Cruise and Travel Tips from Elite Cruises and Travel: Welcome to Another Side of Britain! Explore different every day.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Welcome to Another Side of Britain! Explore different every day.

Britain is brilliant in 2022: With new air routes, hotel openings, royal celebrations and innovative events, there are a thousand ways to explore different every day.

A warm welcome: Britain is open and easier than ever to visit. The UK government has unveiled a new "living with Covid" plan and the highlights include:

Fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to test or quarantine after arrival into England, Scotland and Wales. (eff. Feb. 11).
All COVID-19 restrictions in England have ended. Note: Scotland and Wales haven't removed restrictions yet (eff. Feb. 24).
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will no longer be legally required to self-isolate in England, however, it's recommended to avoid contact with others for at least five full days. Note: Self-isolation is still a requirement in Scotland and Wales.

New experiences: How about a rooftop afternoon tea in Liverpool? Take a hot air balloon ride at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta! Catch a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Or maybe it's time to enjoy a Gin Safari experience while cycling in London!

Unmissable events: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee (June 2-5) and 'Unboxed,' a UK-wide celebration of creativity just scratch the surface of festivals and events to enjoy all-year-round.

Take Flight: Many airlines are reintroducing service or launching new routes to Great Britain:

JETBLUE recently launched JFK to London's Heathrow and Gatwick. Next up? Boston is set to launch this spring.
AER LINGUS' new service connects JFK and Orlando to Manchester.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC announced a new flight connecting Austin, Texas to London in May.
BRITISH AIRWAYS will launch service connecting Portland, Oregon to London in June.