Travel

European Health Insurance Cards, or EHIC cards, allow UK residents to receive medical care for free when travelling in European countries.

With a world of technology available in just a few taps, organising and enjoying your trip abroad has never been easier…

What with flights, tickets, and the possibility of extending a trip, a holiday assembled around a major sporting event like the Rugby World Cup is already shaping up to be an expensive one.

The news broke earlier this week that long-established travel company Thomas Cook collapsed, affecting 155,000 left abroad.

Looking forward to your holiday this year but worried about making your holiday budget stretch? Here are our top tips for budgeting on holiday without ruining your time away.

Consumer watchdog Which?’s recent survey saw 49% of respondents identifying insurance as either ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ difficult to understand. 40% admitted to just skipping rather than reading the terms and conditions for their car insurance, and 39% did the same for home insurance.

Whilst there is always the option of using family/friends, animal boarders or kennels – it sometimes will be necessary to bring your pet along with you when you fly abroad.

Travel insurance is essential towards covering the financial repercussions of something going wrong before or during your trip. However, nearly half of travellers previously diagnosed with a mental health condition choose not to disclose it with their insurer.

The majority of travel policies won’t cover activities that could be considered dangerous due to the increased level of risk involved. Here’s what you should think about when planning an adventure break.

A holiday helps refresh and recharge your batteries but it’s also a good opportunity to kick-start your fitness regime. Personal trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read is on hand with ideas and inspiration for holiday exercises.