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A holiday firm this week warned the 430,000 British students preparing to jet off for a gap year to make sure they have the right level of holiday insurance before leaving home. read more..

ABTA chairman John McEwan said last week that swine flu should not stop people from going on holiday but he said travel firms had a responsibility to remind holidaymakers of the need for comprehensive travel insurance. read more..

French property group P&V is offering to reimburse customers if their holiday in France is interrupted by more than 4 days of rain in any week as part of its travel insurance cover. read more..

Almost all of us are looking to cut the cost of our annual holiday, according to a survey by American Express, but one of the easiest ways to save cash is to buy cheaper travel insurance. read more..

The air passenger watchdog dealt with 11% more complaints last year, most of which concerned flight cancellations, delays and lost luggage, which shows that travel insurance is now more important than ever. read more..

Holidaymakers will not be forced to cancel holidays to Bali or the rest of Indonesia following the recent bombing in the capital Jakarta. Tour operators are still flying people to Bali and the Foreign Office has decided against a travel ban, meaning visitors will still be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is swapping the Suffolk seaside for a holiday in the Lake District this summer, but anyone planning to follow in his footsteps is best advised to take out travel insurance. read more..

There has been a 17% rise in snatched or misplaced cards abroad in the past 12 months, which suggests that holidaymakers are increasingly being targeted by thieves, making it even more important for tourists to protect themselves with travel insurance. read more..

Customers buying worldwide travel insurance are heading to countries that offer the best value for money, including South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Egypt and Bali. read more..

Holidaymakers forced to cancel trips because of swine flu are being advised to check their travel insurance to see if they can claim a refund. read more..

A third of Brits admit they are more likely to take risks while away on holiday than at home, but those who injure themselves while behaving foolishly or illegally may find they won't be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Tourists who forget to pack basics such as sunscreen and flip flops face forking out a fortune to replace them abroad, according to a new study. And those who overlook the need for travel insurance will find they can't buy it overseas at any price. read more..

Travel insurance is an essential purchase for anyone flying with British Airways this summer as staff are threatening a series of strikes that could jeopardize the travel plans of tens of thousands of holidaymakers. read more..

Those who want something more from their holiday than sun, sea and sangria are being invited to join a 790-mile expedition to the South Pole, but they will need specialist travel insurance for the 50- to 60-day trip. read more..

Budget airline easyJet is launching cut-price flights from London to Tel Aviv, which should halve the cost of flying to the Israeli capital. Affordable holiday insurance for trips to the Middle East is available from insurewithease. read more..

The marathon season is under way but anyone planning to compete in an overseas event should make sure they will be covered by their travel insurance if anything goes wrong. read more..

Families are saving up to £2,000 on their holidays this year by staying with friends instead of paying for hotels, but they are reminded that they still need to buy holiday insurance. read more..

British Airways is offering tailor-made holidays on its website for the first time, but customers should look elsewhere for cheaper travel insurance. read more..

One in three gap year trips are cut short by an accident or crime, say organisers of the Gap Year Safety Conference. Though parents can no longer hold their children’s hands when they leave home, making sure they have a copy of their travel insurance policy will make it easier for them to help out in an emergency. read more..

Memories of Spain's victory in the UEFA 2008 championship are only just fading and already we are able to give our travel insurance customers the heads up on where to find accommodation for the next European football tournament, which will take place in Poland and Ukraine. read more..

Fancy a weekend in the Big Apple? Well, you'll soon be able to fly direct from the City to New York with British Airways, but in your hurry to escape don't forget to buy worldwide travel insurance for your transatlantic break. read more..

Ministers claim many families are being forced to take their holidays during term time because they can't afford packages during peak periods, but cut-price travel insurance is available year-round. read more..

Forget the Algarve, Bulgaria is aiming to become the next big golfing destination but anyone planning to take their clubs on holiday should make sure they're not handicapped by their travel insurance. read more..