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Belarus vs England World Cup Match 15 October 2008

Posted on September 17th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment

Those with plans to travel to the Belarus vs England match will need to start tackling issues such as applying for visas and checking that passports will be valid for at least six months - with a minimum of two available blank pages. Trying to enter Belarus without a visa could result in penalties such [...]

K & S Travel the Latest to Go Under

Posted on September 15th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , 1 Comment

On Saturday yet another tour operator, London-based K & S Travel, went into administration with more than 100 people currently on holiday in Turkey and leaving hundreds more customers with their holiday plans in ruins. K & S Travel also trades as Travel Turkey and operates package tours to Turkey using flights with Onur Air.
As [...]

Pope Benedict’s Visit to Paris and Lourdes - September 12-15

Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment

Pope Benedict XVI visits France this weekend with a busy schedule which includes celebrating the 150th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. Pilgrims and visitors in Paris or Lourdes during this time should be prepared for crowds as well as traffic delays and disruption.
The Pope flies from Rome to Paris Orly airport on [...]

Cheap Flights to Oktoberfest in Munich

Posted on September 6th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

It’s a sure sign that summer is over when Oktoberfest begins. Celebrations go on all over the world - often in places far removed from Bavaria or Munich - and well before October. You don’t have to play in an oompah band, squeeze into lederhosen or BYOC (bring your own cowbells) to join in the [...]

Cheap Ski Flights for 2008-2009 - Act Fast to Grab Your Seat!

Posted on September 5th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , 3 Comments

At the time of writing, Ryanair is advertising on its website a sale on six million seats at £10 each way, inclusive of all charges! Bookings must be made before next Tuesday, September 9, for travel during October and November - with some exclusions. The airline has expanded its ski schedule by 40 percent for the [...]

La Braderie de Lille Flea Market - This Weekend September 6-7

Posted on September 4th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

If you’re stuck for something to do this weekend how about a diversion from the rainy weather with a weekend break to La Braderie in the lovely old town of Lille, France. The market is open continously from 2:00 pm on Saturday to 11:00 pm on Sunday. More than one million visitors attend each year.
Those already in the Lille area [...]

Is Speed Causing Your Weight Loss - Or Are You Just Camera Shy?

Posted on August 14th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

Those hitting the roads in the UK and Europe for their summer holidays don’t need us to remind them to keep their speed down and watch out for speed cameras. According to recent reports, UK motorists are being hit hard in the other place where it hurts - the wallet - with millions of pounds [...]

Is Turkey on Your Holiday Menu this Year?

Posted on August 13th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

According to the Ministry of Tourism, close to two million Brits visited Turkey in 2007 and it may have surpassed Spain in the popularity ratings for British tourists.
Most holidaymakers heading for Turkey are looking for the traditional beach and water sports holiday. However, visitors to the country should be aware of current travel advice and [...]

Water Safety - Drinking and Swimming Can be a Lethal Mix

Posted on August 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , No Comments

Most people are unaware that their Travel Insurance policy may not cover claims if an accident happens and they are found to have been intoxicated at the time. Claims related to the incident (no matter which company is used) will most likely be denied! Not only would their family have a tragedy to contend with, but could find [...]

Vehicle Breakdown and Caravan Insurance for UK and Europe

Posted on August 9th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel News , No Comments

As living expenses continue to sky-rocket many Brits, especially those with young families, are needing to be a bit more resourceful in order to afford their annual summer holiday. Camping and caravanning in the UK and Europe is seeing a huge surge in popularity.
According to the Caravan Club, bookings for motorhome and caravan sites are up [...]

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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	Belarus vs England World Cup Match 15 October 2008 Posted on September 17th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment Those with plans to travel to the Belarus vs England match will need to start tackling issues such as applying for visas and checking that passports will be valid for at least six months - with a minimum of two available blank pages. Trying to enter Belarus without a visa could result in penalties such [...] K & S Travel the Latest to Go Under Posted on September 15th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , 1 Comment On Saturday yet another tour operator, London-based K & S Travel, went into administration with more than 100 people currently on holiday in Turkey and leaving hundreds more customers with their holiday plans in ruins. K & S Travel also trades as Travel Turkey and operates package tours to Turkey using flights with Onur Air. As [...] Pope Benedict’s Visit to Paris and Lourdes - September 12-15 Posted on September 11th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment Pope Benedict XVI visits France this weekend with a busy schedule which includes celebrating the 150th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. Pilgrims and visitors in Paris or Lourdes during this time should be prepared for crowds as well as traffic delays and disruption. The Pope flies from Rome to Paris Orly airport on [...] Cheap Flights to Oktoberfest in Munich Posted on September 6th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments It’s a sure sign that summer is over when Oktoberfest begins. Celebrations go on all over the world - often in places far removed from Bavaria or Munich - and well before October. You don’t have to play in an oompah band, squeeze into lederhosen or BYOC (bring your own cowbells) to join in the [...] Cheap Ski Flights for 2008-2009 - Act Fast to Grab Your Seat! Posted on September 5th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News , 3 Comments At the time of writing, Ryanair is advertising on its website a sale on six million seats at £10 each way, inclusive of all charges! Bookings must be made before next Tuesday, September 9, for travel during October and November - with some exclusions. The airline has expanded its ski schedule by 40 percent for the [...] La Braderie de Lille Flea Market - This Weekend September 6-7 Posted on September 4th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments If you’re stuck for something to do this weekend how about a diversion from the rainy weather with a weekend break to La Braderie in the lovely old town of Lille, France. The market is open continously from 2:00 pm on Saturday to 11:00 pm on Sunday. More than one million visitors attend each year. Those already in the Lille area [...] Is Speed Causing Your Weight Loss - Or Are You Just Camera Shy? Posted on August 14th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments Those hitting the roads in the UK and Europe for their summer holidays don’t need us to remind them to keep their speed down and watch out for speed cameras. According to recent reports, UK motorists are being hit hard in the other place where it hurts - the wallet - with millions of pounds [...] Is Turkey on Your Holiday Menu this Year? Posted on August 13th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments According to the Ministry of Tourism, close to two million Brits visited Turkey in 2007 and it may have surpassed Spain in the popularity ratings for British tourists. Most holidaymakers heading for Turkey are looking for the traditional beach and water sports holiday. However, visitors to the country should be aware of current travel advice and [...] Water Safety - Drinking and Swimming Can be a Lethal Mix Posted on August 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , No Comments Most people are unaware that their Travel Insurance policy may not cover claims if an accident happens and they are found to have been intoxicated at the time. Claims related to the incident (no matter which company is used) will most likely be denied! Not only would their family have a tragedy to contend with, but could find [...] Vehicle Breakdown and Caravan Insurance for UK and Europe Posted on August 9th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel News , No Comments As living expenses continue to sky-rocket many Brits, especially those with young families, are needing to be a bit more resourceful in order to afford their annual summer holiday. Camping and caravanning in the UK and Europe is seeing a huge surge in popularity. According to the Caravan Club, bookings for motorhome and caravan sites are up [...]	Single Trip Travel Insurance Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance Backpacking Travel Insurance Seniors Travel Insurance