Several nations are insisting that travellers produce a detrimental Covid-19 test certificates to enter. From November twenty third Spain too is becoming a member of the checklist. The prerequisite for entry is a PCR test taken in the 72 hours earlier than arrival. So, what is the difference between a PCR and a LAMP test?…
New York swaps 14-day quarantine with testing program
New York’s quarantine list, which had most recently restricted travel from 41 US destinations, has been put aside in favour of testing. According to a new policy outlined by Governor. Andrew Cuomo, from November 4, you are required to get tested within three days of travelling into the city. Once landed in New York there…
Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays to Greece and Cyprus until 2021
Jet2 and Jet2 holidays have suspended all flights and holidays to Greece and Cyprus until next year due to the latest government travel advice. It has cancelled its programme to Crete and Rhodes – the only Greek destinations it was still operating. The company made the announcement on its Twitter page, and explained that there…
How Does the Second Wave Lockdown Affect Travellers?
Many of England’s optimists who booked a getaway in November have been dealt a horrible blow by the second lockdown. The new measures will come into effect on Thursday 5 November and will last until Wednesday 2 December. Those ominous words “Avoid all non-essential travel by private or public transport” ring drearily to dampen spirits once…
Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel offer ‘Test & Rest’ package for COVID
The Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5, a member of the Arora Group, has launched a Test & Rest package. This means you will be able to take a self-administered COVID test during your stay there included in the price. The Covid-19 screening system behind Arora’s ‘Test and Rest’ programme is HALO, a UK-based biotech firm. The…
Can I get travel insurance that will cover me for ski and Covid if I travel against FCO recommendation?
There are quite a few companies that include Covid cover if you buy a holiday with them and most travel insurance policies will include both ski cover and Covid. However, it may be tricky to find a policy that will also cover you if you travel to a destination that the Foreign Office is advising…
Boots’ 12-minute Covid-19 test will be available in-store within weeks
Boots has revealed that it will be offering a new 12-minute Covid-19 test within weeks. The antigen test will cost £120 and will deliver results faster than any other test currently available. Some tests can take several days to deliver a result. This is great news for anyone wanting a snapshot of their Covid-19 status.…
Locked down Brits living in high risk areas won’t be entitled to holiday refunds
The message from the travel industry is that refunds will not be awarded to holidaymakers living in areas of the UK where tough new coronavirus restrictions mean they’d be breaking the law if they went on holiday. Some, however, including Jet2holidays and TUI, will waive amendment fees for customers who want to change their holidays.…
Heathrow to offer £80 rapid coronavirus test for departures to Hong Kong & Italy
A speedy Covid-19 test is being launched at Heathrow Aiport on Tuesday for travellers heading to Hong Kong and Italy. The test will be available from terminals 2 and 5 to passengers flying with British Airways, Virgin Airways and Cathay Pacific to those destinations. The test takes less than an hour and costs £80 borne…
South Africa 20-night Cruise & Stay trip from £5,999 with Africa & Beyond
Experience a luxury cruise along the coast of South Africa and Mozambique with Africa & Beyond. The 20-night trip also includes a stay in beautiful Cape Town, followed by a private tour along the world-famous Garden Route, finishing with a Big 5 safari in the Eastern Cape. The details: Southern Africa Cruise & Stay – from…