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European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

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)?

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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.

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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.

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Hand Luggage on Airlines

Airlines are constantly changing their minds about what you can carry as hand luggage. Airport security is tighter than ever and airlines are always keen to slam extra charges on passengers if you don’t follow their guidelines on how much luggage you can carry with you. Here is a quick guide to hand luggage allowances on some of the most popular budget airlines. Below you’ll also find a simple guide to what you can now carry on planes in terms of liquids…

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Making Travelling With Children Stress Free

Holidays are often one of the rare spells of quality time that families get to spend together.  Memories of trips to the beach, ice creams after dinner and bombing into the pool are what family holidays are all about (and that’s just dad.)  However, if you don’t make steps to plan holidays with young kids carefully things may not turn out so rosy so here are a few simple ways of making sure your holiday and travelling with children is a success.

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