Travel tips & opinions
Dec 6th, 2021 |
By The Editor
People are wondering if travelling abroad is worth the hassle. Maybe the family for Christmas Day and a walk outside will suffice for many
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Comments Off on Omicron and travel
Tags: Arora, Austria, Best Western, Israel, overseas holidays Christmas 2021, UK
Nov 29th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Could the reactions of countries be shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted?
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Comments Off on Punishing southern Africa?
Tags: coronavirus travel restrictions, Omicron
Nov 15th, 2021 |
By The Editor
As readers might remember, we are only allowed to visit the EU for up to ninety days within a 180 day period without requiring a visa.
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Tags: Shengen, Shengen visa-free rules for Uk domiciled people
Nov 13th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Could it be that people are staying local or not getting out and abou
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Comments Off on London is quiet
Tags: cities as tourist destinations, London
Nov 10th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Travellers are the weak link. They could just say, forget it. I’ll stay at home!
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Comments Off on We are the weakest link
Tags: Austria, booster jabs, Denmark, double vaccination, France, Germany, Italy, Wales, World Health Organisation
Nov 4th, 2021 |
By The Editor
I am well aware that without those volunteers, neither would function and far fewer places would be open for tourists to enjoy.
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Comments Off on Celebrating volunteers
Tags: national Trustee Week, National Volunteers Week, unpaid trustees, volunteers, volunteers in tourism
Oct 27th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Is it any wonder that people are confused
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Comments Off on A week is a short time in travel
Tags: El Jem, PCR testing, Tunisia
Oct 23rd, 2021 |
By The Editor
According to an exclusive story in the Guardian this morning, we can expect an increase in APD when the budget is announced. Hoever we face not just an increase but an alteration to the way the tax is calculated if the paper is to be believed. Gone seem to be the days when gossip surrounded the budget. Today it is common for details to be leaked to the press so the chances are that the story in the Guardian has truth in it. Coming close
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Comments Off on APD rates to rise
Tags: Airport Passenger Duty, APD increase
Oct 21st, 2021 |
By The Editor
It would also tell the guest that you were going to share savings with them.
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Comments Off on Rewarding hotel guests
Tags: hotel loyalty schemes
Oct 13th, 2021 |
By The Editor
The glitch on NHS Digital shows travellers must have a back-up.
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Comments Off on Trusting technology
Tags: NHS Digital App, NHS Digital letter, technology reliance
Oct 11th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Perhaps what we need is someone from a low cost airline running the trains and imposing their business ideas on the rail network.
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Comments Off on Banning some domestic flights
Tags: airline fares, Campaign for Better Transport, domestic flights, Rail Fares, rail subsidies
Oct 6th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Airlines concerned also agreed to only issue vouchers to passengers if and only if passengers asked for vouchers.
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Comments Off on Speedier airline refunds
Tags: EU, holiday refund vouchers, refunding passenger monies, seven day flight cancellation commitment
Sep 30th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Have completed you course of vaccines and whether it has been fourteen days since that completion?
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Comments Off on Preparing for a half-term break
Tags: double vaccination, FCDO, Half-term getaway
Sep 27th, 2021 |
By The Editor
The importance of tourism and travel has come to the fore with people suddenly realising how important travel is to their well-being.
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Comments Off on World Tourism Day -2021
Tags: mental health, UK, well-being, Wold Tourism Day
Sep 15th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Britons make up one of the most confident peoples who are willing to fly again.
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Comments Off on Ready to fly again
Tags: flying confidence levels, Immersat, UK
Sep 13th, 2021 |
By The Editor
What we should be happy about is that most people did followed them.
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Comments Off on Did 300,000 break the rules?
Tags: self-isolation on returning home, self-quarantine rules, UK
Sep 8th, 2021 |
By The Editor
eDreams ODIGEO has hit upon a way of capturing customers, acquiring cash and has shown that there is a demand for travel.
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Comments Off on Proving there is pent-up demand
Tags: eDreams Odigeo, Opodo
Sep 6th, 2021 |
By The Editor
It only goes to show that private equity companies recognise the value of the domestic holiday market even if the big tour operators don’t!
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Comments Off on Ever heard of Awaze?
Tags: Awaze, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays
Sep 5th, 2021 |
By The Editor
What is needed is for some real action about Border Force staffing
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Comments Off on Can’t Border Force plan?
Tags: Border Force, Heathrow terminal 5, Manchester Airport
Sep 4th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Call that day Family Day, Remembering Others Day or anything you like but a break in October would cheer us all up
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Comments Off on More bank holidays?
Tags: Family Day, NHS Day, Public Holidays, Respect Others Day, TUC
Aug 29th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Deciding on where to holiday or travel twelve months from now has become harder with the publication of these two studies because travellers won’t know how the travel industry and governments will react.
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Comments Off on Booster jabs for travel certainty?
Tags: Astra-Zenica, booster jabs, covid-19 vaccinations, Government travel restrictions, Pfizer, vaccination efficacy
Aug 28th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Does a large geographic area lumped together form a single cultural entity in the eyes of many?
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Comments Off on What is a “city”?
Tags: UK City of Culture, UK City of Culture 2025
Aug 24th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Is the answer flying closer to home, using another mode of transport, or limiting ourselves to fewer overseas breaks?
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Comments Off on Changing flying habits
Tags: cutting carbon emissions, future overseas flying, holidaying abroad
Aug 19th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Yes, TUI might be seeing encouraging signs. Just not many from Britons!
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Comments Off on This summer is “encouraging”
Tags: Marella, overseas summer holidays 2021, TUI
Aug 18th, 2021 |
By The Editor
It seems some countries aren’t confident about the efficacy lasting a year.
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Comments Off on How long will jabs last?
Tags: Austria, Croatia, Netherlands, vaccination length efficacy, vaccination passports
Aug 16th, 2021 |
By The Editor
Whatever reason, travellers should view the results for this year with a considerable grain of salt.
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Comments Off on Doha is the best airport
Tags: customer satisfaction awards, Doha, Hamad International Airport, Qatar, Skytrax, Skytrax Airport Awards
Aug 7th, 2021 |
By The Editor
This blunder hasn’t helped its reputation in the travel industry
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Comments Off on Which? – less than fair to travel
Tags: AITO, Beachcomber Tours, misleading research, Which?