Sunshine Saturday Holiday Deals

As the year draws to an end and we begin to wind down for a much quieter Christmas, many of us will be itching to bag ourselves a bargain holiday for 2021 in the New Year sales.

Tier 4 Travel Restrictions: My Holiday Has Been Affected

On Saturday, December 19, Boris Johnson placed a number of regions in the South-east under Tier 4 restrictions, meaning they are no longer able to travel out of their region or abroad. On the back of this, several countries have banned UK residents from entering their country over fears of spreading the new strain of the virus.

Will Brits Be Banned from Countries in the EU?

Recent news articles have implied that British holidaymakers could be banned from entering the EU after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31, 2020.

Planning A Trip Over The Christmas Period? Please Consider This One Thing!

If you’re planning to escape the UK for some winter sun this Christmas, you should probably read this first!

Can I Still Go on Holiday to The Canary Islands?

The UK government has removed the Canary Islands from its travel corridor list. However, the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has not advised against travel to the Islands.

Brexit: The Ultimate Guide

On January 31, 2020, the UK left the European Union (EU) and entered an 11-month negotiation period, known as the ‘transition period’. During these months, all existing agreements remained in place while government officials work with EU members to negotiate agreements on travel, trade, and the regulation of medicine ahead of when transition period ends on December 31, 2020.

Can Those in Tier 3 Travel Abroad?

Travel companies can’t advise those in tier 3 areas on whether they can travel until the government confirms their stance.

Holiday Bookings Spike for 2021

Several travel providers have revealed that there has been a spike in the number of holiday bookings placed for 2021 due to the announcement of a vaccine.

How Do the New Tiers in England Affect Holidays?

As the majority of England faces the toughest tier restrictions from December 2, many people have been left wondering what these measures mean for their upcoming holiday.

Those in High Regional Tiers Can Still Travel Internationally

Those keen to travel abroad this winter will be able to after December 2, regardless of what tier restrictions they’re placed under.

Gatwick Offers Covid Test – But Has Confidence in Travel Already Been Lost?

As more countries require visitors to arrive with Covid-19 test results, Gatwick Airport has introduced a new PCR testing scheme. However, is this all too little too late?

Virgin Announces Holiday Christmas Cracker!

Those desperate to get away somewhere tropical this winter will be delighted to know that Virgin Atlantic Holidays has launched a new scheme that guarantees tourists a Caribbean holiday – without the requirement of quarantining upon their return home. Countries currently included in the ‘Escape Pass’ offer include Barbados, Antigua, Grenada, and Tobago, and there […]

Will Testing Become Compulsory on Flights?

The first transatlantic flight to require Covid-19 tests before boarding arrived at Heathrow airport earlier this week.

Will Tourists Need Two Covid Tests for A Holiday?

As several countries introduce measures to allow tourists to visit their country, and the UK release plans for a test and release scheme, will tourists need to have two tests for a holiday?

Vaccine Breakthrough: Is A 2021 Holiday on the Cards?

The likelihood of enjoying a holiday in 2021 has suddenly become more realistic as reports of a Covid-19 vaccine dominate the media headlines.

Lessons Learned: This Is What Happens If You Travel Against FCDO Advice

It is crucial that British tourists follow the FCDO’s guidance and do not travel to countries that are not included on the travel corridor.

Lockdown 2: All Holiday Travel Stopped

New lockdown measures are introduced in England this week banning all non-essential travel.

Visitors to Jamaica to have compulsory travel insurance

Those visiting the Caribbean island of Jamaica will be required to buy two travel insurance policies as of November 2020.