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Flying from the UK to Spain (and back) during the pandemic – getting through the red tape

By Paul Johnson on Sep 29, 2021 in Air Travel, Featured, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

I recently flew from Manchester to Malaga in order to visit the luxury resort of Sotogrande and, given that many people are travelling overseas again for the first time in a long time, I thought it might be helpful to document my experience of all the ‘red tape’ in case it helps others who are […]

UK green list countries for Summer yacht charters in 2021

By Trina Howes on Jul 12, 2021 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Malta, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

As of 4am on the 30th of June, the UK extended its green list of countries safe for vaccinated and COVID-negative travellers, increases the options for Britons to holiday away from home this Summer. These popular destinations include*: The Balearic Islands, Malta and the Madeira Islands in Europe Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the British […]

PCR tests and flying from the UK: what you need to know

By Paul Johnson on May 18, 2021 in Air Travel, Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Now that the UK has begun to ease travel restrictions, you could be forgiven for being confused by the current COVID-19 PCR testing requirements for UK citizens looking to travel overseas this year. We caught up with the experts at Project Screen, a Prenetics-owned company and UK government-approved test provider, that offers private PCR testing, […]

Where can Americans travel this Summer?

By Christopher Hill on May 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Seychelles, South America, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Are you traveling yet? Have you been vaccinated? This Summer is looking set to be a much-needed boon for destinations reliant on tourism. Our hearts ache for what is happening in India, but fortunately, there are other parts of the world where you can travel to safely. You can travel to the following countries without […]

The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic

By Kristof Eyckmans on Apr 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Sustainability and responsible travel have become one of the most important words in the tourism industry as guests are increasingly interested in eco-friendly ways and places to stay, and as a result want to limit their footprint while travelling all across the globe. Offsetting your carbon emissions with an airline has become a norm for […]

Iceland opens its borders to the entire world (if vaccinated)

By Ryan Connolly on Mar 17, 2021 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This month’s post will be a little more ‘breaking news’ style than normal. But for good reason. Iceland, as of the 19th of March 2021, will officially open its borders to anyone (and I mean anyone) around the world who has been double vaccinated or has a certificate confirming you have antibodies. Read on to […]

Important checks to do before your next international trip

By Paul Johnson on Mar 02, 2021 in Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany

It’s probably been a while since you last dusted down your luggage. But the future is – fingers crossed – starting to look a littler rosier and, all being well, you’ll hopefully soon be travelling again. But before you do, there are a number of things you might like to check. The pandemic has turned […]

COVID-19 coronavirus travel insurance: UK providers that offer cover

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2021 in Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Choosing the right travel insurance policy for you was difficult enough in pre-pandemic times. With the COVID-19 coronavirus, there’s now an added layer of complexity. Here we highlight a number of UK travel insurance providers that offer some degree of cover for coronavirus. None of the policies listed below constitute recommendations – they are just […]

21 luxury travel trends to look out for in 2021 (and beyond)

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2021 in Health & Safety, Travel Miscellany

Although we are likely to be waiting at least a few months before we see any semblance of a return to normality when it comes to travel, there are certain luxury travel trends that are likely to pervade once we see that gradual return. The problems presented by COVID-19 certainly haven’t gone away yet, and […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

Will the COVID-19 test become a hotel standard?

By Guido Graf on Jan 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Health & Safety, Hotels, Travel Miscellany

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the opportunity to travel again soon. We have big hopes for the summer, with only a few more months to hang in there. We would all like to see normality restored – and finally have the opportunity to travel. Hotels and airlines are […]

10 immunity boosting retreats in Asia

By Joanne McFarlane on Jan 09, 2021 in Asia, Bhutan, Health & Safety, India, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that health is wealth. Taking good care of ourselves both physically and emotionally during these challenging times is essential. Yet, when travel resumes, is a simple beach holiday really going to be enough? Immune boosting retreats Immunity is the body’s innate ability to fight off disease. […]

Why adventure is good for your wellbeing

By Craig Upshall on Dec 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Growing up, our parents always used to tell us to go outside and get some fresh air. While the main reason was probably to get some peace and quiet from our mayhem, the chance to explore the environment did wonders for our imagination, confidence and sense of fun. Whether climbing trees, playing sports or just […]

5 ski slope behaviours to avoid

By Nadine Robb on Dec 27, 2020 in Health & Safety, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed for a lifetime without incident or injury. That said, there are factors that will increase our likelihood of mishap, and ironically many of these are behaviours or habits that we develop as we gain confidence and skills on the slopes. For the sake of our bodies, our longevity on […]

Where can Brits travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 23, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in the UK, which is positive, and good news for those eager to travel. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Brits can travel to in January. But with January having some of the lowest temperatures in the UK, you may have a hankering to get out […]

Where can Americans travel to in January?

By Christopher Hill on Dec 16, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has cleared its latest hurdle, with the FDA approving the vaccine for emergency use. This is clearly exciting, and good news for those eager to travel again. In the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With January having amongst the lowest temperatures, you may have a hankering to […]

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