Budget-conscious travellers planning their 2025 trips should be aware of ways to make the most of their money and save cash this year. Travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are offering tips to travellers keen to explore new places without breaking the bank in 2025. The advice follows a rise in overspending, with 67% of holidaymakers going over budget on their last trip abroad, spending up to 46% more than they originally planned. Cost-cutting measures and some forward planning can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Holidaymakers should also know the best ways to use leftover spending money, after a survey conducted by Quotezone revealed 56% often have leftover foreign currency. Greg Wilson, CEO and travel insurance ...
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Tourists should be aware of the unexpected laws in eight popular European countries that could result in fines or imprisonment if ignored. With summer approaching and millions preparing for holidays across Europe, Tiger.co.uk has highlighted several surprising laws that many holidaymakers may not be aware of. Acts that may seem entirely harmless can be taken very seriously in other countries, so it’s important for travellers to respect local laws and customs. Innocently collecting shells, pebbles, or sand as a souvenir from a French beach could lead to fines of up to €1,500, particularly if the amount appears intended for commercial use. Other surprising laws like taking a selfie with a fish in Switzerland or reserving a sun lounger in Spain, may seem harmless but could land tourists i...
Read MoreBudget-conscious tourists planning their 2025 travels are being told of ways to make the most of their money and save cash this year. Travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are offering tips to travellers keen to explore new places without breaking the bank in 2025. The advice follows a rise in overspending, with 67% of holidaymakers going over budget on their last trip abroad, spending up to 46% more than they originally planned. Cost-cutting measures and some forward planning can really help when it comes to getting the most out of holiday budgets. Holidaymakers should be aware of these best ways to use leftover spending money, after a survey conducted by Quotezone revealed 56% often have leftover foreign currency. Greg Wilson, CEO and travel insurance ex...
Read MoreAs travelers gear up for the busy holiday season, navigating the unpredictable flight landscape will be more crucial than ever. New data analyzed by InsureMyTrip researchers reveals which U.S. airports have experienced the highest (and lowest) percentage of delays and cancellations in 2024. Whether you're visiting family across the US or jetting off for a winter vacation, knowing which airports to avoid could save you time and frustration during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. San Francisco and Buffalo: Travel Hotspots with the Most DisruptionsSan Francisco International (SFO) takes the top spot for the highest percentage of delayed flights this year, with 37.18% of flights delayed between January and June 2024. Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) saw t...
Read MoreChristmas or New Year eve travellers should check how many pages are left in their passport this festive season; else risk being turned away at the airport. Travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk have warned to anyone heading abroad this Christmas to celebrate the festive season in other countries with friends and family. Running out of space in a passport is a real possibility for keen travellers who need entry and exit stamps when travelling abroad. All passport holders must have at least two blank passport pages when they travel, otherwise the document could be seen as invalid. The little-known passport rule is essential to ensure no chance of being held up or turned away at the airport this Christmas. Standard passports have 34-36 pages, but jumbo pass...
Read MoreTravel is continuing to rise and cruise popularity is no different going into 2025. A recent Squaremouth survey that polled more than 4,000 travel insurance customers in US revealed that 33% of travelers are planning to take a cruise in the next calendar year, compared to 26% last year and only 20% in early 2023. With wave season right around the corner, Squaremouth.com, the US leading travel insurance marketplace, breaks down cruiser behavior, demographics and top travel insurance cruise tips to keep in mind. Top Cruiser Fear: Sickness & Injury27% of travelers cite that their biggest fear while on a cruise is getting sick or injured during their cruise, followed by 15% fearful of getting sick or injured prior to their trip. In order to assu...
Read MoreTravellers heading on their European summer holidays are being warned of popular tourist scams sweeping the continent. Figures reveal scams cost holidaymakers £12.3 million and now travel insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk have warned Brits to be alert this summer. According to research there were 6,640 reports of holiday fraud in 2023, where travellers paid for their trip only to find out some or all of it was fake. Every summer tourists flock to European destinations, but this year the continent is said to be even more popular amongst travellers. Cultural events like the 2024 Olympics, Euros and Taylor Swift’s European tour could see more travellers in Europe fall victim to sinister scams. The travel insurance experts are offering tips for tourists, from booking trips safe...
Read MoreNew data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending an average of nearly $10,000 on their trips this summer. Squaremouth breaks down the rise in summer travel spending and explains how travelers can protect their trips in 2024. Summer travelers see higher trip costs in 2024 The average summer trip cost is almost $10,000 this year for the first time, marking a 7% increase over 2023 and 14% increase over 2024. This jump in trip cost is largely due to the overall rising cost of travel and inflation. Average summer trip cost & travel insurance premiums by year *Average trip cost data only reflects policies sold with an insured...
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 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...
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