Please find here a list of links to sites that we think you may find useful when planning your holiday. We are not responsible for the content of these sites and you should also be aware that ABTA protection only applies to ABTA member’s sites.
Health & Safety
Fit For Travel
Detailed health advice regarding specific countries provided by the NHS (Scotland).
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel
Official Foreign Office travel advice based on up-to-the-minute information.
www.fco.gov.uk
Legal
The Association of British Travel Agents
For information in the UK’s leading Travel Association and the members Code of Conduct.
www.abta.co.uk
The Civil Aviation Authority
The UK’s specialist aviation regulator. Guidance on passenger rights and ATOL protection
www.caa.co.uk
UK Passport Service
The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) site aims to assist new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK.
www.ukpa.gov.uk
Visa Services
Putney Travel is pleased to recommend CIBT as their Passport and Visa provider. They can provide full information on all visa requirements for UK citizens and can arrange their collection. Putney Travel clients will receive a discount on their normal service charges.
www.cibtvisas.co.uk/
General
BBC Weather
Online guide to world weather.
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/worldweather
World Travel Guide
Comprehensive online guide to countries including information on currency, weather, visas, food and drink, shopping and more.
www.wtg-online.com
Whatsonwhen.com
Guide to festivals and events taking place around the world.
www.whatsonwhen.com
How much should I tip?
An online guide to tipping around the world
www.howmuchshoulditip.co.uk
Stanfords
The UK’s leading specialist retailer of maps and travel books.
www.stanfords.co.uk
Footprint Guides
80 travel guides to destinations in five continents.
www.footprintbooks.com
Lonely Planet Guides
Guidebooks, phrasebooks, maps, gifts and more.
www.lonelyplanet.com
Worldwide
Bahamas Villa
If you fancy a waterfront villa on beautiful Great Exuma then try the luxury Sea Breeze Lodge.
www.seabreeze-lodge.com
Amsterdam Hotel
For a superb and stylish Amsterdam B&B in a great central location contact Tulipa.
www.tulipa-amsterdam.com
by TMS