holidaymakers

Holidaymakers face ‘maze’ of red tape as only 25 of 59 ‘air bridge’ countries have no restrictions

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Britons can travel to 73 destinations – including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, New Zealand, Malta and Barbados – with no mandatory quarantine upon returning to England from July 10. The government’s official website does not immediately specify whether the countries on the list will reciprocate the quarantine-free arrangements. It instead urges travellers to check the individual rules … Read more

The return of the Great British staycation: Holidaymakers can book breaks in hotspots from July 4

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Brits will be able to take holidays in beauty spots in places like Devon and Cornwall – as the Prime Minister officially announced staycations from July 4. Boris Johnson made the announcement in the House of Commons, paving the way for families languishing in lockdown to finally get away from a break. Hotels were given … Read more

Holidaymakers with refund credit notes may have to pay for a solicitor to get cash back, says Which?

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Customers with refund credit notes for cancelled package holidays may have to find and pay for a solicitor before they can receive a cash refund if their provider goes bust, but without any assurance their refund will be successful, says Which? The UK consumer champion says it has learned of this situation following the collapse … Read more

France, Croatia and Greece will welcome British holidaymakers from MONDAY

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Austria From June 16 Austria will end its quarantine requirements for visitors from more than 20 European countries but the UK is not included on this list.  Sweden, Spain and Portgual are also not included.   Belgium The government plan to reopen its borders to visitors from the EU, UK and Schengen members. Bars, restaurants and … Read more

Holidaymakers get Covid refunds on Welcome Cottages and Hoseasons

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Thousands of holidaymakers can now get a REFUND on Welcome Cottages and Hoseasons that were cancelled due to Covid after watchdog probe into parent firm VacationRentals.com Competition and Markets Authority investigated refusal to refund customers  The website VacationRentals.com has now changed its police to allow refunds  The CMA said the firm made up a ‘significant’ … Read more

Parkdean Resort holidaymakers told parks will reopen but with no access to pools and kids clubs

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Holidaymakers that have booked a stay through Parkdean Resorts on or after the 6 July, when the resorts will reopen, could be in for a shock as the resort is unlikely to offer its full range of services such as kids clubs and pools.  Thanks to social distancing regulations, Parkdean holidaymakers may have to be … Read more

Cyprus will ban British tourists from entering the country when it reopens to holidaymakers in June

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Cyprus will ban British tourists from entering the country when it reopens to holidaymakers on June 9 amid fears over UK’s coronavirus death toll Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said airports would reopen on June 9 Phased reopening will initially allow passengers to fly from about 20 countries British tourists account for a third of arrivals … Read more

Flying into the height of madness: No checks on illegal BA holidaymakers

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Most of us are in dire straits in lockdown, confined with cabin fever and wanderlust. We’ve followed the rules to the letter, only leaving home where necessary and avoiding beloved friends and family. Yet while many of us haven’t ventured past the garden gate since March, a curious phenomenon taunts us: the planes in the sky. … Read more

Holidaymakers face six-month wait for refunds as airlines struggle with backlog with £7billion owed

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Millions of travellers owed refunds for cancelled flights face months of chaos amid a crisis in the airline industry. Carriers and tour operators owe an estimated £7billion to holidaymakers whose trips have been ruined by the pandemic. Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days. However, the number of cancelled trips … Read more

Refund help for holidaymakers with trips cancelled due to coronavirus

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Holidaymakers with trips cancelled due to coronavirus urged to contact consumer watchdog By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 14 April 2020 Holidaymakers who have been denied refunds on trips cancelled due to coronavirus are being urged to contact a consumer watchdog. Money Mail … Read more