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Travel Baggage Guide: Checked vs Carry-on.
With different airlines offering various options for carrying luggage, it is important to understand the pros and cons of both types of baggage.

Tips on becoming a more sustainable traveller
With travel, there are plenty of ways in which you can reduce your impact on the environment, whilst still being able to enjoy your holidays. Five destinations for travelling on a budget 2023
A list of five budget destinations for travellers in 2023. New rules for travelling from 7th December 2021
7th December COVID update for travel Travel Insured Christmas Market
Great news for travellers to the USA , from 8th November 2021......
International Travel Rules changed on 4th October 2021
Travel Rules from 4th October 2021 Quarantine-free travel to resume on 19 July for fully vaccinated passengers returning from amber list countries
Details of easing of COVID travel restrictions Red Amber Green - How Do the Government Travel Zones Affect Your Travel Insurance?
How does the Government COVID Roadmap affect travel insurance? And Now Greece is Inviting Britons To Book Hassle Free Holidays
Greek Islands Open To British Holidaymakers Cyprus to Open to British Tourists
Cyprus announces it will welcome British Tourists from 1 May Have You Changed Your Holiday Dates? Let Us Change Your Insurance Cover to Match
Helping our clients with changed travel plans Booking your holiday for 2021, what to look out for
Our guide to help you book a holiday this year Travel to Spain and the Effect of the Current FCO Advisory
Advice to travellers booked to travel to Spain or already in the country COVID Cover Included as Standard
Medical and cancellation cover due to COVID now included in our policies Medical Cover for COVID19 and Government Travel Ban Lifted
Cover included for COVID19 and lifting of FCO travel ban The Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Travellers and how your Insurance can Help
Follow the recent advice from FCO here's our latest advice Corona Virus important advice for travellers about how your insurance can help
Should you cancel your holiday or not? And who to call. Cover for travel restriction due to epidemic or pandemic outbreak overseas
We can now offer cover should your travel be restricted due to epidemic or pandemic Brexit will not affect your travel insurance
Today is Brexit day - keep calm and carry on Coronavirus, FCO Advises against all but essential travel to China
Latest advice on travel to China November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Here's our Guide to Cancer Travel Insurance
Cancer Travel Insurance Guide Thomas Cook Ceased Trading - Information for Policy Holders
Advice for policy holders following the demise of Thomas Cook Sri Lanka is now a no go area for British tourists
FCO issue warning against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka Cancelled Flights: A Guide To Your Rights
Cancelled Flights: A Guide To Your Rights About Disclosing Blood Pressure and Cholesterol on your Travel Insurance
Be careful before selecting to remove high blood pressure and cholesterol from your travel insurance. How much could travelling UNinsured really cost?
More than you may think! According to ABI (the voice of the UK’s world leading insurance and long-term savings industry), increasing costs incurred by falling ill whilst on holiday could be significantly more than you may expect. Paris Air Quality Certificates
The new Crit' Air system is used on high pollution days to prevent the worst polluting vehicles from driving in the affected cities. Sierra Leone - open for tourists
In 2014 there was an outbreak of Ebola in West Africa which meant that Sierra Leone amongst other countries was effectively put into quarantine. French Fuel Shortages
Due to ongoing strike action affecting France’s oil refineries, an estimated 20% of French petrol stations have either run dry or are low on fuel supplies. 5 Reasons why planning a holiday can beat the Winter Blues
Perk yourself up this winter with a trip – it will boost your mood and get your year off to a great start... Why new travel trends mean new risks
With more people searching for new and unusual holidays, a growing market has developed for high-end adventure travel. How safe is Egypt as a resort?
There is a lot of talk of terrorism across the north of Africa, Tunisia is effectively closed as a holiday destination and people are now getting concerned about Egypt. UK Government advise people not to travel to Tunisia
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have advised UK Citizens NOT to travel to Tunisia due to intelligence suggesting another terrorist attack is likely Is it safe to travel to Tunisia
This advice is not longer valid as the UK Goverment issued advice on 9 July 2015 against all but essential travel to Tunisia Holiday makers scammed out of £2.2 million
After a report from City of London Police revealed that fraudsters stole an estimated £2.2 million from holiday makers in 2014 The funeral time bomb
14.5 million households would not be able to pay for a funeral at short notice without prior funeral cost provision* When is the best time to visit Thailand
Visiting Thailand? Remember to take the weather into account Let's cut to the chase and let you know that the very best time to visit Thailand is between November and February. Thomson Cruises Fleet Information
Thompson Cruises may be next for expansion according to CEO. TUI considering the next move on their Thomson Cruise Brand Our Top 5 Smartphone Travel Apps
Here is a selection of our favourite travel apps, for the tech savvy traveller. Here at Travel Insured, we want your holiday to be exciting, calm, relaxing, adventurous and safe - everything but stressful. Our Guide on how to buy travel insurance
A free guide on where to buy your travel insurance Travel Insured Prize Draw Winner
The lucky winner of our Travel Insurance survey picked up his prize this week Winter Holiday Advice - Make sure your home is safe while you're away
If you’re planning a winter holiday, make especially sure that you think about what might happen to your home and property while you’re away. Christmas Markets around Europe
We have put together a list of Christmas Markets to visit around Europe Travelling to West Africa - Ebola Update
Some updated advice for those needing to travel to West Africa during the Ebola outbreak Caribbean Winter Sun comes with a Warning
It appears that a new virus has been found in the Caribbean... What to know before you go abroad! A check-list for travellers.
Make sure you have all the bases covered before you go with this very handy guide! What is a pre-existing medical condition?
Here at travel insured we talk a lot about pre-existing medical conditions... Are more volcanic ash cloud travel delays possible this year?
If you are travelling it looks likely that a Bardabunga eruption is imminent. Worried about the Ebola Virus?
There's a lot of media coverage of this virus, but should you really be worrying about it? 10 great tips for staying healthy abroad!
These are the best ideas for travelling, staying and returning from abroad! Holiday from Hell? Should have included Travel Dispute (Professional Fees) Cover...
Protect yourself from the costs of fighting your travel company after a holiday from hell... Kenya Travel Advice - July 2014 Update
The FCO has updated its advice for travellers thinking of going to kenya... Air Passenger Duty - Changes for April 2015 announced
Air Passenger Duty, APD, on long haul is coming down next year! Travel Health Insurance - Medical Expenses Cover Explained
We know that travel insurance can sometimes seem complicated, which is why we’re taking this opportunity to explain our medical expenses cover... I have a European Health Insurance Card – surely I don’t need travel insurance as well?
A short overview of the EHIC and why it makes sense to have both... Travel Insured's Newest Recruit
Meet Lucinda our newest staff member at Travel Insured Annual policies now available up to age 99!
Living longer and travelling more? Travel Insurance up to 99 years old! Thailand Travel Advice
The military coup in Thailand may impact your travel plans... Travelling with a Heart Condition
In this article we answer your questions on travelling with a pre existing heart condition. Claims costs on the rise
As package holidays become more popular the cost of solving medical problems continue to rise. 6 Tips to help avoid DVT!
DVT is a risk if you are taking a long haul flight. What is it and what can you do to avoid it? Travelling with a pre existing medical condition - advice if you suffer from Diabetes
If you suffer with diabetes it shouldn't stop you travelling. In this article we explain how... Great Holiday Packing Ideas!
Some great tips on packing for your holiday - get it right and you'll all be in the pool worry free! Worried about travelling to Cuba? Don't be!
The largest Caribbean island is a wonderful destination. Be prepared for some of its oddities though. Meet the Travel Insured Crew - this month Ryan!
It is always a pleasure to recognise our staff, especially when they are doing well. 3 great tips before you leave on holiday!
To avoid any hassle if your stuff is stolen or lost on holiday simply follow these three tips and you'll sleep soundly. The cheapest travel insurance is not necessarily the best!
Reading the small print can help you avoid the cheapest travel insurance mistakes. If you haven't got time, speak to your insurer first!