- October 4, 2021
- By Debbie Suenson-Taylor
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Booking with Confidence
The new travel guidance has bought about a feeling of confidence that we can start travelling again. Combine this no PCR testing for fully vaccinated travellers from late October (England only) and the removal from the red list of some of our much loved destinations such as the Maldives, Kenya and Sri Lanka makes travel a little less complex. For us, planning and arranging trips has always been a collaboration to ensure the whole travel experience is engaging, exciting and smooth. So please be rest assured that you are in safe hands when you book with us.
Whilst departing and returning to the UK has become easier the rest of the world remains complex as all countries have their own protocols and entry requirements. Some still require PCR tests, arrival tests and/or quarantine whilst others remain closed to UK tourists. There has been no better time that to work with travel agent as we are always ready to advise you on where travel is now possible. Our role is to guide you on your worldwide wish list and to manage all of the paperwork and logistics on your behalf. Our role is to ensure your plans are safe, flexible and fully protected. Our service is to ensure that we save you time and stress in planning to safe travels again.
A final thought: as a travel agency we only work with operators who are able to offer full flexibility, financial protection and the support to to easily change your plans at short notice. You can also find answers to some of your concerns or key questions here in our Frequently Asked Questions relieving any pre-departure worries.
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