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.

Some Multi-Trip Policies Will Cover You This Festive Season!

Some multi-trip policies provide cover for any flight or accommodation cancellation if you are staying away from your home address for more than two nights.

Category: UK Travel

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.

Can We Look Forward To A Cruise Holiday In The New Year?

Cruise lines could be given the go-ahead to start sailing at the start of the new year, if officials agree with introduced measures to control Covid-19.

Category: UK Travel

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.

Travel Provider Says Sorry!

Travel Republic announced their phone lines will reopen as of November 9 in an attempt to rebuild customer trust once more.

Category: UK Travel

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.

UK Regions Turn Holidaymakers Away

As more regions across the UK are placed under Tier 3 restrictions, the chance to enjoy a staycation in another part of the country is beginning to shrink.

Category: UK Travel

State of Emergency Declared in Spain – Where Does That Leave My Holiday to the Canary Islands?

Spain declares a national state of emergency and introduces a curfew, while the Canary Islands are added to the travel corridor list.