46 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Minimal restrictions 17. Costa Rica The wildlife paradise of Costa Rica not only welcomes unvaccinated arrivals but does not require them to take a test. They must,…

47 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Minimal restrictions 17. Costa Rica The wildlife paradise of Costa Rica not only welcomes unvaccinated arrivals but does not require them to take a test. They must,…

44 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

31. India All travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the online “Air Suvidha” portal before they travel. If you are unvaccinated, you will need to upload…

The thrifty way to holiday this summer

So while prices have risen in lira, a cup of coffee in the popular destination of Marmaris, on the south coast, now costs just 59p on average,…

42 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

29. India All travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the online “Air Suvidha” portal before they travel. If you are unvaccinated, you will need to upload…

Every country in Europe will feel more expensive this summer – except one

Those price differences very roughly echo the Post Office survey, but they don’t single out Turkey as quite the excellent value that you might think it would…

37 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

25. India All travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the online “Air Suvidha” portal before they travel. If you are unvaccinated, you will need to upload…

36 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

24. India All travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the online “Air Suvidha” portal before they travel. If you are unvaccinated, you will need to upload…

Travel to Turkey: latest Covid rules and practical guidance

Turkey is now straightforward to visit, as most restrictions introduced to mitigate the Covid pandemic have been lifted.  For the two million plus Britons who visited Turkey…

22 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Ireland Travellers aged 12 and over who are not fully vaccinated or in possession of a proof of recovery certificate have to show a negative PCR test…

Midlifers on tour: why now is the time to holiday with friends again

But the time to do this is not at the end of a boozy meal. Dr Smith suggests discussing such issues before you’ve even gone on holiday. …

20 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Turkey All arrivals into Turkey aged six and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a…

Why Turkey is the real summer holiday alternative to France and Spain this year

If being by (and in) the water is more your speed, the attractive Turquoise Coast resort of Kalkan is perennially popular with Britons for its attractive marina,…

10 best child-free holidays – perfect for empty-nesters

Occasionally, as if to punish us for forcing culture on them, someone would “accidentally” stumble against one of those wires you see around exhibits, thus triggering the…

17 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Turkey All arrivals into Turkey aged six and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a…

The best places for Easter sun (without the long-haul flight)

This is the part of the year when we dream of simple pleasures. Specifically, the simple pleasures of a soft stretch of beach, ample hours of sunshine…

Where to get your first slice of faff-free short-haul sunshine this year

This is the part of the year when we dream of simple pleasures. Specifically, the simple pleasures of a soft stretch of beach, ample hours of sunshine…

Hassle-free holiday options where the pound is soaring

With Turkey’s border restrictions being relatively manageable (no tests are required for vaccinated travellers, while unvaccinated arrivals can enter with a test or proof of recovery), it…

With Spain and France locking out British families, it’s time to look east

They can be oily skinned, sulky, intermittently selfish. But the way some countries are treating our teenagers feels rather unfair. With the UK dropping testing requirements from…

Ten test-free half-term holidays to book now

Rejoice! The Government has just dropped the day two test for fully vaccinated arrivals, opening up the possibility for a fully test-free half-term holiday. Following the UK…

12 countries you can visit even if you’re unvaccinated

Turkey All arrivals into Turkey aged six and over, including Turkish citizens and residence permit holders, must complete an online form (Form for Entry to Turkey) a…

How to prove you’ve recovered from Covid in order to travel

If you have recovered from Covid, you may be exempt from testing – or even vaccination – requirements when travelling overseas. The likes of Iceland, Croatia and…

Golden beaches, budget prices: Turkey’s most beautiful seaside destinations to visit in 2022

Think of Turkey as one gigantic peninsula and you won’t be surprised to learn that this continent-straddling country boasts a whopping 4,500 miles of coastline. The ancient…

Eight countries you can still visit if you’re not vaccinated

Cyprus Unvaccinated Britons must undergo a PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure and provide proof of a negative result. They must then undergo another PCR…

Seven countries you can still visit if you’re not vaccinated

The options for unvaccinated UK travellers are diminishing, with Spain this month announcing that only double-jabbed Britons would be welcomed. Previously, a negative test was sufficient.  Here…