No travel insurance when visitng friends
I just want presents, who cares about health
The FCO recently released recent research that shows young people are more likely to buy a present than travel insurance when travelling abroad to visit friends and family. More than three quarters (77%) of those who stated they were visiting friends and family this...
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Ongoing unrest in Egypt
BRITISH GOVERNMENT FLIGHTS FOR BRITISH NATIONALS WISHING TO LEAVE CAIRO
In light of the ongoing unrest in Egypt the British Government has chartered a plane to supplement commercial capacity. The plane will depart from Cairo International Airport on Thursday 03 February and there will be a charge of approximately £300 per person. To...
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Evesham Vegs Out
You could do worse than update your family travel insurance and head to Worcestershire at the moment.
How come? It is that time of year again?the time when the county hosts its Asparagus Festival, of course. The Festival lasts from April 23rd to May 31st and is timed to coincide with the start of the English Asparagus season. Festivities take place in Evesham, a market town...
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Long Haul Flights May Be Safer Following New Research
Worried about holiday illnesses even after booking your immediate cover travel insurance?
You may be interested to hear of a new piece of research on the subject of one health concern that can affect any traveller en route to their holiday destination by plane, no matter how well they may be covered by last minute travel insurance. The health issue in question...
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Volcanic Ash Causes Some Surreal Situations
Although things may be getting back to normal, the recent volcanic ash situation has affected many of us in different ways.
For some, it was a worrying state of affairs but did not actually impact their travel plans other than perhaps encouraging them to ensure that their family travel insurance would provide cover should similar airspace problems arise the next time they tried to go on holiday....
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Nightingale Museum Latest In London's Line-up
Thinking of organising last minute travel insurance and heading abroad on a short break?
Why not save on the flight (but remember the family travel insurance, which is always important) and head to London for a day. The capital is of course full of tourist attractions, parks and decent nightlife, but among the most newsworthy of its tourism line-up at the...
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