Where to go now – November 2020

With the welcome news that several destinations have recently opened up for UK travellers those dreams of catching some winter sun and escaping the ‘new normal’ are close to becoming a reality. Whilst there are more than 20 countries you can now visit without having to quarantine when you return to the UK, several of those are not currently welcoming overseas visitors.  Some too, whilst being destinations on the ‘green’ list, are not accessible mostly due to available flights and routes as well as quarantine requirements on arrival.

Here’s the low down of some of Greenstar Travel clients’ favourite destinations and the ones you can visit freely now.

Canary Islands

The ideal winter sun destination and the most welcome addition to the UK travel corridor list, the Canary Islands are perfect to visit now.  There is no need to self isolate either on arrival on any of the islands or once back in the UK however you will need to do the following:

• Have a temperature check on arrival
• Undergo a visual healthcheck on arrival
• Provide contact information to the Spanish Ministry of Health as well as history of any know exposure to Covid-19 prior to travel.

Maldives

All visitors arriving into the Maldives must present a negative test taken no more than 96 hours prior to departure.  Additional testing may be required upon arrival into the Maldives.

Caribbean

Many of the Caribbean Islands are welcoming UK visitors and all have different restrictions in place.  The Caribbean islands are coming into their own now so perfect for a pre-Christmas or new year break. St Lucia, Antigua and Bermuda are the most welcoming currently:

St Lucia

You will need to provide a negative test upon arrival into St Lucia that was taken no more than 7 days prior to departure. Travellers will have their temperatures checked on arrival.

Antigua & Barbuda

All passengers over the age of 12 must provide a negative test upon arrival into Antigua and Barbuda taken no more than 7 days prior. A further test may be required upon arrival at VC Bird Airport in Antigua.

Bermuda

All UK visitors will need to provide a negative test upon arrival into Bermuda and will need to apply for Travel Authorisation before travel.

Greece

Some of the Greek Islands have a lovely long season so now is the time to enjoy a tranquil winter break in warm sunshine on islands such as Crete.  You must complete a PLF (Passenger Locator Form) at least 24 hours before your arrival in Greece to avoid being refused entry or receiving a fine.

Sweden

Sweden is probably the easiest country to currently visit.  There are no requirements on arrival and there is no need to wear a face mask whilst in the country. Sweden offers the ideal land of snow and ice and a wealth of adventures from experiencing the Northern Lights to dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife watching. Sweden is the ideal winter escape.

All information is correct at the time of publication – 28^th October 2020 – however the situation is changing all the time.  For expert help in securing a safe route to the sun and advice on where to stay do get in touch.  The office number is 01372 462226. Alternatively, do pop into the shop or email Martyn on martyn@greenstartravel.co.uk.  We would be delighted to help.

Photo Credit: Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhi, Maldives