The Association of British Travel Agents is the UK's Premier Trade Association for Tour Operators and Travel Agents. ABTA's 800* tour operators and 6700* travel agency offices are responsible for the sale of some 80% of UK-sold holidays.

"ATOL" is a protection scheme for flights and air holidays, managed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Most firms who sell air travel in the UK are required by law to hold a licence called an "ATOL".

International Air Transport Association Member - IATA number is 91218035

Useful Links:

ABTA member benefits -
www.abta.com/benefits.html

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice –
www.fco.gov.uk

Department of Health information –
www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/
HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en

Information from the UK Passport Agency –
www.ukpa.gov.uk

Universal Currency Converter –
www.xe.com/ucc

BBC Weather
www.bbc.co.uk/weather