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The Travel Check-In, a weekly travel communication service, to provide everything you need to know when booking or planning a holiday, from vital information about events that could impact your holiday, exchange rates, and the weather for your holiday destination.
There will also be articles and reviews of popular destinations, plus inspiration, and ideas on destinations you've possibly never considered.
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The Travel Check-In
Friday 29th May 2026 Edition
Travel and Holiday News
Portugal General Strike Could Disrupt 500 Flights on 3 June
Travellers heading to Portugal next week are being warned of major disruption as a nationwide general strike threatens to impact up to 500 flights on 3 June.
Spain Predicts Strong Summer Tourism Demand as UK Market Continues to Grow
Spain is forecasting another strong summer tourism season, with demand from the UK expected to remain particularly robust despite wider uncertainty across European travel markets.
Come and see us at the Spirit of Tenterden Event on Fri 5th July
The Wealden Business Group is partnering with the Spirit of Tenterden Festival to host a local business networking evening on Friday, 3 July 2026. The event starts at 5:00 PM in the Pole Tent at the Tenterden Recreation Ground
Yugen Trouvaille launches the Travel Club, the free to set up holiday incentive platform for businesses
Looking for a unique employee benefit that boosts staff morale, improves retention, and enhances your employee wellbeing package — without adding costs to your business?
This Week's Holiday Deals
Prague City Break From £339.50 PP
Spend 3 nights in magical Prague, known for its historic architecture, boutique hotels, riverside dining and luxury weekend experiences. Perfect for romantic escapes, cultural holidays and stylish short breaks in the heart of the Czech Republic.
4 Star Hotel close to city centre including breakfast.
Depart Gatwick 23rd June 2026
New Year in Chile From £2,885.00 PPd
Spend 14 nights in Chile, starting by bringing in the new year in Santiago and then spending the next 10 days exploring Patagonia & Torres del Paine, the Atacama Desert, which is one of the best places on Earth for stargazing, Before returning to Santiago for two final nights.
Depart Gatwick 28th Dec 2026
Postcards from Japan
Japan holidays offer a blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation, best experienced during spring (late March–April) for cherry blossoms or autumn (October–November) for foliage. Key attractions include Tokyo’s neon, Kyoto’s temples, Hakone’s hot springs (onsen) and Mount Fuji, and Sapporo’s winter festivals
This Best of the Travel Journal Blog
Experience-First Travel Is Changing The Way We Holiday — And Honestly, I Don’t Think I Could Go Back
Multi-Generational Holidays Are Booming — And I Completely Understand Why
Wellness Travel Trends 2026: Why Wellness Holidays Are No Longer a Niche Market
Hidden Asia Travel Destinations for 2026: The Best Off-the-Beaten-Track Holidays Away From the Crowds
Essential Travel Advice
Be prepared for EES Delay this Summer
Prepare for potential delays travelling through Europe as delays continue, the EES applies to non-EU travel need a short-stay visa to travel to the EU using the EES or do not need a visa to travel for a short stay in the EU
Apply for The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Allows you to access to state-provided healthcare while you are temporarily staying in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
Driving in France - You May Need to have a Crit'Air sticker
From 1st January 2026.
All vehicles are required to have a Crit'Air sticker to drive in French cities. Every city with a population over 150,000 now has a low emission zone.
Current Holiday Exchange Rates
(Correct @ 14.36 29/05/2026)
Euro £1 = 15378
US Dollar £1 = 1.3432
AED £1 = 59.603
Japanese Yen £1 = 213.842
Australian Dollar£1 = 1.8791
Mauritian Rupees £1 = 213.842
The Holiday Weather
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