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Travel News – Kefalonia named best Greek island in survey
In a recent survey by the consumer experts at Which?, Kefalonia was crowned the best Greek island. With its azure seas, golden beaches and emerald-coloured mountains, it’s not hard to see why the largest of the Ionian islands topped the poll. In their survey, Which? asked more than 1,000 travellers to rate the 10 main…
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6 Essential travel hacks for a comfortable and enjoyable flight
For many, going on an aeroplane is an exciting part of their holiday. Others see it as a necessary evil, but there are lots of things you can do to make your flight easier and more comfortable. So next time you take a trip, why not try some of our favourite air travel hacks? DON’T…
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Life begins at 50. The Golden Age for travelling
As the old saying goes, “life begins at 40”, but recent trends suggest that 50 could be the age we really start to enjoy life. By this age, many of us feel more confident than ever before and are in a position to start getting the most from life. Many over 50s feel like they…
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Travel News – Martin Lewis shares his top tips for your trips in 2023
The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, Martin Lewis, recently shared his top tips for booking your holiday. The financial expert offered the advice on his podcast, which covers various topics, from EHICs to renting a car while on holiday. We’ve compiled Martin’s holiday tips for you below. 1 – Buy travel insurance as soon as you book…
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6 romantic Valentine’s day destinations
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for a romantic getaway for you and your loved one. Taking a trip as a couple is a great way to show your love, whether you’ve been together for a month or a lifetime. With so many unique, love-filled destinations to choose from,…
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Travel News – Passport costs set to increase from next month
If your passport expires soon, you may want to order your new one now. The price of a new passport is set to rise from 2nd February 2023 for the first time since 2018. The proposed changes still need the approval of Parliament, but the cost of passports for all ages is likely to increase.…
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Martin Lewis urges travellers to buy travel insurance “ASAB”
Martin Lewis, the well-known money saving guru, has urged UK holidaymakers not to delay buying their travel insurance. His advice was to buy your holiday cover “As Soon As you Book” your trip. The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com highlighted that travel insurance doesn’t just cover you while you’re away but also if you need to cancel…
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Top travel trends for 2023
We may not be far into 2023, but many of us are already planning our next trip. This year many of us feel more confident about travelling. According to research by Booking.com, 73% of holidaymakers said they are more optimistic about travel than they were in 2022. The study also showed some interesting predictions for…
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Travel News – Sustainable travel is becoming easier
Holidaymakers are becoming more and more aware of the impact their travel has on the environment. Travel companies are beginning to recognise this too, and are increasingly offering customers green-friendly options for their trips abroad. As part of this trend towards sustainable travel, TUI has launched a new scheme so you can find and book…
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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 Spain, Italy and Greece. Some non-EU countries are…