because every country has its own requirements. and notjust for entry. in france, over 16s need a pass showing proof of vaccination to access certain activities including getting a ski pass. unvaccinated 12 to 15—year—olds can take daily tests. tour operators still expect a bumper easter and summer, but many families who hoped for winter sun are having to wait a little longer. katy austin, bbc news. keen to hear from you on this one. are you having to rethink your trip, or have you booked for somewhere different this half—term? do get in touch. worth remembering of course that lots of families are really struggling with the cost of living at the moment. so, any holiday abroad is out of the question. there's a wider point here though. the travel industry yesterday said covid restrictions caused a £7 billion hit to the uk economy last year. this half—term is a chance to recoup some of those losses,