Feeling Unwell Before Your Trip? Should You Cancel?

With one of our team currently away sick with a nasty case of adult Chickenpox, we thought this story worthwhile passing along.

We don’t know how the virus was picked up, but was presumably passed on by one of Santa’s Elves…

Australia – Floods in Victoria

The state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia, has been hit by strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall causing rivers to burst their banks, landslides, and flooding.

According to news reports, hundreds of homes in rural towns have been evacuated with residents…

Car Rental Fuel Charges – Buyer Beware!

On a recent trip to Spain we rented a car and came up against a fuel-related situation we had not encountered before. 

Admittedly, it had been a while since we rented a car on holiday but previously the fuel policy had always…

‘Ride the Dog’ in the UK – Greyhound Buses Arriving

From September 14 2009 we will be able to ride Greyhound buses here at home in England. 

A couple of years ago, UK-based FirstGroup purchased Laidlaw, Greyhound’s parent company, with plans to start up a service in the UK. 

Greyhound buses…

Venice Tickets – New Online Booking Service

Hate the crowds in Venice?  Along with the inevitable pigeons and sellers of ‘designer’ handbags on sheets it’s all part of the magical Venice experience.  However, why not cut down on some of the stress of organising your trip by…

Flight Cancellation and Travel Insurance – Did You Know…

A customer recently had a bad experience when he arrived at the airport to discover his budget flight had been cancelled due to fog.  What he didn’t know – and most travellers don’t know – is that although EU-based airlines…

Weight Restrictions for Check-in Baggage

Having just returned from a week’s holiday I’m happy to report we had no major problems and no need to make claims on our travel insurance! Thanks to Ryanair for safe and pleasant flights.

I have to say, though, that…

Travel Money – Cash, Credit Card or Pre-Pay Card?

You have your flight and hotel booked; car hire sorted out; parking at the airport reserved… Hmm what have you forgotten…?  Yes, of course, travel insurance!  But, wait, there’s something else… Travel Money! It’s often the last thing we think…

Allow Plenty of Time to Reach the Airport!

Just a reminder. Following the recent terrorist scares in the U.K. additional security measures are once again being implemented at BAA and other airports. Allow additional time for your travel to the airport. The drop off/pick-up zones are restricted and…

Fires Threaten Hollywood Sign and Catalina Island

If you plan to visit Southern California this summer or have friends or family living there you may be concerned about all the wild fires. Recent reports and video on TV showed the fires which continue to plague the drought-ridden…