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FCO Gives Green Light to travel to Portugal Again
UK holidaymakers will no longer need to quarantine after returning from Portugal as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) adds the European country to its travel corridor list.
Category: International Travel
As FCO Travel Advice Tightens, Some Travel Insurance Providers Remove Covid Cover
It has been revealed that some travel insurance providers are removing Covid-19 cover from their policies, despite only recently introducing the benefit.
Category: International Travel
Six More Countries Are Removed from FCO Safe List
Thousands of Britons are racing back to the UK as France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos, and Aruba are removed from the FCO air bridge list.
Category: International Travel
Parents Risk Children Being Late To Start School If They Are Forced To Quarantine
Anyone going on holiday now is cutting it fine should the government suddenly impose last-minute quarantine restrictions to the country they are holidaying in, leaving themselves at risk of having to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to the UK.
Category: International Travel
As Air Bridges Collapse Where Do I Stand With Travel And Travel Insurance?
Several countries on the government’s ‘corridor list’ have been removed due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, and arrivals from those destinations have been told to self-isolate up their return.
Category: International Travel
Am I Covered If The FCO Advice Changes While I’m Abroad?
The abrupt shift in travel advice to Spain has undoubtedly left British tourist with a lot of concerns over what happens if the Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) guidance changes and quarantine restrictions are suddenly imposed to the country they are holidaying in.
Category: International Travel
Changing Your Holiday Destination as Air Bridges Collapse? Don’t Forget to Let Your Travel Insurance Provider Know!
Tourists who have had their holidays to Spain affected by the recent change in FCO advice are being offered the chance to switch their holiday to another ‘safe’ country.
Category: International Travel
Spain Quarantine: What Options Do British Holidaymakers Have?
On July 25th, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advised British nationals against all but essential travel to mainland Spain, with effect from midnight. 48-hours later, the travel restriction was extended to advise Britons against travel to the Spanish Balearic and Canary Islands as well.
Category: International Travel
What’s The EHIC And What Does A Future Without It Look Like?
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has long been a fundamental part of any holiday in the European Union (EU). However, as we near the end of the transition period, and no reciprocal agreement appears to be in place, the future of the EHIC is starting to look uncertain.
Category: International Travel
Are Travel Insurance Premiums Likely To Increase Now That We Can Travel Again?
There has been a lot of speculation within the media that travel insurance policies are likely to increase as a result of both the coronavirus outbreak and the end of the looming Brexit transition period.
Category: International Travel
Thinking of Booking A 2020 Holiday? Here’s Our Essential Checklist
Before deciding on your next getaway, take a little time to consider what’s happened over the last few months and make sure you follow our guidelines when booking your next trip!
Category: International Travel
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advise Against Cruise Ship Travel
On July 9th, 2020 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a statement advising British holidaymakers to avoid travelling on cruise ships. What does this advice mean for those with an upcoming trip?
Category: International Travel
How to Prepare and Protect Your Post-Lockdown Holiday
From July 10th British tourists can travel to any of the countries listed as ‘safe’ by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) without having to quarantine upon their return to the UK. Here are some top tips on how to prepare for your first holiday abroad since lockdown and advice on how to protect your trip.
Category: International Travel
Announcement Of Overseas Travel – What Does This Mean For You?
Here we explain which countries British tourists can travel to without needing to isolate upon their return, which restrictions may still be in place, which countries aren’t included in the government’s list, and why travel insurance is still an essential part of any holiday.
Category: International Travel
Which Airlines Are Flying?
As the UK begins to ease lockdown and airlines start to resume their flights, the next big question is, ‘when will we be able to travel abroad again?’.
Category: International Travel
Why won’t my travel insurer pay out until I’ve tried to get a refund from other providers?
Many people who have been unable to go on holiday because of the coronavirus outbreak have submitted a cancellation claim to their travel insurer, only to be told that they must try and first get their money back from other providers.
Category: International Travel
I’m Stuck Abroad – What Should I Do?
On March 30th the UK government announced it had struck a deal with several major airlines to help British tourists stuck abroad to return to the UK.
Category: International Travel
COVID-19: Will I be covered if my flight has been cancelled?
According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), you can claim compensation for any unused parts of your booking i.e. return flights and a flight…
Category: International Travel
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2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
Category: International Travel
100ml Limits Scrapped: What Are The New Rules?
Last year London City Airport ditched the 100ml liquid rule and this year both Luton Airport and London’s Heathrow are planning to follow suit.
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