Last chance to prepare for Brexit! Michael Gove warns British firms and holidaymakers to have the right paperwork in place ahead of new border rules Cabinet Office minister told people to check passport valid when travelling From Friday there will be new processes at border when going to the Continent Disruption far less severe than … Read more
British holidaymakers can still access free healthcare abroad after Brexit transition ends European Health Insurance Cards will remain valid after transition period ends All cards issued before the end of this year will be valid until their date of expiry Next year Britain will start issuing different cards covering treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, … Read more
The data that shows we CAN get the UK flying again: Holidaymakers are no more likely to get infected than if they stay at home, study suggests The infection rates of those travelling abroad are similar to those who stay home Ministers say 14-day quarantine is essential to stop Covid coming into the UK The … Read more
Holidaymakers are out of pocket by an average of nearly £1,800 because airlines and travel companies have refused to give refunds for cancellations. Consumer groups have seen a surge in people making claims against companies or credit card providers because of COVID-related cancelled trips. On average, consumers are out of pocket by £1,781 because airlines … Read more
Would you dare stay here? The spooky 15th-century Scottish holiday castle that has a ‘murder hole’ and a pit prison under a trapdoor (and yes, some say it’s haunted) Law Castle, in West Kilbride, was built in the 15th century for Princess Mary The five-floor castle can sleep up to 14 people across its six … Read more
Europe’s largest caravan park in Wales has ordered all 4,000 people on site to pack up and leave immediately due to a local lockdown being enforced. Dazed holidaymakers were seen hurriedly leaving Trecco Pay holiday park in Porthcawl last night after its owners said it would go into ‘hibernation’ from 6pm. Parkdean Resorts, the company which … Read more
Holidaymakers are being ripped off by car rental insurance policies up to 14 TIMES more expensive than better cover bought online, watchdogs warn Policies can be up to 14 times more expensive than better cover available online A week’s cover in Malaga cost £203 with Europcar, the most expensive provider Six biggest firms charge average … Read more
Grant Shapps admitted the government’s coronavirus quarantine rules cause ‘confusion’ today after England kept Portugal on the safe list – despite Scotland and Wales imposing curbs. Amid rising anger from bewildered holidaymakers that the system amounts to ‘roulette’, the Transport Secretary conceded that starkly different approaches within the UK were a problem. But he insisted … Read more
Jet2’s owner says prices must remain ‘enticing’ to attract holidaymakers as more countries are added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:26 BST, 3 September 2020 | Updated: 22:26 BST, 3 September 2020 Prices must remain ‘enticing’ to attract cautious holidaymakers as more countries are added to the … Read more
British holidaymakers are rushing to book early flights home from Portugal as the country looks set to go back onto the UK’s quarantine list. Direct flights from Faro to London are selling fast, starting at around £250 for a seat mid-week and rising to more than £300 on Friday. London-based businessman Sergio Dionisio is predicting … Read more