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• 22/02/2012 -

  US Embassy warning British Nationals travelling to USA to register for ESTA early.

  The US Embassy in London is advising British Nationals who are travelling to the USA this summer to allow extra time to get authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or apply for a visa, as their services will be limited during July and August 2012.

• 17/02/2012 -

  ATOL Reform: More holidays to be protected from April, but many still left unprotected

  ATOL Protection is being extended to include Flight Plus holidays, however many holidays booked independently or booked with an airline will still be unprotected making travel insurance with insolvency cover important for many holiday makers.

• 14/02/2012 -

  Extreme Sports or Working Abroad? Make sure you have travel insurance cover

  A recent accident in Australia which has left a 23 year British woman in a coma and her parents facing a bill of more than £100,000 for her medical treatment and repatriation back to the UK, highlights the importance of getting the right travel insurance to cover sports and activities.

• 09/02/2012 -

  Why families are turning away from traditional family holidays

  According to popular website Mumsnet.com British families are turning away from traditional holidays in favour of cheaper and more flexible options such as camping and house exchanges.

• 08/02/2012 -

  FCO Advise against all but essential travel to Maldives Capital

  Following political demonstrations and unrest, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are advising British Nationals against all but essential travel to the capital of the Maldives, Male.