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Western Australia Removed Testing Requirement

Western Australia Removed Testing Requirement

It was announced this week that the state of Western Australia has removed further Covid-related restrictions for travellers, including their testing requirements.   These changes have gone into place as of midnight on Friday the 29th of April (yesterday) with Western Australia now becoming more in line with the other states in the country. Throughout…

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CAA Warns Unspent Refund Credit Notes Will Lose Protection
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CAA Warns Unspent Refund Credit Notes Will Lose Protection

On Tuesday the 26th of April, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a reminder to UK travellers that the £85 million currently still unclaimed in ATOL protected Refund Credit Notes will lose that financial protection later this year.   Near £50 million in Refund Credit Notes has already been spent or refunded by travellers since…

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Some of The Top Road Trip Destinations In The World

Some of The Top Road Trip Destinations In The World

Gorgeous scenery soaring past the window, a fresh breeze sweeping through with the sun shining down on your face, the thrill of exploration with miles trailing past and a glimpse of spectacular places you may need to revisit someday soon. A good road trip adventure can take you places you never predicted finding and great…

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The Top 8 Caribbean Islands To Visit

The Top 8 Caribbean Islands To Visit

When summertime comes around, there's nothing quite like taking off on a great holiday to a sunny and relaxing island paradise surrounded by crystal clear ocean. The Caribbean is known and loved for exactly this, with over 700 islands to choose from. Choosing even the top 8 Caribbean islands to visit is going to be…

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Shanghai Will Enter Lockdown For Short Period

Shanghai Will Enter Lockdown For Short Period

Though there is a flood of excellent news coming out for destinations in 2022, it is still important to keep up to date on small changes that could affect or delay your booking. Something that could affect a holiday is the news that Shanghai will enter lockdown for a short period.  Though this is a…

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New Zealand Reopen Plans Moved Forward

New Zealand Reopen Plans Moved Forward

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced on Tuesday the 15th of March the New Zealand reopen plans initially set to allow travellers in July, will now be moved forward in an exciting turn of events for travellers.   After nearly two years with no travellers to New Zealand, the government initially announced a long-haul…

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Slovenia and Iceland Travel Restrictions Removed

Slovenia and Iceland Travel Restrictions Removed

The great news was released on Friday the 25th of February as it was announced that most Slovenia and Iceland travel restrictions will be removed from the same date.   Iceland officials stated that travel and domestic restrictions have been lifted from the 25th of February onwards in a strike for normalcy. This means that…

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Government Considering Changing Air Passenger Rights

Government Considering Changing Air Passenger Rights

On Monday the 31st of January, the UK government released the proposal for a series of changes they intend to make to air passenger rights. These focused on changes to the consumer protection laws currently in place for domestic airlines. This proposal was announced by the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, and went into some issues…

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How To Ensure You Book With A PTS Member

How To Ensure You Book With A PTS Member

Knowing you can put your trust, and money, in a travel company is important. Whether it’s a travel agent, a tour operator, or an airline, having confidence will allow you to relax on your holiday. Here at PTS, we care a lot about the quality and confidence we can proudly display through our members. With…

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Medications & Vaccinations

Medications & Vaccinations

When you’re arranging a holiday, it can be very easy to get swept up in the excitement and not think about little precautions, but there are a few things concerning medication and vaccinations that you should keep in mind while preparing for your journey. Vaccinations When going abroad, it’s a good idea to do some…

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