New Zealand border will open in stages from end of February, Jacinda Ardern announces
Fully vaccinated New Zealanders and other eligible travellers from Australia will be the first people able to enter the country
June 2021
Anger on the streets of Porto as Britain shuts down free flow of travel
Tourism chiefs slam the ‘unfair’ downgrading after invasion of football fans
February 2021
Hold on to your sun hats … how to book a great British summer holiday
We’ve been warned against foreign trips this year. But there are potential problems staying in the UK. Here’s our top tips on how to avoid them
August 2020
UK removes Switzerland, Jamaica and Czech Republic from travel corridor list
UK could drop Croatia from travel corridor amid rise in Covid cases
May 2019
TripAdvisor introduces new safety filters after sexual assault concerns
Site’s new features will enable travellers to search for reports of incidents at hotels and businesses
August 2018
Tourists warned about risks of hiring mopeds and quad bikes abroad
Travel agents issue advice after British holidaymakers are involved in spate of accidents
September 2016
Shortcuts
How to hitchhike effectively: contain your anger and know where to stand
A French hitchhiker in New Zealand is in the news after waiting four days for a lift – if only he had consulted our thumb-sized guide
August 2016
M20 closes after bridge collapses on bank holiday traffic
Emergency services declare major incident after lorry crashes into pedestrian bridge on route to Channel tunnel and Dover as experts predict travel problems
May 2016
Britons flying to US without biometric passports could be turned away
Law changes in US after San Bernardino shootings last year mean UK citizens with old-style passports may not be allowed to fly
January 2016
Couples returning from Zika virus areas advised to delay trying for baby
Public Health England urges people who have travelled to any of 23 countries where virus has been detected to use caution on return
August 2014
Wild West End: Gulf tourists warned to avoid London's 'perilous' shopping area
UAE risk map calls Oxford Street, Soho and Piccadilly districts 'dangerous' after recent attacks but police insist crime has fallen
July 2014
A safer landing for NGO workers and refugee teachers
Expats working in volatile countries subject themselves to risks. What precautions can be taken to keep them safe? Sponsored feature
May 2014
Julie Bishop says Thailand ‘volatile’ after coup as ambassador called in
Fears thousands of Australians could be stranded in Thailand or left out of pocket if unrest not covered by travel insurance
April 2014
NGO travel booking: online or through an agent?
Staff responsible for booking travel at international development organisations weigh up the pros and cons of independently booking trips online or going through an agent
November 2013
Foreign Office warning over drugs offence risks abroad
FCO teams up with charity Prisoners Abroad to highlight harsh penalties and stark conditions that Britons can face
May 2013
Dengue fever rise prompts doctors to warn of insect bites abroad
Travellers to far east and Caribbean told to be on lookout for warning signs after cases of tropical disease rise threefold
February 2013
Best bits
How to keep aid workers safe: what the security experts say
From risk assessment to post-trauma support, here are 16 suggestions from the experts on how to protect those you employ in the field
September 2012
Ecuador says freed foreign tourists are 'in good spirits'
Briton Kathryn Cox, 23, and Australian Fiona Wilde, 32, have medical checks in capital Quito after rescue
November 2011
Kenya: is it safe to go?
After the kidnapping and murder of tourists around Lamu, Gemma Bowes asks tour operators and the Foreign Office if it is safe to travel to Kenya
