Eurostar – New Service Connecting with Switzerland

Eurostar, the high-speed train connecting the UK with mainland Europe, has announced the launch of a new high-speed train schedule which connects with 18 destinations in Switzerland.  For those who prefer not to fly the new partnership with high-speed train…

Trip to the Seaside? UK Good Beach Guide for 2009

If travel industry reports are accurate, many Brits are planning a ’staycation’ in the UK this year.  Are you packing up the kids, buckets, spades and sunscreen and heading to a UK beach for the long Bank Holiday weekend, or your summer holiday?  If…

Malaria No More UK – Support World Malaria Day – on Twitter/Facebook too

April 25, 2009 is World Malaria Day.  British tennis star Andy Murray and football idol David Beckham joined with Olympic Gold Medallist Denise Lewis and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on April 20th to launch the charity Malaria No More UK. 

American actor Ashton Kutcher…

Eurostar Resumes Full Services

Eurostar, the high-speed train service which links the UK with mainland Europe, resumed normal service yesterday following the fire in the Channel Tunnel last September.  According to an announcement on the website, they will be offering faster non-stop journeys and…

Enjoy Clean Beaches? Support the Marine Conservation Society

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) celebrated its 25th year in 2008.

HRH The Prince of Wales, President of the MCS, commended staff for their work in raising awareness about the dangers to marine life – especially from plastic litter.

With…

Save Stamps for RSPB or Other Charities and Causes

Save the stamps from your cards and letters and support worthy charities and causes like the RSPB, Oxfam, RNIB and Save the Children.

Book Now – While Long-Haul Flights are Still Affordable!

If you have always dreamed of seeing places like Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific you’d better get packing as the government has plans to raise departure tax.  Although the increased tax is being packaged as a way to reduce…

Holiday Plans in the Toilet? Celebrate World Toilet Day!

Bet you didn’t know that just one gram of faeces can contain millions of viruses and bacteria and dozens of worm eggs and parasites!  Yuk.  With the state of the economy it seems particularly appropriate to pay attention to World…

Suffolk’s SnOasis Sports Complex Gets Go-ahead

Obtain a quote for Cheap Ski Insurance

Planning permission has been approved and Suffolk is set to be the home of the largest indoor ski slope in Europe – at 70m wide by 415m long (230’ x 1,365’), with a 100m…

Ride Out the Recession With a National Trust Membership – You Might Have Fun!

Here at TIA we enjoy our role in personally helping our customers find the right Travel Insurance for their needs if the computer can’t do it for us!  We are also supporters of wonderful organisations like the National Trust, RSPB,…