TRIPS: SOAK UP SUMMER

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SOAK UP SUMMER Travel Advice from Mr Smith

WHETHER IT’S A BEACH ABROAD OR A STAYCATION, STAYING FLEXIBLE IS THE TICKET AGAIN THIS YEAR. LONDONER AND CO-FOUNDER OF MR & MRS SMITH, JAMES LOHAN, GIVES CITY KIDS HIS TOP TRAVEL TIPS.

by REBEKAH HALL

Three lockdowns and a solid vaccination rate means that we can officially fly our coop, and while we can practically feel the sunscreen baking into our skin, travel still is not without slight complications. The good news is that with a little prowess, decent planning and a few key tips you’ll soon be on your way to Kokomo, drink melting in your hand.

To get started, first check the latest government advice when planning any trips abroad because we have learnt how fast things change as countries move in and out of lockdown. A number of countries have a green stamp of approval but there are constraints for UK travellers, including some hotel quarantines upon arrival in green-list countries, such as Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. A Covid PCR test 72 hours before re-entering the UK and two days after you return is required even if you are vaccinated. So, while it is unlikely that we will find ourselves racing to our border to avoid a lengthy quarantine like last year - do your homework.

The official government advice is that “people should not be travelling to amber or red countries for leisure,”