UK Foreign Office travel advice: New warning issued to all families going on holiday abroad this October half term

On Wednesday (16 October), all families received a warning regarding holidays, with a message from the official FCDO X account. It stated: "Got some family fun planned for this half-term? Make sure it’s not a wild ride! Get travel insurance that covers all your planned activities.”

Parents and caregivers are also urged to find more information on the Gov.uk website. The FCDO further advises: "Travel insurance is important. It provides protection and coverage for unexpected events that can happen on holiday.

"Travel insurance can cover a range of scenarios, such as medical emergencies and repatriation, lost or stolen baggage, trip cancellations or interruptions, and/or natural disasters. You must purchase cover that is appropriate for your travel plans.”

It adds: "Travelling without the right cover can be very expensive if things do go wrong while you are abroad. If you buy a basic policy that does not provide enough medical coverage, you may get a big bill if you have an unexpected health issue on holiday."

It comes just after the Foreign Office updated the 'no travel' list for Turkey, again highlighting the importance for proper travel insurance. The Sirnak and Hakkari provinces of Turkey have been taken off the 'no travel' list. Warning that extremist groups in Syria pose a threat of attacks in Turkey, previously targeting boarder crossings and nearby areas on the Syrian side.