Wintry conditions are a nightmare for many people in the UK, but they are perfect for one thing: skiing. Many ski fans will be heading off to parts of Europe to make use of the ideal conditions, especially as some resorts are even tempting them with lower prices and special deals. But now Direct Travel Insurance has released...

Now that the spectre of strikes at British Airways is looming once again, what happens for those who are planning their trips? There is a lot of advice around for those who may be affected, so here is a rundown of the main points. BA cabin crew will in all probability vote in favour of strike action in a ballot, following the failed Christmas strike that was called off after being rule...

A new survey from PJ Hayman travel insurance has revealed that young people heading off on their gap years are not budgeting properly for their trips, which could leave many of them with large credit card bills to pay on their return. 1,000 people were polled in the survey, which discovered that 53% of those questioned said that £...

Travelling abroad has always had its perils; that’s why we take out travel insurance after all. But it seems that whilst travellers may think they are clued up on all the potential hazards, there is one area where they are quite clueless: vaccinations. According to a new survey carried out by ...

Price comparison website Confused.com has found that the increasing numbers of skiers who tackle the slopes after drinking are wrongly assuming that their insurance covers alcohol-related accidents. A surprising 24% of the 2,000 people surveyed admitted to drinking over 4 units of alcohol before skiing. One in four people has been...