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August 28th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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Oh boy, here we go again… Another airline has augured in due to the high cost of fuel. Zoom - the budget transatlantic airline - has posted a notice on its website advising passengers that all flights and operations have been suspended from today, Thursday, 28 August.
Customers with pre-paid flights and holidays are advised to contact their credit [...]
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August 28th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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Travel Insurance policies cover valuables up to certain limits, but most require payment of an extra premium to cover items like expensive photograpic equipment. Birders, twitchers and wildlife photographers are notoriously seen out in the wild lugging scopes, tripods, bins, and bags containing all manner of cameras, lenses, and other equipment.
Panama is one of the world’s [...]
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August 27th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
Holiday Destinations, Sports Holidays, Travel Insurance News, Travel News ,
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It’s smart to pay a little extra for golf cover when booking your travel insurance. Those with a passion for golf – and lucky enough to be able to afford golfing holidays – can look forward to teeing off at The Tiger Woods Dubai. The resort will cover a huge area of desert and feature the [...]
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August 26th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Travel News ,
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Scientists in Europe have made an interesting new discovery which could provide a useful tool for adventurous and outdoorsy types when hoofing about in wilderness areas. While we obviously don’t recommend it to hikers and backpackers in place of a sturdy compass and map - it’s a tip worth storing in the memory bank for emergencies.
It [...]
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August 22nd, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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Those with plans to travel in Ecuador will, hopefully, already be aware of potential trouble spots. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have issued an advisory against travel to Sucumbios province, bordering Columbia, because of the potential for crime and kidnappings. There is also an advisory against any non-essential travel within a six mile radius [...]
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August 19th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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More than one million Brits visited Egypt last year, according to statistics. The magical land of pharaohs, temples and pyramids continues to attract an increasing number of tourists each year. Most visits are problem-free - according to the Foreign Office (FCO); however, there are the usual mishaps which can happen anywhere such as stolen or misplaced passports, [...]
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August 18th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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It’s hurricane season - the time of year that can strike fear into the hearts and minds of locals and visitors alike. Tropical Storm Fay has wrought havoc over Haiti and Cuba, leaving several fatalities in her wake. Fay has the potential to turn into Hurricane Fay after she makes landfall in the Florida Keys. Most [...]
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August 15th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
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First of all, we have to send our congratulations to all the British medal winners so far! The spectacular Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Olympics certainly set a precedent which will be hard to beat - and is probably giving the British 2012 Olympic Committee nightmares!
Spectators lucky enough to be enjoying the Beijing Olympics in person [...]
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August 13th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News ,
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According to the Ministry of Tourism, close to two million Brits visited Turkey in 2007 and it may have surpassed Spain in the popularity ratings for British tourists.
Most holidaymakers heading for Turkey are looking for the traditional beach and water sports holiday. However, visitors to the country should be aware of current travel advice and [...]
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August 12th, 2008 ,
Jean . Filed under
Holiday Destinations, Travel Insurance News, Travel News ,
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have today published an eye-opening annual report on their website about the behaviour of the British while abroad – and the news is not good! According to figures published in the report, the highest rate of hospitalizations was in Spain (695), followed by Greece (602), and Thailand (324).
It seems the [...]
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