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Is it safe to travel if you’re over 60?

The World Health Organisation revised its advice to older travellers, but says the school holidays pose a risk to grandparents.

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Are the UK travel rules likely to change again?

More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach.

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Cheap PCR tests are advertised for less than £1. But are they a scam?

Tests on the UK government's approved list of providers are being offered for as little as 95p but these options might not be suitable for all travellers.

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UK travel rules on one day trips and connecting flights explained

Following the Omicron variant, travellers to the UK face a tighter set of rules. Here we take a look at some of the grey areas.

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UK travel restrictions: Day 2 and pre-departure test rules explained

All UK arrivals have to show a negative COVID-19 test on arrival and do a PCR test on or before day 2.

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Travellers ‘bewildered’ by sudden ban on South Africa flights

After the sudden red-listing of ten southern African nations, visitors have a short and expensive window in which to leave.

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EU countries restrict air travel from southern Africa over new variant

Germany, Italy and France restrict travel from southern Africa over new COVID variant as Brussels mulls EU-wide flight restrictions

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UK travel changes: Testing, quarantine and a red list addition

The Omicron variant is believed to be the worst strain of COVID-19 yet, with scientists fearing it is more transmissible.

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UK travellers must apply for cancelled flight vouchers by 19 December

Refund Credit Notes, or RCNs, can be used towards the cost of a new holiday or exchanged for cash.

Experiences

Three famous German Christmas markets to visit instead of Munich

With Munich's market cancelled, we take a look at some others that are still planning to go ahead this festive season.

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Wave goodbye to passport stamps in EU border overhaul

Visitors will need to swipe in and out of the EU next year as it looks to tighten up on security and people outstaying their visas.

Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

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US travel restrictions: What are the new rules?

Everything you need to know now that the US is open to tourists.

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Explained: Half of holidaymakers confused by England’s new day 2 tests

England is now accepting lateral flow tests instead of more expensive PCR ones, but what does the new system involve exactly?

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Hotel quarantine scrapped as all 7 countries removed from UK red list

The empty red list still exists as a 'precautionary measure', as the UK also moves to accept vaccines from over 30 new countries.

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Why are fully-jabbed EU travellers having to self-isolate in the UK?

Despite recognising overseas vaccines, the UK is still making tourists isolate for 10 days through its tracing service.

Experiences

Squid Game cafe opens in Indonesia as borders open up

Businesses in Indonesia are finding creative ways of getting customers in the door following a difficult year of lockdowns.

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Day 2 tests replaced by lateral flows in England from 24 October

Lateral flow tests are a much cheaper option for families, which airlines say is a "massive relief".

People

Comic Con returns to New York: Let the dress-ups begin

After a virtual event was held last year due to the pandemic, fans return to New York Comic Con in full force.

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60% of travellers searching for greener holidays in 2021

More people are looking for ways to make their trips sustainable, according to new research from Expedia Group.