11 Ideas for How To Save on Flights

I’ve always heard conflicting advice on paying  for a flight. Some swear you need to book as early as possible to get the best price, while others say last-minute deals are the best bargain. Even though this remains unpredictable, there are still great ways you can save on airfare. When you are booking your next flight, keep these eight money-saving tips in mind to get the best price for airfare:

Shop midweek.

Just like there are certain days at the grocery store that always seem to have a bargain, you’ll see the same is true with with airlines. Many airlines release sales on Tuesdays and Wednesdays since they are the least popular days of the week people are shopping for flights. “Monday night is when the major airlines announce sales. This triggers airlines to ... Read more »

Vaccines and Medicines

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel.

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.

You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated need ... Read more »

Vaccines and Medicines

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel.

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.

... Read more »

Vaccines and Medicines

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel.

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.

When traveling in the Dominican Republic, you should avoid mosquito bites to prevent malaria. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after your trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travel ... Read more »

Currency

Any travellers visiting Greece should consider taking additional Euros and continuously monitor the UK Government’s website for advice https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece

Next day delivery is available for all orders placed before 2pm on Monday - Thursday (*excluding Bank and Public holidays as Royal Mail are unable to carry out home deliveries on a Bank Holiday. Therefore, we would recommend that you select the next available delivery date, which is convenient for you.

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Short-term international medical coverage for groups of five or more individuals and families

Highlights:

• Short-term travel medical insurance
• Coverage for groups
• Two plan designs - one for U.S. citizens and one for non-U.S. citizens traveling outside their home country
• Maximum Limits from $50,000 to $2,000,000
• Deductible options from $0 to $2,500
• Available in monthly and daily rates
• Renewable up to 24 months if one month is purchased
• Freedom to seek treatment with the hospital or doctor of your choice
• Trip cancellation, travel delay and baggage delay benefits available
• Universal Rx pharmacy discount savings
• Discounted premium from the Patriot individual plan
• Single plan for entire group of travelers 
• Optional Chaperone Rider benefit
• 24 hour secure access from anywhere in the world to manage your account at any time 
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Health Information for Travelers to South Africa Healthy Travel Packing List

Pack items for your health and safety.

• You may not be able to purchase and pack all of these items, and some may not be relevant to you and your travel plans. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.
• This list is general and may not include all the items you need. Check our Traveler Information Center for more information if you are a traveler with specific health needs, such as travelers who are pregnant, immune compromised, or traveling for a specific purpose like humanitarian aid work.
• Remember to pack extras of important health supplies in case of travel delays.

• Your prescriptions

How To Take Better Travel Portraits

Travel is all about the people you meet along the way. I spoke to South-Korea-based photographer, blogger, teacher and entrepreneur Roxy Hutton about how to capture the best portrait photos when travelling. Follow along on her travel adventures with her husband and their rescue dog, Shadow the Jindo, at CityGirlSearching .

What advice would you give to someone hoping to improve their portrait shots?

invest in a prime lens [it] brings to an image so much life and character. < ... Read more »

Growth of Rail Travel in UK

I am currently writing a Revision Guide for OCR Economics A Level. For this, I ve been doing some research into transport markets.

Three interesting graphs from Social Trends vol 40.

Cost of Rail Travel

Interesting to note that the cost of train and buses has increased much faster than overall cost of using cars (this overall cost includes MOT, Purchase, tax, petrol, running costs e.t.c.). The figures go until 2009, so don t include recent surge in price of petrol. But, it shows that the growth in rail travel has occured despite rising prices.

Why Has Demand for Train Travel Increased Despite Higher Prices?

Time is Money. On many journeys, increased road congestion has led to longer journey times in the car. On the other hand rail journeys have been improved by electrification of some lines and improved signalling. Therefore, the shorter journey time has made it relatively ... Read more »

Hays Travel Independence Group

We are delighted to be celebrating our twentieth successful year whilst still being at the forefront and an industry pioneer of the travel consortium. We are extremely proud of our heritage of being family owned and we stand by our mantra of providing our members with the best of both worlds – the support of a large travel industry organisation, without compromising your independent status and identity.

We are a living and breathing travel company with the largest independent travel retail network in the UK and we are committed to supporting your business whether you are new or existing to the travel industry.

We recognise that each partnership is unique and that each of our members requires tailored support to suit the nature of their business. A key ingredient of our success is our passion for travel and people; as an independent travel company with 35 years experience we have real expertise and insight into the ... Read more »