UEFA Away Matches February 15 & 17 2011

There are several football away matches scheduled for this week:  Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) play AC Milan in the Champions League.  In the Europa League Manchester City play Aris Salonika and Liverpool meets Sparta Prague.

Fans travelling to European away matches…

Tips for Your Ski Holiday and Ski Insurance

There are some things that you may not think to check before booking your ski trip.  They may not be obvious, or become an issue, until it’s too late. Here are a few of our tips:

• Check the elevation of your

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France – Nice Carnival 2011

What better way to chase away the winter blues than with a colourful and musical carnival.  The annual Nice Carnival takes place this year from Friday, 18 February to Tuesday, 8 March. 

For a taste of the atmosphere have a…

Global Travel Agency Ltd. Has Ceased Trading

London-based Global Travel Agency Ltd. folded this week. They specialised in Goa holidays as well as holidays to Spain, Egypt, Greece and Turkey. 

Note:  This company is not connected with Global Holidays or Global Travel Group.

Customers with package holidays…

Greece – Strikes 26-27 Jan

According to the Foreign Office (FCO) train services throughout Greece will not be operating on 26 and 27 January, 2011 due to industrial action. This includes the Athens suburban railway.

For more information visit our Travel Guide to…

European Health Insurance Card – Changes Coming

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is currently free to British citizens and citizens of EU member states.  It provides proof of entitlement to emergency health care when traveling within Europe.  It covers you whether you are travelling for pleasure,…

Diamond Coach Holidays in Administration

D. Coaches Limited, also trading as Diamond Coach Services and Brian Isaac Coach Holidays ceased trading yesterday.  The Swansea-based company provided package holidays and day trips across the UK and Europe as well as event packages. 

This is not only sad…

Thinking of Moving or Retiring Overseas?

When considering your dream of retiring to a place in the sun it is important to realistically examine all aspects of such a huge move – good and bad  – unless, of course, money is no object.  

We know of some cases of people who moved abroad in…

Travel Insurance Top of ‘To Do’ List for 2011 Holiday

The Foreign Office has issued a timely warning to Brits planning their 2011 holidays -to avoid cutting corners to save a few pounds, and to be properly prepared before setting off.

In these difficult financial times we all have to…

Happy New Year from Travel Insurance Direct

We send our best wishes for a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous 2011.   2010 certainly brought it’s share of challenges and tragedies throughout the world.

We also send a special thanks to all our customers, business associates, and friends.

Let’s hope that the…