Covid UK news: Hancock announces if you lie on your passenger locator form there will be up to £10,000 fines as well as 10 years in prison if you break new travel rules Hotel quarantine rules have been finalised and announced by Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, today: Mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine for…
Italy: Parma – why this city will be on everybody’s lips in 2021
The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese – perfect for foodies. The city of Parma, famous for its ham (prosciutto) and cheese, is situated between the Adriatic sea and Tuscany. It is one of the largest cities in the north of the Italian region of Emilia Romagna and along the Via…
Solar-powered cars are the next gen of motoring and they are with us now
Could it be that plug-in electric cars are on the road to becoming passe? Could solar-powered cars, once a topic of after-dinner chatter, be shifting up a gear to be the next big thing in motoring? Perhaps not in the forseable future but we are likely to see the emergence of solar-power technology when the…
What’s it like to be a tourist in Israel during the pandemic?
The tiny Mediterranean country of Israel keeps popping up in the daily Covid news right now as pioneers of the vaccine rollout during a national lockdown. The borders are closed, indeed the airport is closed and there’s hardly anyone on the streets. Except me. It wasn’t my intention to travel during the pandemic. My job sent me…
Will my travel insurance cover me for Covid?
It has always been essential to buy the right travel insurance to provide enough cover when things go wrong. Now that includes Covid cover. What you should ensure your policy offers While the over-50s may have received their Covid-19 vaccination, it is possible that people such as travel companions, children, grandchildren or possibly a family…
Why Cambrian Mountains in Wales should be on your bucket list
Sandwiched between the tourist hotspots of Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, are the peaceful and wild Cambrian Mountains. Truly the last wilderness in Wales. Few visitors can be found in the solace of its rugged landscapes, sparse communities and rolling hills. But then again, beautiful things rarely ask for attention. Don’t let the coyness of…
Is it too early to book a summer vacation?
The most potent question on every travel lover’s mind is whether or not they should book a summer holiday right now. Perhaps the question should also be, how much of a daredevil are you? Here’s what the current travel landscape looks like, and it is all dependent on Covid or more specifically, being vaccinated against…
7 ways to keep fit during lockdown you might not have thought of
Did your New Year’s resolution involve getting fit? How’s your resolve? Lockdown doesn’t make it easy and you may be struggling to get active. We spoke to the experts at Shakti Himalaya who outline 7 ways to keep fit when you’re stuck indoors. Their tips go beyond standard home workout ideas and expand on daily activities you…
COVID: Saga vaccine policy – customers told no jab, no go
Saga Holidays, a travel company that specialises in holidays for the over 50s, says customers will have to prove they have had both doses of the Covid vaccine at least two weeks before their holiday. The firm introduced this policy after a survey of 2,000 customers revealed that they were in favour of compulsory vaccinations…
Best Places to Play Padel in Barcelona
When you’re in a park in Barcelona, you will quickly notice just how many people are staying active, either with running or working out. The city is obsessed with it. Over the years, the local councils and governing bodies have put a lot of money into ensuring that people can quench their thirst for exercise…