Could you cash in on the staycation boom? Here’s how to make money by letting out a holiday home

Staycations are set to be a popular holiday option once again this summer, as foreign travel still looks uncertain despite the vaccine roll-out. While going abroad seems ever more unlikely, holidaymakers are increasingly confident about being able to a UK break.  Sykes Holiday Cottages, which lets properties on behalf of their owners, reported an 188 … Read more

Surge in summer holiday bookings thanks to the over-50s as vaccinations are rolled out

Holiday bookings by the over-50s who are anticipating being able to travel after having the coronavirus vaccine is giving a much-needed shot in the arm to the industry. Several companies say bookings from this age group have helped the sector with many now looking to head away for several weeks to make up for the … Read more

As the EHIC scheme ends, we reveal the level of cover you’ll need when heading to Europe

As the year draws to a close, so will Brexit negotiations – leaving Britons to get used to a host of new rules from 1 January 2021. One of the most drastic changes for holidaymakers is the removal of the European Health Insurance Card, which currently gives travellers the right to access state-provided healthcare during … Read more

What’s the best way to get a Covid-19 test done before a flight?

Holidaymakers looking to get a last minute getaway in this year could be denied entry onto planes after not receiving Covid-19 test results back in time. In one example, Christine, was due to travel to Tenerife with her sister-in-law, Caroline, from Leeds Bradford airport on Thursday 5 December with Jet2 for a short weekend break. … Read more

Is it possible to get travel insurance with full coronavirus protection?

There are no travel insurance firms providing total cover against the coronavirus and related disruption for customers looking to travel abroad, new research has revealed. However, the industry is charging customers more despite protections that were in place before the pandemic disappearing, according to data from consumer group Which?. It analysed policies offered by 73 … Read more

The travel cover refund lottery: Will you win your premium back?

Despite orders from the regulator to play fair, travel insurers are refusing full refunds for useless policies despite orders from the regulator to play fair. A Money Mail investigation today reveals that customers are being fobbed off by insurers after their holiday plans were cancelled during the pandemic. Ombudsman figures show complaints about travel insurers … Read more