UPDATE 5 May 2021: Portugal has the enviable status of being on the coveted government green list. This means no need for self-isolation on the return journey. But you will need to show a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure back to the UK. Those heading for the autonomous regions of Madeira will be able…
Jet2holidays offering £100 off pp on every holiday
May 17 is likely to be the most exciting date on the calendar this year. Why? Because this is the date with the travel go-ahead button attached to it. Travel companies are eagerly looking to capture some of that magic and making it easy and even reassuring to book now for later. Right now, Jet2holidays are offering…
City break to Thessaloniki, Greece
Note July 2021: In order to enter Greece British travellers will either need proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before travel, or proof of a negative PCR or COVID-19 rapid antigen test. For all “amber” designated countries, fully vaccinated individuals will not need to isolate on their return home. For…
Top 5 natural wonders of the Greek Islands
Note July 2021: In order to enter Greece British travellers will either need proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before travel, or proof of a negative PCR or COVID-19 rapid antigen test. For all “amber” designated countries, fully vaccinated individuals will not need to isolate on their return home. For…
[ENDED] WIN a 10-day trip to Transylvania in Romania with YellowWood Adventures worth £1500
WIN an incredible 10-day adventure in Transylvania and join YellowWood Adventure’s group trip worth £1500 YellowWood Adventures and The Travel Magazine are offering one lucky winner an incredible prize to join a 10-day group trip to Transylvania in Romania. Discover the true soul of Romania as you explore foreboding gothic castles and the UNESCO Heritage Saxon…
Positive Changes in an Unpredictable Time
I’ve been in the travel blogging world since 2004 and running Travel Dudes full time since 2007. Those pioneering days were exciting and the excitement hasn’t stopped. Professional travel blogging often looks so easy. And it should look like this, as otherwise you would be doing something wrong. But quite often it’s very different behind…
UK Roadmap Out of Lockdown Leads to International Travel
At last, there is a roadmap out of lockdown with defined segments. The incredible efficiency of the vaccination roll-out is creating a population that is protected from infection and this means that life can begin to return to normalcy by June 31 – all being well. PM Boris Johnson was keen to stress that “This…
Top 10 places to see in Puglia, Italy
Puglia remains an eternally popular destination for holidaymakers. Part of the charm of Puglia is its slow approach to everyday life. Southern Italy’s rising star has ancient farmland hemmed by a sun-bleached sandy coast and is where travellers come to escape the frenetic vibe of nearby Tuscany. This year the region’s beautiful range of private…
Gatwick ‘kiss and fly’ drop-off charges start March 8
Gatwick airport, the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the UK, after Heathrow Airport, is to levy a charge to drop off passengers from Monday 8 March. The charges will apply initially at North Terminal. The North Terminal forecourt drop-off area is on the lower level between the Sofitel and the multi-storey car park…
Top 10 things to see and do in the Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Travel to the stunning Aichi Prefecture in Japan’s Honshu Island and discover ancient castles, peaceful shrines and flowers galore. Important replace Feb 2021: At the time of this text was revealed, journey restrictions associated to the coronavirus pandemic are nonetheless in place for a lot of the world. Please verify the applicable authorities pointers for…
