After months of closures and cancellations, holidays abroad are within reach. This week, holiday firms were bombarded with bookings from sunseeking Britons after the Government revealed it would open ‘air bridges’ to countries where the virus was contained. But those who go abroad this summer may find they cannot get travel insurance for cancellations linked … Read more
Holidaymakers planning trips abroad this year – even if not until the autumn – being warned to check their passports now to avoid disappointment By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 27 June 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 27 June 2020 Holidaymakers planning trips abroad this year – even if not until … Read more
It appears the majority of Britain plans to holiday at home this summer, if the latest booking statistics are anything to go by. Inspired by the current heatwave, coronavirus lockdown easing and not fancying their chances of getting away abroad by plane, thousands have scrambled to book trips in the great outdoors this week. Staycation … Read more
Many stir-crazy Britons will be desperate to get away this summer and could be hovering over the ‘book’ button on a European trip in the coming months, despite the unknown. However, one expert is warning that simply relying on a European Health Insurance Card while in hotspots such as France, Italy and Spain is not … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers are still empty-handed after spending months battling travel firms for sizeable refunds. Airlines are under investigation for sitting on more than £7 billion owed to passengers for cancelled trips, while travel agents have been accused of flouting the law. But readers have told Money Mail they might have found a way to … Read more
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
In the last few weeks, the Government has revealed it is looking to find a way for Britons to be able to travel to a select number of other European countries via travel bridges. The countries selected will ensure that visitors would not need to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK – … Read more
More people are becoming confident enough to book holidays with April and May 2021 now the most popular months to book a trip abroad on a package holiday, research shows. With coronavirus concerns plaguing the industry, many have held off booking holidays, unsure of when they would be safe to travel – and whether they … Read more
We’re in the midst of winter and many Britons are likely to have been daydreaming about a summer holiday since January. Some, who play the Avios game, could be looking to earn enough air miles to pay – or part pay – for the next trip. As a rule of thumb, the best way to earn … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers risk losing their right to a refund as airlines plough on with plans to restart flights. A raft of UK carriers have now said they plan to resume summer routes despite government advice against foreign holidays and plans to quarantine travellers for two weeks. Many passengers with health concerns, and those unable … Read more