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British Airways joint take off with Virgin Atlantic to mark US opening to British travellers

British Airways powers first transatlantic flight following the lifting of US travel restrictions with sustainable aviation fuel

British Airways first flight to the US since the lifting of travel restrictions for UK travellers departed for New York JFK in a synchronised take-off with Virgin Atlantic

British Airways flight BA001 became the airline’s first flight to depart for the US this week, as the country lifted restrictions imposed on British travellers for more than 18 months.

The BA001, the flight number...

Chiva-Som, Thailand welcomes international holiday guests without travel quarantine

Chiva-Som, Thailand welcomes international holiday guests without travel quarantine from 1 November 2021

Pioneering and transformative wellness destination Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, looks forward to welcoming international holiday guests from 01 November 2021, with no quarantine necessary for fully vaccinated travellers from approved destinations. The holiday resort has already been SHA Plus+ certified and is ready to welcome all guests.

In line with Thailand’s plan to reopen the...

Aviva Reveals Two fifths of UK residents plan holidays before the end of the year

Aviva Reveals: Two fifths of UK residents plan holidays before the end of the year!

  • Aviva urges holidaymakers to check travel insurance policies as half-term breaks are underway
  • More than half of holidays planned for this year are in the UK
  • More than a third of UK adults have already booked breaks for next year
  • Nearly two thirds of under-25s are planning to take a holiday this year

More than two fifths* of UK adults are...

Mawgan Porth and the Bedruthan Steps to Holiday Heaven Travel

Bedruthan Steps Hotel, Cornwall: Hotel Review

Mawgan Porth and the Bedruthan Steps to Holiday Heaven

The last 18 months has provided challenges, of varying sizes and scales, for each and every one of us across the globe. This unprecedented time has afforded many the time to reassess future plans at home, at work and what we do with our spare time. For some, this might be planning early retirement. For others, this could be a career...

Travel bloggers and security experts share tips for solo travel in a modern world

Travel bloggers and security experts share tips for solo travel in a modern world

If you’re thinking about a solo travel trip, but need some stellar advice, then look no further. Whether you’re off on a road trip, hopping on a ferry, or jetting off on holiday abroad, Expert Security UK has got the guide on how to stay safe with valuable solo travel safety tips from bloggers who do it often.

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Lepogo Lodges, South Africa: The Ultimate Bucket List Travel Destination for 2022

Unique Safari Experiences Now Possible Again Following Lift of Travel Restrictions

Lepogo Lodges , situated in South Africa’s Limpopo Province and one of Africa’s few entirely non-for-profit safari lodges, is delighted to welcome UK visitors back to their luxurious safari camp following the recent relaxation of travel restrictions to South Africa.

Voted as one of the top lodges in...

Lesser-known travel spots to enjoy the change of the season with ToursByLocals

Lesser-known travel spots to enjoy the change of the season with ToursByLocals

After one of the wettest summers on record in the UK, would-be travellers are crossing fingers and toes for an autumn season that will allow them to get out, travel and explore in fairer conditions. With travel restrictions continuing to ease across the world, demand for autumn holiday escapes has increased dramatically.

For those hoping to for a more tranquil and secluded break,...

Holiday and travel advice from ABTA

ABTA responds to Government international travel update

Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“The reduction of the red list to seven countries is a sensible step forward in further opening up international travel. These changes along with the simpler system for travel means now is the best time in a long time to book and travel on a foreign holiday.

“If you are fully vaccinated the process of going...

British Airways releases red list destinations Cancun Mexico Travel

BRITISH AIRWAYS ADDS FORMER RED LIST DESTINATIONS TO ITS TRAVEL NETWORK FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Following the welcome news that a significant number of countries have been removed from the UK Government’s red list, British Airways is resuming services and increasing frequencies to a number of destinations.

British Airways is set to ramp up services to popular winter sun destination South Africa, with daily services to Johannesburg expected by mid-December. The airline will also...

Oualie Bay Nevis Island Caribbean reopens to tourists travel

Holiday makers welcomed back to Nevis as flights to the island resume

The Caribbean island of Nevis is delighted to welcome fully-vaccinated UK travellers to its shores, following today’s announcement that the UK travel traffic light system has been scrapped and flights have resumed. October will be the first time the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has had a scheduled flight arrive from the UK since March 2020.

As travel rules change today, the...