Christmas holidays are almost here, and this week the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has reminded us that, “There may be increased security in place over the Christmas and New Year period, including at Christmas markets and other major events that might attract large crowds. You should remain vigilant and follow the advice of […]

As you may have heard(!) there’s a draft Brexit deal on the table (585 pages) and as expected, it’s the subject of all sorts of debate. We definitely don’t want to argue or take sides, but we’ve been keeping a close watch on details that can affect travel safety and how travel and security would […]

Looking for extra peace of mind? Start with the latest travel safety information, and make sure you have appropriate travel insurance, including cover for acts of terrorism. This week’s summary of advice and updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) includes updates for EU entry requirements – read more about Brexit and travel […]

The stabbing of three people in Melbourne – one of whom died from his wounds – has been ruled an act of terrorism by local authorities. The 30-year-old attacker, who was shot dead by police at the scene, was known to law enforcement. He is said to have been “inspired” by ISIS, and his brother […]

As the holidays draw nearer, safety information is on everyone’s mind. Here are the latest updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).  If you’re concerned about terrorism affecting your travel plans, you can top up your travel insurance to cover terrorism – including disinclination to travel* – from just over a fiver per […]

Christmas is just around the corner – crazy, we know! – and of course, security is on everyone’s mind. The popularity of short City Breaks is still soaring and Christmas markets are a great opportunity to visit a city, whether that’s here in the UK or further afield. There have been far fewer news reports […]

This week’s summary of advice and updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) features important information for travellers visiting Turkey, United Arab Emirates (including Dubai) and China, as well as many other destinations.    Country Date         Sri Lanka 29 Oct 2018; 11:48am Protests are expected in central Colombo on […]

Looking for extra peace of mind? Start with the latest travel safety information, and make sure you have appropriate travel insurance. This week’s summary of advice and updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) includes health, weather, and terrorism notifications. If you’re concerned about terrorism affecting your travel plans, you can top up […]

A stabbing at Amsterdam’s central station on 31 August was considered unusual or unexpected by many, as there have previously been far fewer incidents in the Netherlands than in nearby Belgium, France and Germany. This was followed, however, by a large police operation in which seven people have been arrested on suspicion of planning a […]

Looking for extra peace of mind? Start with the latest travel safety information, and make sure you have appropriate travel insurance. This week’s summary of advice and updates from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) includes updates on the tragic tsunami and earthquake in Indonesia, as well as essentials for other destinations such as […]