IF you have ever booked a holiday you’ve probably heard the term “Atol protected” – but do you know what it means? Atol protection is really important and can save you a lot of cash if something goes ...

Booking a holiday is always exciting, especially when you find that perfect trip that suits both your budget and the type of itinerary you're after. However, before you get swept up in the excitement ...

Somewhere on your holiday booking information it will most likely say your trip is ATOL protected. But do you know what that means? It stands for Air Travel Organiser’s Licence and it is the UK’s ...

Oliver Smith is The Telegraph’s Deputy Head of Travel and has been writing about holidays for almost 20 years, covering everything from airline bag fees to the best Greek islands. He can be contacted ...

With families enjoying the festive holidays and thoughts turning to sunny climates for 2022, travellers looking for their next holiday are reminded to check for financial protection when booking their ...

ATOL and ABTA protection gives holidaymakers reassurance they are not alone when things go wrong and anyone booking a trip is advised to ensure their operator is a member of either scheme, depending ...

ATOL protection is a phrase which always comes up when travel firms go bust or when booking a holiday. But what does it actually mean, and why is it so important? Here’s our handy guide explaining the ...

Compensation for cancelled package holidays could be set to change with a shake-up of how ATOL rules work - but research shows consumers don't understand the rules we've got now. Holidaymakers are ...

Holidaymakers are being urged to check their bookings after another travel firm ceased trading and cancelled all upcoming ...

Nick has been on the travel desk for more than 30 years and has won many awards for his consumer journalism and his reports on holiday destinations around the world. Before the Telegraph he worked for ...