Last year, 2020, was the year when COVID-19 ravaged the world and devastated the tourism sector. But in 2021, though coronavirus is still effecting our lives, there is hope for the future as scientists around the world have developed and tested effective, safe vaccines in record time. This will be the biggest vaccination campaign in…
I am overseas, will I need to get a Covid-19 test to be able to return residence?
Following the information about new coronavirus variants getting into Britain from overseas, the UK authorities is placing into drive a measure that insists everybody getting into the UK should show they’ve a destructive COVID-19 test. The test will need to have been taken inside 72 hours of departure and airways will not enable you to…
Another UK company shuts down operations
In case you were wondering when you might travel again, there is no definitive answer yet. What we can say for sure is that the travel industry seems to be shutting down in the short term. Hot on the heels of Easyjet, Ryanair and BA reducing their schedules, today, Britain’s second-biggest holiday company, Jet2 Holidays,…
Returning Dubai holidaymakers to the UK forced to quarantine
In recent months Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen a rise in holidaymakers from the UK lured by its sunny climate and low rainfall. Since November the Gulf State had the fortunate status of being one of the few destinations on the UK government’s travel corridor list. This means British…
Airbnb turns vigilante by targeting hate groups ahead of US presidential inauguration
Accommodation listing site, Airbnb, wants to weed out guests with links to hate groups, such as the Proud Boys, or violent demonstrations. This is part of its newly announced seven-step “Capitol Safety Plan”. Customers partaking in criminal activity will be permanently banned. The company said it will review all reservations made in Washington, DC around…
What is the safest way to book a vacation?
With traveller confidence at an all-time low, this is an important question. Unfortunately during the ongoing pandemic, we have seen what can happen when things go wrong. Airlines such as Easyjet and BA scrapped flights, the refund debacle went into freefall and sometimes holidaymakers ended up stranded abroad. Many even lost money on hotel and…
Tourists to be banned from Amsterdam’s cannabis coffee shops
Amsterdam, immortalised by Max Bygraves in his song Tulips from Amsterdam, is perhaps more famed internationally for its red-light district, marijuana coffee shops and also for its picturesque canals. More than one million tourists descend on the city every month (pre-Covid stats) – a staggering number that’s larger than the local population (c. 830,000). And…
Returning Dubai holidaymakers forced to quarantine in Scotland
In recent months Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen a rise in holidaymakers from the UK lured by its sunny climate and low rainfall. Since November the Gulf State had the fortunate status of being one of the few destinations on the UK government’s travel corridor list. This means British…
Travellers to UK must show negative test result to enter
 From today – Monday January 18 – travellers wishing to enter England and Scotland will have to present a negative Covid-19 test before departure. ——- The UK Government has announced that passengers (including UK Nationals) arriving in England and Scotland will be required to present a negative test for Covid-19 from Friday 15 January.…
EasyJet: Travellers urged to return home as flights are being axed
EasyJet has confirmed it is axing flights from the end of this week. British travellers are being urged to return home immediately, as airlines begin cancelling flights. The airline, which will only operate only a small handful of key domestic and international routes, is urging passengers overseas to switch to one of its repatriation flights; these…