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30/09/2009 -
Holiday survey finds journey is the biggest problem
Getting to and from their destination is the biggest complaint amongst holidaymakers, according to the consumer body Which? Holiday (www.which.co.uk/holiday).
30/09/2009 -
Aim high for an early ski holiday
There's just a couple of months to go before the first ski lifts open, but if you're planning an early ski holiday you'll need to think carefully about where you're likely to get good snow.
30/09/2009 -
Who is protecting your holiday?
One of the best ways to protect your holiday is to buy travel insurance as soon as you book your trip, but there are also some organisations that will help to protect your cash.
29/09/2009 -
Where to go for a winter music festival
No need to wait until next summer for the next music festival because if you time your winter holiday right you can find a gig going on just about anywhere in the world.
29/09/2009 -
What to do when your hotel has double booked
What do you do when you check in to a hotel only to find someone else is already in your room?
29/09/2009 -
Autumn brings worldwide food festivals
The harvest might be over in Britain for this year, but there are plenty of places to go for a gastronomic holiday.
28/09/2009 -
Airline offers half-price flights to Europe
There are just a few days left for passengers to pick up half-price flights to Europe with low-cost airline Flybe.
28/09/2009 -
Pets need holidays too
You no longer have to leave the family pet behind when you go abroad, but your cat or dog must have a passport if it's going to accompany you on holiday and avoid going into quarantine on returning to the UK.
28/09/2009 -
U.S. bound passengers asked for sex and date of birth
Passengers travelling on U.S. airlines will have to give their date of birth and sex under a new aviation security requirement designed to eliminate the risk of terrorism.
27/09/2009 -
Where to go for a romantic honeymoon
Your honeymoon is the most important holiday you'll ever take so it's important to make the right choice. Not everyone wants the same thing, of course, but here are some of our suggestions for holidays that are big on romance.
26/09/2009 -
Single Parent Holidays
Single parents must feel they draw the short end of the straw every time they book a family holiday. Not only are the often excluded from free child places, but they also have to pay single room supplements with some package holiday companies. Here are some firms that offer a better deal on family holidays for single parents.
26/09/2009 -
Ski for free this winter
First-timers on the slopes are being offered free ski packages from five UK tour operators who have teamed up with 30 resorts in six countries to offer beginners complimentary equipment hire, ski or boarding lessons and lift passes.
26/09/2009 -
Christmas is coming but you don't want to be the one getting fat
With the party season fast approaching, you'll want to look your best and a trip to a spa could help kick start your new health and beauty regime.
25/09/2009 -
Free trips to see Santa in Lapland
Tour operators are cutting the cost of the ultimate family holiday to see Santa this Christmas to try to encourage parents spooked by the credit crunch not to shelve planned trips to take their children to Lapland.
25/09/2009 -
Tweet for a cheap hotel room
Users of the social networking site Twitter can now book discounted hotel rooms at the last minute following the launch of a new venture, Inoqo.
25/09/2009 -
Homes away from home
With more and more families having to shelve their holiday plans due to the recession, now could be a good time for some people to consider a home-swap holiday, where they exchange their home in the UK for someone else's overseas.
25/09/2009 -
Volunteer projects for backpackers
Many backpackers and gap year travellers want to do some voluntary work during their trip, but it can be tricky to find the right placement. Here are some reputable organisations that manage volunteer projects overseas, for backpackers and other holidaymakers who want to give something back.
24/09/2009 -
Britons are taking fewer overseas holidays, says official survey
The number of trips abroad taken by Britons fell 12 per cent in the 12 months to July, compared to the previous year, showing that many of us are taking fewer holidays while others are going without a holiday altogether.
24/09/2009 -
Easyjet accused of selling phantom flights
Passengers buying easyJet flights from East Midlands for next summer are being warned that they are likely to be left without seats as the airline has already announced that it is pulling out of the airport at the end of June.
24/09/2009 -
Just hours left to get 100s off winter sports holidays
A sale offering £100 off winter sports holidays ends tomorrow, leaving winter sports enthusiasts just a few hours to book.
24/09/2009 -
Storm-struck travellers advised to check their worldwide travel insurance policy
Thousands of travellers stranded in a dust storm in Australia are being urged to check their travel insuranceworldwide travel insurance policies to see if they are covered for a catastrophe of this nature.
24/09/2009 -
Holidays for sports fans
Thousands of England fans are expected to follow the football team to South Africa when it plays in the FIFA World Cup finals, but there are many other opportunities for a sporting holiday over the next few months.
23/09/2009 -
Top travel agent calls for an end to cruise holiday discounts
A senior travel agent has called on cruise lines to discourage other agents from selling its cruises at a discount.
23/09/2009 -
Lineker leads the way to overseas weddings
Couples planning to get married overseas could do worse than follow the lead of Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker who tied the knot this month for the second time on Italy's Amalfi coast, but here are some other suggestions for a winter wedding.
23/09/2009 -
Take a road trip before petrol prices go through the roof
With oil prices on the rise again, anyone thinking of a taking a fly-drive holiday would be wise to go now, while they can still afford to fill up the tank. Here's some awesome road trips to whet the appetite.
23/09/2009 -
Be a daredevil but check your travel insurance first
Britain's most famous bearded entrepreneur Richard Branson has plans to take travellers to the moon next year, but mere mortals without a stratospheric travel budget have some exciting options for holidays with a difference too.
20/09/2009 -
Travel agents can not be trusted say a quarter of holidaymakers
One in four holidaymakers don't trust travel agents to give them an accurate description of their holiday, according to research by an independent body.
19/09/2009 -
Family holidays in Eastern Europe cost less than staying at home
A new survey has revealed that family holidays are cheaper in Eastern Europe than in the UK, with expenses for a stay in Bulgaria averaging £1,038 compared to expenses of £1,490 for a holiday in Brighton.
18/09/2009 -
Cruise passengers urged to read small print to avoid extra costs
There's never been a better time to take a cruise holiday, according to a new guide out this month, but holidaymakers are being warned to study the booking small print to avoid paying for costly add-ons.
18/09/2009 -
Book early to bag bargain ski packages
Tour operators have slashed prices of ski packages by up to 20 per cent, but as there are so many fewer holidays available than this time last year winter sports enthusiasts are being advised to book early to avoid missing out.
16/09/2009 -
New breaks for adventurous families
Families with plenty of get-up-and-go are being offered five new trips from The Adventure Company to South Africa, Costa Rice Egypt India and Austria.
16/09/2009 -
UK travel industry calls urgent meeting to strengthen consumer protection
ABTA will hold a special General Meeting next month to consider ways to give holidaymakers more financial protection. It's concerned that customers who didn't have travel insurance might have been hard hit by recent travel agency failures.
15/09/2009 -
Website offers new weigh to calculate luggage allowance
With news that budget airline Ryanair is increasing its baggage charges again, not to mention all the exorbitant fees for extras like travel insurance, priority boarding and check in, holidaymakers must feel they need a degree to work out which airline is the cheapest.
14/09/2009 -
Ere we go all the way to South Africa
Tour operators say they are expecting thousands of fans to book packages to the World Cup in South Africa since England's place in the Finals was confirmed by the team's 5-1 against Croatia last week.
11/09/2009 -
Cost of family holidays set to soar
The cost of family holidays could rise by more than £160 if the government accepts new proposals to make airline passengers may for the climate change caused by flights.
10/09/2009 -
Learn how to survive an avalanche on a British beach
With the winter sports season approaching, skiers and boarders should be thinking about how to stay safe on the mountain. Winter sports travel insurance is crucial and knowing how to survive an avalanche is also vital for anyone planning to stray from the pistes.
09/09/2009 -
Midlands-based air passengers get new flights
Good news for air passengers is that bmibaby is expanding at East Midlands airport to fill the gap left by low-cost rival easyJet, which has withdrawn from the region.
08/09/2009 -
Holiday Which? urges passengers to protect themselves against airline failure
In the wake of the collapse of budget airline SkyEurope, Holiday Which? is urging passengers to ensure they are protected against future failures, including buying adequate travel insurance.
07/09/2009 -
Holidaymakers urged to check their travel insurance in latest swine flu warning
Fears that a second wave of the swine flu pandemic is about to strike have prompted the World Tourism Organisation to warn holidaymakers to check their travel insurance.
04/09/2009 -
Couple seeks travel insurance compensation for holiday nightmare
A British couple who were attacked by thieves on the Caribbean island of Margarita are seeking compensation after being forced to pay out ,000 for medical bills. The pair had taken out travel insurance but they claim they were taken to a hospital that was not affiliated to their travel insurer.
03/09/2009 -
Minehead voted Britain's best value beach for travel insurance clients
Travel insurance clients say Minehead in Somerset offers the best value of all Britain's beach resorts, followed closely by Ilfracome in North Devon.
02/09/2009 -
Travel insurance customers shown holiday videos online
Travel insurance customers can now see videos of holiday destinations by logging on to the new travel guide website simonseeks.com
01/09/2009 -
Foreign Office urges holidaymakers to buy comprehensive travel insurance
The Foreign Office is reminding holidaymakers to buy comprehensive travel insurance after its British Behaviour Abroad report revealed that more than 3,000 Brits received hospital treatment overseas last year.

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