The Portuguese minister of state for foreign affairs has confirmed British tourists will be allowed to enter Portugal from Monday. The decision was shared in a communication from the country’s tourist board which said restrictions will be relaxed from 00:00 on 17th May. Any person entering Portugal must provide a
The two newest ships in Silversea’s fleet—Silver Origin and Silver Moon—will lead the cruise line’s healthy return to service from June 2021. Silversea Cruises’ long-awaited return aboard brand new ship Silver Origin departs on her inaugural season in the Galapagos Islands from 19th June. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line will welcome guests
Tui plans to reopen holidays to the Greek Islands, Balearics, Canaries, and Portugal for the summer season. More than 60% of the planned capacity for this summer is to such destinations. The tour operator said: “We will be focussed on a reopening portfolio of destinations with expected well vaccination and
Travel to Portugal once the travel ban is lifted on Monday has been thrown into jeopardy. Doubts over whether the nation will open its borders on Sunday as planned could possibly be extended until 30th May, due to a ‘state of public calamity’. Travellers who have holidays book there next
EasyJet has put an extra 105,000 seats on sales across routes to Gibraltar and Portugal. The capacity hike includes a further 25,000 seats and more package holidays to Portugal. Summer fares lead-in at £29.99 one-way with package holidays starting at £359 per person. The additional flights follow the government confirming its traffic
Travellers transitting through an amber or red-list country while returning to the UK from a green-list destination will leave the traveller subject to amber or red-list restrictions. The industry had been hoping for transit through major hubs to be allowed if passengers remain airside and do not enter the transit
