Unforeseen events 'cause most travel insurance claims'

Medical emergencies and cancellations have triggered half of Sainsbury's Bank's travel insurance claims in the last five years, new figures reveal.

Other reasons for claims include misplaced baggage and lost money and documents.

The bank says these statistics indicate a need for ...

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Posted by Merv at 10:53, 12 October 2006

Light up the new year in Singapore

Holidaymakers who love a good party should join the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Light-Up festival in Singapore.

The festival stretches across January and February and sees the streets of Chinatown decorated with a plethora of lights and displays ...

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Posted by Carrie at 11:30, 12 October 2006

Grasp some grapes in Madrid

Spend New Year's Eve in style and fly to Madrid for the city's traditional new year celebrations.

Crowds of locals and visitors alike gather in Puerta del Sol Square and the surrounding squares and town halls for one big party ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:33, 12 October 2006

Palace of delights in Vienna

Holidaymakers looking for a truly traditional festive market should get on a flight to Vienna for the annual Schonbrunn Christmas Market.

This market is held in the grounds of a palace that has origins going back to the middle age ...

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Posted by Clare at 10:25, 13 October 2006

Spicy dancing in Las Vegas

Fans of salsa dancing will be able to see the cream of the world's talent at the annual World Salsa Championships in Las Vegas this December.

Between December 13th and 16th, thousands of competitors will descend on the city to ...

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Posted by Kate at 16:34, 13 October 2006

Play air guitar with Virgin Atlantic

Travellers flying upper class with Virgin Atlantic this month will be able to take advantage of exclusive guitar lessons from an expert player.

The Gibson Guitar Master Class will be taught by ex-Balance Of Power guitarist Pete Southern at the ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:16, 16 October 2006

Survey: Travellers prefer smoke-free hotels

Over two-thirds of European travellers prefer staying in non-smoking hotels, according to new research.

Holidaymakers staying in North America also appear to favour hotels that are mostly smoke-free, with 79 per cent indicating this preference, says the survey by JD ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:18, 16 October 2006

A sea of film in San Francisco

Holidaymakers travelling to San Francisco early next year should make sure they have steady sea legs for the city's annual Ocean Film Festival at Fort Mason Center's Cowell Theater.

Now in its third year, this successful festival celebrates all things ...

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Posted by Mike at 08:43, 17 October 2006

A one-off experience in Toronto

Shoppers wanting to buy a Christmas gift for someone who loves to be different should take a flight to Toronto for the One Of A Kind Show at the Direct Energy Centre from November 23rd to December 3rd.

Originally founded ...

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Posted by Andrew at 08:43, 17 October 2006

Annual travel insurance urged for frequent fliers

Holidaymakers who travel abroad several times a year are being urged to look into annual travel insurance.

Less than half of those who take multiple trips abroad over a 12-month period buy annual insurance, meaning that many are paying more than ...

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Posted by Paul at 16:57, 17 October 2006

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