Travel Tips Blogs

Things To Arrange Before Your Holiday With the UK currently in a state of national lockdown in attempts to limit the impact of coronavirus on our important NHS staff and resources, the majority of flights – both national and international – have been cancelled. We fully expect that things will revert to normal later on [...]

Top 5 European Winter Break Destinations After the buzz and excitement of the festive period, there’s no better time to book a city break on the continent. It’s the perfect way to take a step back from the bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a different country and culture for a few days. [...]

Tips For Flying With Ski Equipment So, you have decided to take to the slopes and conquer the snowy tops of the mountains, but aren’t sure how to get your equipment to your destination. Here at Bath Taxi Transfers, we thought we would give you a helping hand and provide you with some crucial tips [...]

Staying Healthy During Travel Travelling opens your world to new experiences, new cultures and new environments. As exciting as this is, it can also leave you vulnerable to picking up bugs and illnesses along the way. No-one wants to fall ill on holiday, so take action to minimise your chances of getting sick. Here [...]

All About Duty Free Limits We’re continuing our series of blogs on holiday preparation in the run-up to summer, and answering a few common questions that British tourists have. One such question is the matter of paying tax on goods you bring into the country from abroad. If you’re travelling abroad, you’ll probably be organising what you’re taking with you, packing, booking your taxi transfers, plane tickets, accommodation and so on. Meanwhile, something many people are already focusing on will be the things they can bring home with them from the airport! The rules on this are commonly misunderstood, though, so you should make sure you know what you’re allowed to do. What is duty-free? Every tourist travelling back to the UK has an allowance for duty-free goods. These must be for personal consumption or to be given as a gift. Things you intend to sell would not be eligible. The goods also have to be purchased outside the European Union, and you have to be transporting them personally into the UK. […]

Planning Your Next Holiday Although holidays are what many of us look forward to most throughout the year, especially when we plan to spend most of the time relaxing, the build-up to going away can come with a fair amount of stress. This is especially true if you’re flying to your destination, as there are even more things to think about. Planning for any trip abroad isn’t easy, so you might want to think about all of these key points well in advance so you can get in the right frame of mind for your getaway without being too anxious. 1) Make Sure Your Documents Are In Order One of the highest priorities for anyone travelling abroad should be to prepare passports and other documents which will be required on the journey. You will need to ensure your passport isn’t due to expire (in the next six months for some countries), and triple-check the requirements for border control in the country you’re visiting. Some are a lot more strict than others. Useful Information: Government travel advice […]