For the last year, we’ve somewhat adjusted to all the changes brought by the pandemic. Many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged.
In Europe, several countries are extending or re-imposing lockdown measures and with them travel and entry requirements as a third wave of the pandemic sweeps the continent.
Detailed information is available on the European Commission Website. Complete information and resources of each of the individual 27 EU member states is also available on the EU´s Reopen EU website.
As a lot of our customers were waiting for the UK to open, might be interesting to know what “Step 3” of restrictions mean:
- Indoor dining will reopen, and venues will not have to serve a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks, and there will be no curfew.
- Domestic holidays and travel will now be extended to the rule of 6.
- Foreign travel will resume from today, following the traffic light system, see below.
- Read the full update from the UK government here.
For the last year we’ve somewhat adjusted to all the changes brought by the pandemic. Many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged.
- Accommodation prices will increase, With the near full reopening of domestic leisure travel, expect a 26% increase in prices over the next few weeks.
- Book flexible rates, Be safe, and book flexible rates.
- If you have a project booking or long term stay reach out to us ASAP, especially in this type of accommodation this summer, we recommend reaching out to us as soon as possible.
E.U. introduces a coordinated ‘Traffic Light System’ to indicate travel restrictions consistently. The below map is as of 13 May 2021 and is updated more frequently here. It’s goal is to help plan travel in Europe while staying safe. Information below taken from Reopen Europa.
- Red | The 14-day cumulative coronavirus case notification rate is 50 or more per 100,000 people and the test positivity rate of tests for coronavirus infection is 4% or more OR the 14-day cumulative coronavirus case notification rate is more than 150 per 100,000 people.
- Amber | the 14-day cumulative coronavirus case notification rate is less than 50 per 100,000 people, and the test positivity rate of tests for coronavirus infection is 4% or more OR the 14-day cumulative coronavirus case notification rate ranges from 25 to 150, but the test positivity rate of tests for coronavirus infection is less than 4%.
- Green | The 14-day cumulative coronavirus case notification rate is less than 25 per 100,000 people, and the test positivity rate of tests for coronavirus infection is less than 4%.
- Grey | Not enough information available, or the testing rate is 300 or less.
As of 17 May, the UK has also added the following countries to their ‘green list’ as defined above:
- Portugal including the Azores and Madeira
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Brunei
- Iceland
- Faroe Islands
- Gibraltar
- Falkland Islands
- Israel
