By Catarina Demony LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal is sending border control reinforcements to an airport in the sunny Algarve as authorities struggle to cope with a surge in arrivals of British tourists after quarantine rules were lifted last week. The decision to send more officers to the airport in Faro […]
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Holiday-makers could be handing their hard-earned money directly to cybercriminals. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Brits are at risk of falling for holiday scams as they prioritise cheap deals over security in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, experts have warned. Since blanket restrictions on overseas travel relaxed on 6 July, holiday […]
The coronavirus pandemic has altered Brits’ money habits. Photo: Robert Anasch/Unsplash Brits travelling abroad are taking more cash with them, as the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have altered their money habits. The average currency transaction now stands at £423 ($553) — 42% higher than before 23 March, when the figure […]
An Easter weekend blow-out could risk the UK being plunged into a fourth lockdown, experts are warning. Scientists have sounded the alarm after the easing of gathering rules coincided with balmy weather, luring massive crowds to parks and beaches up and down the country. While many stuck to the rules […]
However, some holiday companies are welcoming the news, believing that it will increase holidaymakers’ confidence, something that is crucial for the successful restart of travel. Rebecca Masri, CEO of Little Emperors, a luxury private members hotel club, says: “I am fully supportive of the idea of testing. At Little […]
THE perfect road trip would last just under three hours, feature a sea view – and include a sing-a-long to 56 songs. A study of 2,000 Brits suggests three is the magic number, with this being revealed as the ideal amount of people in the car and also the number […]