After the EU announced tourists will be subject to new travel rules from 2023, requiring them to apply for a permit to visit the Schengen Area, the U.K. decided to introduce its own pre-entry clearance scheme. Pretty soon, Americans visiting Britain will have to pay a fee, or else they won’t be allowed to board …

The first official post-Covid summer is not going exactly as planned. Even though many travelers had high hopes for the current season, now that virtually all of the top tourist destinations in the world finally reopened, those were unceremoniously dashed as soon as airlines started cancelling flights… En masse. Over in Europe, the situation is …

Just when you thought the world was ready to move on, and pandemic scares were well behind you, more trouble is brewing… This week, multiple reports have emerged of monkeypox virus outbreaks in Europe that are already prompting fears of a new global health emergency, especially in countries where the disease is not endemic. As …

Americans visiting the United Kingdom this summer could be faced with a number of adversities both before and/or soon upon landing, as both UK-based airlines and the country’s immigration services struggle with staff shortages which have led to major disruption. Much like JetBlue and Alaska Airlines across the pond, British carriers have been suffering from …

The United Kingdom is an excellent destination for all travelers in 2022, no matter what country they are visiting from. Not only has the United Kingdom scrapped ALL entry requirements and internal COVID-19 restrictions—such as mask mandates—but it’s also warming up as summer approaches.  While most tourists visit London, one of the world’s leading megacities …

England has joined a growing number of nations in scrapping ALL entry restrictions today.  British Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, tweeted: “All remaining Covid travel measures, including the Passenger Locator Form and tests for all arrivals, will be stood down for travel to the UK from 4 am on 18 March,” “These changes are possible due …

Travelers Using Heathrow Airport In February Should Take Extra Care Of Delays Or Cancellations Heathrow Airport will be under some added pressure in the coming weeks as baggage handlers and refueling staff plan to go on strike. Travelers moving through Heathrow should anticipate some disruption to schedules and plan for more time at the airport. …

Officials in the UK announced early on Monday that the region will be scrapping all testing requirements for fully vaccinated international arrivals starting February 11th. According to the latest report by the BBC, those arriving to England and Scotland will not be subject to the testing requirements if they are fully vaccinated. This week’s news …

France is set to lift its UK travel ban from today, almost one month after they closed the borders to British travelers. France is amongst the most popular foreign destinations for British travelers to visit for vacations, and it is also home to a sizable expatriate community of Brits, and so it is a decision …

New Rules Begin 4 AM Friday January 7th The government of the United Kingdom is scrapping its current rules on PCR tests. The move will allow visitors and citizens to enter the country without taking a pre-flight test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The current rules were put in place as the Omicron …

Several of the nations that comprise the UK have added rules that are bound to affect travelers’ plans as they hope to halt further spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant throughout the British Isle. The countries of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have each added new restrictions, whilst England has held off on doing so …

Several countries in the EU have moved to ban travelers from the UK from visiting over the festive period due to the country’s high level of Covid-19 cases and fears of the Omicron variant. The bans across the continent differ in levels of severity, from a complete ban of travelers from the UK to restricting …