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Travel Questions
We have been in the travel industry for more than a century, providing UK holiday makers with everything from flights to accommodation, insurance and more. To make sure our loyal customers are well prepared for any trip, we are happy to answer any questions you may have - and confident that we can give you the best advice.
No Question Too Big Or Too Small
Do you have a last minute question before jetting off on holiday? Want to know if you will need a certain vaccine? Perhaps you want to know the quickest way to the airport? We are here to help you. Some of the questions we have been asked include:
Travel Necessities
- What is my duty-free allowance and how much can I spend at duty-free?
- Do I need a house sitter while I am away?
- Will my mobile phone work abroad?
- How much do text messages from Spain cost on my UK mobile?
- Is it cheaper to exchange foreign currency in the UK or once I arrive abroad?
- How much will my credit card company charge me for using my card abroad?
- How much cash can I take abroad?
- What is the cheapest kennel/cattery for my pets while I'm away on holiday?
- How do I insure my luggage?
Airport Questions
- Do I need a visa if I'm only connecting through a country?
- Can I avoid paying airline surcharges?
- What is the best way to get from Heathrow to Gatwick, from Gatwick to Stansted, from Gatwick to Luton, from Gatwick to London City Airport, from Heathrow to Stansted, from Heathrow to Luton and from Heathrow to London City Airport?
- How can I get from Heathrow Airport to central London and from Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport?
- Which airlines operate from Gatwick North Terminal and from Gatwick South Terminal?
- Which airlines operate from Manchester's Terminal 1, Manchester's Terminal 2 and Manchester's Terminal 3?
- Which airlines operate from Birmingham's terminal 1 and Birmingham's terminal 2 ?
- What is the best way to get from JFK Airport to Newarke Airport, from JFK Airport to La Guardia and from Newarke Airport to La Guardia Airport?
Flight Questions
- What do I need to do for a connecting flight?
- What should I do if I miss my flight?
- Can I reduce my carbon offsetting?
- Do I have to pay airport tax on flights inside the EU?
- How big can my luggage be for domestic flights and international flights?
- What size and how many items of hand-luggage can I bring on-board?
- How many items of hand-luggage am I allowed on domestic flights and international flights?
Travel Health And Assistance
- Do I need any vaccines for Thailand, Australia, South Africa, Vietnam, South America, Russia or Morocco?
- Am I allowed to take diabetes medicine on board my flight?
- Am I able to get disability assistance at Dubai Airport, JFK Airport and Zurich Airport?
- Do I need to inform the airline of my disability?
Guidelines For Foreign Countries
- Can I hire tour guides in Egypt, New York, Morocco or Thailand?
- Can I wear skirts in Dubai, Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
- How do I tip in America, Spain, South Africa, Japan, or Russia?
- Do I need a visa to visit Canada, The Caribbean, China, Dubai, Egypt or Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Russia and USA?
- How much money am I allowed to take into Morocco on holiday?
If Things Go Wrong
- What happens if my travel company goes bust while I'm on holiday?
- How do I claim on travel insurance?
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.