday Destinations, Travel News, No Comments

From November 1, 2010 a family of four flying economy class to New Zealand will pay an increased total Air Passenger Duty (APD) of £340 (currently £220). The same flights in other classes will pay a whopping £680 in tax (currently £440).

A family…

U.S./Canada Visas and Import Rules

Posted on August 27th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

The Foreign Office (FCO) has published advice for British citizens travelling to the U.S. and/or Canada under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).

In particular, the British Consulate in Toronto has reported problems with some British nationals who travelled to the…

Florida Attractions and Travel Insurance Magic

Posted on August 26th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Travel News, 3 Comments

There are probably more magical things to do in Florida than Harry Potter can shake a wand at…

Holiday-bound Muggles boarding the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 3/4 now have the option to bypass Hogwarts and head for sunny…

Liverpool vs. Trabzonspor

Posted on August 24th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Liverpool travels out to Turkey to meet Trabzonspor Kulubu in a 2nd leg qualifier UEFA Europa League (Avrupa Ligi) football match this Thursday, 26 August 2010.

The venue is the Huseyin Avni Aker stadium in Trabzon. Trabzon is on the…

Celtic vs FC Utrecht – in The Netherlands

Posted on August 23rd, 2010, Jean. Filed under Airports, Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Celtic football club travels out to The Netherlands for a UEFA Europa League match against FC Utrecht on Thursday, 26 August 2010 at the Galgenwaard Stadium (Stadion Galgenwaard) in Utrecht.

Utrecht is situated in the centre of The Netherlands, approx. 33 km/20…

Travel Insurance and Air Ambulance Costs

Posted on August 22nd, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Travel News, No Comments

Those who previously thought that travel insurance was an unnecessary expense should have changed their minds after seeing the recent report of the new bride who broke her back while on honeymoon in Greece.

The bride fell 30-feet from a balcony, breaking her…

Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Posted on August 20th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Motoring, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

After a gap of a few weeks since the last Grand Prix and Mark Webber’s victory in Hungary on August 1st, the Formula 1 action will return soon with the Belgian Grand Prix from 27-29 August 2010.

Until then, enjoy a taste of the excitement…

Football Away Matches – Travel Advice for Fans

Posted on August 19th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, 1 Comment

Football fans could be exposing themselves to serious penalties if things go pear-shaped on their travels to away matches in other countries.

Even on a short overnight hop to Europe, the first line of defence should be a travel insurance policy tucked safely…

Aston Villa v Rapid Wien

Posted on August 16th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Aston Villa FC travels to Vienna, Austria for the away leg in a UEFA Europa League match against SK Rapid Vienna on Thursday, 19 August 2010. The venue is the Gerhard Hanappi Stadium in Vienna.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice…