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The FCO has travel advice notices for over 200 countries and is a user-friendly source of information on visa requirements. |
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G J Sladdin & Co offers exchanger-friendly travel insurance and has on-line quote facilities for single-trip and annual policies. If you are aged over 65 or need cover for extended periods, you may wish to call Sladdin as it can quote on an ad hoc basis. |
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For those who exchange cars as well as homes, HomeLink members have reported Direct Line as offering competitive quotes and a quick and easy means of adding international named drivers to a policy. |
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Does what it says on the tin, but also covers scheduled flights. If your choice of destination is budget-led, the search facility enables you to select an airport, price bracket and dates and appropriate flights to all destinations will emerge. |
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Compare prices on cheap flights with the major budget airlines in Europe and Australasia. SkyScanner claims to be the No.1 resource for budget, discount and last minute flight information. |
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Simultaneously searches 24 different low cost carriers (e.g. Easy Jet, Ryan Air) and 7 online travel agents (e.g. Lastminute, ebookers, Opodo) to find the cheapest fare available. Eurostar also available.
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If you want to consider more than cost when booking your flights, this comprehensive guide to airlines and airports could prove useful. You can see how airlines fare on a 5-star rating, get into detail such as leg-room and read numerous first-hand accounts of delight and woe in the Passengers’ Forum.
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Specialist website that is the self-proclaimed “ultimate source for airplane seating and in-flight services information.” Useful for securing those extra leg-room seats.
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Competitive car hire rates and special offers. You can be confident that you are dealing only with the top Car Rental companies. |
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A road route-planner for UK, Ireland and Europe as well as help and advice on driving at home and abroad. |
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An invaluable routeplanning resource if you are planning long-distance journeys in Europe or North America.
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On-line rail journey-planning, fare information and latest updates on rail travel news such as engineering works. |
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Continental rail travel specialists who can guide you through the labyrinth of fares, routes and timetables allowing you to select the itinerary that’s right for you. Plug into Europe's high-speed network courtesy of Eurostar or link into one of Europe’s many rail connected airports. |
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This website covers all areas of the UK and could help those who are looking for a UK exchange or as a source of inspiration for those who are looking to make their listing more attractive to overseas members. |
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Want to know whether to pack a mac alongside your shorts? This website claims to have climate data for 16,439 cities around the world.
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This site has the current time in numerous cities around the world so you can avoid calling your potential exchange partner at 4am.
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Free on-line translation service. |
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Find your travel books or stock up on your holiday reading. |
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Are you unsure where to go and looking for inspiration? This site could be your saviour as it’s crammed with a wide range of events to whet your appetite. Its search options enable you to focus on particular locations and/or themes that include adventure, kids and family, heritage and heritage and performing arts. |
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The UK’s definitive source of what happening on the piste includes a comprehensive resort guide and useful extras such as specialist ski insurance. |
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Just enter the name of a UK or international town or city to receive a 5-day weather forecast. |
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Currency exchange specialist website that provides live exchange rate quotes, a 2-month tracking facility, a secure on-line ordering facility and 0% commission on foreign currency. |
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