Russia Travel - Forest Fires

Forest fires are reportedly still raging across areas of Russia, causing damage to farms and crops and burning down homes in what is said to be the worst heatwave in many years.  There have been dozens of deaths, at the time of writing.
Moscow is currently affected by smoke from peat fires, causing smoggy conditions and posing [...]

Channel Islands and Isle of Man Travel Insurance

Many UK holidaymakers may decide to shun longhaul travel this summer in favour of the staycation or quick hop across to Europe or the Channel Islands via the Channel Tunnel or ferry. 
It may be due to financial woes, fear of the ash cloud returning, airline strikes - or a combination. 
The Channel Islands draw thousands of visitors each year, and are [...]

Cuba - New Requirement re Travel Insurance

Effective 1 May 2010, it is a requirement for travellers to Cuba to have travel insurance in place – per the Cuban government.  
Most important:  The travel insurance must provide cover for medical evacuation by air and be valid for the duration of your stay.  
Arriving in the country without proper, valid travel insurance could pose a problem.  [...]

Volcano - Travel Advice for Stranded UK Nationals

There appears no end in sight to the flight cancellations and problems caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. 
At present flight restrictions for the UK have again been extended until 1900 hrs UK time, Monday 19 April, but it appears likely to go on being extended for several more days.
There is hope on the horizon [...]

Always Confirm Flights!

A word of advice:  Make a habit of always confirming your flight before heading to the airport. 
It is important to keep your airline updated of any changes to your contact information - especially your email address.  This is very important to remember when a flight has been booked a long time in advance. 
If a flight is [...]

BA Strikes March 2010 and Travel Insurance Claims

The first wave of British Airways strikes is almost over (March 20-22).  According to the BA website, if you have flights booked between March 23-26 you should check the status before going to the airport. 
At the time of writing, BA also states on its website (FAQ section) that flights from March 27-30/31 (the next scheduled strike dates) are to [...]

Greece - Strikes - and Travel Advice 2010

Visitors to Greece during March and April 2010 should be aware of pre-planned strikes and demonstrations. 
According to the latest Foreign Office (FCO) advice, strikes could occur at short notice and disrupt public transportation - including flights. 
Known dates for major pre-planned strikes, at the time of writing, are:

18 March – 24-hour strike by gas station owners and [...]

Tracking Santa? The Magical Countdown is on!

Santa’s elves are really busy at the North Pole and you can track their progress at (noradsanta.org).  Did you know that starting on Christmas Eve you can also track Santa on Google Earth? 
There’s not much good news about at the moment - and hardly anything for free - but here is something to cheer you…  We offer **free cover [...]

British Airways Strike - Are you Covered?

If the BA 12-day strike from 22 December to 2 January 2010 goes ahead it will affect the Christmas and New Year holiday plans of more than a million travellers. 
Unfortunately, passengers are in a state of limbo because BA has not actually cancelled any flights and is currently pursuing a court appeal over irregularities in [...]

India - Warning for Western Tourists and Visitors

There are reports that terrorists may be planning to strike popular tourist destinations in India, such as Goa, Mumbai and Delhi.  Western tourists are advised to be especially vigilant. According to recent news reports, Israel has warned its citizens to avoid travelling to India at the present time.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) does not appear [...]