Bed Bugs are Travelling!

Pugs in your bed are one thing (we think they’re cute) but Bed Bugs… Eeuw!

Travel insurance covers a lot of travel-related mishaps, but one thing it is unlikely to cover is any expense associated with picking up bed bugs…

Travel Insurance Claims – This May Surprise You!

As with everything else in today’s dire financial climate, costs are rising.  There have been many worrying news reports recently about the rise in the amount of hefty travel insurance claims.  

The Foreign Office (FCO) ‘British Behaviour Abroad’ report published…

Beachwatch Big Weekend

This coming weekend, 18-19 September 2010, is the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Beachwatch Big Weekend.  Why not round up your family and friends and go along and help.

2010 marks the 18th year that the MCS has organised the annual…

Guest Blacklist! Mind Your P’s and Q’s

We have all laughed at the antics of Basil Fawlty as he tries to cope with the assortment of annoying guests at Fawlty Towers.  In this clip Mrs Richardson is certainly annoying, but is she bad enough to be blacklisted… 

It’s…

U.S./Canada Visas and Import Rules

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…

India Travel – Visa Changes

Are you planning future trips to India?  Check the current visa rules and information, especially if you may need to make more than one trip in a short space of time.  Changes to visa rules for visitors have been in effect since…

U.S. Travel – Visa Fee

From 8 September 2010 the U.S. government will charge visitors a fee for entry. 

From the UK a fee of £9 ($14) will be payable by credit card when applying for online permission under ESTA.

So… If you have been thinking of taking…

Party Animals & Brits Abroad

In the animal kingdom there are no rules about being drunk and disorderly in public.  Humans, however, are held to a higher standard. 

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) recently released the ‘British Behaviour Abroad’ report for the past…

Beach Holidays – Tips to Avoid Common Hazards

Before you head to the beach it’s a good idea to do a little research and be prepared to recognise and avoid some of the potential dangers.  There are plenty of excellent resources online, so we will point out a few of them and you can go…

Malaria Buzz – Mozzies Don’t Care Who You Are!

Britain’s darling and X Factor celebrity Cheryl Cole recently contracted malaria after a trip to Tanzania.  She is reported to be on the mend now, and her illness has certainly helped raise awareness of health risks when travelling abroad.  She had taken a…