News & Articles

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December 2018

How to avoid a travel insurance nightmare
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46593480

Now boarding! It’s the travel quiz Christmas special 2018
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/dec/20/travel-quiz-christmas-special-2018

Hand luggage warning: Do not pack this item when travelling or risk it being destroyed
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1058388/hand-luggage-warning-cabin-baggage-christmas-wrapped-presents-snow-globes

Top travel destinations on Google 2018: These are the most searched for holidays of the year
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/most-searched-for-travel-destinations-google-2018-a4015346.html

Is TripAdvisor’s new social app the future of travel?
https://econsultancy.com/tripadvisor-new-social-app-future-travel/

Holidays: The best travel destinations for 2019 REVEALED – are you going to any?
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1051307/holidays-2019-abta-flights-spain-australia-bulgaria

November 2018

These are the countries that are unsafe to travel to right now
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/most-dangerous-places-to-travel-2019-a3998506.html

USA travel warning: UK tourists cannot enter US without THIS crucial document now
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1051148/usa-news-visa-application-passport-ePassport-holidays-esta

Press Release – Status Medical Insurance Solutions Launches European Health Cash Plan Product and New International Private Medical Insurance
http://statusglobalinsurance.com/press-release-sgi-launches-cash-plan-and-ipmi/

Italy: Is it safe to travel to Venice as city is hit by worst floods in a DECADE?
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1038495/italy-venice-flooding-holidays-travel-update-latest-news-live

8 Travel Trends You Need To Know In 2019: From ‘Micro’ Holidays To Eco-Friendly Stays
https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/travel/g32446/travel-trends/

ePassport gates to ease travel for passengers from more countries
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/epassport-gates-to-ease-travel-for-passengers-from-more-countries

October 2018

5 travel startups around the world to watch in 2019
https://www.techinasia.com/travel-startups-amadeus

Highlands and Islands on Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel’ list
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-45940644

Meghan Markle: The Duchess’s one top travel tip to help you with packing clothes
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1028471/meghan-markle-prince-harry-travel-tig-dryer-sheets

Thanksgiving is one of the worst times to travel in the US — here’s where and when the worst airport delays happen
http://uk.businessinsider.com/worst-days-travel-for-thanksgiving-2018-10

Hotel secrets: The best time to ask for a hotel room upgrade REVEALED
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1028808/holidays-2019-hotel-upgrade-booking

People are choosing solo travel more than ever and there’s one big reason why
https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/people-choosing-solo-travel-more-13387221

EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic join forces to make travel even easier for passengers
https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/news/easyjet-virgin-atlantic-join-forces-13345670

Holidays: Famous Thailand beach CLOSED indefinitely after tourist damage
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1025846/beach-thailand-holidays-maya-bay-closed

Delta Air Lines partners with startup to improve pet travel
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20181003/p2g/00m/0bu/072000c

Indonesia volcano eruption follows earthquake and tsunami – is it safe for travel?
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1026093/indonesia-volcano-earthquake-tsunami-latest-live-travel-update-flights

September 2018

Fascinating maps that show the world as you’ve never seen it
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/lists/fascinating-maps-of-the-world/

August 2018

Travelling to Egypt? New mandatory rules for tourists could soon be introduced
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1009939/egypt-news-compulsory-travel-insurance-holidays-2018s

Queen Elizabeth always carries this surprising item in her luggage using state visits
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1006016/queen-Elizabeth-latest-news-hand-luggage-white-gloves

Is it safe to travel to Italy? Latest travel advice after hikers killed in flash floods
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1006217/italy-floods-holidays-travel-update-latest-news-live

Is it safe to travel to Morocco in 2018?
http://www.theweek.co.uk/95470/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-morocco

Lessons in Luxury: Three simple things that could make luxury travel so much better
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/simple-expert-tips-make-luxury-travel-better/

July 2018

7 tips for visiting France when you don’t speak French
https://www.thisisinsider.com/how-to-travel-in-france-without-speaking-french-2018-7

PLAY IT SAFE Travel tips to save your life – from hiding money in your shoe to which floor of the hotel is safest to sleep on
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/6759449/travel-hacks-save-your-life-money/

New ‘eBay for travel’ lets you buy people’s unwanted holidays
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/transfer-travel-sell-unwanted-flights-marketplace/

The top 40 safety tips for women travelling alone.
https://www.mamamia.com.au/female-travel-alone-tips/

June 2018

TURKEY TERROR WARNING Turkey travel warning sees Foreign Office advise Brit tourists terror attacks are ‘very likely’ and to ‘avoid crowds’
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/6452326/turkey-travel-advice-warning-foreign-office-terror-attacks-latest/

Dubai to introduce transit visas for tourists – allowing 48 hours of free travel
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/976687/dubai-holidays-transit-visa-free-travel-48-hours

Ryanair quietly increases charge to travel with your carry-on bag
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/ryanair-increases-charges-for-priority-boarding/

GUATEMALA VOLCANO: AIRPORT CLOSED AND TRAVELLERS STRANDED AS ERUPTION PROMPTS MAJOR TRAVEL WARNING
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/guatemala-volcano-fuego-airport-closed-travel-warnings-volcanic-ash-a8382071.html

April 2018

From bucket list to babymoon: The surprising origins of six travel buzzwords
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/origins-of-annoying-travel-buzzwords/

February 2018

Travel insurance: This is why two in five Brits don’t get cover for holidays in the UK
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/919979/travel-insurance-cover-for-holidays-in-the-UK

January 2018

The most powerful passport 2018: THIS country allows the most visa-free travel
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/903549/most-powerful-passport-2018-visa-free-travel-germany

Product Review : European Health Cash Plan Status Global Insurance
https://www.healthinsurancedaily.com/health-insurance/product-reviews/article484490.ece

41 things we learned about travel in 2017, from the secret handrail on a plane to the best view in Tuscany
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/lists/top-travel-stories-lessons-2017/

US issues highest travel warning for five Mexican states
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-42647501

The little-known Japanese island that’s the most trending travel spot on the planet
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/top-travel-destinations-2018-ishigaki-japan-tripadvisor/