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Consumers Are More Aware of Financial Protection in Travel

Consumers Are More Aware of Financial Protection in Travel

According to a poll recently conducted by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), consumers are more aware of financial protection than ever before. Not only this, but on average the poll determined that 3 in 4 holidaymakers view financial protection in travel, such as ATOL, as an important part of booking in comparison to pre-covid.   Though…

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Why You Need To Visit Lapland Next Year

Why You Need To Visit Lapland Next Year

We couldn't bring ourselves to pass through the Christmas period this year without talking about why you need to visit Lapland next year, it simply could not be done. As the home of Santa Claus, reindeer, and all the snow you could imagine, Lapland is perhaps the classic Christmas destination we've all been dreaming of.…

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The Best Places to Visit for Christmas In 2022 and 2023

The Best Places to Visit for Christmas In 2022 and 2023

So here it is, our 2021 Merry Christmas time! Though the Christmas's of last year, this year, and the next few years may look odd and uncertain, it's still a favourite time of year for so many, and especially for lots of travellers. Whether you love a chilly, winter wonderland, or you're looking to celebrate…

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Switzerland Has Relaxed Testing Requirements for Vaccinated

Switzerland Has Relaxed Testing Requirements for Vaccinated

It was fantastic to see the announcement for Monday the 20th of December stating that Switzerland has relaxed testing requirements for vaccinated UK travellers entering the country.    Though destination requirements have been changing and tightening in a few countries of late, it is awesome news that a great winter destination like Switzerland will now be…

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Eurofins Launch a New 8 Hour PCR Test Service

Eurofins Launch a New 8 Hour PCR Test Service

Though the world of travel is experiencing a lot of uncertainty and changes at the moment, there is still progress being made every day to improve the way we monitor Covid during travel. A huge part of this is in testing, with developments such as Eurofins' new launch of an 8 hour PCR test service.   Covid testing in travel is…

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France Ban of Entry for British Travellers Due To Omicron

France Ban of Entry for British Travellers Due To Omicron

Several reports have come out today (Thursday the 16th of December) detailing the new France ban of entry for British travellers. French government spokesperson, Gabriel Attal also stated that the prime ministers' office would make an official announcement today. Specifically, the France ban will mean that travellers from the UK will not be able to…

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Red List is Emptied & January Travel Updates To Come

Red List is Emptied & January Travel Updates To Come

Excellent news came out yesterday (Tuesday the 14th of December) when Grant Shapps announced that the red list is emptied as of 4 am on Wednesday the 15th of December. Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, announced this news on Twitter and it was later confirmed by Sajid Javid in the House of Commons. After they were…

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Red List Could Be Removed & Replaced by Testing This Week

Red List Could Be Removed & Replaced by Testing This Week

After much discussion on the travel response to the Omicron variant in the past couple of weeks, a report came out on Sunday that the 11 African countries currently on the red list could be removed and instead receive testing restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers 'as soon as this week'. The Mail reported on Sunday…

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The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Japan Soon

The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Japan Soon

Though Japan is still currently off-limits to British travellers (as of December 10th) the tourism authorities have recently announced the relaunch of their So, of course, we couldn't tell you about all the wonderful reasons to visit Japan without talking about Tokyo. Tokyo is at the centre of a lot of Japan's attractions for some…

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Current Travel Restrictions Could Ease Quickly

Current Travel Restrictions Could Ease Quickly

Following the concerns around the current travel restrictions (December 9th), UK government health secretary, Sajid Javid, has claimed that these current travel restrictions could ease "in the days and weeks ahead".  Sajid Javid explained that if the Omicron variant becomes the dominant strain of Covid as the government expects, then the tightened travel restrictions put…

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