Holidaymakers

Holidaymakers now only need to take five days' annual leave to benefit from a 14-night holiday,'' said Richard Calvert, managing director of Thomas Cook holidays, welcoming it as "great news for savvy travellers".

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Holidaymakers in Brighton enjoy the Indian summer.

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Holidaymakers could claim back money lost on bookings and also any out-of-pocket expenses, he said, while passengers with flight-inclusive bookings with Goldtrail should contact their travel agents.

Goldtrail holidaymakers to be flown back to Britain 2010

Holidaymakers, including young teenagers, boarded the rafts in groups of about eight, with each boat allocated a guide.

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Holidaymakers are also being warned to book ski insurance by the end of the year to avoid a nasty hike in insurance premium tax IPT is being introduced in the New Year.

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Holidaymakers are also being charged for toiletries, booze and cigarettes if they try to take them on board along with their single item of hand luggage.

Airlines hit travellers with extra baggage charges 2010

Holidaymakers can insure their trips against the risk of cancellation caused by volcanic ash from the beginning of June following the launch of an optional add-on to standard travel insurance policies.

Aviva launches volcanic ash insurance 2010

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Holidaymakers who booked with failed tour operator Goldtrail will have to wait up to three months for a refund under an already-strained government insurance scheme, but the company's collapse is likely to boost profits for the industry's two remaining giants.

Goldtrail holidaymakers face long wait for refunds 2010