We ask the question – Is It Really All God’s Fault when holidaymakers are either trapped or forced into destinations affected by Natural or Man Made Disasters? We take a look at the issue of Force Majeure in Holiday Contracts and examine the morality and possible legality of creating holiday contracts with all the potential that arises from a ‘risk destination’ - Is It Really All God’s Fault – 30.6.06.pdf Read More

I have come across an excellent journalistic piece from Jonathan Rugman from Channel 4, highlighting the problems with Child Sex Tourism in Kenya.  If you are intending to visit Kenya I would urge you to watch it!  If you follow this link, you should be able to view it.  What was interesting however, was the Minister for Tourism’s comments on this very important news report, he apparently stated: Read More

This article first appeared in the Travel-Zine of HolidayTravelWatch; Get’Away – Your Route to Travel Rights. It examines the role of Travel Insurance where risk factors intervene during holidays. Such risk factors can be either man made or arise during a severe weather event. Read More

We have recently expressed misgivings about travel and insurance advices from tour companies and government agencies. The Organisation notes that the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) recently lifted its ‘all but essential travel’ advice, now advising Britons not to travel to certain areas in Kenya. We note however that despite that expression of optimism, there remains a great deal of uncertainty within that unhappy country. We again express the hope that Kenya will soon experience a recovery for the good of its entire people. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch continues to monitor the situation in Kenya. It notes the mounting crisis, both political and humanitarian. Our deep sympathies are expressed to all those affected by this tragedy. In recognition of the need to provide assistance to those in need, HolidayTravelWatch has made a donation to the appeal launched by UNICEF, designed to assist the children and their families in Kenya. Read More