Book flights to Porto and discover Portugal’s northern powerhouse. Porto is a mish-mash of Medieval and Baroque, of tumbledown 20th Century townhouses and striking modern architecture. It’s a beautiful city to look at, whether you’re wandering through the centuries-old streets of the UNESCO listed Ribeira district or relaxing with a...
Introduction to Rome
The ancient city of Rome, Italy’s capital has played an influential part in Western Europe, from the Roman invasions to the literature, art and architecture. The city captivates its visitor’s imaginations with a wealth of treasures; ancient ruins, and Renaissance architecture found sitting next to modern Rome’s striking pieces including...
UK flight ban on laptops and tablets: How will this affect your travel plans?
As easyJet becomes the first UK airline to announce a hand luggage ban on laptops and tablets, we explain what this flight ban means for your travel plans, especially if you’re flying from the Middle East and North Africa. On March 22nd 2017, the UK and the US announced a...
Pros and Cons of Refundable Airfare Tickets for Corporate Travel
When it comes to airfare and travel, refundable air tickets generally cost somewhere between two and four times the cost of non-refundable fares. This may lead you to wonder who is buying them and why. Despite the high cost, refundable fares remain attractive to certain travellers – generally those booking...
Introduction to Berlin
Introduction to Berlin Berlin is an astonishing city where events have taken place that have had a colossal effect around the rest of Europe. It has been scarred by war, split in two and reunited, but the Berlin of today is a vibrant 24-hour city crammed full of museums, art...
Turkey latest update 03-01-2016
On 1 January 2017, there was an attack on the Reina nightclub in Ortakoy, Istanbul, causing a large number of casualties. There is an ongoing police operation in Istanbul as a result of the attack, and the attacker may still be at large. You should exercise vigilance and caution at...
London – Introduction
London has five airports, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Luton and Stansted Airport. London City Airport is the closest airport to Central London located in the Royal Docks however both Gatwick and Heathrow Airport have direct, express train services which reach Central London in less than 30 minutes....
Paris – Introduction
Paris is often referred to as ‘the City of Love’, and it’s not hard to see why. Its elegant streets and lofty landmarks exude a dreamlike quality as well as oodles of style and sophistication. The city has been an important hub since Roman times, later becoming the political, cultural...
Turkey – latest travel advice 08/08/16
Latest update: Summary – updated information and advice about potential countrywide rallies; you should be vigilant, particularly in areas where crowds may gather, and stay well away from any demonstrations The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria and...
Rio – Olympics 2016 advice sheet
If you’re travelling to Brazil for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games please also visit our ‘Stay Ahead of the Games page’. There have been incidents of violence in the northern Brazilian city of Natal related to a dispute between prisoners and local authorities. Public transport and services within...