Destinations Hotel Offers Holiday Types Contact Us Manage my Booking Agent login Phone free now 0800 047 1066 Travel Information Classic Commitment Booking Conditions Booking Amendment We understand that the rules and advice surrounding overseas travel, with the introduction of the traffic light system, relating to covid-19, remains confusing. We have updated this page to enable you to quickly find travel information relevant to your situation, and also to signpost you to reliable advice from relevant authorities. We aim to update this page as quickly as possible following any important announcements relating to travel and the coronavirus pandemic. This page was last updated on 29 November 2021 Travelaware and FCDO Travel Advice Bookings affected by FCDO advice Entry into the United Kingdom – from 4am, 30 November 2021 New measures come into effect for all arrivals into the UK from 4am on 30 November. It is no longer possible to take a lateral flow test on day 2 or day 8 – these must now be PCR tests. It is also a requirement to self-isolate at home or the place where you are staying until you receive a negative test result. If you are arriving from a non-red list destination the rules are dependant on your vaccination status. To check whether your vaccine is approved please visit; England https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#new-rules N.Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-changes-international-travel-rules-4-october. Scotland https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-international-travel-quarantine/pages/red-amber-and-green-list-countries/ Wales https://gov.wales/rules-international-travel-and-wales-coronavirus For eligible fully vaccinated passengers you must: Book and pay for a day 2 Covid 19 test (PCR) – to be taken after arrival. Complete your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before you arrive (you need to complete this in order to be permitted to check in for your return flight). Ensure that you take your Covid 19 test on or before day 2. You will not need to take a pre-departure test or a day 8 test, but you must self-isolate at home (or the place where you’re staying) as soon as you arrive. You are only permitted to end self-isolation if you receive a negative test result from your day 2 test. If your PCR test results are delayed you must self-isolate either until a negative result is received, or until day 14 after arrival, whichever is sooner. You must also be able to prove that you have been fully vaccinated (at least 14 days before your arrival) with a digital or paper document from the appropriate health authority. If you are not fully vaccinated you must: Take a pre-departure Covid 19 test within 3 days prior to your travel home. Book and pay for day 2 and day 8 Covid 19 tests – to be taken after arrival. Complete your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before you arrive (you need to complete this in order to be permitted to check in for your return flight). Quarantine at home for 10 days Ensure that you take your Covid 19 day 2 test on or before day 2, and your day 8 test on or after day 8 If your day 2 test is positive you must isolate for the full 10 days following, the day of taking the test is considered day 0. It is not necessary to take the day 8 test if your day 2 test is positive, if it is negative you must continue to self-isolate and take the day 8 test on or after day 8. If the day 8 test is positive you must self isolate for a further full 10 days, the day you take the day 8 test is considered day 0. Classic Collection Holidays’ policy: Should you wish to amend your holiday we will charge zero fees for amendments (although increased supplier charges may apply) and if a cancellation is required this will be subject to our standard booking conditions. To amend an existing booking that is currently due to travel in the next 4 weeks, please call +44 (0) 1903 823088 or freephone 0800 008 7288 with details of your request. To amend a booking that is currently due to depart outside of the next 4 weeks, please complete this Booking Amendment Form. Red list destinations The government says we should not travel to red list countries. Classic Collection Holidays’ policy: At 14 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation with full refund will be available. Alternatively, customers can amend their booking with zero amendment fees (although increased supplier charges may apply) and as a thank you for amending rather than cancelling we will offer a £100 holiday voucher to be used against the outstanding balance of the existing booking or a future booking. To amend an existing booking that is currently due to travel in the next 4 weeks, please call +44 (0) 1903 823088 or freephone 0800 008 7288 with details of your request. To amend a booking that is currently due to depart outside of the next 4 weeks, please complete this Booking Amendment Form. More information about red, amber and green list rules for entering England can be found here. Entry requirements at destination Where blanket entry requirements are imposed by the destination, which makes it impossible for us to deliver the package booked – for example a 5 day quarantine on arrival for all – we will offer a complete refund to all fully paid bookings within 14 days of departure, on a rolling 14 day basis. However, if there is a requirement for visitors to have completed a full vaccination programme this does not affect our ability to deliver the package that has been booked and therefore booking conditions will apply to cancellations. However, if children are included on the bookings where vaccinations are not currently possible, we will consider each of these on an individual basis. Changes to Traffic Light system For those on holiday If you are already on holiday and your destination becomes red, effective before your planned return date, then you will have to follow the appropriate rules for red list countries when you get back to the UK. To avoid this requirement you would have to return to the UK before the change in advice deadline. Should you choose to curtail your holiday we will do our best to assist, however, we are unable to guarantee flight availability and you would be required to pay the full cost of any new flights. It is also unlikely that you will receive a refund for your unused accommodation. Please visit www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK. The UK government has a list of providers of tests for outbound travel. For return to the UK and day 2/day 8 tests you can pre-book testing kits from Qured, which can be sent to your home in advance of your holiday. Further details can be found on their website, and a 10% discount is offered to Classic Collection customers by using the code CLASSICCOLLECTION10. Please note that Classic Collection Holidays does not endorse or recommend any particular private test providers. Customers should ensure to their own satisfaction that tests meet the criteria of both the destination, and the UK for return travel, and that results can be obtained within the required timeframe. Owing to the nature of the initial changes in international travel we have noticed a further increase in the number of calls as customers reconsider their position in relation to holidays that are already booked, We are working through these as quickly as we can and would ask our customers to bear with us during these continued extraordinary times, but it is taking longer than usual work through all affected bookings. Insurance Amending your holiday Whilst on Holiday FAQs If I book a holiday but travel restrictions prevent me from travelling, will I receive a refund? My booking has been cancelled and I’m waiting for my refund. When can I expect to receive it? Which countries are currently on the ‘Red List’? Will I need to quarantine when I return to the UK? The FCDO is not advising against travel to my destination but I’m nervous about travelling and want to cancel my holiday. Can I get a refund? Do I need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before I can travel? Can I amend my booking? What happens if my booked hotel is closed? Is my booking financially protected? What happens if I’ve been contacted by Test and Trace and need to isolate, and I can no longer go on holiday? What happens if my holiday destination changes to the next level whilst I’m on holiday? Where can I get tested in resort before return to the UK. Advice for travellers following the UK’s departure from the European Union There will be changes to travel to Europe from the United Kingdom from 1 January 2021. Please plan early to make sure you have everything in place in time for your trip. It is also important that you check how the coronavirus pandemic may affect your travel plans. When planning a trip and before you travel, check the Foreign Office advice for the destination you are visiting. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice Passport validity Travel Insurance Passport control and customs lanes Check your mobile phone company’s policy on data roaming Make sure you have all the documents you need to drive in Europe Visa-free travel in Europe ETIAS Visa waivers from 2023 onwards Prohibited meat and milk products Useful Travel Industry Links 100% protection We are 100% financially secure and holidays including flights are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, while other arrangements which do not include air travel are protected by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). Travel & Health advice Before you go, you should seek up to date advice from the UK FCDO www.gov.uk about travel to, and within, your chosen destination, noting the importance of regularly checking for the latest information. 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