What are the easiest countries to visit now?
As the Omicron situation evolves, the UK is once again on some countries’ ‘naughty lists’. Here is our guide to where you can go, now, and what hoops you might…
NEWS: BA Amex offer update, Israel plan to open to UK, Ireland entry change date & all UK remove day 2 PCR
BA American Express offer update Yesterday I wrote about a new offer for the BA Amex cards with the biggest ever bonus. Several people asked about how they could…
NEWS: Update to day 2 PCR, Cyprus new rules, Ireland scrapping entry tests and France to ease rules
Update to Day 2 PCR changes After the government announced the change to the Day 2 PCR tests yesterday, they added some extra detail which I thought worth mentioning. Previously…
My bad experience with Curve Metal card’s AXA Gadget insurance
I am a long-time customer of Curve Card and currently have the Metal card. After the loss of American Express with Curve and my recent experiences with their gadget cover…
NEWS: UK removes all 11 countries from red list but testing to remain until New Year
UK removes all 11 countries from red list For once the government appears to be reacting quickly to the changing Covid picture and have removed all 11 countries from the…
What are the best new luxury hotel openings in 2022? Part 2 – Europe
Following on from our earlier article, which covered the most exciting luxury hotels opening in the UK (you can find it here), we have part 2: Europe. Here, we’re taking…
NEWS: Sturgeon & Drakeford call for 8 day quarantine, Portugal tightens entry, good news on Swiss transit, BA suspends Hong Kong
Portugal tightens entry requirements From 1 December travellers to Portugal will also require a Covid test even if fully vaccinated. As before, entry requirements for Madeira and the Azores vary…
READER REPORT: Travelling to Barbados and entry requirements
Reader Sally B is currently in Barbados and will be doing a review of her Barbados hotel shortly. If you want to do a reader review then please contact me…
BREAKING NEWS: US to reopen to Europe and UK – White House confirms
Well, this really is a good news Monday, although maybe not for BA who just extended status as the US announced reopening! UPDATE: This has now been officially confirmed by…
NEWS: Virgin extend status and vouchers again plus introduce the new “Booth” on leisure A350s
Virgin introduce the new “Booth” on leisure A350s Both BA and Virgin have had different configurations on their long haul aircraft on leisure routes with Orlando being the top of…
