Hotels go hi-tech to clamp down on towel thieves
Many holidaymakers enjoying a stay in a top hotel on their single trip travel insurance like to bring a memento back of their time, such as an unused freebie with the hotel logo from the bathroom, or a soap or a matchbook from reception. However, some guests go too far and resort to stocking up […]
Brits find pound stretches further in Egypt, Greece and Turkey
Taking a break from work or studies and exploring the world on backpacker travel insurance means some serious budgeting, unless you are lucky enough to be blessed with a bottomless bank account. However, the latest research has shown that with a bit of careful planning, the pound can stretch a lot further, good news for […]
Seeing Eastern Europe in style: The Orient Express
The luxury train is perhaps more famous for its trips elsewhere, but the Orient Express has now added a trip round Eastern Europe to its list of destinations. Taking in many of the sights and sounds that those on backpacker travel insurance most often frequent, such as Krakow, the train journey offers the opportunity to […]
Tulips and Windmills: Cruising in the Lowlands of the Netherlands
For those looking to enjoy a holiday on their cruise travel insurance, floating around the rivers of the Netherlands is one of the latest offerings on the market. With river cruises becoming increasingly popular, a tour operator is providing a seven day holiday taking in the sights and sounds of the Netherlands via the network of […]
Dutch Dream of 2018 Ryder Cup
With the Masters for 2011 now over, attention has turned to the next big news in golf and many are talking about the bid for the venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup, due to be hosted in Europe. However, those used to holidays on their golf travel insurance may be somewhat puzzled to not have […]
Columbian Tribe Bans ‘rude’ Tourists from Village
With the rise of increasingly exotic and far-flung destinations for holidays and more and more individuals taking a well earned break to see the world on backpacker travel insurance, one village buried deep in the heart of the Amazon has banned unauthorised visitors from looking at their homes. For many, a trip up the Amazon […]
What is a Shapecation?
With the recent invention of the staycation – the term coined to describe a holiday in the UK – a new trend has been hitting the travel market – the shapecation. With those exploring the world on their backpacker travel insurance, visiting remote and unusual destinations is often part of the experience, but shapecations are […]
Can Granny come too? The Rise in Extended Family Holidays
In years gone by, it was commonplace for extended families to live together or even go on holiday together but, as the decades have gone by, this practice had dramatically dwindled. However, the phenomenon of holidaying with granny and granddad is seeing a resurgence, with more and more older folk enjoying a trip away on […]
From Elephants to Tents: Travelling round The Golden Triangle
For those exploring the world on backpacker travel insurance, Thailand remains one of the most popular destinations. However, while Bangkok remains as vibrant and much-loved as ever, tourists are heading off into the north of the country, looking for what has been described as the authentic Thailand. In the past, a trip to Thailand meant […]
The Cruise that will make you Miss Saigon
Lying between the contradictions that are vibrant Vietnam and calming Cambodia is the river Mekong, a huge waterway winding its way through the busy ports and local villages to the open countryside, allowing those visiting on their cruise travel insurance an unrivalled view of the country. Vietnam and Cambodia are not common destinations historically for […]
