Travellers who fly regularly do not have an increased risk of developing cancer, leading experts have said.
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Frankfurt-bound passengers might want to ensure they have taken out
travel insurance as a strike by ground staff at the airport looks set to continue until Wednesday.
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Vietnam has urged citizens and holidaymakers not to eat pork or poultry from animals that were sick or died of unknown causes after the first human case of H3N2 swine flu contracted from pigs was reported in the country.
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The Baltic and the Mediterranean are among the cruise destinations to be included in Carnival Legend's first extended programme from the UK, the firm has announced.
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A call has been made to ski tour operators and resorts to make safety their main focus following repeat cases of accidents on the slopes.
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Budget airline Air Australia has gone into voluntary administration, cancelling all flights and leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded.
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Holidaymakers in search of a watersports thrill need look no further than a new purpose-built park on the North Island of New Zealand.
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Evidence has been found to suggest that you are more likely to become sick when jet-lagged.
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Holidaymakers planning to travel to the US have been urged to take out
medical travel insurance after a total of 13 measles cases were confirmed in Indiana.
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Spanish airline Iberia has once again been affected by an ongoing dispute between company management and pilots.
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Mothers-to-be can feel confident when travelling by air that they and their baby will arrive safely, according to a guide from Cheapflights.
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A hotel resort has partnered with a number of Hawaiian golf courses to offer visitors to the island a chance to experience some of the best golf around.
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An outbreak of norovirus has hit 40 students at a university in New Jersey, USA.
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As well as making sure your
travel insurance is up to date, it's wise to make sure you know the basics about any possible emergencies which might crop up abroad. With this in mind, it is surprising that not a lot of people know about the EU-wide tourist emergency number, 112.
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Up to six million more holidays per year are set to be protected from tour operators going under thanks to new Government measures - although the moves will in no way replace the need for
travel insurance .
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The Epilepsy Society has created a set of guidelines for those with the condition who are planing to travel abroad.
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Air France announced that it was cancelling two-fifths of its long-haul flights after pilots walked out for a third day during a week of industrial action.
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Coke, lemonade or Gatorade - most children love soft drinks and tend to drink more than is healthy for them, especially when they're on an all-inclusive family holiday.
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Snowboarders have a slightly higher risk of injury than skiers, a new study has found, highlighting the importance of taking out adequate
sports travel insurance before hitting the slopes.
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If you're preparing for a family holiday to Australia you may want to arrange some
medical travel insurance first following predictions of a mosquito outbreak.
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A cruise of a lifetime has ended in misery for nearly 100 passengers, who fell ill with the norovirus.
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Asthma sufferers will soon be able to calculate how at-risk they are from a serious attack thanks to a new online test.
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Airline passengers were left stunned after half of all flights from Heathrow were axed despite dry weather being forecast following a nationwide blanket of snow.
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Health officials in Mexico have reported that a swine flu epidemic is sweeping the country.
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Hungary's national airline
Malev has ceased flying after 66 years in service, it has been announced.
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A new world record has been set after 145 water-skiers were pulled along by just one boat.
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Heavy fog affected the plans of hundreds of travellers earlier this week when around 35 flights were cancelled from Abu Dhabi's International Airport.
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Adding optional extras for flights can now be as easy as choosing the right
travel insurance policy after the
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a guide on fees charged by airlines.
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Parents taking asthmatic children on holiday may be interested in research that claims some cases of the condition may be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bacteria.
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At least 22,000 passengers have been affected after an airline went bust, stranding customers at Spanish airports.
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A cross-country ski festival in the US is being moved with a week to spare after snow weakened ice.
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The NHS has issued guidance for people with diabetes about what they eat while they're on holiday.
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A new customer-friendly website has been launched by GolfHolidays.com to ensure that enthusiasts of the sport have the easiest possible transition from the airport to the first tee.
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Typhoid cases have risen in parts of Zimbabwean capital Harare amid reports that some residents are no longer shaking hands for fear of contracting the disease.
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Ski resorts in the west of the US got their first real snow of the winter following drier weather than is usual during December and January.
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Travellers should be aware that an American state has experienced an outbreak of measles, beginning at the start of the year when two housemates contracted the virus.
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Belgium is due for another general strike on Monday, with public and private sector workers taking a day of action over planned austerity measures.
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Visitors to Zimbabwe have been reminded of the importance of having the correct
medical travel insurance after a typhoid outbreak in Harare.
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An Air Canada flight was delayed on Wednesday while cabin crew and passengers searched for an escaped cat.
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People in Iowa suffering stomach ache and vomiting have been warned to stay at home following an outbreak of norovirus.
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If you're a golf lover who finds the game never stops, you'll be excited to hear you can now book exclusive tee times online 24/7.
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Managers at Sierra Nevada ski resorts in the US which have been relying on artificial means to cover their slopes have breathed a sigh of relief after up to two feet of snow fell in the region.
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Britain will raise its spending five times to help the international effort to wipe out infectious tropical diseases, with an increase from £50 million to £245 million.
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Thick fog caused havoc for rail and air passengers in Delhi last week, as visibility plunged and winds howled.
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The NHS has issued guidance for people with asthma planning on flying to abroad.
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A suspected outbreak of whooping cough in the US was a false alarm, according to experts.
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The London Olympics is set to be the pinnacle of many athletes' careers but it seems as though it could be the biggest challenge for British airports too.
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Flu pandemics may be more likely after a climatic phenomenon known as La Nina has occurred, new research has suggested.
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An association of doctors has become the latest group to call for it to be illegal to ski without a helmet.
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Counterfeit malaria medication is risking millions of lives in Africa and elsewhere around the world, according to medical experts.
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A historic hotel and golf course in Delaware, USA is looking for new owners as the National Park Service announces plans to seek a new lease for its operation.
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A suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia has left dozens of students in quarantine in their hotel rooms.
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Children are quite literally looking for something out of this world when it comes to holiday destinations, as a survey reveals nearly half of them want a trip to the moon.
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The NHS has released advice for women wanting to travel while pregnant.
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A young jet-skier was lucky to survive after spending a night lost at sea, it has been revealed.
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Known to some as China's Big Smoke, Beijing's infamous pollution reached such high levels this week that more than 150 flights to and from the city's airport have been cancelled or delayed.
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The newly renovated Maki Golf Club at The St Regis Princeville Resort, Hawaii is offering golfers a variety of ways to experience the acclaimed course in 2012.
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Avalanche warnings have been issued and hundreds of skiers have been trapped by heavy snowfall in the Alpine ski resorts of Austria, France, Switzerland and Southern Germany.
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Officials in the county of Fulton in Georgia, USA, have had to take special measures to address the exceptionally high rate of asthma among its residents.
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A website which offers snow forecasts has been improved to help ski enthusiasts plan and prepare for holidays in the Alps.
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Over 100 UK workers are to be made redundant as a result of the collapse of ferry operator SeaFrance, it has been announced.
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British tourists were among those who found themselves stuck in a Swiss resort after an unexpected avalanche.
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An outbreak of typhoid fever in Mufulira, Zambia, has seen authorities increase intervention measures against the disease.
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People heading to New Zealand should ensure they are immunised against measles, according to health officials in the country.
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Pro golfer Thomas Aiken has called for an increase in the number of public courses in South Africa.
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No expectant mother wants to be in the air when the big moment arrives, but one airline is tailoring its service to make sure that pregnant women get a little extra help while they are airborne.
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More Britons than ever before will set off on an activity holiday in 2012, a trade body has .
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Spanish carrier Iberia has cancelled half of its flights between Heathrow and Madrid on two separate days in a move which could leave many Britons with a headache.
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News that a professional skier came down with a tummy bug on the slopes in Croatia rally hammers home the importance of taking out
medical travel insurance before leaving home for a winter holiday.
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Navigating a menu when eating abroad can be a tricky task for those with diabetes or other conditions with specific dietary requirements.
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People have been urged to check with their airline ahead of flying after strong winds caused a number of delays to flights on Tuesday.
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If you're planning a holiday next year and one of your children suffers with asthma, the findings of a new study may be of interest to you.
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Ski resort company Resorts of the Canadian Rockies has bought the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia from its Dutch developer.
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Golf enthusiasts might want to plan a trip to New York in 2014 to coincide with the opening of a new course in the Bronx.
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Spanish airline Iberia has cancelled more than 30% of its flights out of Spain over a pilots' strike which has affected thousands of passengers.
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Feet that are heavily covered with certain types of bacteria are more prone to attracting mosquito bites, according to new research.
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One of the most well-known surfers around has claimed to have found two big wave sites off the Irish coast.
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Recent official figures have shown that flight punctuality in UK airports has significantly improved.
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Ski enthusiasts tend to prepare themselves more carefully with the correct equipment when hitting the slopes, but fail to protect their eyes, experts have said.
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British tourists travelling to Brussels for the festive period have been disrupted by industrial action from Belgian transport staff.
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Travellers heading off to Indiana, especially those with kids, have been urged to take extra care after health officials reported chickenpox outbreaks in several schools around the US state.
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Golf lovers travelling to British Colombia next year will be able to enjoy brand new putting greens at the Whistler Golf Club.
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Holidaymakers in the UK planning a trip to North Carolina over Christmas have been urged to take extra care amid reports of flu.
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Snowboarders across the world took part in record breaking celebrations on the sixth annual World Snowboard Day.
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A new study has revealed that some television programmes and films broadcast during this festive season are set to influence Britons when choosing holiday destinations.
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Many people in the UK are planning to spend more on holidays over the festive season, research reveals.
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Holidaymakers planning to head off to South Australia have been urged to take extra care after the health department issued a public health alert amid reports of measles.
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A new study has revealed that Europe's best-value ski destinations this winter are Bulgaria, Germany and Andorra.
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Britons going away on winter sun holidays to destinations known for malaria have been advised to take anti-malaria tablets.
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Emirates is hosting Argentina-themed events at a golf club in Dubai to celebrate the launch of flights to Buenos Aires early next year.
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