Confused about when you can take your family holidays and when you can’t? The rules are stricter than ever about taking kids on holiday in term time so have a check of these dates before you book your next family holiday with Panoramic Villas.
Month: January 2013
Watching UK TV Channels in Spain
No doubt you can still visit the local bar who has probably piped in your favourite footy match via an Abu Dhabi /Arab satellite into a special box; but the days of villa owners bringing a Sky Freeview box over in their suitcase to provide clients with the free to air UK channels is potentially about to end.
In the future it is probably going to be a little more complicated to watch UK TV channels in Spain
Everyone knows how vital it is to have travel insurance if you are going on holiday but are you aware that if you are a European citizen travelling within the European Economic Area (EEA) you can also get reduced cost, or even FREE healthcare while you are away, just by carrying a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?
Passport and Entry requirements in Turkey
If you have booked your holiday in Turkey or if you are thinking of going there this year we have an important update for you regarding entry into the country. The UK foreign office have updated their entry procedures to make people aware that on entry to Turkey you must have a completely blank page available in your passport for the Turkish entry visa and stamp.
Hold Luggage Allowances
Airlines seem to be constantly shifting the goal posts and charges when it comes to luggage that you can take in the hold of the plane. Being uncertain about what allowances you have can lead to hefty excess baggage charges when it comes to check in. Travelling with children often means carrying lots of extra items and allowances can get confusing. If you are travelling with sports equipment it can be even more of a minefield with different charges depending on the type of equipment you are carrying and the weight of the equipment you are carrying. Here is a simple guide to what some of the top budget airlines allow in terms of hold baggage and sports gear in the hold.