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Forgot to get travel insurance? Here’s what to do according to an expert

Last-minute Britain – millions of holiday-makers risk cancelled holidays without compensation

16% of British holidaymakers don't buy travel insurance for holidays abroad.
Up to 40% buy a last-minute policy risking being out of pocket and without a holiday.
Only a third (33%) of holidaymakers buy travel insurance at the right time according to travel expert Michelle Cooper

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Take your dog on holiday: Six Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the UK!

With the summer holidays in full swing and a heatwave on the horizon it is no wonder people are flocking to the beaches, with their furry friends by their side.

The UK is home to some amazing beaches, and dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages has collated the six best dog-friendly beaches in the UK, so that you and your dog can enjoy the view of the sea all-year-round...

Cancer Expert Warns Of The Dangers Of Sunbeds After Searches Reach An All-Time High

Jo Stoddart, Cancer Specialist at Bupa UK , warns about the dangers of sunbeds and seeking a year-round tan after a sharp rise in searches on Google:

It might be tempting to use sunbeds to seek a year-round tan, but they can give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday tropical sun and increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

Young people are particularly at risk...

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Extreme Heat: 10 Staycation Tips To Keep Cool When You’re Camping this summer holidays

Amid uncertainty around travel abroad, many Brits are staying in the UK for their holidays this year with campsite booking increasing by 500% in some regions. While the UK is gripped by an extreme heatwave, and another expected in August , keeping cool under the canvas is something that’s becoming essential for many first-time campers.

As part of their Sunny Staycations campaign, the...

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A year of travel restrictions sees school holiday prices drop by 52%

A year of travel restrictions sees school holiday prices from the UK drop by as much as -52% vs 2019

For those looking for a last-minute summer holiday, Lanzarote is the best value package holiday destination to travel to between now and the end of August. That is according to an analysis by TravelSupermarket of its 2021 summer outbound pricing data.

The holiday price comparison site...

Insurance expert: Travel insurers need to provide greater clarity in messaging

Senior Lecturer in Insurance comments on scrutiny of travel insurance sector’s holiday cancellation policies

A report from product comparison site Which? this week found that just two out of more than 250 travel insurance policies offered comprehensive ‘Covid cover’ for holidays and travel.

The last 18 months have seen unprecedented disruption to the travel and tourism sector, with...

Will UK travellers face another holiday hurdle if they fail the PCR test?

The on-going confusion surrounding the UK travel traffic light system has left thousands of holidaymakers with added risks, and inevitably added costs, to their holiday experience. With so many popular destinations remaining on the amber list of countries, quarantine rules and PCR tests are becoming huge barriers to travel.

PCR tests, in particular, are causing problems at border...

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10 Money-Saving Tips for a Domestic Holiday Getaway!

With ongoing uncertainty surrounding the green list countries for travel, now is the perfect time to visit the rest of the UK for a domestic holiday. The UK is home to beautiful locations, with Norwich, Cambridge and Oxford named the best places for a UK staycation holiday, according to HeatingForce.co.uk ’s research. But with domestic holiday prices seeing an increase of 41% , it’s...

Why holiday abroad when you can go up north?

Going abroad is tricky to say the least this year, but who needs to go overseas for holidays and travel when we have staggering beaches, fascinating history, incredible wildlife, and diverse landscapes right here in the UK, in Northumberland?

Last week was English Tourism Week 2021, led by VisitEngland, so we celebrated by rounding up ten things to do in Northumberland that will make you...

Travelling in a Pandemic: How to keep safe

Making sure that you remain safe and well when you are travelling is always important. However, following the pandemic, it is more important than ever before. With so much to consider as well as the risk of spreading the disease, it Is important to make sure you are doing everything you can to remain safe. To help you out, we will be providing you with some of the ways that you can stay safe...

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