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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to Greek Island of Kos

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to reach the...

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Travel news: Loganair to continue face covering mandate

Loganair has today confirmed that it will continue to require customers on every flight to wear face coverings, unless medically exempt, when Government requirements change in the near future. The airline, which was the first in the UK to mandate the wearing of face coverings on flights in May 2020 – before legal requirements were introduced – has set out its policy in light of media reports...

First of its kind sustainable boating guide unveiled

Borrow A Boat and World Sailing Trust launch guide for charterers

Leading boat hire and yacht charter platform, Borrow A Boat , has joined forces with the World Sailing Trust to launch a Sustainable Boating Guide for Charterers . The Sustainable Boating Guide is the first of its kind and features advice on pollutants (both liquid and solid), physical damage caused by anchoring, the impact to...

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Has Covid has set the Great British seaside holiday resurgence in motion?

Growing trend for staycation holidays leads to Great British seaside resurgence

Research by hotel booking platform, hoo has highlighted how Covid has impacted the great British seaside holiday and how a growing trend for staycations in the face of foreign travel uncertainty could help it bounce back to its former glory.

The British seaside has long lost the glamorous allure that it...

Overnight increase in package holiday searches for green list additions following latest announcement

25th June - Travel Supermarket have been analysing the data following the Governments latest travel update.

According to stats, Malta jumped from 17th to 5th most searched for package holiday destination following the announcement.

Barbados went from 12th to 2nd most searched.

24th June vs 23rd June: even though the announcement was made late in the day, we’ve still...

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Where are the best amber holiday destinations for vaccinated Brits?

With the Government confirming ministers are looking at how to scrap the requirement for people to isolate for 10 days on return from an amber list country, Brits have been given some hope of a summer holiday this year. ( NOTE : We are still awaiting confirmation on this! )

Health and wellbeing specialists at Eden’s Gate have put together a guide to the best holiday destinations (...

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Travel news: Loganair goes carbon neutral

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has announced its “GreenSkies” environmental programme as it commits to being fully carbon neutral by 2040. It becomes the first UK regional airline to take such an ambitious step towards managing and mitigating the environmental impact of flying and travel.

The GreenSkies initiative encompasses an immediate programme of carbon offsets to...

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Riviera Travel hosts first holiday of the year

Riviera Travel has completed its first holiday of 2021. 25 guests joined a five-day tour of the Peak District, for the first of 100 UK departures that Riviera has on offer up to the end of October.

The programme covers 12 itineraries, and includes destinations such as Norfolk, Devon, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands and Somerset. All tours, representing 94 scheduled departures, are for...

Average holiday prices from the UK to Portugal fall 64% following amber announcement

11th June - The average price of a summer holiday departing this July or August from the UK to Portugal fell by 64% following the Department for Transport amber list announcement for the country (03.06-09.06 vs 27.05-02.06.21). Comparing the week before and after the Government’s announcement, clicks on holidays to Portugal dropped by 85%. That is according to search data from...

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David Lloyd Clubs applies to be awarded ABTA accreditation as it looks to open up to the staycation demand

With just one in six of us planning to travel abroad this year*, there is a scramble to find staycation and day trip options that offer the all-inclusive holiday resort experience. With this in mind, David Lloyd Clubs, the UK’s leading health and fitness group is applying for ABTA...

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Do us Brits appreciate UK holidays more than ever before?

The report’s survey unveiled 52 per cent of Brits appreciate holidays in the UK more than ever before

A future-gazing report by Haulfryn , The Way We Holiday Now , uncovers how the UK holiday began, what we really look for from a holiday now and what we can expect in the future.

· In a new report, Haulfryn explores the impact of cultural shifts on holidays such as responsible tourism...

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