Amex charged me a foreign exchange fee on my holiday refund

Thousands of people receiving refunds for cancelled flights and holidays should check their credit card statements, as they may find they get less back than expected.  Britons who book trips with holiday rental listing sites often find themselves being charged non-sterling transaction fees, with their cards billed in foreign currency. But many may be surprised … Read more

Can I get a divorce maintenance payment holiday due to coronavirus?

I run three rural pubs which are all closed because of COVID-19 and may not open again.  I cannot afford to keep up my ex-wife’s maintenance payments and don’t want to get further into debt.  Can the payments be reviewed as a matter of urgency? Pubs around the UK have been closed for more than … Read more

We reveal what protection is available to you if you book a holiday now

Most Britons are resigned to the fact that summer holidays are unlikely to take place, thanks to the coronavirus. A huge number of trips have been cancelled as flights to other countries have been banned, with jetsetters given no real clue presently as to when they can be re-booked. However, that hasn’t stopped people browsing … Read more

Payment holiday for car finance customers during coronavirus

Drivers with car finance deals and payday loan borrowers will be able to request payment holidays to give them breathing space during Covid-19 crisis By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:55 BST, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 24 April 2020 Drivers with car finance deals and borrowers who have taken out … Read more

From cycling in Amalfi to a marathon next to Victoria Falls: How you can get fit – even on holiday

Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week, he shows how you can get fit – even on holiday. Booking a sporty summer holiday is a great way to keep New Year fitness goals in reach … Read more

Laura Whitmore’s boyfriend Iain Stirling ‘proposed during romantic holiday in South Africa’

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling reportedly got engaged after the comedian popped the question during a holiday in South Africa. Love Island presenter Laura, 34, set tongues wagging when she stepped out for a run on Wednesday with a large yellow diamond on her ring finger. According to The Sun, Iain, 32, proposed after they … Read more

Brits will see pounds stretch further in nearly ALL of the most popular holiday destinations in 2020

Britons will see their money stretch further in almost all of the world’s most popular holiday destinations in 2020, a new report has revealed. Researchers looked at the cost of eight tourist staples – a three-course evening meal for two with wine, a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, a can of Coca-Cola, a … Read more

Which? reveals the difference between holiday adverts and reality

Travel companies are misleading holidaymakers – and may be in breach of consumer law – by promoting properties with glossy photos that bear little resemblance to the disappointing reality, according to Which? Travel research. When it looked into the ‘real holidays’ behind the flashy website images, it claims it uncovered a premium holiday cottage with … Read more

Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday to Spain due to coronavirus and is easyJet flying again?

Will I get my money back if I cancel my holiday to Spain in June due to coronavirus and is it true easyJet could start flying again soon? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 17 April 2020 The Holiday Guru is … Read more

Car finance borrowers to get three-month payment holiday, FCA proposes

Borrowers of £48billion in car finance will be able to freeze their payments for three months if they are struggling to cover their installments due to coronavirus, the Financial Conduct Authority proposed today. The city regulator said those who used Personal Contract Purchase, Hire Purchase or Conditional Sale agreements to purchase a car would be … Read more