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Passport Application or Renewal Needed?
Posted on March 20th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsWith the summer holiday season not far off this might be a good time to get out the family’s passports and check on renewal dates. If you’ve already booked your summer holiday then it’s even more important to start the…
More British Airways Ghost Flights?
Posted on March 19th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsBA is in the news again and unfortunately it never seems to be anything positive. In our blog on March 12th we mentioned BMed, a British Airways franchise, operating ‘ghost flights’ from Heathrow to Cardiff – in other words carrying…
Amercia’s Cup 2007 Yacht Races in Valencia
Posted on March 19th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No CommentsSailing enthusiasts will be aware that the America’s Cup challenge is being held in Valencia, Spain. Perhaps you already have your trip planned? Don’t forget your travel insurance! The final qualifying races (The Louis Vuitton Cup) take place in Valencia…
Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday Weekend Break
Posted on March 16th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsPerhaps you’re planning to visit mum or whisk her away for a weekend break somewhere she’s always wanted to go? Maybe it’ll be Sunday lunch at her favourite restaurant, a bouquet of flowers or some chocolates? Let’s hope the sun…
Red Nose Day – Friday March 16, 2007
Posted on March 15th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsHave you picked up your red nose yet? Tomorrow is Red Nose Day ‘The Big One’. Comic Relief will be coming up with all kinds of way to raise funds. Countless celebrities and the BBC will again donate their time…
HM Revenue & Customs Allowances to Change
Posted on March 15th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsDo you know the rules? If you’re travelling into the UK from a non-EU country (including the Channel Islands, Gibraltar and Canary Islands) currently you are able to bring in the following items for your personal use without paying UK…
St. Patrick’s Day Travel Insurance
Posted on March 14th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Travel News, Traveller's Tales, No CommentsSaturday, March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. The celebrations traditionally involve a lot of events, parties and parades – and consumption of alcohol. If Ireland is the destination for your celebrations - or Irish Pubs anywhere else in the world – make sure…
FTO Challenges Air Passenger Duty on Flights
Posted on March 14th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsThe Federation of Tour Operators is challenging the government’s new Air Passenger Duty (APD). If they are successful the tax could be withdrawn and there would be a landslide of claims by airlines and related customers for reimbursement of the millions…
Does Your Ski Insurance Cover Foolishness?
Posted on March 13th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Ski Holidays, Travel News, Traveller's Tales, 1 CommentWe’ve posted a lot of information about the dangers of skiing off-piste or out of bounds, or when weather forecasts or warnings are posted about the existence of dangerous conditions such as avalanches. If you choose to ignore the warnings…
DVT – e-thrombosis – Air Travel & Medical Insurance
Posted on March 13th, 2007, Jean. Filed under Travel News, No CommentsWarnings are often heard about the risks of developing deep vein thrombosis associated with long-haul air travel. It’s not the airplane that’s responsible, it’s the inactivity. A new malady to strike the computer generation has been named ‘e-thrombosis.’ Many people…
