Travel Q&A

Conor Pope: There could be big savings when it comes to avoiding car hire at your destination and the cost of luggage

Conor Pope’s guide to the dos and don’ts of renting a car at home or abroad

Travel companies and airlines offering varying help to leave islands, but flights out continue as scheduled

Conor Pope: Be sure to pack as light as you can and check your baggage allowance when booking your flight

Conor Pope: Failing to sort your holiday currency needs could cost you a pretty penny, cent, baht or peso

Conor Pope: Strikes have led to thousands of flight disruptions across Europe in recent months. Here’s what to do if yours is cancelled or delayed

Latest purchasing managers’ index shows inflation easing

Even to the sunniest place, chronic afflictions will follow you. Migraine for instance

Travel Helpdesk: Conor Pope’s advice on how to avoid being conned, find the best location, ensure a glowing host review, and get the best alternatives to Airbnb

Travel help desk: Make the most of last-minute deals on offer via travel agents

Let your back know where you’re going, don’t ignore the warning signs and make use of the safe

If you’ve booked your holiday and really need to hire a car, don’t delay, as prices will rise

Travel Helpdesk: Sustainable travel isn’t just about choosing the train over a flight (but that also helps)

Travel Helpdesk: Flight cancellations, missed connections, lost luggage, long delays: things can go wrong when you’re travelling, but planning will go a long way in helping you to deal with problems

Travel Helpdesk: Skiing getaways are not cheap, but they don’t have to be wildly expensive either

Live like a local, be open to the unexpected and never, ever eat in a restaurant with food pictures on the menu