Category: Travel News
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Great European cities to visit in Spring
Below are a list of some great destinations to visit in the spring. The nearest airport to each city along with airlines from the UK. Destination Description Nearest Airport Airlines from UK Paris The city of lights and love with the Eiffel Tower and museums. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) British Airways, Air France, easyJet…
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What is the ETIAS?
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a system that will now start in 2024. It was originally scheduled for 2023, instead ow information campaigns will start in 2023 with introduction following. The European Commission will be willing out an electronic travel authorisation system for visitors that are from countries which are not…
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Post Office Travel Insurance
Whether you are looking to holiday within the UK or abroad make sure that you protect your upcomingtravel plans as soon as you are booked with Post Office Travel Insurance. Depending on which cover level you choose, you can get cover for loss of luggage and personal money as well as delayed* or missed departure*;…
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US drops covid tests for entry
The US has lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for international travellers arriving by plane from midnight on 12th June 2022. Arrivals no longer have to show a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery to enter the country. Vaccine rules – banning non-vaccinated travellers from visiting the country will remain in place. People under the…
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P&O Ferries suspends sailings ahead of ‘major announcement’
P&O Ferries have instructed all of their ships to return to and stay at port ahead of a major announcement later this morning. There is much speculation and this isn’t action seen before. Expect updates on their P&O Ferries Updates twitter feed later today.
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France announces further restrictions
France has once again introduced additional measures for its citizens. French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced a number of new coronavirus restrictions that come into force from Monday 3rd January 2022 and last for three weeks initially. These include; Gatherings will be limited to 2,000 people indoors and 5,000 people outdoors Eating food and drink…
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All countries removed from red list
The Transport secretary, Grant Shapps announced that from 4am today (1st November 2021) the red travel list would in effect be scrapped. The last countries until today were Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela Red list countries previously included Brazil, India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates and at one point…
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Wise, the new name for TransferWise
Many people have heard of TransferWise, they entered the market offering fantastic rates when transferring money between currencies. They recently rebranded to Wise. Payments by bank transfer are the cheapest way to use their service, but you can pay by card too if that is easier for you which also offers a slightly faster service.…
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UK Public Holidays 2022 – UK Bank Holidays 2022
Here are a list of next years UK bank holidays to help you plan your trips and annual leave. The platinum jubilee weekend has meant an extra bank holiday for everyone too. England and Wales 3 January Monday New Year’s Day (substitute day) 15 April Friday Good Friday 18 April Monday Easter Monday 2 May…