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Americans traveling to the UK and Europe in 2025 will face new rules
Starting in early January, Americans will be required to have an electronic travel authorization before entering the United Kingdom. United States citizens currently don’t need a visa for short stays in the U.K., but even those travelers just passing through will be required to have the ETA. The U.K. is the third most-visited destination by...
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Worst time to travel home over Christmas revealed
Christmas traffic could cause congestion with queues of more than 40 minutes (Picture: George Cracknell Wright) Millions of people will drive around the country to visit family and friends over the Christmas period. It’s prompted the AA to issue an amber warnings between now and Christmas eve due to the risk of congestion. But one...
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‘Beautiful’ destination with a ‘tropical’ landscape is top spot to visit
Airbnb has revealed the top trending destinations for travellers in 2025, according to search data. The list also highlights the top 10 destinations amongst Brits in 2025, with UK travellers embracing the classic gap year (or career break). No matter what corner of the globe you’re visiting, this list has something for every traveller’s bucket...
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UK Government rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation system – Searchlight
The United Kingdom (UK)Government is introducing Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every year, including six million from the USA, Canada, and Australia. A release from the office of the British High Commission in St Vincent and the Grenadines states that from November 27, 2024, all eligible...
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Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You’ll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization | KQED
To apply, you’ll need to upload a photo of your passport and, for travelers age 10 and over, your face. You’ll then be asked several questions and pay £10 (around $12.50) for the application. Beware of any third-party website seeking to charge you more for processing your ETA application. How long will getting an ETA...
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning as 70mph gale-force winds leave Britons facing Christmas travel chaos
The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for wind just three days before Christmas, with gale-force winds of up to 70mph set to batter Britons over the weekend. The wind warning – which follows two on Saturday – extends from midnight to 9pm on Sunday, December 22. The warning area stretches across all...
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What Canadians need to know before travelling to Europe in 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International Make sure you have everything in order so you can avoid delays and disappointments Published Dec 18, 2024 • 4 minute read Canadian embassy in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO BY KRBLOKHIN/GETTY IMAGES Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate...
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Traveling to the UK next year? You’ll need to pay this fee to enter the country.
Why honesty matters at passport control | Cruising Altitude What should you say to passport control if you’re on a work trip but not earning locally? Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA costs £10 (about $12.58), is valid for two years,...
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When is the next train strike? Dates and affected lines for December 2024 Christmas and holiday period
Disputes between trade unions and train companies in the UK have now been dragging on for well over two years, with rail workers taking action to protest poor pay and working conditions. But while train strikes are officially over for much of the UK after ASLEF negotiated a pay deal, some strikes have since been called for...