Turkey is so impressed with the UK’s efficient vaccination rollout that the tourism minister has expressed enthusiasm about welcoming Britons this summer without requiring evidence of having had the jab. As soon as the UK travel ban is lifted, Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the country can accept Britons as Turkey…
Ryanair launches Covid travel pass onto their boarding app
Ryanair has added a travel wallet onto their app. Customers can now upload their negative PCR tests, their Covid vaccination certs and other Covid documents that may be required for EU travel this summer. The successful rollout of Covid vaccines will see the return of EU holiday travel in Summer 2021 and the Ryanair Covid Certificate…
Top 10 things to see and do in North Macedonia
The Republic of North Macedonia is the last wilderness in Europe, a small Balkan state with thousands of years of history and culture which borders Bulgaria and Greece. Just over three-quarters of a million foreign tourists visited in 2019. Though many of them would undoubtedly keep North Macedonia’s treasures to themselves, this extraordinary country is…
France opens borders to Britain and 7 other non EU countries
France is opening its doors to international travellers. From 11 March travellers arriving from the UK and seven other non-EU countries will no longer need to have a “compelling reason” to visit. You will, however, need a negative Covid-19 test result to hand – including children 11 years and older – taken no longer than…
Air passenger duty: Review planned to cut APD tax on UK domestic flights
Air Passenger Duty (APD) is soon to be reviewed and possibly be replaced with a flat £7 rate for all domestic flights. This in effect will see the tax being cut by half. A government consultation will take place this spring and look at all options, including a new lower rate for domestic flight segments.…
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Looking for travel ideas. How about one of these, for starters? Arts & Gardens of London and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – 5 days from £1,075pp This new tour combines the colour, prestige and excitement of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a stimulating blend of some of London’s finest gardens, art galleries and…
Vaccination Passport Could Pave the Way to Europe for UK tourists
The words being muttered by European leaders in Brussels at the moment is “vaccination passport scheme”. These words could lead to a scheme that would allow Britons to take a summer holiday in Europe. The scheme will be mooted as a “digital green pass” on March 17 to “kick start” tourism by the end of…
Travellers Must Complete an Exit Permit to Leave England or be Fined £200
From today, Monday 8 March, travellers wishing to leave England must have a completed Declaration form. Failure to do so could land them with a criminal record and a fine of £200. This includes travel via air, ferries and trains. Travellers can obtain the declaration to travel document from the government’s website. The form can…
Will I be able to holiday in Portugal this summer season?
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…