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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Turkey, warning Britons about the risk of counterfeit banknotes.Tourists have been warned about a surge in counterfeit US dollar bills in Turkey, with banks and money exchanges now refusing to accept $50 and $100 notes across the country.The FCDO stated: "Banks and money exchanges may not accept $50 or $100 US dollar bills, due to a reported […]

Britons have been given new travel guidance as a popular South American country reinstates a State of Emergency.Holidaymakers flock to Ecuador for its four diverse regions; spectacular sites from the Amazon rainforest to the Galápagos Islands; stunning capital Quito; culinary delights and friendly locals.But before visiting the beautiful country, it's important to consult the UK Government's latest travel advice to ensure a safe, well-informed trip.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office […]

Wizz Air has relaunched its popular All You Can Fly membership programme today after the initial offer sold out in just 48 hours when first released in August.The membership, priced from €599 (around £500), allows customers to book unlimited flights across Wizz Air's network of nearly 200 destinations in over 50 countries.The airline, which operates 800 routes across its network, is the only carrier in Europe offering the flight programme […]

Ryanair has issued a warning to passengers about potential flight disruptions affecting UK routes on Thursday, December 5, due to forecasted high winds.The airline confirmed that affected passengers will be notified of any changes to their flights.Travellers flying to or from the UK on Thursday are advised to check their Ryanair app for the latest flight updates."We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside […]

Holidaymakers have been left disappointed as TUI was forced to cancel holidays at short notice.Multiple trips to Lapland have been scrapped due to a lack of snow in the region, particularly Kuusamo.TUI told GB News: "We are saddened that we had to cancel a small number of customer holidays to Kuusamo in Lapland. "Unfortunately, a lack of snow and heavy rainfall in this specific resort meant that guests would not […]

The Lake District has been dubbed the best location for a walking holiday by travel experts. It is known for its beautiful scenery with walks to suit every level of fitness.Speaking to GB News, CEO of Global Travel Moments Duncan Greenfield-Turk said: "The UK offers a wealth of destinations that cater to a variety of interests, from stunning walks to serene beaches, all with options to suit different budgets."Discussing the […]

A "drunk" businessman sparked chaos on a Jet2 flight after embarking on a booze-fuelled rampage and verbally abusing cabin crew, a court has heard.Lewis Howarth, 36, who runs a building company, had to be dragged off his aircraft to passengers' applause after calling a stewardess a "d**khead" when asked to fasten his seatbelt.The father-of-two from Bolton, Greater Manchester, became aggressive on the aircraft which was forced to return to the […]

Jet2 has issued a warning to Britons travelling over French airspace from December 4 to December 6, after industrial strike action is scheduled to take place.The airline insists that people flying with them check for updates regularly before their flight.Jet2 released a statement online which read: "We wanted to let you know that industrial strike action is taking place from 18:00 GMT on Wednesday, December 4 until 05:00 GMT on […]

Britons planning a holiday in China have been issued fresh travel advice, as new information has been provided on medical screening for entry, terrorism and violence.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave Britons guidance to ensure they can enjoy a safe, well-informed trip.Medical screening on entry into ChinaThe FCDO stated: "You may need to pass through medical screening on entry into China. This may be body temperature scanning, or […]