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08/04/2008 Gap year travellers told 'insurance is a must'

Gap year travellers have been advised that taking out an insurance policy for when they are abroad is "an absolute must", by one industry expert this week. read more..

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03/04/2008 Expert helps holidaymakers 'sleep around'

Holidaymakers have been given tips on how to "sleep around" when abroad, this month. read more..

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02/04/2008 Caravanners should insure themselves against floods

Caravanners should insure themselves against flooding, one industry expert has advised this week. read more..

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27/03/2008 AOA warns 'the UK airport industry cannot stand still'

The Airport Operators Association (AOA) has warned this week that the UK's airport industry cannot "stand still". read more..

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26/03/2008 Solo travelers should 'read up as much as possible'

Solo travelers should "read up as much as possible" before setting off on their trips, one industry expert has advised this week. read more..

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25/03/2008 Travel agents responsible for holiday changes

Travel agents should take responsibility when activity or sports holidays need to be rearranged or refunded, says one industry expert. read more..

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18/03/2008 Valuable items 'should be stored in hand luggage'

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has advised people buying valuable items overseas to ensure that they store them in their hand luggage when they travel. read more..

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18/03/2008 Avoid wasting money on credit card fees abroad, says expert

A financial expert has warned people setting off on holiday this Easter that they could be charged high fees for using their credit cards abroad. read more..

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17/03/2008 Many give false info for insurance

New research has revealed that a significant number of people give incorrect information when buyingtravel insurance, sometimes just to save time. read more..

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14/03/2008 Festival-goers urged to take cover

People attending festivals in the UK or elsewhere around Europe ought to ensure they have adequate car insurance, it has been claimed. read more..

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07/03/2008 Travellers should make purchases from reliable sources, says expert

Travellers have been warned to only make purchases from reliable sources by an industry expert this week. read more..

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06/03/2008 Credit card protect 'cannot replace travel insurance'

Credit card protection should be not be seen as a replacement for travel insurance, one expert has warned this week. read more..

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25/02/2008 Post Office urges skiers to check travel insurance

The Post Office has urged skiers to check their travel insurance policies before heading-off to the slopes. read more..

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13/02/2008 'A reputable company is better' when hiring a car

When people are hiring a car abroad it is always best to go with a large, well known company, says an expert. read more..

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12/02/2008 Rail travellers should insure themselves

InterRailers should make sure they get the correct insurance for their travels which covers theft or loss, said an expert. read more..

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08/02/2008 Romantic weekend away best gift for Valentines Day

The gift most British people would like for Valentines Day is a romantic weekend away, according to new research. read more..

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07/02/2008 'Banks charge travellers over the odds while abroad'

Holidaymakers using their credit and debit card abroad could face high bank charges each time they use it, according to a source. read more..

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06/02/2008 Price cuts predicted for budget airlines

Customers could see ticket price slashes if airline's face financial difficulties in the current economic climate, says an expert. read more..

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06/02/2008 Travellers can reduce their carbon footprint

Holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling can do small things to make a big difference, says an expert. read more..

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06/02/2008 Travelling for holidays stresses most Britons

The majority of British people feel anxious or stressed before flying, new research has found. read more..

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31/01/2008 Weak dollar makes US 'great destination'

The weak US dollar makes it an ideal place to holiday this year and to buy a home. read more..

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29/01/2008 Skiers 'could get cheaper holidays'

Millions of pounds are being wasted by British skiers opting for France over Eastern European destinations, according to a new survey. read more..

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29/01/2008 Most people 'buy insurance too late'

Two-thirds of people who buy their travel insurance last minute may lose out on valuable cancellation cover, according to a source. read more..

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28/01/2008 More adventurous holidaymakers 'need to check insurance'

People choosing more adventurous holidays must make sure they are covered in their insurance policy, according to experts. read more..

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25/01/2008 Euro 'will make Malta and Cyprus expensive'

Prices for holidaymakers in Malta and Cyprus are set to soar as they are now using the Euro, according to a source. read more..

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25/01/2008 Insurance is very specific to each person

It is important for travellers to consider their specific needs before buyingtravel insurance, according to STA Travel. read more..

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24/01/2008 Train fares 'priciest in Europe'

Britain's rail fares are the most expensive in Europe and for £10 we can only travel half the distance than we could six years ago, new research has found. read more..

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23/01/2008 Four operators cancel all holidays to Kenya

Four tour operators have cancelled all holidays to Kenya for the rest of the winter season. read more..

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22/01/2008 Read small print to avoid extra costs, says expert

People should read the small print when booking flights with budget airlines to avoid paying extra, hidden costs, advises Holiday Which?. read more..

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22/01/2008 Canary Islands 'dominate winter sun hotspots'

New research has shown that the Canary Islands are most popular for holidaymakers seeking winter sun. read more..

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21/01/2008 Foreign Office relaxes Kenya advice

The foreign office's advice for people travelling to Kenya has been relaxed, but they still warn of avoiding the area. read more..

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21/01/2008 Holidaymakers want more than lying on a beach

British people are looking for more exciting holidays than lying on a beach, according to Holiday Which?. read more..

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18/01/2008 Brits spend more time planning holiday than mortgage

Holidaymakers in the UK spend longer planning their annual break than they do planning their mortgage. read more..

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18/01/2008 £34bn spent on holidays

British people will spend over £34 billion on holidays abroad this year with the average person spending £514, a new report has revealed. read more..

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17/01/2008 Crashed plane causes disruption at Heathrow

Heathrow Airport is facing delays after a plane crashed while performing an emergency landing. read more..

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16/01/2008 US is top choice for travellers

The top destination for UK travellers is New York, with more Britain's choosing to fly to America over short haul flights, says a spokesperson for Heathrow Airport. read more..

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16/01/2008 Check insurance before skiing

Getting the right insurance and checking what your policy covers is essential before going on a ski holiday. read more..

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14/01/2008 Ski insurance saves radio DJ from huge bill

A US radio personality has escaped a potentially ruinously expensive medical bill thanks to her foresight in taking out travel insurance. read more..

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03/12/2007 Wedding insurance claims for cancellations double

Wedding insurance claims for cancellation have risen dramatically this year, according to new figures. read more..

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06/11/2007 Travel insurance warning for skiing Brits

British holidaymakers planning a holiday on slopes this winter are being warned not to ignore the risk of injury and ensure that they have adequate travel insurance cover. read more..

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30/10/2007 Travel insurance regarded as a ''holiday extra''

Britons' sense of priorities is somewhat skewed when it comes to spending money on holidays, it has been revealed. read more..

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29/10/2007 Expert slams 'free' travel insurance

Travellers who rely on free travel insurance provided by their credit card company are dicing with disaster, it has been claimed. read more..

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29/10/2007 Extravagant Brit skiers warned to take out travel insurance

British skiing enthusiasts are taking an average of £1,200 of clothes and equipment onto slopes, new research has revealed. read more..

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25/10/2007 More Brits opting for winter weddings

Winter weddings are becoming increasingly popular and need not cost more to insure than summer nuptials, it has been claimed. read more..

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23/10/2007 Brits off piste without travel insurance

Hundreds of Britons are taking to Europe's ski-slopes every year without travel insurance, new figures have revealed. read more..

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19/10/2007 Rugby fans urged to check travel insurance

The exodus of English rugby fans to the World Cup in Paris this weekend will spark a rise in travel insurance purchases, a leading travel insurance provider has claimed. read more..

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15/10/2007 Anti-holiday scam initiative launched

A campaign has been launched to highlight the danger of getting ripped off by Spanish holiday scams. read more..

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