Author: Tom Spruce

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Tom Spruce

As the Content Executive of Blue Bay Travel, I am able to craft and deliver an engaging and informative content schedule on the pages of this blog. Here my love of travel and writing are able to combine. We’re all about arming you with knowledge on some of the most incredible destinations in the world. I suppose there are worse jobs than writing about paradise every day.

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Blue Bay Go Back to School to Show Students the “Life of a Travel Agent”

January 13, 2022 Tom Spruce
Blue Bay Sales sat down with students from Shireland Collegiate Academy to talk all things travel & tourism.

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Boris Johnson Confirms Scrappage of Pre-Departure Tests

January 5, 2022 Tom Spruce
The government has confirmed the scrapping of pre-departure tests, as well as the need to self-isolate on return to the UK, from 4am on Friday.

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Our Guide To The Big Blue Sale: The Inside Scoop On The Offers To Watch

December 21, 2021 Tom Spruce
Stop dreaming and start booking! Our Big Blue Sale is touching down again, with deals available from Mexico to the Maldives. It’s the perfect opportunity to get that grandiose getaway on the books, finally.

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New COVID Measures: What Do They Mean And Where To Find Cheaper PCR Tests

November 29, 2021 Tom Spruce
With testing on return to the UK becoming mandatory again, we wanted to do the legwork for you and investigate where you can find cheap PCR tests.

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Blue Bay Continues With Ambitious Personal Travel Consultant Expansion Plans

November 23, 2021 Tom Spruce
Blue Bay are continuing our formidable growth plans by implementing more Personal Travel Consultants. And there’s plenty of roles available for homeworking travel professionals.

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Flexible Holidays (Updated November 2021)

November 8, 2021 Tom Spruce
Flexible Holidays by Blue Bay Travel, have your holiday of a lifetime with peace of mind included.

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Holi-dazed and Confused: Why Jamaica And The Maldives Prove The Traffic Light System Was A Catastrophe

September 9, 2021 Tom Spruce
Sources across the media are reporting the traffic light system could be scrapped on October 1. But, we’ll show how, in post-pandemic Britain, travel confidence has been brought to its knees by a combination of complicated rules and frustrating governmental flip-flopping.

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Traffic Light System “Coming To An End” According To Reports

September 9, 2021 Tom Spruce
According to reports across the media and travel-sphere this morning, the traffic light system coming to an end could happen as soon as next month.

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Which Countries Are On The Red, Amber and Green Lists: A Definitive Guide (Updated 27 August)

August 27, 2021 Tom Spruce
The government’s traffic light system is live, here’s our definitive guide as to which countries appear on the new Red, Amber, and Green Lists.

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Blue Bay Bag Multiple Nominations In The Agent Achievement Awards

August 9, 2021 Tom Spruce
The Agent Achievement Awards are coming and Blue Bay are hoping to bag multiple gongs on their visit to London.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Government’s Traffic Light System (Updated August 2021)

August 5, 2021 Tom Spruce
The government’s ‘traffic light’ system has caused confusion since it’s inception back in May. However, with the latest news about the green and amber lists, there’s reason to be cheerful.

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Transport Secretary Confirms Ban On International Cruises To Be Lifted

July 29, 2021 Tom Spruce
The UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, has confirmed the ban on international cruises, which has been in place since March 2020, will be lifted. The cruise tourism industry breathed a heavy sigh of relief recently as Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, confirmed the nearly 18 month-long ban on international cruises would be coming to an end from August 2. Cruising industry bosses welcomed the latest easing of travel…

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Why National Travel Agents Day Has Never Been More Important

July 23, 2021 Tom Spruce
Industry workers across the UK are coming together on 23 July to celebrate National Travel Agents Day, and it’s never been more necessary.

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Quarantine-Free Travel To Amber Destinations For Vaccinated Brits

July 8, 2021 Tom Spruce
The Government have confirmed vaccinated Brit’s will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to countries on the green and amber lists.

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Caribbean Introduces Traveller’s Health Program And CARPHA App To Encourage Tourism Back To The Region

July 2, 2021 Tom Spruce
In a recent Caribbean Tourism Organisation round-table discussion with the UK travel trade, Dr Lisa Indar shared how the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has been completing unique collaborative work to implement the Traveller’s Health Program ensuring tourism can return to the region safely.

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Agents & Airline Operators Prepare To Lobby Government For The Travel Day Of Action

June 21, 2021 Tom Spruce
Hundreds of travel agents and tour operators are preparing to lobby the government on 23 June as part of the Save Future Travel Coalition’s Travel Day of Action.

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Mauritius Re-Opening Revealed: The Island Have Announced When Its Borders Will Re-open To International Guests

June 16, 2021 Tom Spruce
The Mauritius re-opening has been confirmed by the country’s tourism board who have recently announced they will be throwing open their borders to international travellers again from 15 July.

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New Research Shows People Three Times More Likely To Book Green List Destinations

June 4, 2021 Tom Spruce
In the wake of the government’s shock move to shift Portugal to the Amber List, new research has hinted that customers are more likely to book breaks to Green List destinations.

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Government Confirms NHS App To Be Used For COVID Passports

April 30, 2021 Tom Spruce
The government’s Travel Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed an NHS app will be used to house COVID Passports allowing international travel to recommence from the UK.

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Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Tourism Return From July

March 30, 2021 Tom Spruce
Thailand authorities have announced the country will be opening to vaccinated tourists without the need to quarantine from July.

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