Hit snowy slopes confidently with our skiing travel insurance
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced snow demon, getting away from it all and enjoying a skiing trip is a great way to banish the winter blues.
10 reasons for hospital visits by Brits in Europe
When you go on holiday the last thing you want to think about is health and safety. You want to have a good time, let your hair down and forget about the stresses of day-to-day life. But unfortunately it seems that many of us are willing to take our chances when it comes to our […]
Winter city breaks
For everyone there comes a time during the year when work gets abandoned for more leisurely pursuits. No matter how short, nothing rejuvenates like a vacation. Summer may be the peak time for holidays, but a winter break has numerous advantages to it that cannot be outshone by the sun! Rather than vie for sunshine, […]
Top Winter Cruise Destinations
If you are dreaming of a winter cruise 2012 will sail elegantly into 2013 at one of the top Royal Caribbean holiday destinations. You can find luxury and relaxation, enjoy pampering and romantic evenings, learn some water sports and discover a new culture.
Who Celebrates Bonfire Night across the Globe?
Since 1605, when the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and replace James I with a Catholic ruler was discovered, people have been celebrating the king's survival by burning stuffed effigies of Guy Fawkes on bonfires and holding fireworks displays.
Hobbits in New Zealand – the launch of the 2nd Trilogy approaches
New Zealand has become synonymous with Middle Earth as imagined by the author J R R Tolkien. Thanks to the overwhelming success of Peter Jackson's epic film dramatisation of the Lord of the Rings trilogy tourists are flocking to the country to see for themselves the fabulous and fantastical locations used in the films.
What Does ABTA Mean to You?
If the above question has you scratching your head and mumbling 'erm…not a lot, really, what is the ABTA again?' then relax, you're not alone. The Association of British Travel Agents, or ABTA, is not the most glamorous or attention-grabbing organisation in the UK, after all.
Robbers target tourists with hire cars or British number plates
You don't want to spend your holiday with a target on your back – or even a big sign on your car that says, “Tourist.” Unfortunately, for holidaymakers who drive hire cars or have British number plates, they are increasingly becoming a target for unscrupulous con men. Thieves can easily identify those who are new […]
Top 5 European Christmas markets
Visit a Christmas market, smell the mulled wine, hear the Christmas songs, watch the sparkle and glitter and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Spending a few days at a Christmas market and maybe taking the time to explore some of the city, is a great way to get in the mood for […]
Is it safe to travel to Egypt or Tunisia at the moment
The continued unrest in the Middle East has had massive repercussions on the tourist industry. Is it worth the risk of travelling in these areas when military rule and riots seem to be an increasingly common part of the everyday landscape?
