General Travel Advice

Travelling after Lockdown - 2020 has been, for the majority of us, the first time we have ever lived through a pandemic of any…

Top 10 Travel Essentials - When travelling, it pays to be prepared as failing to be organised can cost you valuable time and sometimes money!…

Presents you can travel with! - Going away for Christmas? We are very jealous! If you’re struggling to think of presents that will fit in your…

Packing Tips - Packing can be one of the most stressful parts of going away; finding the balance between packing too much and…

Guide to Avoiding Huge Mobile Phone Bills Abroad - There is nothing worse than returning from a wonderful holiday to immediate stress and panic. No one wants massive bills…

Travel Insurance Buyers Guide - Travel Insurance can seem like a boring and unnecessary item, why spend money on insurance when you could spend it…

Visas, EHIC & Passport Information - From 1st January 2021 rules around travel to Europe have changed, visit the Government website for up to date information…

Couples Travel Insurance: Does it save Money? - One question we get often here at Holidaysafe HQ is whether it is actually cheaper to buy a couples travel…

Holiday cancellation - No one books a holiday expecting to have to cancel at the last minute, but of course we never know…

Repatriation Travel Insurance - It is only when someone is unfortunate to fall ill or suffer an accident whilst travelling abroad that they come…

Worldwide Travel Insurance - With the introduction of cheaper air travel, and budget priced cruises, the world is rapidly shrinking, and what were once…

European Travel Insurance - It is surprising how many people do not feel the need to buy travel insurance when travelling to Europe. After…

Presents you can travel with! - Going away for Christmas? We are very jealous! If you’re struggling to think of presents that will fit in your…

The History of the Holiday - In the 21st Century, most people have at least one holiday per year. If you asked these people to describe…

Advice for Travelling with Gadgets - It’s rare to leave the house these days without carrying some kind of gadget with you; whether a now ubiquitous…

Tips for Dealing with Heat - When most people plan their holidays, they head to hotter climates for some much needed sun. However, every year people…

Sex, Drugs and Alcohol - Every year, more and more teenagers and young adults are heading abroad on group holidays or backpacking adventures. We are…

How to be a Responsible Tourist - In our modern day, more and more people are travelling more often, further afield and for longer durations. Therefore, these…

Travelling by Bus or Rail Abroad - Public transport is a great way to travel around abroad; it throws you head first into the culture, and allows…

Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag - Every year, more and more people are heading further afield for trips and holidays, unfortunately a long flight and the…

Driving Abroad - Driving can be a great way to get around a foreign country and avoid busy public transport. Many people choose…

Travel Safety Tips and Advice - We are normally at our most relaxed when we are on holiday or travelling, unfortunately this is usually when disaster…

Your Holiday Disasters Solved - When travelling or holidaying abroad most of us know the basic safety precautions, however there are many more serious issues…

Customs Regulations - Each country has varying rules about what you are allowed to bring into their country, if you are travelling between…

Airport Guide - The airport usually marks the beginning, and end of any trip – unfortunately these parts tend to be the most…