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Green News

Which COVID-19 travel restrictions will Britain relax for COP26?

There will be no requirement for self-isolation on arrival to the UK for those coming from amber or green list countries whether vaccinated or not.

Travel News

'Mission impossible': French restaurants grapple with new COVID pass

Since Monday, a health pass is required to visit bars, restaurants, health centres and to use long-distance public transport across France.

United Kingdom

Brexit has hit UK's position as a gateway to Europe, say freight firms

“We, as Thatcher said, were the gateway to Europe [...] there’s now no point. Unless it’s going to terminate in the UK, what’s the point in bringing it here?"

Travel News

England lifts quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from France

The Department for Transport said in a statement that the change — effective from 05:00 CEST on Sunday, August 8 — is because "the proportion of Beta variant cases has fallen".

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Travel News

Boris Johnson: We need to get the travel industry moving again

The UK looks set to introduce a new set of 'simple' travel restriction categories, including 'amber watchlist'.

Travel News

'Infuriating': British expats in France slam UK's quarantine decision

The mandatory 10 day quarantine makes it almost impossible for British expats based in France to visit their families at home.

France

UK defends France quarantine decision amid row with Paris

The UK transport minister says the beta variant has been a concern not just in French overseas territories but also in parts of mainland France.

Travel News

Quarantine scrapped in England for fully vaccinated EU & US citizens

Despite concerns over the Delta variant, fully vaccinated travellers from the EU and US will soon be able to avoid quarantine when entering the UK — except for those arriving from France.

Travel News

US keeps European travel ban in place

Europeans continue to be banned from entering the US as they struggle to keep Delta under control.

Experiences

Why we should start travelling again as soon as we feel comfortable

Travel writer Mark Bibby Jackson explains why the global tourism sector needs us in order to survive.

Experiences

Olympic FOMO? Take a virtual tour of Tokyo and feel like you’re there

Sit back and enjoy Japan from the comfort of your own home with these virtual walking tours.

Travel News

New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia

The rules change as of midnight tonight.

Travel News

Man avoids travel restrictions by dressing up as his wife

The man covered his face and checked in on his wife's ID to board the domestic flight. But his trick was discovered by a flight attendant onboard.

Travel News

Tropical island opens 14 ‘resort bubbles’ for vaccinated travellers

An accelerated vaccination rollout for tourism workers has allowed Mauritius to reopen its borders to international travellers.

People

How will Hajj be different in 2021?

The annual Muslim pilgrimage is set to take place between 17-22 July. But the pandemic means things have had to change.

Destinations

Bulgaria and Croatia: Take a trip to the UK’s new green list additions

Brits will soon be able to enjoy a quarantine-free stay in two new European green list destinations.

Travel News

No more quarantine-free travel from the Balearic Islands to the UK

The Balearic Islands have been added to the UK's amber list, while Bulgaria, Croatia and Hong Kong have joined the green.

Travel News

Heathrow passengers face long queues as staff forced to self-isolate

Travellers were met by significant delays at London's Heathrow airport due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Experiences

Meet the British expats stuck abroad: 'I may as well live on Mars'

Though Brussels and London may be close geographically, the COVID-19 pandemic has left families split on either side of international borders.

Travel News

Stricter rules and absent tourists put Portugal's restaurants in tough spot

Stricter rules and absent tourists put Portugal's restaurants in tough spot