Blogs

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Beautiful places to see autumn leaves: From Japan to Croatia

Here’s a list of unmissable destinations to experience the vibrant colours of the leaf-peeping season, from Japan to Croatia among other remarkable places.

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Discover great destinations to visit in October

Discover top destinations to visit in October, featuring must-see spots in Spain, Italy, France, Turkey, Japan, and Cyprus.

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Where to holiday in September

In the words of the great poet John Keats autumn is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness in our islands, when the summer is well and truly over and temperatures begin to drop. 

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Plan ahead for a stress-free day on the beach

When you’re relaxing on a beach holiday, danger can feel like a distant notion. Unfortunately, it’s when you’re in an unfamiliar environment and your guard is lowered that disaster is most likely to strike. 

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Pack the Doctor Please! App before you go

Your ABTA Travel Sure travel insurance comes with free access to a virtual healthcare app designed to put you in touch with a licensed English-speaking doctor within minutes.

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Planning and booking a holiday

Information and advice to help you plan and book your holiday, including: how to avoid travel related fraud; passports and visas; medication and vaccinations; travel money, and local laws and customs.

Family Travel Tips
Family Travel Tips

If you’re planning a trip abroad this May half term or the school summer holidays we have some tips to help you plan your trip for a smooth getaway. 

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Slow Travel

Over the last couple of years there’s been a lot of talk in the media about slow travel, so you might be wondering what is slow travel? 

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Is my holiday protected?

Financial protection in travel can be confusing; here you'll find a summary of when your money is protected and what you can do when it isn't.