Can I Travel to A Country on the “Amber” List?

Government departments have not aligned their travel advice which has caused confusion around whether Brits are allowed to travel to a country included on the “amber” traffic light list.

International Travel Resumes for England: Here’s What You Need to Know

The “stay at home” messaging has been lifted and international travel has finally resumed for those living in England, as long as they travel to a destination on the government’s ‘green’ list.

British Holidaymakers Could be Turned Away From “Green List” Portugal

British travellers could be turned away from holidaying in Portugal next week, despite the country being deemed as “green” on the government’s traffic light system. While the UK is set to lift its travel ban from on May 17, allowing British tourists to travel without quarantine restrictions to destinations on the “green” list, the European […]

Affected by GWR and LNER Rail Disruption? Here’s What to Do!

Rail disruption across England, Scotland and Wales is expected to last for the next few days as cracks were detected in some Great Western Railway (GWR) and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) high-speed trains.

Category: UK Travel

Holiday Destination on Green List? You Still Need Travel Insurance!

Despite some countries being classified as “green”, all travellers are still required to take a PCR test on their return to the UK. Should you fail this test, you need travel insurance to protect you.

Tour Operator Introduces COVID-19 Tests as Part of Holiday Deal

TUI has announced that it will offer all customers travelling to countries on the government’s “green” or “amber” traffic light list the chance to order their pre-departure lateral flow and PCR tests as part of their package holiday.

Government to Give Two Weeks Notice Before Removing Country from Green List

The UK government aims to give holidaymakers at least two weeks’ notice if a country is at risk of being removed from the ‘green’ list.

Concerns Over Differing Foreign Office And Global Travel Taskforce Advice

There is worry that the FCDO could advise against travel to certain destinations despite individual countries being placed on the government’s “green traffic light ” list.

Scottish And Welsh Residents Can Now Enjoy A Staycation!

Travel between Scotland, England, and Wales is now permitted for residents of the three nations. Additionally, holiday rentals, campsites, and other forms of self-contained accommodation can welcome back visitors of the same household.

Category: UK Travel

MPs Urge Government to Unveil Green List

MPs are rumoured to be putting pressure on the government to announce which destinations will be deemed as “green”, and therefore quarantine-free, by May 1.

Malta To Pay Holidaymakers To Encourage Tourism

Malta has introduced a scheme to pay for holidaymakers this summer.

Border Officials Working on New Digital Passport

Border Force officials are working on plans to permit e-gates to automatically check whether someone has the correct documentation to enter the UK.

Travel Insurance For UK-only Cruises

As more tour operators introduce cruises around the UK, some travel insurance providers have started offering cover for UK-only cruise holidays.

Category: UK Travel

Heathrow Warns of Trip Disruption Ahead of Ease in Travel Restrictions

Senior Executives at Heathrow have warned that airports may not be able to cope with queues at border control ahead of the ease in travel restrictions.

Brits Booking Holidays Must Protect Trips As Soon As They Book!

We remind anyone who is booking a holiday in the near future to make sure they protect their trip to prevent any financial loss.

Government Reveals Plans For Foreign Travel

The Global Travel Taskforce has released its initial report on how international travel can resume from May 17, detailing plans for a “traffic light” system that will be rolled out in the coming weeks.

Government Travel Update Leaves Brits Confused

The UK government has left Brits feeling confused over the likelihood of international travel resuming from May 17.

Additional COVID-19 Protection Available to Holidaymakers

Some travel insurers have started offering additional forms of Covid-19 protection in a bid to put the public’s mind at ease.