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Escape the everyday Visit Britain travel

UK-wide campaign to boost domestic travel breaks ramps up as summer holidays get underway

VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is stepping-up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic travel, day trips and overnight breaks as the summer holidays begin. The ‘Escape The Everyday’ campaign, first launched in September 2020, highlights the quality destinations, visitor attractions and experiences...

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REVEALED: The Maldives, Spain and Greece are the most sought after holiday destinations of the year

The Maldives, Spain and Greece are the most sought after holiday destinations of the year according to new study

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to announce the results of the next travel review next week, with Brits keeping a keen eye on where they can holiday.

And according to Corona Test Centre , The Maldives, Spain and Greece are the most sought after destinations...

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Mapped: 12 trending UK staycation holiday locations (and when you should book them for the best weather)

Are you planning a UK holiday this year or next?

Taking Airbnb’s 2021 trending staycation holiday destinations, Uswitch reveal the best times to travel below.

  1. Carmarthenshire - Visit in May

Average weather conditions for Aberporth in May*:

12℃

68mm

If you want to visit Carmarthenshire for a holiday this year, our research recommends...

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Looking for somewhere to visit this Summer holidays? THESE are the top UK's 10 nostalgic hotspots

  • Cornwall voted the most popular UK childhood holiday destination by Brits
  • Nearly one third of the nation (27%) revealed that they travel back to their childhood holiday destination every few years
  • 31% of Brits said that they are more likely to consider a staycation now than they were before coronavirus

From Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands, what...

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A year of travel restrictions sees school holiday prices drop by 52%

A year of travel restrictions sees school holiday prices from the UK drop by as much as -52% vs 2019

For those looking for a last-minute summer holiday, Lanzarote is the best value package holiday destination to travel to between now and the end of August. That is according to an analysis by TravelSupermarket of its 2021 summer outbound pricing data.

The holiday price comparison site...

Travel insurance expert advice

Insurance expert: Travel insurers need to provide greater clarity in messaging

Senior Lecturer in Insurance comments on scrutiny of travel insurance sector’s holiday cancellation policies

A report from product comparison site Which? this week found that just two out of more than 250 travel insurance policies offered comprehensive ‘Covid cover’ for holidays and travel.

The last 18 months have seen unprecedented disruption to the travel and tourism sector, with...

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ABTA welcomes the removal of Foreign Office advice against travel for Spain, Greece and France

ABTA – The Travel Association has welcomed the news that the Foreign Office has now removed its advice against all but essential travel to several popular holiday destinations, including Spain, Greece, France, Morocco and Jamaica, with immediate effect.

The changes come in addition to the Government’s announcement of quarantine-free travel for double vaccinated travellers in...

The rush to the Med begins Travel

The rush to the Med begins! 62% of all 2021 package holiday searches now for July and August!

The double vaccinated may very soon be able to escape quarantine on return from amber countries to the UK. This is resulting in a rapid turn-around in Brits confidence levels to search for and book a Med escape this summer.

55% of all package holiday bookings ( British holidaymakers comparing prices via TravelSupermarket and then clicking through and booking with providers) in the...

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Travel news: Loganair to continue face covering mandate

Loganair has today confirmed that it will continue to require customers on every flight to wear face coverings, unless medically exempt, when Government requirements change in the near future. The airline, which was the first in the UK to mandate the wearing of face coverings on flights in May 2020 – before legal requirements were introduced – has set out its policy in light of media reports...

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Iceland turns your lockdown sweatpants into hiking boots

Iceland will upcycle your lockdown sweatpants into hiking boots

Iceland wants the world to break out of their sad sweatpants and say hello to adventure, so this summer, the country is going to turn lockdown sweatpants into hiking boots.

For over a year, the world has been stifled by restrictions, but with travel tantalisingly back on the agenda, people can finally break out of their...