From 12 October 2025, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into effect. This new digital border process will affect most British travellers heading to Europe – whether you’re flying to Spain, catching the Eurostar to Paris, or sailing on a Mediterranean cruise.
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British Travel Awards Voting Opens: We Need Your Help
British Travel Awards voting season is upon us once more, and we need your help to bag even more silverware and retain our credentials as one of the most trusted British travel brands.
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The Excellence Collection Announces Huge Development Plans
High-end Caribbean resort group, The Excellence Collection has announced ambitious multi-million-pound development plans to further build on their enviable reputation.
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Government Unveils New Tool Which Simplifies COVID Requirements For UK Travel Abroad
The Government has announced a new tool which aims to simplify the process of travelling to and from the UK during COVID.
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Boris Johnson Confirms Scrappage of Pre-Departure Tests
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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Blue Bay Continues With Ambitious Personal Travel Consultant Expansion Plans
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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New Research Shows People Three Times More Likely To Book Green List Destinations
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
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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The Maldives is Open and Business Couldn’t be Better
Business is booming in the Maldives as tourists return to the dreamy destination
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First Worldwide Booking For Finest Playa Mujeres
We are unbelievably proud to have been recognised by Excellence Resorts as the first agent worldwide to make a booking to the Finest Playa Mujeres Resort. A message from Excellence Resorts Here’s why the Excellence Group themselves believe we’re worth our salt: “Excellence Group, representing its complete portfolio of existing properties under Excellence Resorts and Beloved Hotels brands, has the pleasure to acknowledge and congratulate Blue Bay Travel and its superb team…