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Delays can be avoided at check-in with these three simple rules to ensure documents are up to date

There are plenty of holiday rip-offs that will drain your bank account, so we've compiled a list of all the things to be aware of if you're jetting away this summer

If you’re looking to enjoy a summer holiday in a foreign country this year, these 10 tips will keep the costs down and make it budget-friendly

BBC Morning Live was joined by travel expert Ash Bhardwaj who shared his advice on whether Brits should cancel their holidays as Canary Island and Majorca residents protest

Malcolm Stocker, 68, went abroad with out travel insurance and fell ill just two days before he was due home. His daughter claims he is being held hostage as they can't afford his hospital bill

Stephanie Williams, from Swansea, was enjoying a family break in Alicante when she became seriously ill hours before she was due to fly home to Wales, as her family started a fundraiser

Fiona McCusker-Rae, 52, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, "chose the easiest option" when it came to her travel insurance, according to her concerned family as she remains in Turkey

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has urged Brits thinking about travelling abroad for cheaper surgeries to carefully consider their options before booking operations

The city of Warsaw, Poland, is known for its stunning historic architecture, but it's also a surprisingly affordable city break destination in Europe for holidaymakers

A poll of 2,000 adults found that taking at least one holiday this year is a priority for 64 per cent but, on average, they hope to take three trips

Abta, the travel trade organisation, has issued a stark warning that medical expenses incurred overseas have 'gone through the roof' in recent years

Marlon McCormack woke up on April 25 with 'no feeling on one side of his body' after falling while using a resort gym in Turkey as a family holiday turned into a nightmare

Travel insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk have listed the tourist destinations and countries in Europe which have the highest reported rates of pickpocketing

Ben Wilkins, who is from Chinley, Derbyshire, collapsed in his hostel on the island of Koh Rong, Cambodia, and was dashed to hospital in the country's capital, Phnom Penh

Before the tragic incident, Callum’s parents thought he was a moody toddler who got frustrated while playing with certain toys

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings for 66 countries, including Russia, Lebanon, Syria and 63 other destinations around the world

With the holiday season springing upon us, many are dusting off their passports to escape to paradise - making now the perfect time to check your travel documents are up to date

Kelly Johnstone, travel insurance expert at Staysure Travel Insurance, explains what to do if your bag is delayed - or lost - by an airline ahead of the Easter break

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning to people travelling to holiday hotspots after a rise in serious illnesses and infections in people returning to the UK

Jodie Ankrett saved for two years for her son Leo Tomkinson 18th birthday trip to Disneyland Paris - but is now facing a medical bill of up to £40,000 after her son had a stroke on the trip

Lee Francis returned from Thailand on a stretcher after his horrific motorcycle crash and a traumatic 18-hour flight and is now being treated in hospital in Wales

Buying your travel insurance either at the airport or when you arrive at your destination is never a good idea, as it could invalidate your claim and cost you lots of money

But one in five plan to travel this year without insurance - while more than a tenth will fork out up to £1,000 extra on specialist cover, to ensure they are protected

Simon Bird recalls a dramatic mountain rescue after a serious fall on the ski slopes of Switzerland which nearly cost him his life and put him on a long road back to recovery

Storm Isha caused flights to be cancelled to and from airports including Manchester, Dublin, Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham with one flight even making a 1,100 mile diversion