Is the UK One Step Closer to A Vaccine Passport?

Despite previously ruling out the introduction of a ‘vaccine passport’, there have been indications that such a scheme may be introduced to resume travel once more.

Conflicting Government Advice on Summer Holidays

This week the UK government issued conflicting advice on whether Brits should expect to be able to enjoy a holiday this year.

Latest Government Quarantine Measures And How It Will Affect Your Holiday

The government has confirmed details on its latest quarantine measures. This includes fines rule breakers could face and the quarantine hotel cost.

Greece and Israel Welcome Vaccinated Travellers Between Countries

Greece and Israel have become the first two countries to announce that they will welcome vaccinated tourists to enjoy a quarantine-free holiday.

First Steps Towards Vaccine Passport

Denmark has announced that it will begin creating the first digital vaccination passport in an attempt to help open up travel again.

Influencers Ditch Dubai In Favour of Mexico

British influencers have found a new destination to continue their essential work, with a number of celebrities spotted in Mexico.

Strong Return to Travel Predicted

Ryanair has predicted that there will be a strong demand for European beach holidays this summer, once the most high-risk groups have received their vaccines and the current travel restrictions are dropped.

UAE, Rwanda, And Burundi Placed On UK’s Red List

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has joined Rwanda and Burundi in being placed on the UK’s ‘red list’.

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UK Introduces Quarantine Hotel Requirement

The UK government has recently announced that any Brits returning from countries on the ‘red list’ must quarantine in selected hotels for up to 10 days before returning home, “without exemption”.

Category: Hotel & Airlines

Travel to Scotland After Possible Referendum

Recent news headlines have suggested that Scotland is heading towards another referendum as the latest opinion polls show an increase in the amount of support for Scottish nationalism.

Category: UK Travel

CAA Extends Refund Credit Note Deadline

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently announced that it will extend ATOL protection for any new Refund Credit Notes (RCNs) issued up until the end of March.

Category: Hotel & Airlines

Spanish Minister Insists Summer Holidays Will Go Ahead

Spain’s tourism minister has given Brits hope that a summer holiday could well be on the cards after revealing that its priority in 2021 is to reactivate tourism and resume safe mobility.

Saga Makes Covid-19 Vaccine Mandatory for Holidays

Saga has recently announced that anyone going on a Saga holiday or cruise in 2021 must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Booking A Holiday During Lockdown? Check Out Our Must-Read Advice!

We urge anyone considering a future trip to make sure they book with a holiday provider that offers a full refund or has flexible terms and conditions, should the trip not go ahead.

Indemnity: My Travel Insurer Won’t Provide Cash Refund

Here we explain why travel insurers won’t provide a cash refund for a cancelled holiday if a voucher or credit note has been offered by the holiday provider.

Category: UK Travel

UK Covid Testing Scheme Postponed

The UK government’s pre-departure Covid-19 testing scheme was due to come into force on Friday 15 January. However, the new requirement has been pushed back until Monday 18 January.

Brexit: Can We Still Take Our Teabags on Holiday?

Britain officially separated from the EU on 31 December 2020, and therefore must now obey EU rules when it comes to entry requirements, including entering with certain foods.

Category: Lifestyle, Medical

Dubai Removed from Travel Corridor

The government has removed Dubai from its travel corridor list following an increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases identified in passengers who have flown into the UK from Dubai since the New Year.