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Travel Restriction Changes from 30 August 2021

September 2, 2021 • Alicia
The UK government has made some changes to the restrictions of certain countries as of 30 August 2021 at 4 am. Seven countries have been added to the green list, these countries are: The AzoresCanadaDenmarkFinlandLeitchenstienLituaniaSwitzerland If you are travelling back from a green or amber list country you do not need to quarantine, however you need to prove that you had a negative Covid test taken within three days of departure. You must also complete a passenger locator form and book a PCR test to be taken on or before day two of your arrival. This needs to be booked privately through a government-approved provider. As of the same time, two countries have moved into the red list.  Thailand and Montenegro both moved from the amber list to the red...
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Top Ten Travel Agencies for Pandemic Refunds

April 27, 2021 • Alicia
When it comes to travel it can be incredibly frustrating for your plans to get cancelled, especially when everything is already paid for. When the pandemic hit last year, the cancellation of holidays had an incredible impact on Britain’s and the travel industry. If you were one of the few to get a full refund then you are very lucky as not all agencies were so generous in compensating their customers. If you are wondering who the top ten best travel agencies, for refunds, were, here they are: 1. Travel Counsellors2. Hays Travel3. Airbnb4. Jet2 Holidays5. Jet26. British Airways Holidays7. Centre Parcs8. Disney Holidays9. Trailfinders10. Haven These travel agencies were among the best agencies for issuing refunds to their customers, so if you are considering your next holiday, you may...
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Money Saving Tips for Travel

January 8, 2021 • Alicia
Once travelling for a holiday is allowed again, it will feel amazing to go exploring new places, but travel can be quite pricey and you may have a tight budget. If you are looking for a few ways to save, on your next holiday here are a few handy tips. 1. Plan off-peak trips. Everything from airfare, hotels and entertainment venues can be more expensive during Peak times of the year. 2. Bring your own food or snacks on a flight. As long as they are sealed and are not liquid, they can get through security. 3. Save on baggage fees. Why not pack light and wear your most bulky items on your travel days so they do not take up extra space in your luggage. 4. Use local communal...
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Traveling Tips During a Pandemic

August 11, 2020 • Alicia
As Travel restrictions lift and people try to get out and enjoy what is left of the summer holidays, remember, aircraft travel is going to very different than it was, pre-pandemic. Most European countries, and a few others available to travel to, do not require a mandatory quarantine, but holiday makers need to take extra precautions. Here are a few tips to help your travel go more smoothly: • Pack several, easily accessible masks as they are required in airports and most planes. • Have hand sanitiser to hand, no bigger than 100ml for carry on (anti-bac wipes can also go through security). Larger bottles can be packed in your checked luggage, inside of shoes, to avoid them being squashed. • Empty water bottles can go through security and be...
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Tunisia: double digit spike in bookings this week

October 28, 2016 • Alicia
Online travel agent Directline Holidays (www.directline-holidays.com ) reports a surge in bookings to Tunisia during the last week leading to a 16% increase at the same week last year. CEO Maria Whiteman said: “Travellers undertake careful research before booking a vacation so that they know that, in relation to Tunisia, the coastal resorts remain safe and are unaffected by the events within the capital Tunis and near the Algerian border that have been widely reported over recent days. Thousands of Tunisians depend on tourism for his or her livelihoods and the feedback from our customers is that the rustic remains open for business: it’s as hospitable and enjoyable as ever. The surge in recent bookings is due to great value holidays, especially all-inclusive packages, and the resilience of UK holidaymakers...
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