We all know going on holiday is the fun part, not sorting out all the little fiddly bits like flights and insurance, so we've taken the time to recommend you some options:

Virgin Atlantic - VERY comfortable for long haul flights

Newmont Travel - Independent agency which can help with BA or Virgin flights

Not much fun to think about, but no one should travel without it. The following companies have good levels of cover at very reasonable prices, but of course make sure you read the small print first to find out if they are good for you:

Foreign Office travel advice for Barbados