Have you become bemused when trying to work out which countries are currently safe to travel to or not? Which destinations have a ‘travel corridor’ in place and which ones are on the quarantine list? If so, this page is for you. We have created an at-a-glance table and guide to share the European destinations … Read more
Now that brexit has passed and a new deal with the EU is in place, we are all aware that some things will change. Nowhere more so than when we travel to and from the EU. One of the key changes is that the EHIC will no longer be available to UK residents. The good … Read more
Off the beaten track holidays are for the free spirit in all of us. They’re a way to escape the crowds and help us focus upon our own creative pursuits, sports, and interests. Both old and new. Either alone or in the company of good friends and family, give yourself the opportunity to escape to … Read more
The UK’s World Heritage Sites are fondly referred to and remembered on Heritage Treasures Day, each January 11th. Although funding from the National Lottery continues to preserve each Heritage Site, as well as projects across the UK, the best thing we can do to support them is pay them a visit. To give you an … Read more
Brexit Travel? Haven’t we been here before? Didn’t we do this last year? Well yes, we did – kind of. However, that was only the beginning of the end, rather than the end itself. It marked the start of the transition period, where we began our journey to withdraw from the EU in earnest. On … Read more
With the coronavirus pandemic situation developing regularly, we created this page on the 30th January as a dynamic resource. We aim to provide all relevant and up-to-date information relating to how COVID-19 is affecting travel insurance and travel in general. 20 December 2020 – Following the identification of a new variant of the virus, international travel where … Read more
WW2 veterans across the UK often go on trips to catch up with comrades. They go to concerts, fundraising events, as well as commemoration ceremonies held in Holland, Belgium, and France. To do so they receive help from The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans. One commemoration ceremony, which has been held every year since 1945 … Read more
After a year that has been dominated, and curtailed by, the Pandemic, December 8th – called V-day by some – brought the development that everyone has had their fingers crossed for. The first vaccinations to COVID-19 were given out, beginning the largest inoculation program in history. So what does this mean for those of us … Read more
Botanical gardens this Christmas are having a moment in the UK. They are glorious to explore during the spring, summer and autumn months, to admire colourful plants, trees and shrubs. However, you should also consider venturing to one in winter. Although some plants disappear from view when the temperature drops, some of the best botanical … Read more
Canal boat holidays are a carefree way to embrace slow travel while exploring quaint market towns and their surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a peaceful break to avoid the crowds, you can simply drift along with the river past flowers, rushes and towpaths all while staying onboard a floating holiday home! Either way, a … Read more
