Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5 hotel offer ‘Test & Rest’ package for COVID
1.3K The Sofitel Heathrow Terminal 5, a member of the Arora Group, has launched a Test & Rest package. This means you will be able to take a self-administered COVID…
Q&A: When will South Africa’s borders reopen?
943 It’s been a long eight months for South Africa since it closed its borders to tourists. Finally the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosathey has agreed to open the…
Q&A: What is the difference between a Covid PCR test and a LAMP test for coronavirus?
4.1K Several countries are insisting that travellers produce a negative Covid-19 test certificate to enter. From November 23rd Spain joined the list and this week the UK did too. The…
Revealed: The 25 best experiences about a holiday
1.2K A survey of 2,000 adults revealed travellers love the novelty of standing on a balcony and the first blast of hot air after walking off the plane. Trying new…
Etihad Airways announces historic new route to Israel
820 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch daily scheduled year-round flights to Tel Aviv, the economic and technological centre of Israel. The launch of flights follows…
St Lucia charges tourists an accommodation tax
1.6K Holidays to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia are about to become more expensive. This tropical paradise famous for its Piton mountains and loved by honeymooners and families looking…
Quarantine for arrivals into the UK to be cut to 5 days if a private covid test is negative
797 It has been 24 weeks since a 14-day self-isolation was imposed on arrivals to the UK from the vast majority of countries. This ruling is about to change. Travellers…
Qantas say international flyers must have a Covid-19 vaccine – no jab, no fly
909 The message from Qantas is that if you haven’t been vaccinated against Covid-19 you won’t be able to fly with them on international routes. Qantas is the first big…
Could a Covid-19 vaccine stamp in passports become the new reality for travellers?
1K There are rumours that travellers who have had the Covid vaccine could have a stamp in their passport to enable them to travel freely. Qantas Airlines, the flag carrier…
Easyjet halves cabin baggage allowance for the cheap seats
943 Ryanair has done it and so has Wizz Air. Now easyJet is doing it too. Britain’s biggest budget airline is halving its cabin baggage allowance for passengers paying cheaper…