How to avoid holiday scams
Those hoping to snap up a cheap last-minute break this summer need to watch out for potential holiday scams.As one of the busiest booking periods for last-minute summer getaways begins, experts at GetSafeOnline.org and travel association ABTA warn that bargain hunters are ignoring basic online fraud-prevention measures in their rush for the ultimate holiday bargain, increasing the risk of being caught out by bogus breaks.

Britons over the age of 65 find it difficult to track down reasonably priced car and travel insurance, with many insurers refusing to provide quotes at all, according to new research from Which? Money magazine.
Holidays are ostensibly a time to relax, and escape from the everyday irritations of life. Unfortunately there's no escaping petty frustrations, and in a matter of moments your general feelings of anger about your boss have been replaced with fury at fellow travellers.
Almost two thirds of Britons are confused by foreign currency, while an incredible 30% believe that the main currency in France - which switched to the Euro years ago now - is still the Franc, new figures from online travel agent Sunshine reveal.
So much for going on a relaxing break: not only does the latest volcanic ash-induced travel chaos make it difficult or even impossible to get away, but new research reveals that a fifth of travellers fall victim to pickpockets and other thieves while on holiday abroad.
The pound has perked up a bit lately but there is no escaping the fact that going abroad has become much more expensive in the last couple of years.
