Fears that Greece will be forced out of the euro have unnerved holidaymakers more than once since the global financial crisis hit in 2008. But if an emergency summit tomorrow fails to fix the crisis, this time it could be the real deal. Here's what to do if you are heading for the country this summer - and how to Grexit-proof your finances even if you stay at home.
Passengers have scored yet another legal victory in the flight-delay compensation war with airlines.
Panic over renewing your passport, costly travel cover and currency deals, penalties for going over your baggage limit...going on holiday can feel more of a trial than a treat - unless you plan ahead.
Passengers whose flight is heavily delayed or cancelled have the right to compensation under European law. We explain how.
Changes will cut the number of air miles racked up by passengers in cheap seats by as much as 75 per cent. Here are what the changes will mean for you.
They thought I was odd when I revealed my best money-saving tip involved a cabbage - but it saves me enough each year for a family holiday in the Caribbean.
The falling value of the euro against the Swiss franc, US dollar and British pound has been all over the news lately but what we really want to know is how much the made-up money from our favourite TV shows, films and games is really worth.
Car hire excess insurance is the bugbear of many holidaymakers, who are often forced into buying the policy at the rental desk through fear of facing a high bill following an accident. Excess charges have been rising steadily over the past few years. Drivers hiring in Turin, for example, can expect to pay up to £1,800 towards the bill if they do not have insurance to cover it. Mark Bower has claimed twice for accidentally locking his keys in his hire car boot on a ski trip, something not covered automatically by most car hire firms' basic excess policies.
Bansko in Bulgaria is the best-value resort for a ski holiday this season, according to a survey by TripAdvisor.
We explore the best ways to track down a fabulous holiday escape without breaking the bank. Sabu Mehdi (pictured) went online to find a bargain break in Paris.
Since Pat and John Lynam retired six years ago they have been spending the British winters in South Africa. But, every October, the break becomes ever more expensive because of the startling rises in their travel insurance. Pat, 66, and John, 68, have seen the cost of their policy increase by 50 per cent this year to £313 through specialist insurer Rias, which is owned by Ageas. Yet the only thing that has changed since their last visit is that they are both one year older. ...read
Holiday-makers looking for a bargain this winter should head to North Africa while those with more cash to splash should stick to the South of France, according to figures published today. A meal for two in Tunisia comes out at £10.32, while a glass of Coca Cola is just 39p. One 30-minute taxi ride only costs £1.72. In comparison, Transport for London estimates that the average cost of a 16 to 30 minute taxi ride in London will cost anything from £15 to £22.
As soon as you book your trip this winter it is important to find a good insurance policy, or you risk being snowed under by bills.
Stop the costs of hitting the slopes snowballing out of control with This is Money's top tips for bagging yourself a ski-holiday bargain
New legislation to clean up the timeshare industry and give existing owners the right to quit contracts is on hold after claims that it would ruin legitimate operators.
Insurers appear to be using alcohol consumption as a reason not to pay out even when there is little evidence that inebriation contributed to the accident. There are also cases where insurers jump to conclusions about what happened - for example they assume that a customer was drunk because of their age or because they were staying at a resort known for its party culture.
Could Geneva, voted the current best city destination to visit in Europe, really be done on a shoestring? Lee Boyce put the Swiss city's budget claims to the test.
Online auction scams masquerading as firms such as eBay lure buyers via an email or pop-up advert. Laura and Sean Parks lost £1,000 on a fake holiday booking.
The prospect of your teenager travelling the globe will naturally fill many parents with fear. This is Money has come up with some top tips to pass on to your adventure hunters to help avoid any gap-year disasters from setting a budget they can stick to to ensuring they call home. ...read
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Hunting down travel cover can be both difficult and expensive with older travellers typically paying more for insurance because they are judged more likely to claim.On top of inflated prices, those over 65 also have to contend with age caps which can mean they are turned away by standard providers when they reach certain age brackets. ...read
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The average UK wedding carries a whopping £20,000 price tag. But savvy planners could cut a whopping £12,000 off the bill by moving their big day abroad.
Ryan and Tom are travelling Europe with the same maximum budget of £1,000 - the winner will be the person who manages to travel farthest and widest.
The ring-fenced money, which in the case of car hire can be thousands, never actually leaves the card, but the holidaymaker cannot spend it for up to a month.
Charlotte Banks called the owner to arrange a late check out - only to discover they had never heard of her. She is one of a string of victims of property rental fraud.
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The Spareys, from Bideford, Devon, left at 5.47am the day after they were supposed to have travelled. They asked for compensation, but the airline refused.
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Have you had a holiday nightmare and want free legal guidance from Which? It's offering readers free legal guidance, starting this week with Adrian Thompson, whose flight was delayed by 7 hours.
Belinda Smith, who went to Hydra, began her search for travel cover with optimism. But soon she was shocked and upset at the attitude of insurers.
My family and I have been offered Thomas Cook vouchers as compensation for our flight delay. Do I have to accept therm or can I ask for cash instead?
The return journey of my London-Edinburgh train ride was so delayed that I was entitled to a full refund from East Coast Trains. They sent the refund in vouchers.
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