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The rising popularity of booking a last-minute break could see more tourists go abroad without travel insurance, it has been suggested.

In research carried out by Sainsbury’s Bank, an estimated 8.8 million tourists purchased a summer holiday this year with no more than two weeks left before they go away.

However, with an estimated three million people going abroad with travel insurance the company suggested that this level could increase further as last-minute deals become more popular.

Steve Johnson, head of travel insurance for the firm, said: “Greater use of the internet and growing competition in the travel industry means that there are many holiday bargains to be had.

“This is great for holidaymakers, but without appropriate insurance in place a holiday can soon turn into a nightmare if disaster strikes.”

He added that the cost of sorting out problems which arise from lacking travel insurance “could run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, surely cancelling out any money saved on a late deal”.

Last month, Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com, reported that the majority of 18 to 24-year-olds usually do not lend much thought to taking out a travel insurance before going abroad.

THE nation’s love of travel and the arrival of low-cost carriers have seen the number of passengers passing through Australia’s airports jump by more than 55 per cent over the past decade.

But the number of aircraft has not grown at the same rate and even the use of bigger planes has not prevented them from becoming more crowded.

An analysis released by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics shows that the number of domestic passengers at all Australian airports jumped 55 per cent, from 56.2 million in 1997 to 87.3 million last year.

Over the same period, international passenger numbers increased 45 per cent, from 14.1million in 1997 to 20.5 million last year.

However, the overall number of domestic, regional and international airline flights fell from 1.27 million to 1.18 million.

The top five Australian airports – Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide – account for 70 per cent of domestic passenger traffic and 95 per cent of international passenger numbers.

THE nation’s love of travel and the arrival of low-cost carriers have seen the number of passengers passing through Australia’s airports jump by more than 55 per cent over the past decade.

But the number of aircraft has not grown at the same rate and even the use of bigger planes has not prevented them from becoming more crowded.

An analysis released by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics shows that the number of domestic passengers at all Australian airports jumped 55 per cent, from 56.2 million in 1997 to 87.3 million last year.

Over the same period, international passenger numbers increased 45 per cent, from 14.1million in 1997 to 20.5 million last year.

However, the overall number of domestic, regional and international airline flights fell from 1.27 million to 1.18 million.

The top five Australian airports – Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide – account for 70 per cent of domestic passenger traffic and 95 per cent of international passenger numbers.

One must plan vacation well in time to have maximum economical and financial benefits; the famous resorts are there to spend the holidays and to have fun. The kingfisher airlines offer good packages for traveling across the world. Their flights to boston are famous and are very economical as well. The travel agents can give you some hotel deals as well. If you want to spend the vacations abroad then they should keep air flight tracking so that they can get a good flight. There are many rent a car in europe which all the pick car from one country and drop in another.

Totally,thoroughly and completely drenched.

It was the climax of a visit to the amazing Iguazu Falls in South America where the unwary tourist can get an up-close and very personal view

Iguazu, a Guarani word meaning “Great Water”, splits Brazil and Argentina and each side has a series of fascinating walks.

But the ultimate attraction has to be the water-ride. There are two cruises available to get a closer look. The first takes tourists along the river, through the rapids and within good camera range of the main Devil’s Throat Fall. (more…)

A European law that will improve air travel for disabled and older people has come into effect.
Under the new rules, airlines and holiday companies will no longer be able to refuse to fly people because of their disability. The European Disability Forum says it is a “key date” for disabled people. Labour MEP Robert Evans - who pressed for the adoption of the measures by the European Parliament - says seven million people will be affected.
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By Catherine Calvert

(Budget Travel Online) — For all its swank and glamour, a formal afternoon tea still has a place in British society. Of course, you’ll see Russians surrounded by shopping bags and bodyguards, Japanese photographing the teapot and Americans buried in guidebooks. But you’ll hear British accents, too, as they celebrate, or seduce, or do a deal. (Meaning you should book that teatime at least six weeks ahead; these are popular spots.) (more…)