Holiday Advice
Checklist for booking your summer holiday with confidence Many families are keen to get away on a fun-filled overseas trip to make up for the holidays they’ve missed during the pandemic. ABTA – The Travel Association has prepared a handy checklist to help you get ready for your next trip abroad.
C heck that your travel company is an ABTA Member
holiday will be protected under the Package Travel Regulations. On top of the existing protections that come with booking a package holiday, many ABTA Members are also offering additional benefits or flexible cancellation and rebooking policies if needed. Many are also offering special family discounts, and it’s important to book early. There is massive pent-up demand for holidays, so by booking ahead of others you’ll be able to take advantage of the best deals such as free child places or room upgrades and secure the accommodation and resort of your choice.
ABTA Members will be able to offer guidance and the most up-to-date information so you can travel with confidence. ABTA Members have to follow a code of conduct which stands for high quality, reliable travel experiences. You can use the search tool on ABTA’s website to look for a local Member. Booking a package holiday provides the best form of protection for your travel plans, as your
C heck your destination’s requirements Visit the Foreign Office website (gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice) to find the latest advice for the country you’re visiting. This includes entry requirements related to Coronavirus such as if you need to present proof of vaccination and/or a negative test result. Note that children may have differing destination entry requirements to adults. The Foreign Office website will also include other
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