Which? offers advice for holidaymakers travelling to Crete

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said:

"The wildfires in Crete are deeply worrying, and the dangers posed by their spread will be a major concern for both locals and holidaymakers, as well as a serious blow to local businesses reliant on tourism. Anyone currently in the affected region should follow the advice of local authorities. 

"Those with upcoming holidays to Crete will be understandably anxious about what this means for their plans. It's essential, however, that travellers don't cancel their trips, especially those not due to travel for the next week or two. Travellers who cancel now will likely forfeit the right to a refund or rebooking, and you're unlikely to be able to claim on travel insurance, as the FCDO has not warned against travel to the affected regions.

"Where possible, holidaymakers should wait until closer to their departure date to see if their holiday can go ahead or what flexible booking options may be offered by their tour operator or airline. Travel companies will be prioritising anyone due to depart in the next couple of days."

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