Getting married is stressful. On this we can all agree. Did you know that at Columbus Direct we offer you comprehensive family travel insurance, to ensure that you get the very best cover for your loved ones? From managing a tricky guestlist ('But Aunt Helen's got to come!') to buying the right dr... Read more
Thinking about getting married abroad? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many couples out there are probably getting ready to make the ultimate commitment and get engaged. We’ve listed our top six most unusual weddings - our favourite one is The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed nuptial... Read more
Just when parents were getting used to the idea of a fine if they take their children out of school, education experts have urged headteachers to look at each absence on a case-by-case basis.Until last September, heads could grant up to 10 days' leave a year for family holidays in 'special circumsta... Read more
What's new for travel in 2015? The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has made some prediction for travel trends this year - so here's what you can expect... Affluent travellers will stop being so cautious: Cautious optimism is so out; well, for the better-off traveller, anyway. In 2014, people to... Read more
If you're thinking about organising a stag party abroad, you'd better read this. Stags are supposed to be magical, wondrous events, doused in tequila and resulting in memories you'll treasure for a lifetime. However, sometimes things go awry. Very awry. We spoke to The Stag Company, who help stags... Read more