Last summer, there was a sharp increase in road accidents on the Greek islands, with sadly a high proportion resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. If you are planning to hire a vehicle during your holiday, we advise that you take extra care and keep your speed well within acceptable levels for the road conditions. […]
If you have a smartphone or tablet with GPS, here’s a nifty way to turn it into a sat-nav abroad, with local maps, for free, without using up any pricey data overseas. It isn’t a fully-fledged system like paid sat-navs, but when we tested the app, we found it very good, whether in a vehicle […]
If your package holiday is cancelled or any part, such as the hotel, is changed significantly before you leave, you have the right to: a refund, with no cancellation fee accept an inferior quality substitute and get a refund for the price difference accept an equivalent or superior holiday without having to pay more. Change […]
Step 1: Check if the booking is refundable. If you booked flights and a hotel yourself and not on a package, flights typically won't be, unless you booked a fully flexible ticket. Hotel bookings can be, but terms vary. If you booked a package holiday, it's unlikely to be refundable – at the very least, […]
Whilst UK residents are covered within EU countries for many health issues after Brexit by the new “UK Global Health Insurance Card” , it does not cover any private healthcare, costs such as emergency repatriation, or lost/stolen property. It also does not guarantee free services, as each country’s healthcare system is different; services that cost […]
I think it's safe to say that mosquitoes are one of the most hated insects around the world, and therefore, there is a constant stream of new products that announce that they have solved (or at least reduced) the problem of these insects' irritating and potentially harmful bites. The most widely used personal repellents are […]
The Civil Aviation Authority have provided the following information and advice on what to do if you get to your destination airport and your baggage does not appear on the carousel. What happens when luggage is lost? When hold luggage is lost, delayed, or damaged, airlines are liable for your losses. However, there are no […]
As you plan ahead for your holiday, flights and accommodation are not the only elements that need organising in advance. Planning where and when you get your holiday cash could save you a lot of money! Below is a link to 'Money Saving Experts' comprehensive advice on where to get the best deal on your […]
With the increasing restrictions on baggage weight and size that we all suffer when going on holiday, it is surprising how much toiletries and cosmetics in their original packaging can add to your luggage. We therefore offer two tips. The first is to decant your regular cosmetics into handy airline-friendly bottles. These can be purchased […]
If you are flying to Greece for your holiday this year, you face one major obstacle before you get there: the airport. Most people will find it expensive to get to, slow to use, and unpleasantly crowded. But there are ways of improving the experience; here are 10 ideas that may help. 1. Go […]
