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How to add travel insurance after booking a trip

21/10/2022samura

Making sure her flight is booked — If you’re planning to book a trip in the near future, especially around the holidays, then consider investing in travel insurance.

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Vacations, in general, can get pricey. And when you’re filling in your credit card information to book airline tickets, hotels, cars and more, it may be tempting to cut costs and decline insurance coverage. Who needs yet another added expense?

But declining to buy travel insurance may actually cost you time and money later on. Depending on the type of travel insurance you purchase, you could end up saving hundreds (if not thousands) if you run into

A weekend in Fife with children, Scotland

15/10/2022samura

A weekend in Fife with children, Scotland. When Visit Scotland invited us to spend some time trying out the food in Fife I really wasn’t sure what to expect. Especially as a family of vegetarians and pescatarians.

But Fife is undergoing a foodie revolution with many farms and producers rejecting large-scale production and returning to traditional methods. It’s an effort which is really bringing about quality over quantity.

The peninsular is just an hournorth of Edinburgh by car and is filled with new and exciting tastes, way beyond any of our hopes, or fears of dare I say

The best advent calendars for kids this Christmas

12/10/2022samura

Updated for Christmas 2022. Christmas is on its way and the best advent calendars are starting to fill the shelves once more. We’ve been really excited to see some of the more creative and thoughtful advent calendars which are available this festive season.

Advent calendars are such a brilliant part of the run up to Christmas and we’ve loved discovering some of the very best advent calendars for children as well as for grown-ups too.

So whether you’re shopping for someone special, your kids or even planning to treat yourself, check out our selection of the best advent calendars for

Over Half Of Americans View Leisure Travel As A Budget Priority

09/10/2022samura

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More than half of all Americans see leisure travel as an important budget priority right now, even as an economic recession looms around the corner, according to the results from a new survey.

Responding to a questionnaire conducted by Destination Analysts in September, 54.4% of Americans said that travel was either an “extremely high,” “high” or “somewhat high” budget priority in the next three months. By comparison, nearly a quarter of participants said that travel was not a priority at this time.

Leisure Travel as a Priority Budget — Destination Analysts

Further, a huge majority of American travelers don’t seem too dismayed by

CDC Puts A Hold On World Travel Advisories

05/10/2022samura

The CDC has announced the organization will cease posting a country-by-country list of travel requirements related to Covid-19.

Starting Monday, October 3rd, the CDC will only post countries that have alarming Covid-19 variant issues or any other problem that would cause harm in order to change their travel recommendations. The CDC states very clearly that travelers should take their own initiative on staying informed of the vaccines and restrictions for international travel. Travelers should also be up to date on all vaccines and boosters available.

Why?

Dr. Leana Wen, Medical Analyst for CNN stated we’re in, “a phase in the

What To Know Before You Go

01/10/2022samura

Sunrise In Diisah, in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Authorities are trying to attract more tourists to … [+] the country with a $1 trillion investment.

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When people ask Kami Turky about his travels to Saudi Arabia, he has two pieces of advice: Don’t miss traditional food like Kabsaa mixed rice dish, and Tharida lamb and vegetable stew, “which are delicious.”

“And bring your sunglasses,” says Turky, the head of logistics for an aquarium supply website in Flint, Mich. Because it’s always hot and sunny.

There’s been a lot of curiosity about travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Sunday lunch at the Old Boathouse Pub, Cotswold Water Park

30/09/2022samura

There are not many English pubs which can boast sumptuous lunches coupled with views of tranquil lakes, swans and ducks. The Old Boathouse Pub at South Cerney, sits in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Water Park. Within walking distance of the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, this smart pub and restaurant is a perfect spot for lunch with the family. In fact, as food is served all day long, you can grab a bite and gaze out at the tranquil views whenever you like.

Sunday lunch at the Old Boathouse Pub, Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire

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A family holiday to Thailand with kids

28/09/2022samura

Walking the streets where the pungent smell of spices fill the air. Gazing at serene Buddhas, eating endless bowls of noodles and dunking spring rolls in to sweet, sticky sauces. Meeting the nicest of people every single day. Our family holiday to Thailand with kids was filled with beautiful sights and the most memorable of experiences. It’s one none of us will ever forget.

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