Currently on the French Riviera (Cavalaire sur mer). While in Nice/Monaco every bar restaurant has to see your Covid Vaccine certification and scan the QR code before admittance. I did see a couple turned away. Although it’s on my phone, i have a paper copy in my wallet for easier access.
Been told the same in Spain
It wasn't where I was, didn't get asked once for any form of certification although it may happen in the big cities.
Interesting. My Spanish teacher and a few friends and colleagues have told me you need to - will be prepared, just in case
I'm thinking of going to Edinburgh for a few days in November. Anyone been recently and can recommend hotel, restaurants, places to visit?
Thanks in advance
I am going for the Christmas markets at the end of November. I booked a few weeks ago and during this time the travelodge I have booked as doubled in price. If the are thinking of going got the markets get in quick, the prices are increasing rapidly. I have booked the train for less than £60 each first class.
Hoping to go before the Christmas market. I live not far from Winchester now so going to visit there instead.
Going to Somerset next week after a last minute booking, staying in what seemed to be the last dog friendly cottage available in the country. Not bothered about the weather, it'll be dog walks, cream teas (mainly for Mrs Idle), cider and pasties all week long.
Goodwood revival this weekend, can’t wait. My outfit must have shrunk over lockdown though as it doesn’t fit. Nearest hotel I could get is in Emsworth, which looks a nice enough place.
Going to Somerset next week after a last minute booking, staying in what seemed to be the last dog friendly cottage available in the country. Not bothered about the weather, it'll be dog walks, cream teas (mainly for Mrs Idle), cider and pasties all week long.
Cheers, @AFKABartram. Had a great week, sun every day (not all day every day) but perfect for walking the dog out on Exmoor and on the beach. Middle of September often seems to be good for weather, great when the children are grown up.
Anyone going La Palma, we would normally be out there now had it not been for Covid. We stay at the hotel at the foot of where the volcanic eruption is. Love it out there stay safe everyone in the vicinity.
I have just become aware that the UK may be interpreting the EU rules on UK passport validity incorrectly. I, like may others, thought it had changed since Brexit but it seems it has not and that additional validity on a 10 year passport can be counted when travelling to an EU country.
The article on the linked is worth a read - although don't want to be responsible for anyone being denied boarding! I have logged onto CL especially to post this as think and hope it could save a few Lifers' (and Lifers' friends' and familys') trips
I have contacted someone at the FCDO to check if the TA wording should be revised. From the article, it seems TUI, Jet2 and EasyJet are not denying boarding if the 3 months validity is additional months added when the passport was renewed.
I have not heard of anyone being refused entry at an EU border due to insufficient validity on their UK passport, which would likely have happened if TUI etc have changed their interpretation incorrectly.
I recall someone on here thinking he would not be able to travel when it seems (according to Simon Calder 5 days ago) he should have been. As it was a few weeks ago, the airline might have denied him boarding anyway.
It is down to individuals to make their own checks but it does seem to be the case
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Not bothered about the weather, it'll be dog walks, cream teas (mainly for Mrs Idle), cider and pasties all week long.
I have just become aware that the UK may be interpreting the EU rules on UK passport validity incorrectly. I, like may others, thought it had changed since Brexit but it seems it has not and that additional validity on a 10 year passport can be counted when travelling to an EU country.
The article on the linked is worth a read - although don't want to be responsible for anyone being denied boarding! I have logged onto CL especially to post this as think and hope it could save a few Lifers' (and Lifers' friends' and familys') trips
I have contacted someone at the FCDO to check if the TA wording should be revised. From the article, it seems TUI, Jet2 and EasyJet are not denying boarding if the 3 months validity is additional months added when the passport was renewed.
I have not heard of anyone being refused entry at an EU border due to insufficient validity on their UK passport, which would likely have happened if TUI etc have changed their interpretation incorrectly.
I recall someone on here thinking he would not be able to travel when it seems (according to Simon Calder 5 days ago) he should have been. As it was a few weeks ago, the airline might have denied him boarding anyway.
It is down to individuals to make their own checks but it does seem to be the case