MSE News: 'Green list' of quarantine-free holiday destinations set to be revealed

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Holidaymakers in England could find out later today what countries they will be able to visit without needing to quarantine on their return, once international travel restrictions are relaxed. Transport secretary Grant Shapps is due to provide an update later this afternoon, with holidays abroad expected to be allowed again from 17 May...

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But... keep in mind how “fluid” the situation is still and going to be for a long while yet. “Green” countries could quickly change to red!  Sincerely hope not but... nothing guaranteed in this ever changing world.  For the sake of tourism people do need to book but be aware also. 

legalfreak

Anyone thinking of travel to Israel should bear in mind that Israel currently requires travellers to isolate for 14 days which might be shortened to 10 days subject to clear tests. Do wait until the Israeli Border Control website updates the regulations.

Thrugelmir

Always fancied a summer holiday in Iceland, Faroe Islands or the Falklands. 

Unfortunately Australia and New Zealand aren't easily accessible. 

Grumpy_chap

Thrugelmir said:

Unfortunately Australia and New Zealand aren't easily accessible. 

Nor will they let you in.

Singapore is nice, though.
Portugal and Gibraltar closer to home - book quick before the price rockets.

Or, just enjoy the UK.

CKhalvashi

Thrugelmir said:

Always fancied a summer holiday in Iceland, Faroe Islands or the Falklands. 

Unfortunately Australia and New Zealand aren't easily accessible. 

That will be at least October on the Australian end, so it's important to see how the situation develops.

Confusingly, Albania and several Greek islands aren't on the green list, despite the travel advice changing over the past days indicating they would be. I'd expect (subject to rates staying low) that this will change over the next weeks.

Otherwise, everything looks completely sensible to me. Remember to check entry requirements at the other end before booking.

Westin

Anyone else had to Google where exactly Tristan da cunha was?

Population 264 people. No hotel. I don’t think Jet2 or TUI offer holidays there

Thrugelmir

CKhalvashi said:

Thrugelmir said:

Always fancied a summer holiday in Iceland, Faroe Islands or the Falklands. 

Unfortunately Australia and New Zealand aren't easily accessible. 

Confusingly, Albania and several Greek islands aren't on the green list, despite the travel advice changing over the past days indicating they would be. I'd expect (subject to rates staying low) that this will change over the next weeks.

Be the broader lack of testing, genomics, vaccination programmes etc. Pure declared case numbers aren't enough in isolation any longer.

CKhalvashi

Thrugelmir said:

CKhalvashi said:

Thrugelmir said:

Always fancied a summer holiday in Iceland, Faroe Islands or the Falklands. 

Unfortunately Australia and New Zealand aren't easily accessible. 

Confusingly, Albania and several Greek islands aren't on the green list, despite the travel advice changing over the past days indicating they would be. I'd expect (subject to rates staying low) that this will change over the next weeks.

Be the broader lack of testing, genomics, vaccination programmes etc. Pure declared case numbers aren't enough in isolation any longer.

Of course, naturally taking the full circumstances into account.

ratechaser

Portugal was booked some time ago while very cheap. Now just need Greece (also booked while very cheap) to go green and it will be a good year for us...

kuepper

What is the point of waiting for day 8 test when you can test to release on day 5?