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Turkey Football? Fenerbahce vs Arsenal - 21 Oct 2008

Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

Fancy a break in the sun - mixed with some great football action? Why not make the trip to the Champions League match at Fenerbahce - Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, 21 October.
Arsenal fans - if you are going to the match - please don’t stick your neck out and leave matters in the hands of fate. [...]

Eurostar Service to Brussels and Lille Disrupted Monday, October 6 2008

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

Eurostar has been forced to cancel its services between the UK and Brussels on Monday, October 6, due to industrial action in Belgium. The one-day strike is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Sunday. Brussels Midi station will be closed on Monday as well as the remainder of the Belgian rail network which means that [...]

Advice for Those Considering Dental Surgery Abroad

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , 1 Comment

Watch for an inflatable dental surgery in a city near you - but without the inflated prices! Hungarian dentists hope to fill the gap for UK patients unable to afford private treatment in the UK - if they are willing to travel to Hungary for their treatment. With the cost of private dental work sky-high in the UK [...]

Reduced Schedule on Eurostar May Continue for Several Months

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment

Eurostar services have still not returned to normal following the fire in the Channel Tunnel on September 11 and journeys are taking longer than usual.
The schedule has been cut by one train per day on the London to Paris and London to Brussels routes. There is currently one daily return service to Disneyland Paris.
Eurostar advises [...]

Celtic vs Villarreal Football Match 30 September 2008

Posted on September 27th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Travellers planning to be in the area of Villarreal in the province of Castellon, Spain, are advised that a Celtic vs Villarreal football match will be taking place at the end of the month.
Celtic fans are advised to leave plenty of time to get to the Madrigal stadium as access is likely to be slow [...]

Travel Tips, Advice and Visas for Entering Turkey

Posted on September 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Turkey has become an extremely popular holiday spot for Brits. According to the Foreign Office (FCO) British nationals must obtain a visa to enter Turkey, with the only exception being for cruise ship passengers entering the country for an excursion from a ship and returning the same day. Overstaying a visa can result in a large [...]

Alitalia Floundering and Risk of Transportation Strikes in Italy

Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Travel News , No Comments

The Foreign Office (FCO) has given warning of potential strikes in Italy by a range of organisations, including transportation workers, which could occur at short notice.
Alitalia’s fate is still unknown as it struggles to stay aloft and there is a reported risk of strikes and flight cancellations at short notice. Travellers should contact their travel agent or airport for [...]

French Airports and Paris Affected by Rail Strike

Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

French rail workers are planning a one day strike for tomorrow, Tuesday September 23. The RER Blue line service on Transport maps of Paris will be affected. The Blue line connects Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports with the centre of Paris. Travellers should be prepared for problems getting into Paris as available taxis and [...]

Requirements for Single Parents Travelling with Children

Posted on September 20th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

According to the Foreign Office (FCO), single parents travelling alone with children should check the current rules and laws of the country before visiting. Documentary proof of parental responsibility, such as a letter of consent, is often required. There may also be problems with children leaving a country without the necessary documentation.
For example, for travel to [...]

Gay Tour Operator Ceases Trading Following Collapse of XL

Posted on September 18th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Somerset-based Throb Holidays is the latest casualty in the travel industry, with its failure attributed to the recent collapse of XL Airways and XL Leisure Group. The company had been in business for fourteen years and mainly operated holidays to Spain.
There is a message on the company’s website apologizing to their customers and members of [...]

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Categories Airlines Airport Parking Airports Backpack Travel Destinations Europe Holiday Destinations Seniors Travel Ski Holidays Sports Holidays Student Travel Sustainable Tourism Travel Insurance News Travel News Traveller's Tales Popular Blogs Archive RSS Feed Delicious Yahoo Facebook Digg.com Reddit StumbleUpon Search	Turkey Football? Fenerbahce vs Arsenal - 21 Oct 2008 Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments Fancy a break in the sun - mixed with some great football action? Why not make the trip to the Champions League match at Fenerbahce - Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, 21 October. Arsenal fans - if you are going to the match - please don’t stick your neck out and leave matters in the hands of fate. [...] Eurostar Service to Brussels and Lille Disrupted Monday, October 6 2008 Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments Eurostar has been forced to cancel its services between the UK and Brussels on Monday, October 6, due to industrial action in Belgium. The one-day strike is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Sunday. Brussels Midi station will be closed on Monday as well as the remainder of the Belgian rail network which means that [...] Advice for Those Considering Dental Surgery Abroad Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , 1 Comment Watch for an inflatable dental surgery in a city near you - but without the inflated prices! Hungarian dentists hope to fill the gap for UK patients unable to afford private treatment in the UK - if they are willing to travel to Hungary for their treatment. With the cost of private dental work sky-high in the UK [...] Reduced Schedule on Eurostar May Continue for Several Months Posted on October 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment Eurostar services have still not returned to normal following the fire in the Channel Tunnel on September 11 and journeys are taking longer than usual. The schedule has been cut by one train per day on the London to Paris and London to Brussels routes. There is currently one daily return service to Disneyland Paris. Eurostar advises [...] Celtic vs Villarreal Football Match 30 September 2008 Posted on September 27th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Travellers planning to be in the area of Villarreal in the province of Castellon, Spain, are advised that a Celtic vs Villarreal football match will be taking place at the end of the month. Celtic fans are advised to leave plenty of time to get to the Madrigal stadium as access is likely to be slow [...] Travel Tips, Advice and Visas for Entering Turkey Posted on September 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Turkey has become an extremely popular holiday spot for Brits. According to the Foreign Office (FCO) British nationals must obtain a visa to enter Turkey, with the only exception being for cruise ship passengers entering the country for an excursion from a ship and returning the same day. Overstaying a visa can result in a large [...] Alitalia Floundering and Risk of Transportation Strikes in Italy Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Travel News , No Comments The Foreign Office (FCO) has given warning of potential strikes in Italy by a range of organisations, including transportation workers, which could occur at short notice. Alitalia’s fate is still unknown as it struggles to stay aloft and there is a reported risk of strikes and flight cancellations at short notice. Travellers should contact their travel agent or airport for [...] French Airports and Paris Affected by Rail Strike Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments French rail workers are planning a one day strike for tomorrow, Tuesday September 23. The RER Blue line service on Transport maps of Paris will be affected. The Blue line connects Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports with the centre of Paris. Travellers should be prepared for problems getting into Paris as available taxis and [...] Requirements for Single Parents Travelling with Children Posted on September 20th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments According to the Foreign Office (FCO), single parents travelling alone with children should check the current rules and laws of the country before visiting. Documentary proof of parental responsibility, such as a letter of consent, is often required. There may also be problems with children leaving a country without the necessary documentation. For example, for travel to [...] Gay Tour Operator Ceases Trading Following Collapse of XL Posted on September 18th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Somerset-based Throb Holidays is the latest casualty in the travel industry, with its failure attributed to the recent collapse of XL Airways and XL Leisure Group. The company had been in business for fourteen years and mainly operated holidays to Spain. There is a message on the company’s website apologizing to their customers and members of [...]	Single Trip Travel Insurance Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance Backpacking Travel Insurance Seniors Travel Insurance