J'AIME SEPTEMBER 2021

Ibiza, Bermuda, Spain, Croatia, the
Canary Islands and Greece. A lot
of the Caribbean is already open as
well as Mauritius, the Maldives and
Middle East.
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How does the traffic light
system work?
Put simply, for those who are double
vaccinated you can travel to green
and amber destinations without the
need to quarantine when you get
home. Most also have their FCDO
travel advice lifted and most also are
allowing UK visitors in.
What if a green destination
turns amber while I am abroad?
First, don’t panic! You do not need to rush home or
change your plans. There is no difference between
green and amber for most of us who are fully
vaccinated. If not vaccinated, there is a ‘test to
release’ scheme after five days.
What insurance do I need?
Simply ensure your insurance provider covers you
if you catch Covid before or during your trip. Many
policies are starting to do this now. If you have
annual cover with your bank, for example, do check
this detail carefully.
THE STUNNING KRKA
NATIONAL PARK IN CROATIA
I desperately need a break in the sun! Where
should I go?
There is still time to enjoy end of season sunshine
in some of the popular Mediterranean resorts on
the Balearic Islands, on the Algarve in Portugal,
Croatia and in Greece. Ibiza welcomed a number
of new and exciting hotels this year if you want to
try something new and all these destinations are
good for private pool villas too if you want a more
independent trip. We can have a quick chat and
get to know you and recommend the most suitable
destination.
Where have you been this summer?
I had a couple of weeks in a part of Croatia I had
not visited before with the family. The feeling of
our first beach holiday in more than 18 months was
overwhelming. The boys were so excited, and we saw
some stunning natural scenery including the Krka
National Park. It helped recharge the batteries and
reminded us about the importance of quality time
together overseas, and how this can help with the
kids’ learning and development too.
How were the queues at the airport?
The airport experience was not as busy as we
expected. Some airlines require you to upload your
documents before you travel to reduce queues. We
flew with Jet2 and everyone was being checked
carefully, but it didn’t take much longer than usual.
Security was quiet and boarding was civilised.
How did it feel being away?
It reminded me how much we have missed exploring
new destinations and increasing our knowledge,
seeing and experiencing wonderful things. Seeing
my children’s faces again made a few extra tests and
checks seem like a breeze!
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