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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for South American holiday hotspot, Ecuador.Ecuador has renewed its state of emergency for an additional 60 days, effective from January 2, 2025, as the South American nation grapples with "internal disturbance and armed violence". Visitors to several districts and parishes will have to adhere to a strict curfew.The extension of emergency measures comes as the country faces significant […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued fresh travel advice for British travellers planning trips to New Zealand, with a particular focus on safety in remote areas.The updated guidance provides crucial information for those venturing beyond New Zealand's main tourist destinations.The FCDO emphasised the importance of thorough preparation and consultation with local authorities before embarking on journeys to remote locations.Travellers were advised to "check with the local tourist […]

Living in Spain has many positives such as sunny skies and nice beaches which is what a pair of expats have experienced.The couple, from the YouTube channel, Livin' La Vida Costa, shared how they find life is in Spain. The pair shared the first reason they moved to Spain was for the lifestyle there.The couple said: "You look at the Spanish people and regardless of social status or income, they […]

Major airlines Jet2 and Ryanair have issued warnings to customers as heavy snowfall causes widespread disruption across UK airports.Jet2 announced that overnight snow has led to temporary closures of runways at multiple airports across the country, with flights experiencing delays in some regions.Ryanair alerted passengers to potential disruptions on flights to and from the UK, citing snow and ice as the cause.Both carriers are urging passengers to monitor their flight […]

Nearly four in ten UK shoppers are planning to purchase holidays in the January sales, new research has revealed.The survey, commissioned by MyVoucherCodes, found that 39 per cent of consumers are hoping to secure a bargain getaway during the post-Christmas period.The findings come ahead of "sunshine Saturday" on January 4, which is anticipated to be one of the busiest days for holiday bookings.The research, conducted by OnePoll in November, surveyed […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued new advice for Britons visiting Trinidad and Tobago following the declaration of a nationwide "state of emergency".The Caribbean nation implemented the emergency measures - which are still in place - on December 30, 2024, in response to "gang-related violence".The FCDO confirmed that whilst no curfew has been imposed and there are no restrictions on public gatherings or marches, British visitors should […]

Britons are being warned to prepare for travel disruption as the Met Office issues alerts for snow and ice across parts of the UK.The warnings come as severe winter weather is expected to impact travel conditions across the country over the first weekend of January.Major flight disruptions are possible as the winter weather system moves across Britain, with passengers advised to stay updated on their travel arrangements.Travellers are being urged […]

Jet2 has been forced to delay flights at Leeds Bradford Airport due to ice-cold weather conditions hitting the UK.The Met Office issued Amber weather alerts across parts of the UK for this weekend, with warnings the weather could bring "notable snow accumulations, freezing rain, ice and heavy rain as well as some gusty conditions," according to Met Office Chief Forecaster Jason Kelly.Jet2 said in a statement: "The Met Office has […]

A British passenger was wrongly removed from a British Airways flight at Gatwick Airport after staff incorrectly claimed her passport was invalid for EU travel.Sue Heath, 64, from Buckinghamshire, was due to fly to Malta two days before Christmas when she was forced to leave the aircraft despite having valid travel documentation.The incident left Heath unable to enjoy her planned Christmas holiday in Malta.The 64-year-old was assigned seat 23C on […]