Floyds Direct Travel Insurance News Section

Friday, June 24th

Fuel levy bumps up BA flight prices

British Airways is imposing a sharp increase in the surcharge it levies on passengers to cover the cost of jet fuel. The move, triggered by record global oil prices, comes as motorists brace themselves for petrol costs to hit a new high. Experts predict an 87p litre will become the norm across the country within days. BA is increasing its fuel surcharge on long-haul return trips to a massive £48 -equivalent to 10 per cent or more on the cost of many flights. The move marks an increase of £8 each way on the previous levy. On short-haul flights, the...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 24.06.05 @ 09:45 AM GMT

Thursday, June 23rd

Britons Don't Leave Home Without Tea

While some home-loving British tourists are happy to tuck in to baked beans abroad, others help themselves to baked armadillo, it was revealed today. And while some UK holidaymakers carry coffee and crisps with them from home, the more adventurous tuck into the cactus worms and roasted rodents. As many as 50% of British holidaymakers take tea bags abroad while some of their number tackle tree squirrel on the Caribbean island of Grenada. The culinary habits of those away on breaks were revealed in Real Holidays magazine published by tour operator Thomson. The survey of 250,000 readers revealed that: 50...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 23.06.05 @ 09:51 AM GMT

Wednesday, June 22nd

Parents Face August Holiday Price Hike

Parents Face August Holiday Price Hike by Jonathan Prynn, Evening Standard Families still face huge mark-ups on holiday prices when schools break up for the summer, a new survey says. Brochure prices rise by as much as 90 per cent in August, despite government pressure on the industry to stop this. Biggest premiums were on the French Riviera, where a typical three-star hotel bill for a family of four peaked at £1,667 in mid-August but fell to £887 by early September. Holidays in Antigua and Turkey also saw big rises. Mark-ups are lower for massmarket destinations such as Spain, Cyprus...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 22.06.05 @ 09:50 AM GMT

Tuesday, June 21st

Heatwave set to 'last until the weekend'

Don't put your sun cream away just yet - most of Britain is likely to sizzle until the weekend, forecasters said yesterday. The heatwave, fuelled by sub-tropical winds from the Azores, sent the mercury soaring to 33.1°C (91.6°F) on Sunday. It will be cooler today across England and Wales but will warm up again tomorrow and on Thursday. However, Northern Ireland and Scotland could see heavy rain, the Met Office said. North Yorkshire had nearly a month's worth of rain in just three hours on Sunday. The deluge was so sudden - 27mm fell in just 15 minutes of torrential...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 21.06.05 @ 09:39 AM GMT

Monday, June 20th

Brits warned about American sun cream

British holidaymakers to America revelling in the strength of the pound against the dollar could suffer from the weakness of US suntan products. As many as 84% of Britons do not realise that US sun protection factor ratings are only half the strength of UK ones, a survey found. So a factor 20 suncream in America is only the same as a factor 10 in the UK. It also re-enforced the findings of Malaria Awareness Week earlier this summer which showed that Britons were generally ignorant of the risk of malaria. The survey by online pharmacy Allcures.com found that 80...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 20.06.05 @ 03:49 PM GMT

Friday, June 17th

Top Shops

thisistravel.co.uk has gathered information on the top three best shops for retail therapy... UK - Harrods, London (www.harrods.com) Beaming out regally from Knightsbridge's Brompton Road, Harrods remains the most famous department store in the world largely thanks to its current owner, the limelight-loving Mohammed Al Fayed. The store started life selling tea in 1849 and continues to sell thousands of its own branded products - all lavishly wrapped in the familiar green and gold design. The food hall is nothing short of sumptuous - you can pick up everything from Dundee cake to quails eggs. Wow factor: Harrods boasts a...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 17.06.05 @ 10:04 AM GMT

Thursday, June 16th

Top Three Spas at Sea

What you do expect from a holiday at sea: tons of fresh air, wall-to-wall ocean views, hot and cold running food and drink, a lady in a spangly dress strangling showtunes. What you don't expect: fabulous five-star spas. But these days, just as every smart hotel has a special place where guests can be pampered, no self-respecting cruise liner is without a state-of-the-art spa. Lining up a soothing massage, a skin-saving facial or even a yoga session can add a new dimension of relaxation to your cruise holiday. And if you're trying to persuade a reluctant partner or friend to...........[Read The Full Article]

Floyds Direct on 16.06.05 @ 11:06 AM GMT

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Women Travellers Preparation Checklist

Attitudes to women in other countries can be very different from the UK. The more you prepare yourselves, the better your travelling experiences will be. The following tips will help you.

Check and follow all relevant FCO Travel Advice.
Get adequate travel insurance and check that the cover is appropriate.
Get a good guidebook and get to know your destination. Find about local laws and customs. Take a phrasebook that you can use in emergencies.
Find out about the culture and customs of the countries you will be visiting; for example, what you should wear when visiting religious and other cultural sites.
Keep your family and friends informed of your plans.
Leave a copy of your itinerary, passport, travel insurance documents and credit cards with someone at home.
Take copies of all these documents with you and keep them separate from the originals in case any of them are lost or stolen. Keep originals in the guesthouse safe.
Travel light. The less luggage you carry, the more independent you will be.
Plan to stay healthy. If you are taking prescribed medication, check it is legal in the country you are visiting. Pack it in your hand luggage and take the prescription with you. If taking medication with you, also take a prescription and a GP's letter in case you are stopped by Customs or lose your medicine and need to replace it.
Carry a list of British Consular Offices in the countries you plan to visit.