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Cheaper to fly to Rome than to drive to Scotland

People who have holidayed at home for the past few years may look to travel further afield this year. With a return journey from London to Scotland costing in the region of £150 in fuel it's cheaper to fly from London Stansted to Rome.

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What happens if you need to claim following acts of terrorism?

Monday's bomb explosion at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow has left Russia in a state of shock and questioning a serious breach of security. Russian media have reported that the suspected suicide bomber detonated around 7kg of TNT, killing 35 people and injuring more than 100. One Briton is among the dead.

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A fifth of travellers refused travel insurance

Research by travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance has shown that 20 percent of their customers have been refused travel insurance elsewhere and almost 60 percent faced a surcharge on their policy because of their age or health or that of someone they were travelling with.

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Be prepared if you're travelling when pregnant

Women choosing to take a holiday before their baby is due are being advised to make sure they are prepared just in case their baby decides to make an early appearance during the holiday.

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More than 50% of people buy travel insurance online

Research by travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance has shown that more than 50% of their past customers choose to buy their travel insurance policy online, direct with their chosen insurer.

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Get the best travel insurance deal

Many people spend January researching and booking holidays for the year ahead, but have they got the best deal on their travel insurance? And did they even consider the different type of policies?

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Risking it all on holiday

Last year a number of British holidaymakers fell from balconies whilst on holiday. These accidents resulted in people being stranded abroad and faced with huge medical bills because they didn’t have any travel insurance.

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Value for money is most important when buying travel insurance

Research by travel insurance specialist, World First Travel Insurance has shown that value for money is the most important factor when buying travel insurance.

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Weddings abroad, what you need to know...

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting and stressful things that people do, so planning a wedding abroad can bring with it a whole host of other considerations. Making your wedding day special takes time and a lot of thought, get it right and it will be the best day of your life, get it wrong and you’ll remember it for the rest of your life, but for all the wrong reasons!

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