Travel News – New visa waiver needed for trips to Europe in 2023
From November 2023, UK travellers heading to Europe’s Schengen area will need to apply for a new visa waiver and pay a charge of €7 (about £6). The Schengen area was set up to guarantee free movement for most EU countries and includes popular destinations such as...
Travel News – UK government announces an extra bank holiday for King Charles III’s Coronation
The UK government announced on 6th November that the country would enjoy an extra bank holiday next year in honour of the Royal Coronation of King Charles III. The Coronation is due to take place on the 6th May 2023, with the bank holiday set for 8th May 2023. A...
Travel News – Poll reveals the Canary Islands, Spain and Italy are top choices for winter sun travellers
A recent poll from OnePoll shows that a growing number of Brits are choosing to travel this winter. The study of 2,000 UK adults reveals that more than a third have already booked a winter trip or are planning to arrange one. There are several reasons a winter holiday...
The origins of Halloween
The first record of what we now know as Halloween dates back to the ancient Celts, who called it “Samhain”. The ancient civilisation would don their scariest outfits to ward off spirits. They did this in preparation for their new year, which began on November 1st,...
Useful Links for your next holiday
Going on holiday is a wonderful experience, but there are a lot of things to keep track of while planning your trip. Use our handy list of links to help you make sure you’ve ticked everything off your to-do list. Health NHS fit for travel You can use a couple of...
Travel News – Qatar prepares to host the World Cup later this month
The World Cup is less than one month away, and host nation Qatar is getting ready to welcome football fans from around the world. It’s the first time a nation in the region has hosted the tournament. The event has already been moved from summer to November and...
Travel News – Spending with travel agents surges
Spending with travel agents was up 95% in September compared to the previous year, bucking wider spending trends and showing the importance of holidays.
Travel News – Japan reopens borders
On Tuesday 11th October, Japan fully re-opened its borders to international travellers and re-instated visa free travel for dozens of countries.
Family Road Trip Tips
Getting away with the family is a great experience, and can make memories that last a lifetime. If you’re hitting the road, check out our top tips before you get the kids and the luggage loaded up.