Britons can travel to 73 destinations – including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, New Zealand, Malta and Barbados – with no mandatory quarantine upon returning to England from July 10. The government’s official website does not immediately specify whether the countries on the list will reciprocate the quarantine-free arrangements. It instead urges travellers to check the individual rules … Read more
Angry locals in Devon and Cornwall have lambasted tourists as hordes of caravans have descended upon Cornish beauty spots. Holidaymakers have been taking advantage of the eased lockdown restrictions and are heading to popular destinations all over the country to try and get a break. But locals are so enraged they have hung a sign … Read more
Holidaymakers face a farcical ‘maze’ of red tape as only 25 of the 59 ‘air bridge’ countries have no restrictions on Britons landing at airports On Friday, the Government announced that travellers can now visit 59 countries Holidaymakers will not have to quarantine for two weeks in the UK on their return But only 25 … Read more
Brits will be able to take holidays in beauty spots in places like Devon and Cornwall – as the Prime Minister officially announced staycations from July 4. Boris Johnson made the announcement in the House of Commons, paving the way for families languishing in lockdown to finally get away from a break. Hotels were given … Read more
Customers with refund credit notes for cancelled package holidays may have to find and pay for a solicitor before they can receive a cash refund if their provider goes bust, but without any assurance their refund will be successful, says Which? The UK consumer champion says it has learned of this situation following the collapse … Read more
Austria From June 16 Austria will end its quarantine requirements for visitors from more than 20 European countries but the UK is not included on this list. Sweden, Spain and Portgual are also not included. Belgium The government plan to reopen its borders to visitors from the EU, UK and Schengen members. Bars, restaurants and … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers can now get a REFUND on Welcome Cottages and Hoseasons that were cancelled due to Covid after watchdog probe into parent firm VacationRentals.com Competition and Markets Authority investigated refusal to refund customers The website VacationRentals.com has now changed its police to allow refunds The CMA said the firm made up a ‘significant’ … Read more
Holidaymakers that have booked a stay through Parkdean Resorts on or after the 6 July, when the resorts will reopen, could be in for a shock as the resort is unlikely to offer its full range of services such as kids clubs and pools. Thanks to social distancing regulations, Parkdean holidaymakers may have to be … Read more
Cyprus will ban British tourists from entering the country when it reopens to holidaymakers on June 9 amid fears over UK’s coronavirus death toll Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said airports would reopen on June 9 Phased reopening will initially allow passengers to fly from about 20 countries British tourists account for a third of arrivals … Read more
Most of us are in dire straits in lockdown, confined with cabin fever and wanderlust. We’ve followed the rules to the letter, only leaving home where necessary and avoiding beloved friends and family. Yet while many of us haven’t ventured past the garden gate since March, a curious phenomenon taunts us: the planes in the sky. … Read more