Travel Advice

08:46, 31 JUL 2024

UK tourist dies in Greece as temperatures soar above 40C, sparking travel warnings

Greek authorities have issued a heatwave warning after a woman died in a beach tragedy on the island of Skiathos, with temperatures set to hit 40C in the hottest part of the year

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Money experts share top tips to save on summer holidays and 'key' to best deals

From being flexible with your dates to avoiding tourist traps, here are seven easy ways to cut down the cost of your next getaway

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Flight expert explains your compensation rights and scam warning sign to avoid

You may be entitled to free meals, accommodation or even a full refund if your flight is delayed or cancelled - but be on the lookout for fraudsters impersonating airlines

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North East family relocates to Costa Rica on one-way trip to escape rat race and have 'simple life'

Naomi, 31, and Johnathan Jules, 30, sold their three-bedroom semi-detached property in Darlington, County Durham, for £215,000 and jetted off to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, for a new adventure

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Spain warns of higher charge for tourists on arrival in holiday hotspot

The measure is intended to reduce the influx of short-term visitors, which has sparked protests among locals who feel their city is being overrun by tourists

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Just Stop Oil activists block Gatwick Airport departure gates as protest hits holidaymakers

Seven people entered the South Terminal at around 8am and "used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the departure gates", Just Stop Oil said in a statement

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Travel expert issues holiday money warning and explains how to save cash on your trip

Simon Calder has offered tips on getting the best holiday deals and says people should get their travel money at the right time

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Gorgeous European city is a cheaper alternative to Paris - and without the crowds

Romania's capital is a great option for a cheap city break, whether you're after a relaxing spa weekend or an adventure exploring a new city - and it's a fraction of the cost of Paris.

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Covid travel warning issued to anyone going on holiday to Greece, Portugal and other EU countries

Cases of Covid have increased at a number of popular holiday destinations including Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Belgium, Poland and Malta

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Jet2 offers free child place holidays on every flight for summer 2025 - see full details

The tour operator has over 18.2 million seats on sale for summer 2025 to destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and Canary Islands

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Law expert explains your rights and how to get a refund if your holiday gets cancelled

A legal expert has outlined issues involving last minute cancellations, package holidays, flight and hotel bookings as well as extreme weather and natural disasters

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Holidaymakers warned they risk being jailed due to rules over common medication when flying abroad

Travellers could be unwittingly breaking the law by packing their prescription and over-the-counter medication into their luggage

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Travellers warned about two 'safe' hand luggage items that can cause delays at airport security

The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning about packing two types of items in your hand luggage which are permitted but could result in delays for passengers

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Dentist's warning to anyone heading on long haul flight

She has warned anyone travelling on a long haul flight should think twice about where they pack their toothbrush

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Greece Covid warning for Brits as new variant taking hold in hospitals - symptoms to spot

The Mediterranean country has seen a significant surge in infections over the past few weeks, with the new FLiRT variant of Covid-19 now making up 53.9% of all cases

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Six mistakes people make when visiting Disneyland as travel expert gives tips on what to avoid

A travel expert has revealed the mistakes people often make when visiting Disneyland with their kids and has offered advice on what to do to make your trip memorable

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Martin Lewis fan saves £1,000 after holiday 'rebook' trick - here's how it works

You may be able to save money on your holiday by using a simple rebooking hack, as a fan of Money Saving Expert has explained

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Woman's clever £2 airport hack to dodge hand luggage charges

Lisa Brown has shared the 'genius' airport hack that she uses to avoid paying for an expensive luggage allowance - and she's been doing it for years

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Rights to compensation if your flight was cancelled due to IT chaos

There was a major outage in IT systems across the country last weekend - and thousands of people could be entitled to compensation. Here's everything you need to know.

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Spain and Portugal holiday weather warning as 'intense heat' hits European countries

Temperatures in some popular holiday destinations are rising to the mid 40s and holidaymakers are being urged to take care when travelling

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Greece travel warning for people going on holiday as cases of Covid FLiRT variant increase

Health experts have issued a warning as the number of people infected by the new FLiRT variant in Greece has gone up

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What DWP Universal Credit claimants must do before going on holiday or risk losing benefits

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People are being warned they must stick to their claimant commitment, including fulfilling work-related requirements, even during their holiday

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NHS outlines ways you can reduce jet lag and the one mistake that can make it worse

Here is a list of the main symptoms of jet lag and NHS tips on what you can do on holiday to reduce it

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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert team issue airport car parking warning and explain how to save hundreds

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert team has offered advice to holidaymakers who are planning to leave their car at an airport

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