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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Some destinations on the current list that would typically be popular holiday options, including Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, are not welcoming travellers so inclusion on the Green List doesn t automatically mean UK tourists can go there.
Of the destinations that are accepting tourists, Portugal and Iceland seem the most likely picks for a holiday. But let s not forget the island destinations deemed Green by the UK authorities. Other than Gibraltar, which is a peninsula rather than an island, you d be hard-pressed to find any of these locations listed among the world s most-visited places.
The Faroe Islands are currently closed to Britons, but hopefully not for long
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The three words usually associated with the Faroe Islands – a nation of 18 islands between Iceland, Norway and Scotland – are ‘world’s most remote’. You can tack it onto ‘marathon’, ‘Michelin star’ and now even ‘underground roundabout’.
Now on the UK’s green list, this charming and self-governing Nordic nation of 52,000 people has its border controlled by Denmark, which for Brits means essential travel only. However, Denmark is now open to tourism from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK is likely to be favoured by the time Atlantic Airways begins flying from Edinburgh in July. You can also fly via Copenhagen and Discover The World can organise trips.
Holidays to the Faroe Islands
Comprising of 18 volcanic islands, it’s famed for its rich wildlife (most notably puffins and whales), as well as its pretty towns dotted throughout the rugged landscape.
You can hike up soaring peaks and hills here, too; admire vast lakes fringed by towering cliffs; and be dwarfed by postcard-worthy waterfalls. The islands feel untouched and at one with the natural world – and are always a delight to discover.
Flung out into the North Atlantic Ocean between the UK, Norway and Iceland, this archipelago stands very much alone
Where to go
With 18 islands to choose from, there is plenty to see and do on Faroe Islands holidays. To catch a glimpse of the archipelago’s famous colony of puffins, head for Mykines – the westernmost of the isles. A tiny village, solitary lighthouse and a plethora of these birds is all you’ll find here, but that’s more than enough to keep birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts occupied.