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Travel essentials

It’s the age-old question: what to pack for your holiday? What’s essential and what can be left behind? Our guides include packing lists for different types of break and other must-haves like travel insurance and vaccinations.

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Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

With a valid ESTA you can visit the US for less than 90 days without needing a ...

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What are biometric passports?

First issued in the UK in 2010, biometric passports add a number of new ...

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How to replace a lost or stolen passport

Whether you’re on holiday or back home in the UK, losing your passport can be a ...

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Kids’ travel insurance

It's a proud feeling when children turn eighteen and start holidaying on their ...

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Family travel insurance

If you're travelling abroad as a family, it makes sense to take out insurance ...

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Worldwide travel insurance

Fancy trekking in a remote Asian rainforest? A wild time in New York? Flying ...

Getting travel insurance for an adventure holiday

Adventurous holidays can take many forms, from action-packed itineraries in ...

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Vaccinations needed for Thailand

Some vaccinations for Thailand are recommended and some are mandatory in ...

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A complete list of backpacking essential items

Going backpacking is one of life’s great adventures. But before you set off ...

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Travel insurance for cancer patients

If you're living with cancer but love to travel, can you get travel insurance ...

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Travel insurance for people with high blood pressure

Travelling with high blood pressure is fine – but it’s important to make sure ...

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Do I need travel insurance for a UK break or staycation?

Travel insurance for a holiday in the UK isn't something you must have, but it ...

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Top tips for going to festivals overseas

With festivals overseas becoming the new norm, festivalgoers need to do a bit ...

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Travel insurance for seniors and pensioners

As you get older, being able to go where you want when you want is all part of ...

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Travel insurance for diabetics

You should be able to get the right cover to travel abroad if you’re diabetic, ...

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Travelling while you work or vice versa

The opportunities to combine business and leisure have never been greater. You ...

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Holiday packing and pre-travel checklist

So, you’ve booked your flights, accommodation and activities. What next?

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Travelling during your pregnancy

Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you may be considering taking a ...

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Do I need travel vaccinations?

There’s no better feeling than planning an amazing trip to an exotic ...

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European and Global Health Insurance Cards

If you're travelling to an EU country from the UK, make sure you take a Global ...

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When to buy travel insurance

Do you need travel insurance for your trip? Is travel insurance worth it? And, ...

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Gap year travel advice for solo travellers

Exploring the globe can be scary, but there’s so much to find at the edge of ...

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Taking pets on holiday: Do pets need travel insurance?

Things have changed a lot when it comes to travelling with your pet. Whether ...

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Avoid dynamic currency conversion

To avoid currency conversion fees abroad, always choose ‘local currency’ ...

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Free yourself from the hassle of cash at festivals

One of the joys of summer are the many music festivals playing across the ...

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Savvy holiday spending with the Post Office travel app

Travel smarter with the Post Office travel app. Paired with a Travel Money ...

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Prepaid currency cards and how to use them

Prepaid currency cards are a secure way to make purchases on trips abroad. They ...

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