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1. Am I covered if I am pregnant?

2. What is a policy Excess?

3. What is a Pre-existing Medical Condition?

4. How do I make a claim?

5. How many children can I insure on a Family policy?

6. What are the Terms and Conditions?

7. What are my cancellation rights?

8. What does WinterSports cover?

9. What do I do if I need medical assistance when travelling?

10. Can we travel independently on our Couple/Family travel insurance policy?

11. How often can I travel on an Annual Multi Trip policy?

12. What is the difference between Economy, Standard and Premier cover?

13. How is my policy delivered?

14. Do you offer cover for over 65s?

15. Do you cover non-UK residents?

16. Can I go scubadiving when travelling?

17. Can children purchase cover if they are under the age of 18?

18. What products do you offer?

19. What credit/debit cards do you accept?

20. Can I pay by cheque?

21. What happens if my bag is stolen with all my travel documents and money whilst I am travelling?

22. Are my glasses covered?

23. When do I need to purchase my travel insurance?

24. What do I need to take on holiday with me?

25. Are my golf clubs covered?

26. Am I covered for cancellation?

27. What is an Excess Waiver?

28. What is an EHIC (formally E111)?

29. What vaccinations do I need?

30. Can I change my policy?

31. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered at no additional premium?

32. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered at no additional premium but where there is no cover in respect of any Personal Accident or Personal Liability sections?

33. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered with an additional premium?

34. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered at an additional premium but where there is no cover in respect of any Personal Accident or Personal Liaility sections?

35. Which Special Sports and Activities are not covered under any circumstances?

36. What does "No cover will apply in respect of Personal Accident and Personal Liability" in Q32 & Q34 mean?

37. Will this policy covers me if my Trip has been Dynamically Packaged?

1. Am I covered if I am pregnant? Yes, provided you are not travelling against doctor's advice. No cover is given under Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this policy in respect of any claim arising from pregnancy within 8 weeks (or 16 weeks in the case of a known multiple pregnancy) of the estimated date of delivery. top

2. What is a policy Excess? Most sections of the policy carry an Excess. This is the first amount of any claim that you will have to pay. The amount may vary depending on the level of cover you have chosen. It is applicable per person per section. The Excess will be reduced to NIL if you have used a EHIC (Formally E111) to reduce your medical expenses bill or paid the Excess Waiver premium. top

3. What is a Pre-existing Medical Condition? 1. Any part of current Medical Condition that has given rise to symptoms or for which any form of treatment or prescribed medication, medical consultation, investigation or follow up/check-up has been required or received during the 2 years prior to the commencement of cover under the policy and/or prior to any Trip and 2. any cardiovascular or circulatory condition (e.g. heart condition, hypertension, blood clots, raised cholesterol, stroke, aneurysm) that has occurred at any time prior to the commencement of cover under the policy and/or prior to any Trip This policy will not cover any claims under Section 1 (Medical Emergency & Repatriation) or Section 5 (Cancellation & Curtailment) arising directly or indirectly from a Pre-existing Medical Condition. top

4. How do I make a claim? To Claim, phone Our Claims Helpline on 0870 737 6224 and ask for a claim form or email [email protected]

5. How many children can I insure on a Family policy? Any number of dependant children (including foster children) under the age of 18. (In full-time education and residing with you). top

6.What are the Terms and Conditions? It is important that you read the policy carefully and agree to all the Terms and Conditions to make sure that the cover provided is suitable for you. top

7. What are my cancellation rights? You have 14 days from receiving the policy wording to read it and see that it gives you the cover you require. During this time you can return the policy for a refund if you are dissatisfied with the cover. The refund will only be given provided you have not already made a claim, that there is not an impending claim and that you have not already started your holiday or journey. If the request to cancel is received outside of the 14 days cooling off period, then refer this to Insurefor.com with the reasons for cancellation. top

The following Winter Sports are not covered under any circumstances: Heli-skiing / Heli-Boarding Luging / Bobsleigh Ski acrobatics Ski jumping Ski racing

For assistance outside U.K. dial: 0044 (0) 870 737 6222 or 0044 (0) 1444 442719

10. Can we travel independently on our Couple/Family travel insurance policy? Each adult and all children can travel independently; however, children must be accompanied to and from the airport by and adult over the age of 18. top

11. How often can I travel on an Annual Multi Trip policy? The policy lasts for the complete 12 months, and you can take as many trips/holidays as you wish during the year. Any individual trip or holiday must not last longer than 31 days (45, 62 or 92 days if the appropriate additional premium is paid). If a trip is for a longer period you will need to purchase a Single Trip policy for that particular trip. Winter Sports cover, for a maximum of 17 days in total for the whole year (24 or 31 Days if the appropriate additional premium is paid) and Business Cover, for a maximum of 30 days in total for the whole year, are available at an additional premium. Please contact Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

12. What is the difference between Economy, Standard and Premier cover? Premier cover offers wider coverage & higher sums insured than Economy or Standard with lower Excesses. top

13. How is my policy delivered? Your policy can be emailed directly to your email address shortly after being issued, please note that some internet providers filter our automated e-mails as SPAM so please check your SPAM/junk folder if the e-mail has not been received. Alternatively for a small postage charge, your documents can be delivered by post. top

14. Do you offer cover for over 65s? No Section of this policy shall apply in respect of any person who has reached the age of 80 years at the commencement of the Period of Insurance for Single Trip or Annual Muli-trip policies and in respect of any person who has reached the age of 46 years at the commencement of the period of insurance for Backpackers policies. If you are outside this age range please contact Insurefor.com 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

15. Do you cover non-UK residents? You need to live in the UK (Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands) and have not spent more than 6 months abroad in the year prior to purchasing the policy. If you are outside this limit then please contact Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

16. Can I go scuba diving when travelling? Scuba diving to a depth of 30 metres if you hold a certificate of proficiency or are diving with a qualified instructor. The policy can be upgraded to include scuba diving to a depth of 50 meters for an additional premium. top

17. Can children purchase cover if they are under the age of 18? Yes, but they must pay the adult premium for their cover, they will also need signed consent from their parents. The policy can only be issued by calling Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

18. What products do you offer? Single Trip policies Annual Multi Trip policies with maximum trip duration of 31 days Annual Multi Trip policies with maximum trip duration of 45 days Annual Multi Trip policies with maximum trip duration of 62 days Annual Multi Trip policies with maximum trip duration of 92 days Backpackers Policies For Individuals, Couples and Families (including Single Parent Family) Including optional covers for Winter Sports, Golf and Business Travel Economy, Standard and Premier levels of cover top

19. What credit/debit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard, Maestro/Switch, Solo, Visa Electron and Delta. We are currently not able to accept American Express. top

20. Can I pay by cheque? We are only able to accept cheques for policies over the value of £100. The policy will be set up when the cheque has been cleared through our bank. Please contact Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

21. What happens if my bag is stolen with all my travel documents and money whilst I am travelling? You must report theft or losses to the police or relevant authority within 24 hours of the event and obtain a written report. These reports are the only proof that the loss/theft did actually occur. Without them Europ Assistance cannot make any payment to you. If you leave luggage and personal items unattended in a public place then Europ Assistance cannot be held responsible for any resultant claim. You should always take reasonable care to look after your property and treat it as if it were not insured. There is no cover for cash or valuables left in an unattended vehicle at any time, even if the vehicle is locked. top

22. Are my glasses covered? Yes, there is cover for glasses on our policies, they are included as valuables. However, the maximum amount that will be paid for sunglasses or prescription glasses of any kind is �150. top

23. When do I need to purchase my travel insurance? At the time of booking your travel arrangements to make sure that you have cancellation cover in place for that particular trip. If your travel arrangements change then you must call Insurefor.com immediately on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). You must be able to provide the correct Period of Insurance on your documentation in the event of a claim. top

24. What do I need to take on holiday with me? Please ensure that you take a copy of your certificate of insurance and a copy of the full policy wording - these documents contain important numbers that you may require whilst travelling. top

25. Are my golf clubs covered? Yes, up to 1,500 in total with a Single Club or Item of Golf Equipment limit of 500, provided you have paid the additional premium for the Golf Cover extension. top

26. Am I covered for cancellation? If you have paid the appropriate premium, you are covered for cancellation of your holiday for the reasons stated in the policy wordings. You may be able to claim (subject to the policy terms and conditions) for any travel or accommodation costs that you have either already paid or are contracted to pay, that you cannot reclaim from the tour operator. top

27. What is an Excess Waiver? If your policy includes the Excess Waiver, you will not need to pay the excess on any claim. You can add the Excess Waiver on to your policy through the payment of the appropriate additional premium. Please contact Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

28. What is an EHIC (formally E111)? If you intend travelling to European Union (EU) countries, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. We would advise you to obtain a Form CM1 from your local main Post Office. On returning this, duly completed, to the main Post Office you will be issued with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which will entitle you to certain free or reduced cost health arrangements in the EU, EEA or Switzerland. (Full details are given in the DSS Leaflet No. SA40). NB: In the event that you have used the EHIC to effectively reduce the cost or your treatment or medicines; then you will not have to pay an Excess in relation to any medical related claims. top

29. What vaccinations do I need? You should check with your doctor as soon as possible, your doctor will be best advised to tell you what vaccinations are required, if any. top

30. Can I change my policy? We can change your policy within 14 days of purchase, after this you will only be able to make administration changes such as departure / return dates, extend the policy to cover Special Sports & Activities or upgrade the benefit levels within the policy. Please contact Insurefor.com on 0844 482 0662 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6 pm, Sat 9am to 1pm). top

31. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered at no additional premium? Abseiling (within organisers guidelines) Angling Archery Athletics Badminton Ballooning'hot air (organised pleasure rides only) Banana boating Baseball Basket Ball Boardsailing Bowling Bungee Jumping (within organisers guidelines) Canoeing (up to grade 2 rivers only) Climbing (on a climbing wall only) Cricket Curling Cycling Deep sea fishing Fell walking Fishing Glacier walking Gliding (no cover for crewing or piloting) Golf Gymnastics Handball Heptathlon Hiking /trekking /walking (below 4000 meters) Hill walking up to 2000 meters Horse riding (Excl competitions/racing/jumping/hunting) Hot air ballooning-(organised pleasure rides only) Ice skating Indoor climbing (on climbing wall ) Kayaking ( up to grade 2 rivers only) Kite surfing Marathon running Motor cycling ( up to 125cc) Mountain biking Netball Non competitive football Organised safari without guns Orienteering Overland trips Parascending over water Pony trekking Racket ball Rackets Rambling Rap jumping (within organiser's guidelines) Ringos Roller skating/ blading (wearing pads & helmets) Rounders Rowing ( except racing) Running Safari trekking in a vehicle (must be an organised tour) Safari trekking on foot (must be an organised tour) Sail-bording Scuba diving to a depth of 30 metres (within organisers guidelines) Sea kayaking Skate boarding (wearing pads and helmets) Sledging - pulled by horse or reindeer as a passenger Snorkelling Soft ball Squash Surfing Table tennis Ten pin bowling Tennis Tubing Tug of war Volley ball Wakeboarding Walking/ hiking / trekking Water Polo Water skiing White water rafting ( within organiser's guidelines) Windsurfing Zorbing top

32. Which Special Sports and Activities are covered at no additional premium but where there is no cover in respect of any Personal Accident and Personal Liability sections? Camel riding Catamaran sailing (if qualified) Clay pigeon shooting Dinghy Sailing Go Karting (within organiser's guidelines) Jet boating (no racing) Jet Skiing (no racing) Paint Balling (wearing eye protection) Rifle range shooting Sailing/ yachting offshore (recreational, no racing) Shooting (within organiser's guidelines) Skidoing Small bore target shooting (within organiser's guidelines) War games (wearing eye protection) Yatching (if qualified) top

33. Which Special Sports & Activities are covered with an additional premium? American football Climbing up to 4000 meters Dry slope skiing Endurance tests Fives Football - American High altitude trekking Hiking / trekking / walking (above 4000 meters) Hockey Lacrosse Langlauf Organised safari with guns Outdoor endurance events Parascending - over land Rugby Sand dune surfing / skiing Scuba diving between 30m - 50m (within organiser's guidelines) Speed skating Street Hockey (wearing pads and helmets) Summer tobogganing Trampolining Trekking high altitude White water canoeing (up to grade 4 only) top

34. Which Special Sports & Activities are covered with an additional premium, but where there is no cover in respect of any Personal Accident and Personal Liability sections? Fencing (within organiser's guidelines) Gaelic football Hurling Polo Sailing / yachting inshore (recreational crewing, no racing) Sailing / yachting offshore (recreational, no racing) top

35. Which Special Sports and Activities are not covered under any circumstances? Adventure racing Base Jumping Biathlon Big game hunting Black water rafting BMX riding �stunt / obstacle Bouldering Boxing Canyoning Cave tubing Caving and Pot holing Climbing over 4000 metres Cycle Racing Cyclo cross Drag racing Flying (except passengers in licensed passenger aircraft) Free Mountaineering Hang gliding Harness racing High diving (over 5 metres) Hunting (Fox / drag) Jousting Judo Karate Kendo Manual work Martial Arts Micro Lighting Modern pentathlon Motor Cycle racing Motor racing Motor rallying Mountaineering (over 4000 metres) Parachuting Paragliding / parapenting Parapenting / paragliding Pot Holing / Caving Powerboat racing Power Lifting Professional Sports of any kind Quad Biking River bugging Rock Climbing Rock Climbing using ropes and guides Rodeo Roller hockey Shark diving (in cage) Skydiving Speed trail / time trail Time trail / speed trail Triathlon Water ski jumping Weight lifting Wrestling top

36. What does "No cover will apply in respect of Personal Accident and Personal Liability" in Q32 & Q34 mean? Personal Accident - No cover will apply, if You suffer Accidental Bodily Injury during the Trip, which within 12 months is the sole and direct cause of death or disablement Personal Liability - No cover will apply, if in the course of a Trip You become liable for accidental bodily injury to, or the death of, any person and/or accidental loss of or damage to their property top

37. Will this policy cover me if my Trip has been Dynamically Packaged? Yes, cover is provided irrespective of how your Trip / holiday has been packaged together. top

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It might be the least exciting thing about your journey. But travel insurance is a must-have when it comes to getting assistance from the other side of the world.

Are you aware of this and are here to know whether Barrhead is the right company to go on holidays with?

In this definitive Barrhead review, we will tell you everything you need to know about their travel insurance policies: coverage options, prices, contact details, cancellation or claim process and much more. Let’s dive in!

Is Barrhead the best travel insurance for you?

Always just going for the cheapest travel insurance might not be the best option when it comes to getting assistance or a refund abroad.

At Safe, we strive to help any people travelling from the UK to get the best travel insurance to leave home with complete peace of mind. This is why we’ve dug into Barrhead travel insurance policy booklet and attributed our own neutral rating based on five weighted criteria as shown below.

4,6 Safe overall rating for Barrhead

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What does Barrhead travel insurance cover?

Barrhead travel insurance offers different travel insurance covers to suit any traveller needs, whether you’re leaving for three days alone in Scotland or six months in Antarctica with your partner or whole family.

The insurance cover that Barrhead Travel provides is available to individuals, couples, family, single parent family and a group of people. Children are covered for free on the Family Policies.

Barrhead single-trip and annual multi-trip travel insurances

You will find below the limits breakdown per level of cover for single and annual multi-trip insurance policies at Barrhead:

Barrhead winter sports travel insurancet

The winter sports travel insurance is usually an option that you can take on top of your single or annual multi-trip policy.

The Winter cover option provided by Barrhead Travel Insurance includes the following:

• Ski equipment cover for of up to £500
• Delayed ski equipment cover (in the case that you have hired one) of £20 per 12 hrs up to a maximum of £200
• Loss of use of ski equipment (due to an injury or illness). Cover of up to £75 per 24hrs up to a maximum of £300 is provided
• Avalanche closure cover of £25 per 24hrs up to a maximum of £250 is provided

What are the other travel insurance options available at Barrhead?

Due to Brexit, some outbound flights from international airports might be delayed or cancelled. We would advise you to call Barrhead before travelling and make sure you get the right compensation amount for your flight or journey if it is cancelled or delayed as well as for Schedule Airline Failure Cover.

How much is Barrhead travel insurance?

You'll find below indicative quotes per level of cover at Barrhead:

It is, however, quite difficult to give precise price ranges as Barrhead travel insurance policy quotes will depend on a range of factors such as:

• Your age at the time of travelling
• The length of your stay
• Your trip destination (Europe, North America, Worldwide)
• The period you wish to be covered for (single trip, annual multi-trip, extension)
• If you need specific insurance (cruise, ski, backpackers, gadget cover)
• Your medical condition before travelling
• Who is travelling with you (on your own, as a couple, as a family).

Can I get travel insurance discounts or promo codes at Barrhead?

Apparently you can not benefit from any discount if you go for Barrhead Travel Insurance.

Use our travel insurance comparison tool to be aware of latest promo codes and vouchers available at Barrhead.

What else should I know about Barrhead travel insurance?

What are the general exclusions at barrhead travel insurance.

To be eligible for a Barrhead Travel Insurance Policy, emphasis on the age limit has to be made. Apart from this, some exclusions have to be considered. Some of them are:

• Restriction on claims relating to terrorist activity
• Any claim concerning pre-existing medical conditions that were not stated before taking out the insurance policy would not be considered
• Any claim with respect to drug/alcohol addiction or abuse would not be considered
• Travel Insurance is not provided for persons above the age of 79 for both the annual and single trip policies
• Intentional damage to golf equipment due to carelessness or reckless actions
• For pregnant women, cover will be not be provided for cancellation in the event that, after booking it was discovered that travel is advised against
• No claim is provided in the case that the natural disaster in the form of a fire, flood, earthquake, storm, lightning, explosion or hurricane had already happened before leaving your home.

How do I get travel insurance quote from Barrhead?

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Shopping around while shopping for personal insurance and not auto-renewing is always the best way to get the best deal and benefit from new customers discounts.

How do I log in to Barrhead website?

There is no login option on the Barrhead Website.

How to claim at Barrhead travel insurance?

At Barrhead Travel Insurance, there are two possible ways to make a claim. By calling the phone Travel claims facilities or downloading the claim form online.

How do I contact Barrhead travel insurance?

Barrhead contact phone numbers, barrhead other contact details, how to cancel your annual barrhead travel insurance policy.

You will find below main information to cancel your travel insurance policy at Barrhead:

Our opinion on Barrhead travel insurance

The Barrhead Travel Group was founded in 1975, and the company has experienced tremendous growth since then. The insurance policies offered are underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK.

Barrhead offers a variety of travel insurance services and this includes the single trip policy and the annual trip policy. For both policy options, three levels of cover are provided: Standard, Premier and Premier plus. The company has a high rating of 4.7 on TrustPilot and the reviews centered around the efficient customer care service provided to customers. It also has a 4 star rating from Defaqto.

Barrhead Travel Insurance is known for offering good standard packages at highly competitive prices as well as a range of specific travel insurance products that can be added to an already existing insurance policy as an optional extra such as Wedding cover, Special sports cover, Excess waiver, Travel disruption, Business cover, Gadget cover, Winter sport cover, Cruise cover.

The rates of the services provided are competitive and well within the normal range. Overall, this insurance company can be said to provide excellent service and is recommended.

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Barrhead Travel Insurance Review

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The experts say:

Barrhead Travel's Premier Plus Cover has earned a solid 58% score from Which?, ranking it 68th out of all 71 providers, making it an adequate choice for your travel insurance needs. Its Covid Cover rating is superior, with medical expenses coverage up to £10 million and baggage cover of £2,000. Cancellation coverage is up to £5,000 with an excess payable on medical claims of £75. Finally, Fairer Finance has awarded the policy 3 stars. All in all, Barrhead Travel's Premier Plus Cover provides a dependable level of protection during your travels.

What Barrhead customers are saying right now:

• :smile: Fast and friendly service
• :thumbsup: Flexible and knowledgeable staff
• :grin: Patient advisors who answer all questions
• :heart_eyes: Helpful and reassuring for first time online/phone bookers
• :sunglasses: Laid back and enjoyable experience
• 😔 Poor customer service - lack of patience and professionalism
• 😡 Inability to find the right flights and holiday packages
• 😟 Unhelpful staff who do not provide accurate information or advice.

Barrhead customer reviews summary

Barrhead Travel Insurance is the perfect choice for anyone looking to book a hassle-free holiday. With knowledgeable and helpful staff, they make booking easy and stress-free. Customers have praised their professionalism, friendly approach and flexibility in finding the best options for them. Whether you’re planning a cruise or an exotic escape, Barrhead will work hard to make sure your holiday dreams come true! Score: 10/10

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Do you need value travel insurance? Yes!

You wouldn’t go on holiday without your tickets or your passport, but many of us happily set off without travel insurance. In fact, the number of people travelling abroad uninsured is on the rise!

What happens if you fall ill when you are overseas and need medical treatment? Or maybe you have to cancel your holiday due to a family member being taken to hospital?  These are all factors which make purchasing adequate travel insurance one of the most important purchase’s you make when travelling away from home. If you don’t have travel insurance and one of the above scenarios happens, your dream holiday could turn in to a nightmare.

Once you have decided that you require travel insurance, you need to make sure that you purchase the best type of cover for your individual needs. You can get basic cover, to shark cage diving in Cape Town! It is very easy to see what is covered and what is not.

It is important to understand how the ‘excess’ works on your travel insurance policy, to make sure you don’t get caught out. The excess is the amount that the policyholder pays towards the claim. For example, if you lose or damage your camera and you put in a claim for £500 and policy excess is £100, the insurer would pay out £400. Another thing to watch out on, is that there are a number of different policy covers. Some polices charge an excess per section, which could result in costs mounting up quickly as you would need to pay excess on the amount of items you lose. This is compared to just one excess per claim, which could work out much cheaper.

Whatever type of travel insurance you need, Barrhead Travel offers extremely competitive rates, and the cover is excellent too. You’ll be asked by our travel consultants as to whether you would like to buy insurance when you book your trip – please don’t put it off! We have annual insurance policies available too, for frequent travellers. Be sure to book your insurance in store at any of our branches, or give us a call on 0800 804 8666, as soon as you book your holiday – you’ll be covered straight away! To purchase, you will be offered travel insurance when you book your Barrhead holiday.

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Barrhead Travel are absolutely fantastic, we are taking our little football team abroad on their first ever tournament and needed flights. we never knew Barrhead Travel could get excellent rates on group fares. service is first class. Will definetly be back in the future

Date of experience : 30 August 2024

Outstanding!!!

The friendliness and helpfulness of the person I spoke to was truly outstanding. Pauline literally went out of her way to help me organise a trip to America & she hit the nail on the button and far exceeded it!!! I’ll be phoning Barrhead again and have recommended them to several of my friends already!

Date of experience : 29 August 2024

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I have just booked my family holiday for the 3rd year through Tony Sillars at the Clydebank Glasgow Branch. Tony is so helpful and I am so happy that he found this lovely place Kardamena Kos for us .Our new Happy Place .Highly recommend a visit to Tony .He goes above and beyond to help you find your dream holiday ...

Date of experience : 06 September 2024

I popped into Barrhead Travel at…

I popped into Barrhead Travel at Kinnaird Park, Edinburgh and found the staff very professional and helpful. I am sorry I have forgotten the name of the girl who helped me - but she was just lovely. Found me a holiday within no time - no hassle - it’s all done for you there and then. Thank you very much.

Date of experience : 28 August 2024

Really helpful and friendly customer…

Really helpful and friendly customer service Fantastic help and support from Paul who guided me through our first cruise booking and answered all my questions with no hassle. Wasn't sure about the benefit of booking through a travel agent rather than direct but the benefit is time and ease! Simple comparisons on various packages sent to you incredibly quickly with all the final price details and dates. Plus, their knowledge and expertise of the industry. What could be more simple and save me time and stress???!!!!! Couldn't be happier with how easy our booking has been so far.

CONSISTENTLY HIGH LEVELS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

We were looked after by Aaron on this occasion. He proved that the excellent level of customer care at the Wallasey branch is consistently high. Polite, knowledgeable and helpful, Aaron quickly made sure that we were provided with exactly what we want from our holiday. Thank you.

Date of experience : 27 August 2024

The friendliness of a five star 🌟 plus…

The friendliness of a five star 🌟 plus team from the moment you enter the premises. Joanne always listens to what my needs are and soon with her expertise and experience my holiday is booked. My latest holiday, which was not straightforward, was dealt with professionally and Joanne went beyond her duties to ensure everything I required was complete. Barrhead Travel is best in the area. Thank you all.

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Very helpful, happy and good vibes and energy in Barrhead East Kilbride. All staff are lovely. So knowledgable and took time to go over nice holiday destinations and had good recommendations. Will definitely be back. Thank you

Date of experience : 21 August 2024

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What a lovely experience booking our next cruise. Hannah was so helpful and knowledgeable too. All the team in Gordon st are lovely and friendly. Definitely be back soon.

Date of experience : 23 August 2024

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Stevie from port Glasgow branch is always such a great help Arranging my holidays . Super fast and zero hassle . First class service wouldn’t use anyone else.

Holiday booked with Emily at Barrhead Travel

Booked a holiday with Emily today at Barrhead travel.She was very friendly, helpful and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble, we look forward to booking more holidays with you 😃

Date of experience : 04 September 2024

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Joanne was very helpful in booking our holiday,she gave us some great input in deciding where to go.Her experience shone through 👍

Bucket list to Rockies & Alaska cruise

Kieran was and remains so helpful. He gif us the price and also our dream bucket list holiday. He continues to liaise with us o trips etc Just friendly professional service

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city, Russia

The capital city of Sakhalin oblast .

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Overview

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city located in the southern part of Sakhalin Island in the Far East of Russia, the administrative center of Sakhalin Oblast.

The population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is about 201,700 (2022), the area - 164 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 4242, the postal codes - 693000-693904.

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History of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Foundation of yuzhno-sakhalinsk.

The Russians first visited Sakhalin Island in 1742. In 1805, the Russian-American Company sent Adam Johann von Krusenstern, a Russian admiral and explorer, to Sakhalin to hoist the Russian flag on the island. Officially, neither Russia nor Japan claimed Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. In 1855, a treatise on friendship and the border was signed in Shimoda, which marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan. According to it, Sakhalin remained jointly owned by the two countries.

The settlement of Sakhalin by Russians was mainly due to exiled convicts. In 1869, Sakhalin was officially declared a place of exile and hard labor. In 1875, the St. Petersburg Treaty was signed between the Russian Empire and Japan, according to which Sakhalin completely went to Russia and the Kuril Islands - to Japan.

In 1881, according to the order of the military governor of the Primorsky region, Major Vladimir Yantsevich was appointed head of exiles in South Sakhalin. He received the following instructions: “For the settlement of those who are finishing their terms of hard labor, a place that is quite convenient for arable farming should be chosen. The selected site, if possible along the main road from south to north, should be planned, divided into sections and, as a new settlement, named by some permanent name.”

In 1883, Yantsevich applied for the approval of the names of four new villages founded in the south of Sakhalin: Solovyovskoe, Mitsulskoe, Vladimirovka (future Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk), and Vlasovskoe. In 1885, 57 people lived in Vladimirovka, in 1895 - 130 people. In 1897, there were 150 residential and commercial buildings here: a church, a school, a post office, a hospital, a mill, trade shops, a number of government buildings, and a lot of residential log houses.

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Japanese period in the history of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

In 1905, after the defeat of the Russian Empire in the Russo-Japanese War, according to the Treaty of Portsmouth, part of Sakhalin south of the 50th parallel was ceded to the Japanese Empire and became the Karafuto Prefecture. The northern part of Sakhalin remained under the control of the Russian Empire.

In 1908, Vladimirovka was renamed Toyohara (“bountiful plain”). In 1915, the settlement received the status of a town. The Japanese made their own plan for the development of the town with a clear rectangular planning system with the direction of streets along the railway and perpendicular to it.

The building density was high, as a result, a significant number of residential buildings were without outbuildings, sheds and other ancillary buildings, as well as yards. On the outskirts of the town there was a well-maintained park with an artificial reservoir. In 1920, the population of Toyohara was 14,176 people, in 1935 - 28,459.

On February 11, 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill signed an agreement in Yalta on the conditions for the USSR’s entry into the war against Japan. Among the conditions were the return of South Sakhalin to the USSR and the annexation of the Kuril Islands. In August 1945, Soviet troops entered Toyohara.

This is what Toyohara looked like from the words of Dmitry Kryukov, head of the civil administration of South Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, who arrived in the town in September 1945: “The town mainly consists of wooden buildings. The houses are adjacent to each other, timber-frame, plastered. Many of them look good, but they are cold.” The majority of the population were Japanese and Koreans.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - the capital of Sakhalin Oblast

On February 2, 1946, Yuzhno-Sakhalin Oblast was formed on the territory of South Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. On June 4, 1946, Toyohara became its administrative center. It was renamed Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (“South Sakhalin City”).

On January 2, 1947, Yuzhno-Sakhalin Oblast was liquidated and its territory was included in Sakhalin Oblast, a separate region of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. On April 18, 1947, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk became its administrative center.

In the spring of 1947, the mass repatriation of the Japanese began. By August 1, 1947, 124,308 people left Sakhalin, almost half of the local Japanese. During 1947-1949, about 400 thousand people were brought to Sakhalin from the central regions of Russia, Primorye and the Far East. By 1949, only 2,682 Japanese remained on Sakhalin - those who managed to obtain a Soviet passport. The Koreans from Sakhalin were not forcibly evicted, so most of them stayed. In 1959, the population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was 85,510 people.

In subsequent years, the appearance of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk changed again - the frame houses built by the Japanese were demolished. Today, except for the railway and some buildings of that time turned into museums, almost nothing reminds of the Japanese period in the history of this city.

General views of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from above

Author: Vladislav Yarowind

General view of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk cityscape

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Features

Sakhalin Oblast is the only region in Russia located entirely on the islands. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk stands at some distance from the sea coast, about 25 km from the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Chekhov Peak (1,045 m), one of the highest peaks of Sakhalin, rises to the north-east of the city. Locals call the city simply Yuzhnyy.

Sakhalin Island is part of the temperate monsoon zone. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is located on a plain surrounded by hills, due to which its climate has certain peculiarities. In summer, it can be very hot in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and in winter, due to the lack of wind, severe frosts. The coldest month is January with an average daily temperature of minus 12.2 degrees Celsius, the warmest month is August with an average daily temperature of plus 17.3 degrees Celsius. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is equated to the regions of the Far North.

The city is located in an earthquake-prone area. The probability of strong earthquakes is relatively high. The distance from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Moscow is 9,140 km by road and 6,640 km in a straight line.

The majority of the population is Russian, but the proportion of Koreans is also high (about 20%). Out of 43 thousand Sakhalin Koreans, most of them live in the capital of the region. In the city you can also find representatives of the indigenous peoples: Nivkhs, Ainu and Oroks, but their number is very small.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is the largest transport hub on Sakhalin. Anton Chekhov Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport offers regular flights to such cities as Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk, Moscow, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Seoul (South Korea), Sapporo (Japan), Tokyo (Japan).

In Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, there is a high level of air pollution due to the high motorization of the population and the location of the city in the valley, which slows down the dispersion of harmful substances.

Today, it is one of the dynamically developing cities of the Far East, the production and intellectual center of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Oil and natural gas production, as well as their processing, are the most important components of the local economy.

This is one of the most visited cities in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is often visited by cruise ship passengers (mostly Japanese citizens). Restaurants of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk offer dishes of Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Uzbek, Georgian, Italian cuisines.

The architecture of the period of the Karafuto Prefecture gives a special flavor to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Today, in the city there are about 40 objects of cultural heritage of this period. In the future, tourism should become the basis for the economic development of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Special thanks to Vladislav Yarowind for the photos of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Main Attractions of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Sakhalin Regional Museum of Local Lore - the central museum of Sakhalin Oblast founded in 1896. It is housed in a very picturesque Japanese building constructed in the Imperial Crown Style in 1937. This is the only such building on the territory of Sakhalin and all of Russia, the most significant architectural monument of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Its diverse expositions are devoted to nature, history of the indigenous peoples of the islands, culture and development of Sakhalin. Kommunisticheskiy Avenue, 29.

Sports and Tourist Complex “Gornyy Vozdukh” (“Mountain Air”) - a ski resort and sports complex, existing, according to one version, since the days of the Japanese Karafuto Prefecture (1905-1945). Today, it is one of the most dynamically developing ski resorts in the Far East of Russia.

The unique location of the complex - in the center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - allows guests to find themselves in the world of winter sports in just a few minutes. The ski resort offers 10 slopes of various difficulty levels for both beginners and professionals. Their total length is over 23 km. The ski season lasts from December to the end of April.

It is one of the main organizers of excursion tours in Sakhalin Oblast: sports, excursion, business tourism, as well as ecological tourism. The complex has a network of hiking and cycling routes. There are also restaurants and cafes here.

Museum and Memorial Complex “Pobeda” (“Victory”) - a square with a cultural and educational center, where you can find historical expositions dedicated to the Russian-Japanese and World War II. A T-34-85 tank is installed on a pedestal in front of the building. Pobedy Avenue, 1.

Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway . This museum is dedicated to the history of railway construction on Sakhalin. The exposition has a lot of interesting and rare exhibits. In the open area of the museum, Sakhalin railway equipment is exhibited: steam locomotives, carriages of various types, etc. Vokzalnaya Street, 55.

Sakhalin Regional State Art Museum - the only art museum in Sakhalin Oblast with over 11 thousand works of art. On the ground floor, temporary art exhibitions are held, the art of artists from Russia, Korea and China is presented. The second floor houses permanent exhibitions: “Contemporary Korean Art”, “Christian Art”, “Russian Art of the 19th - early 20th centuries.” Lenina Street, 137.

Museum of the Book of Anton Chekhov “Sakhalin Island” . This museum is dedicated to Anton Chekhov’s trip to Sakhalin in 1890, as a result of which he wrote the book “Sakhalin Island”. Here you can find the following collections: “Painting”, “Graphics”, “Written Sources”, “Photo Materials”, “Numismatics/Phaleristics”, “Household Items, Arts and Crafts”, “Sculpture”. The personal belongings of Chekhov’s family members and various items belonging to exiles are exhibited here. Mira Avenue, 104.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Park of Culture and Rest named after Yuri Gagarin - the most beautiful recreational area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk founded in the Japanese period of the city’s history in 1906. In 1968, when the famous cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin died in a jet crash, the park was renamed in his honor. Today, this place attracts visitors with its amazing landscapes and an abundance of entertainment. Sakura blooms here in spring. Detskaya Street, 1.

Resurrection Cathedral - the first church in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk built in the 1990s. This one-domed cathedral in the pseudo-Russian style looks surprisingly graceful and is located in the immediate vicinity of Gagarin Park. Svyatitelya Innokentiya Boulevard, 3k1.

Cathedral of the Nativity . The height of this church, consecrated in 2016, is 77 m, which is why it effectively dominates the surrounding landscape. Accommodating up to 1,000 people, it is built in the Novgorod style with a gilded dome surrounded by four bright blue ones. Inside, you can admire the five-tiered iconostasis in the Russian style, decorated with 98 icons. The outer walls are decorated with mosaics created in Jerusalem. Ilarion Troitsky Street, 1.

Chekhov Peak . Several picturesque mountain peaks are located in the vicinity of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The highest one (1,045 m) is named after the famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The trip to the top takes several hours. From the height of Chekhov Peak you can admire the city itself, the waters of Aniva Bay and the Sea of Okhotsk. On a cloudless day, you can even see the northern tip of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. There is a small Japanese temple at the top of the peak.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city of Russia photos

Architecture of yuzhno-sakhalinsk.

Winter in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk architecture

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk modern architecture

Author: Alexander Mikhalev

Churches of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Wooden Church of St. Nicholas in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

The Roman Catholic Church Parish of Saint James in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Author: Snejanna Baggerovski

Sakhalin Regional Museum of Local Lore

The main building of the Sakhalin Regional Museum of Local Lore

Old Russian 11-inch gun (1867) in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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