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Travel expert Simon Calder has urged holidaymakers not to “take the risk” of flocking to certain destinations when they have underlying health conditions.Speaking on GB News, Calder said not taking out travel insurance and heading to a holiday spot in a location not covered by the Global Health Insurance Card scheme could have damaging consequences financially.It comes after reports about a British grandfather who is currently unable to leave a […]

As Britons prepare for their European getaways this summer, travel experts have urged them to double-check the expiry date on their travel documents.It is a common mistake to ignore the expiration date on a passport before travelling, as most people assume that they can travel if their passport hasn't expired.They must check that the expiry date is longer than three to six months away, however, because soon-to-be-expired passports could stop […]

Drivers are being warned of another new closure of the vital M25 motorways as National Highways continues its work on a £317million improvement project.The third M25 closure will see the motorway shut between junctions 10 and 11 from 9pm on Friday, July 12 until 6am on Monday, July 15, next month.Drivers are being told to expect delays in the area and only travel if necessary to allow for the road […]

When Macron decided to call a snap election in the wake of the EU wide poll, the French President took a high-risk gamble in the hope it would allow him to regain control of an increasingly apathetic electorate.The decision came after exit polls gave Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National more than double the vote share of the President's centrist alliance.He is gambling on the idea that voters will demonstrate that […]

Cara Swann, 29, swapped Glasgow, Scotland for sunny Dubai three years ago to further her career as a secondary school English teacher.She spoke exclusively to GB News about making new friends, how to spend your time in Dubai, and how the city navigates the scorching heat.The expat had been dreaming of moving abroad long before relocating to Dubai. She said: "I always wanted to move away from Scotland. I thought […]

Moving to a foreign country is a large undertaking, but with thorough preparation, it can prove the adventure of a lifetime. More and more expats are expressing interest in moving to Montenegro to enjoy a lower cost of living and a relaxed pace of life. The southern European country also happens to be the seventh country in the world with the largest number of UNESCO areas per square meter. This […]

With summer fast approaching, the best places to go for a day by the sea have been shared.Factors such as water quality, online reviews, beach facilities and accessibility were considered when gathering results. Beaches in England and Wales were considered in the research by experts at Millets. They found Tynemouth was the best with the highest Google review ratings (4.8/5) and the joint cheapest parking (£3 for up to four […]

Protests took place in parts of Spain as recently as this week, when thousands marched against mass tourism in the Balearic Islands. This followed recent demonstrations in Majorca and Menorca, and many Britons have said this has put them off going to Spain on holiday. Spain is a popular holiday spot but some tourists feel unwelcome as locals protest about overtourism pushing up property prices. While many protestors state they […]

British holidaymakers have been dealt a blow after six airports reintroduced restrictions on liquids carried in hand luggage.The 100ml liquid rule was initially scrapped after scanners were rolled out to help security staff detect the contents of bags.Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, London City, Southend, Aberdeen and Teesside reinstated the restriction despite meeting the deadline to roll out the new technology by June 1. Holidaymakers at Birmingham airport have been queuing outside […]