Solo travellers should share their location and learn emergency phone numbers before embarking on a vacation alone. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have revealed seven top tips to ensure lone holidaymakers stay safe on a solo adventure. Solo travel is expected to be a big trend in 2024, with bookings increasing by 20% compared to 2023. Despite the surge in holidaymakers looking to jet off alone, safety is still a major concern for the majority of travellers. Almost 70% of female travellers say personal safety is a leading factor in them not embarking on a trip alone. Downloading a VPN before travelling can help solo travellers to enhance their security and stop hackers from accessing bank accounts and social media profiles while alone and vulnerable. Solo travellers...
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Worst European countries for pickpocketing revealed Recent data has revealed 87% of tourists feel like they have to take steps to protect themselves and their valuables from pickpockets while travelling. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have provided some pointers on how to stay safe from pickpockets in top holiday destinations. Quotezone’s European pickpocketing index revealed which tourist hotspots have the highest pickpocketing rates, with Italy, France and Spain coming out top. The research showed thousands of people have complained about their valuables being stolen when visiting iconic tourist attractions in Europe. These hotspots bring in large crowds which makes them convenient places for criminals to target unsuspecting holidaymakers. Pickpockets can move ...
Read MoreHoliday-makers setting off on a cruise this year are being advised to book the lower deck for a peaceful night's sleep. Experts at Winstons Beds have shared seven tips on getting some shut-eye when out at sea. Those heading off on their first cruise may be wondering about the quality of sleep they’ll get on their holiday. Those sensitive to motion sickness are being told that booking the lower deck could help make getting to sleep on the water easier. Rebecca Swain, sleep and mattress expert at Winstons Beds said: “If you’re new to cruises then there could be a possibility that you’ll struggle to sleep the first couple of nights. “Cruise ships are designed so that you feel as minimal movement as possible but the thought of sleeping in open water for some people may affect how...
Read MoreHoliday-makers taking a long haul flight this summer are being advised on how to sleep whilst flying. Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have shared seven ways to get some shut-eye while on a plane. Getting a comfortable sleep while flying can be tough thanks to a lack of space and bright lights. Packing an eye mask, using essential oils and being mindful of what you eat and drink on the plane can help make dozing off easier. Ben Slater from Online-Bedrooms said: “Sleeping on a plane is hard but if you have a long haul flight you’ll need to get some rest at some point. “If you struggle to sleep because of the bright lights then it’s worth packing an eye-mask for your journey. Some airlines provide this on a long haul flight but it’s worth bringing your own just in case. “Esse...
Read MoreYour trips abroad, especially to Europe will cost more this year, as countries across Europe look set to increase tourist taxes. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have researched the cost of tourist fees for the most popular countries in Europe. Many countries have raised their fees for tourists this year, with visitors to Paris paying up to €14.95 a night, and a 5% charge on room fees in Berlin. Venice has introduced a trial for visitors to pay a €5 entry fee to the city during daytime hours, including additional costs for anyone staying in the city overnight. Manchester has introduced a tourist tax of £1 per night for visitors, which has been successful in funding street maintenance. FILE PHOTO: Tourists walking in a crowded street in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)...
Read MoreThe most stressful airports in Europe have been revealed, with Charles-de-Gaulle in Paris ranking as the most stressful, and Zagreb in Croatia as the least. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have released their 2024 Stressful Airport Index, which analyses data to reveal the worst airports for travellers to pass through. They ranked airports based on five stress-inducing factors: passenger numbers, distance from the city centre, number of flight destinations, car parking charges and departure delays. By looking at ten busy airports across Europe, Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris, France ranked as the most stressful due to the 31.66 km distance from the city centre, and one of the highest numbers of flight destination options at 270. Other overwhelming and stressfu...
Read MoreCan you guess the single most unnecessary item travelers recklessly cram into their bags, threatening the quality of their adventures? The International Drivers Association team thought you might be intrigued by our newly compiled list. "Travel accessories should enhance your trip, not detract from it," says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert at the International Drivers Association. "Sadly, many accessories do just that, weighing you down and wasting money without any real benefit." With travelers seeking more seamless and enjoyable experiences, identifying the worst offenders in the travel accessory world is key. Here's what seasoned travelers advice skipping in 2024: Bulky Neck Pillows: Travel neck pillows, despite their popularity, often cause more discomfort than relief...
Read MoreAccording to recent reports, there were 19.8 million visitors to Japan between January and October of 2023. Naturally, when visiting a different country, you’re likely to want to learn a few key common phrases to help you get by. But it’s not just language skills that tourists should be thinking about ahead of their trip, as etiquette and expectations can also vary greatly as you travel from country to country - and Japan is no exception. Whilst Japan is well known for its many unspoken rules of etiquette that have been passed down over many years, it’s not expected that visitors to the beautiful, often strict and highly structured country will know each and every golden rule. And so, with the above in mind and with January typically being the busiest month for people looking to ...
Read MoreExpert Travel Tips With one of the year's busiest travel periods on the horizon, airlines, airports, and passengers are bracing themselves for a hectic holiday season. Historically, holiday travel has been synonymous with delays and cancellations. With more of the same expected over the next few weeks, Squaremouth, the US based leading travel insurance marketplace, shares their top tips for travelers flying over the next few weeks. Photos courtesy of Shutterstock Plan for delays Delays are an all too familiar aspect of travel nowadays. Roughly 25% of all paid travel insurance claims in 2023 have been related to delays and missed connections. If last year's festive season taught us anything, that number could rise dramatically during the holidays. Travelers with trips thi...
Read MoreWith the boundaries of the traditional office blurring, the world has truly become a playground for the modern nomad. However, when it comes to employee and business relationships, cybersecurity is one of the most important factors to ensure when considering remote work since remote work indeed brings more risks for business. Recently, cybersecurity company NordLayer discovered the best-scoring countries to accommodate remote employees in its global remote work index (GRWI) research. This evaluation considers various factors across multiple dimensions, such as cybersafety, economic safety, digital and physical infrastructure, and social safety. Conveniently, GRWI reveals that the highest levels of cybersafety are shared among these countries: Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, a...
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