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Spanish & Dutch Requirements May Cause Confusion

Spanish & Dutch Requirements May Cause Confusion

Following some recent concerns, British travellers have been advised by some in the travel industry to double-check destination entry rules, specifically Spanish and Dutch requirements, focusing on two of the most popular getaway for UK travellers.  There is some concern in the travel industry surrounding younger travellers, with such a high number of UK travellers…

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South Korea Pre-Departure Tests Dropped

South Korea Pre-Departure Tests Dropped

Excellent news came out last week as South Korea authorities announced the country's decision to ease Covid travel restrictions for all international travellers, including UK travellers.  From Saturday the 3rd of September, arrivals in South Korea will no longer be required to present evidence of a negative pre-departure PCR test in order to enter the…

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Japan Pre-Departure Testing is Removed For Travellers

Japan Pre-Departure Testing is Removed For Travellers

Excellent news came out last week as authorities announced that in Japan, pre-departure testing will no longer be a mandatory requirement for fully-vaccinated travellers next month.   Following confirmation from officials on Wednesday the 24th of August, Japan pre-departure testing has been set to be scrapped for all fully-vaccinated travellers from around the world. This…

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Cayman Islands Lift All Remaining Travel Restrictions

Cayman Islands Lift All Remaining Travel Restrictions

In an exciting move for UK travellers this week, the Cayman Islands has announced the decision to lift all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions for all travellers around the world.  Following this change from the Cayman Islands travel restrictions, travellers will no longer be required to provide any Covid testing, either pre-departure or post-arrival, nor will…

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UAE Entry Rules Relaxed For Unvaccinated Teenagers

UAE Entry Rules Relaxed For Unvaccinated Teenagers

Following an announcement released this week, the UAE entry rules have been relaxed for all unvaccinated teenagers looking to visit Dubai or Abu Dhabi this winter season.  According to the updated UAE entry rules, all children under the age of 16 will no longer be required to take a Covid PCR test pre-departure when they're…

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Global Travel Prices Expected to Increase in 2023

Global Travel Prices Expected to Increase in 2023

According to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast, the global travel prices are expected to continue increasing over the remainder of 2022 and through the entirety of 2023.   The report was published by the travel management platform, CWT, and the Package Travel Regulations protect your holiday booking, check out our pages and Travel Advice. 

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Samoa Borders Reopen For First Time Since 2020

Samoa Borders Reopen For First Time Since 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, Samoa has announced that it has reopened its borders to tourists for the very first time in over two years.   After staying locked down from international visitors for the duration of the pandemic, the South Pacific Island of Samoa is now welcoming direct flights…

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EU Delayed ETIAS ‘e-visa’ Until November 2023

EU Delayed ETIAS ‘e-visa’ Until November 2023

The EU has announced this week that they have delayed the release of the new ETIAS e-visa that was originally to launch this year. The ESTA-style visa scheme is now expected to see its release in the winter of 2023.   Since the UK left the EU as part of Brexit in January of 2020,…

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New Zealand Borders Reopened: First Time Since 2020

New Zealand Borders Reopened: First Time Since 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, New Zealand borders will be reopened to international travellers for the very first time, with many slow progressions leading to this change.   Following the beginning of the Covid pandemic in 2020, New Zealand, much like Australia, has harboured strict guidelines for locals and travellers…

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Spain FCDO Advice: Why It’s Important to Stay Updated

Spain FCDO Advice: Why It’s Important to Stay Updated

Following a statement on behalf of the Spanish Tourist Office this week, the FCDO advice page has drawn more awareness to the necessity of consumers and travel businesses staying up to date on all entry requirements for their chosen destinations, Covid-related or otherwise.  In the statement released this week, the Spanish Tourist Office "set the…

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