Greek and Spanish island travel warnings removed ahead of green list announcement
Updated: 7:25 ET, May 4 2021
THE Foreign Office has removed its travel warnings for some Greek and Spanish islands - suggesting they could soon be welcoming back British tourists.
The UK government is expected to announce a full list of quarantine-free countries, which Brits can travel to from May 17, later this week,
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The travel warning against the Greek and Spanish islands has been removed ahead of the green list announcementCredit: Alamy
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The new system being discussed will use a three-colour guide to explain what restrictions travellers would face depending on the risk of picking up and spreading Covid.
Updated: 30 Apr 2021, 14:24
SPANISH bar owners have promised the best ever summer for British holidaymakers after the country’s tourism minister confirmed sunseekers can return to the beaches when borders open in June.
Pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and tour operators in the country’s most popular beachside resorts told The Sun Online they are preparing for a summer of fun following news they can welcome loyal Brits back for long-awaited holidays.
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Spanish resorts including Benidorm are planning a summer to remember after news borders will reopen in JuneCredit: Solarpix
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Bars across Benidorm are already preparing for an influx of tourists in the summerCredit: Solarpix
Bank holiday travel rules explained: Can I go on holiday in the UK this weekend?
Updated: 12:19 ET, Apr 30 2021
WHILE the heatwave is yet to make an appearance in the UK, Brits can still make the most of a long bank holiday weekend tomorrow.
Here is everything you need to know about going on holiday during the first May bank holiday weekend.
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Here is everything you need to know about going on holiday during the bank holiday weekendCredit: Alamy
Can I go on holiday in the UK this bank holiday?
Yes - staycations can go ahead in the UK, including in Wales and Scotland.
Apr 28 2021, 19:06 ET
COVID test providers are at risk of collapsing when mass travel resumes again, Which? has warned - sparking chaos for holidaymakers with late results and long quarantines.
Travellers have already found that they are having to stay longer in quarantine or pay extra for their tests to arrive in time.
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Which? has warned that test providers won t be able to cope with demand when holidays resumeCredit: AP
The current rules require anyone returning to the UK to have a negative Covid test before arrival, as well as quarantine for 10 days, either at home or at a hotel with two more Covid tests on day two and eight.