Celtic vs FC Utrecht - in The Netherlands

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 miles south-east of Amsterdam.  The closest major international airport is Schiphol, near Amsterdam.
The Foreign office (FCO) [...]

BAA Strike Called Off!

Phew!  A collective sigh of relief was heard across the globe tonight as the Unite union and ACAS announced that a proposed agreement has been reached with BAA - and the threatened airport strikes have been called off. 
The Union will take the proposed settlement to its members in a ballot, which could take about three weeks.  [...]

Car Rental Fuel Charges - Buyer Beware!

On a recent trip to Spain we rented a car and came up against a fuel-related situation we had not encountered before. 
Admittedly, it had been a while since we rented a car on holiday but previously the fuel policy had always been pick up full/return full.  Easy-peasy.  Why would it be anything else?
We had pre-booked a rental car [...]

Taking a Child Overseas?

Sole parents taking a child abroad on holiday could open up a world of trouble for themselves without some preparation and awareness of the law. 
It is important for a sole parent taking a child out of the country, for any reason, to be aware of the laws and avoid risking a charge of child abduction. 
For [...]

Cyprus Travel - Strikes

According to press reports, a general strike and rally is scheduled for North Cyprus on Monday, 2 August 2010 from 0730-1400 hrs.  The rally will be staged in front of the TRNC Parliament.  The strikes are said to be in protest over recent economic measures and include an overtime ban at Ercan airport and sea ports.
Travellers should [...]

Greece - Strikes & Travel Disruption Continue

Those with holiday plans in Greece are probably already aware that the threat of strikes in Greece appears likely to continue throughout the summer. 
Truck and tanker drivers in Greece went on strike on 25 July and, according to the latest reports, they will be on strike until further notice.  Motorists are advised to ensure they have [...]

China Travel - Typhoons

A second typhoon named ‘Chanthu’ has hit southern China, in particular the Hainan and Guangdong provinces and Guangxi region.  
Chanthu follows on the heels of Typhoon Conson, which has recently caused serious flooding and landslides and destroyed homes. 
There have been hundreds of deaths in recent weeks, hundreds are reported missing, and millions have been evacuated.  Many rivers are [...]

Strikes Affecting Travel - France, Spain, UK, India

France:  A strike by French air traffic controllers is causing disruption, delays and cancellation of flights into and out of France from today (Tuesday, 20 July 2010) through Thursday morning, 22 July, at 0700 (CET).  The dispute is reported to be due to plans to include French air traffic controllers in a European system.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 July 2010, [...]

Italy - Travel Disruption and Strikes

The Foreign Office (FCO) has published information regarding major pre-planned strikes in Italy during June, July and September 2010.
June 25

Linate and Malpensa airports – 24 hour strike
Air Transport Personnel – 24 hour strike
Rail strike for 8 hours from 1000–1800 hrs

General Transport Strike

4 hours air from 1000-1400 hrs
4 hours rail from 1400-1800 hrs
4 hours maritime delay on departures
24 [...]

Greece - Rail Strikes & Travel Disruption

Several days of strikes are planned for the railways in Greece (including suburban railways).
The strikes will affect services on the following dates:

June 22-24 from 0700-0900, 1500-1700 & 2200-2400 hrs
June 29-30 – 48-hour strike

Further strikes and protests may take place throughout June 2010. 
Travellers should be aware that strikes are also likely to be called without much notice [...]