Holiday makers who are sticklers for time are advised to plan a holiday to Qatar next year, preferably flying from Birmingham Airport. Airline ranker Airhelp’s annual survey named the middle eastern country’s national airline as the most punctual in the world.   Not only was the carrier crowned as the best for time-keeping, but it […]

The first month of 2018 has been a busy one for goings-on in both the sports and the travel world. We’ve already seen some mean feats that will be tough to beat and some interesting developments on the technology front.   Here are five stories that caught our eye in our January 2018 round-up:   […]

If you fancy hitting the slopes this winter, then don’t book those plane tickets just yet; there are lots of advantages to be had from driving to your destination. For starters, there’s a sense of freedom and adventure when driving yourself, and you’ll get to see some breath-taking scenery as you travel. There’s also no […]

Many Brits will be well aware of the high costs they must pay to travel around the UK by rail. Our latest research suggests that exploring the UK by train will cost you twice as much as similar journeys in 77% of other European countries. An average January price hike of 3.4% means that those […]

Wherever you are in the world there are going to be traditions distinct to that region. At Christmas time, those superstitions or practices can really come to the four. While we might think a glass of bucks fizz in the morning followed by roast turkey and the Queen’s speech is how December 25th should be […]

“We saw wildebeest and a mother lion taking down a zebra to feed her two young cubs”: Not the sort of thing you’d expect to read in a review of a marathon, but the Kenya Wildlife Marathon is unlike any other in the world.   Two things spring to mind when thinking about Kenya; the […]

Travel insurance may seem as a bit of an unwanted hassle sometimes. The belief that “it will never happen to me” may be well founded for most people. Only a relatively small percentage of people will need to make a claim on their policy – but having it there in the first place can save […]

With 2017 marking the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation it’s time to celebrate, honour and explore all that this huge country has to offer. Esteemed by the editors of Times’s Travel as a ‘world unto itself’ and ranked #1 in their 12th annual Places to Go list, Canada is hardly passing under the radar. […]

The EHIC card, or European Health Insurance Card to give it it’s full title, has come the rescue of many a Brit taken ill abroad. But while the card undoubtedly has it’s benefits, it is by no means the complete package.   According to research by MoneyFacts, 80% of Brits carry an EHIC card when […]

Sports travel insurance can be confusing but we try and make it as simple as possible giving you cover for everything you need. A grey area can be competitions with many standard travel insurance policies excluding cover. Therefore, it is always wise to read up and make sure you are definitely covered for all your activities. […]