Should I travel to Tunisia?
Following the deadly Tunisian terror attack in the resort of Port El Kantaoui, near Sousse, on June 26 – as well as the earlier atrocity in Tunis on March 18 – many holidaymakers will be nervously...
View ArticleIs it safe to go to Turkey?
Those who have read the reports about the recent bomb attack in Turkey may be feeling apprehensive about the safety of the country, especially if you are preparing for a holiday there this summer....
View ArticleShould I travel to Egypt?
As a result of a plane crash on October 31 in Egypt’s Sinai region that claimed the lives of all 224 passengers, the British government has suspended flights to and from Sharm El Sheikh International...
View ArticleTrump’s US travel ban: What is it and who is affected?
Update: On February 3, 2017, a Washington state district court judge suspended the ban nationwide with a temporary restraining order. Travel to the US from affected countries resumes, until further...
View ArticleElectronic device restrictions: Can I take my laptop on a flight?
The UK government has banned laptops and other large electronic devices from being taken into the cabin on flights to the UK from certain countries. Here we outline what we know so far. What has...
View ArticleAvoid driving licence confusion when hiring a car
New rules came into force on June 8, 2015 as the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) abolished the paper counterparts to our driving licences. This has led to a few small changes to the way we rent...
View ArticleThe situation in Qatar: will it affect my travel plans?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Libya and Yemen have all severed ties with Qatar following allegations that the country backs certain Islamist terrorist groups. Qatar has...
View ArticleWhat is an EHIC? The European Health Insurance Card explained
A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) provides you with necessary medical treatment in the European country you are visiting, either at a reduced cost or for free. The NHS states: “The EHIC covers...
View ArticleMexico earthquake: the latest advice for holidaymakers
On Friday September 8, 2017, Mexico was hit by a huge 8.2 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake struck the county’s southern coastline, close to the border with Guatemala. Southern Mexico has taken the...
View ArticleRyanair flight cancellations: what to do if you’ve been affected
Ryanair recently took the unexpected decision to cancel over 160 flights at short notice, citing among other reasons a change to the carrier’s holiday rota system. The low-cost carrier says it will...
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