Destination Travel Advice

• All international arrivals to the UK must take a Day 2 lateral flow test within two days of arriving back into the UK. Those who test positive must isolate and go for a free NHS PCR test. This includes those who are fully vaccinated. The test must be taken before the end of day 2. Your arrival day is counted as day 0.
• You cannot use an NHS test for this Day 2 test. You must use a private test provider and you will need to enter your COVID­19 test booking reference number on your passenger locator form.
• Children aged 5 to 17 must take a test on arrival in England ­ before the end of day 2 at the latest (arrival day is day 0).
• Children aged 4 and under do not have to take any COVID­19 travel test.
• Complete your passenger locator form – any time in the 48 hours before you arrive in England - click here
• For test providers see Covid Travel Tests below.

If you are returning to any of the devolved nations, there are different rules that apply. Please see the full UK entry details - click here

Destination Entry Requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination: Required for everyone over 18 (second dose administered more than 14 days before departure. We recommend you take a print copy in addition to the NHS App.
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers irrespective of age must have a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departing the UK. If travelling on an indirect flight it is still 72 hours before your UK departure time as long as your transit time is less than 24 hours and you remain within the airport terminal.
• If you are transiting from the UK via Dubai your PCR test must be taken within 48 hours of departure from the UK. The test certificate must have the location of the testing facility where the sample was taken to be accepted for the flight. NHS COVID-19 test certificates including antibody and home testing kits are not acceptable.
• All travellers will have an antigen test on arrival at your hotel and on day 5. These are taken at your resort and are complimentary. You can explore the island fully once your arrival antigen test returns negative.
• All travellers must complete several health forms either before or during the flight to Mauritius. To save time you can now complete the online All In One Form which you can print off and present to the authorities on arrival in Mauritius - All In One Form

It is mandatory for everyone, including tourists, to wear masks in public places outside the hotel. You risk being fined 2500 rupees if you are caught not wearing a mask. You may need to show your vaccination status to gain access to bars, shops & restaurants outside your hotel.

Mauritius Government website: click here

FCDO advice Mauritius

Destination Entry Requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination: Not required
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers (infants under 1 years of age are excluded) need a negative PCR test taken 96 hours before departure from the UK. The test should contain the following: A) name of passenger (same as passport, B) Passport number, C) Name & address of testing laboratory, D) Type of test stated as PCR test, E) Name of sampling, F) Result
• If you are transiting from the UK via Dubai your PCR test must be taken within 48 hours of departure from the UK. The test certificate must have the location of the testing facility where the sample was taken to be accepted for the flight. NHS COVID-19 test certificates including antibody and home testing kits are not acceptable.
• The Traveller Health Declaration (THD) form must be completed twice. 1) 24 hours prior to departure to the Maldive and , 2) before you depart the Maldives - click here

Government website: click here

FCDO advice Maldives

Destination Entry Requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination: Not required
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers require a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure.
• If you are transiting from the UK via Dubai your PCR test must be taken within 48 hours of departure from the UK. The test certificate must have the location of the testing facility where the sample was taken to be accepted for the flight. NHS COVID-19 test certificates including antibody and home testing kits are not acceptable.
• All travellers must complete the Seychelles Health Travel Authorisation form online before travelling. This must be complete before airline check-in. click here
• All passenger will be temperature checked at all arrival ports. 
• Seychelles has not yet confirmed that it will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. You should follow the entry rules for unvaccinated people. 

See updated travel advice on our website here

Seychelles Government website: click here

FCDO advice Seychelles

Destination Entry Requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination: Not required
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers 12 and over require a negative PCR test taken 48 hours before travel. You must present a digital or printed certificate of your PCR test at check-in. NHS covid tests, rapid PCR tests and home testing kits are not accepted.
• You may need to take a COVID PCR test on arrival. If you do, you must remain in your hotel until you receive your test result.
• You must also download the COVID19 - DXB Smart App - IOS  Android

Dubai Government Website: click here

Emirates Travel advice: click here

FCDO advice United Arab Emirates

Destination Entry Requirements:

• Proof of Vaccination: Required. We recommend you take a print copy in addition to the NHS App.
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers must validate their vaccination status 48 hours prior to departure from the UK - ica.gov.ae/en/
• A negative PCR test taken 48 hours prior to departure from the UK
• Everyone 12 and over must take a PCR test on arrival in Abu Dhabi
• On arrival in Abu Dhabi you will be given a Unified ID number to complete your registration on ica.gov.ae/en/
• You will require a further PCR tests on day 6 of your stay in Abu Dhabi. This test will be carried out at your hotel

Abu Dhabi Government Website: click here

FCDO advice United Arab Emirates

Destination entry requirements:

• Proof of vaccination: Required. We recommend you take a print copy in addition to the NHS App.
• Travel insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover with a least 30 days of Covid19 medical cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• All travellers (18 and over) require a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival into Oman
• All travellers (18 and over) need to pre-register their vaccine certificate and PCR test results before boarding a flight to Oman on the following website: click here  
• Purchase a tourist visa: click here
• If you are transiting from the UK via Dubai your PCR test must be taken within 48 hours of departure from the UK. The test certificate must have the location of the testing facility where the sample was taken to be accepted for the flight. NHS COVID-19 test certificates including antibody and home testing kits are not acceptable.

Government website: click here

FCDO advice Oman

NOTE: The Moroccan government has announced the suspension of all flights and ferries to Morocco up to 31 January 2022.

Destination entry Requirements:

• Proof of vaccination: Yes, to negate entry PCR test. We recommend you take a print copy in addition to the NHS App.
• Travel Insurance: Mandatory including COVID cover. We recommend taking a printed copy with you.
• Vaccinated travellers do not require a negative PCR test before arriving
• Unvaccinated travellers require a negative PCR test 72 hours prior to departure
• An entry form needs to be completed before arrival: click here

Government Website: click here

FCDO advice Morocco

While there are numerous testing suppliers listed on the government's website, we are a member of AITO, and they have secured small discounts with a few suppliers, but you may also have your own suggestions. For example, in person testing for departure PCR tests although more expensive, they may be more reliable than postal services. Details of these are, please note we have no affiliation with any of these companies so can not be held liable for any delays in the services they provide.

UK Government - Find a test provider for arriving into the UK

Randox- click here - for all tests use code: AITO43

CHB Medical - click here - use code: AITO20

C19testting - click here - use code: AITO10

Some airlines also have special deals with covid testing providers so it is worth looking at the options they may have available for you.

ExpressTest by Cignpost - book now

What happens if the FCDO advises against travel to a specific country?
If you are due to travel imminently, one of our team will contact you to book alternative dates or to cancel depending upon the level of restrictions in place from the FCDO and for how long travel is cancelled. If you are due to travel in a few weeks or months, we’ll be in touch to discuss your options.

What if the FCDO does not advise against travel to a country?
Your holiday will be unaffected and will go ahead as planned. If you wish to cancel your holiday, our booking conditions will be applicable and cancellation charges may apply. If you’d like to delay your travel plans, please speak to one of our consultants who can advise you whether this is possible, if there are any costs involved and how best to go about this.

What happens if I am ill or self-isolating?
If you are affected by illness or self-isolating you should contact your travel insurance company to ensure you’re covered in the event of being unable to travel. We recommend that everyone travelling should ensure that they are in possession of a suitable travel insurance policy to cover themselves in the event of any travel disruption regardless of the reason.

Is my holiday protected?
All our package holidays are covered by our ATOL bonding and you will have been issued an ATOL certificate with your documentation when making your reservation. You are also covered by our ABTA bonding.