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Thirsty Czechs return to beer gardens as COVID rules relaxed

May 19, 2021486 Views

Czech Republic consumes most beer per capita in the world The world's thirstiest beer drinkers finally clinked their pilsner mugs in the drizzle on Monday, as beer gardens opened despite unseasonably cold grey weather in the Czech Republic, a landmark event after five months of COVID-19 lockdown. Beer in Czech Republic! Photo : David Marvan "Finally I am sitting here as a human," said Martin Krisko, savouring his cold beer with a meal served hot, on a plate, rather than lukewarm in a plastic takeaway container, at the Beer Time pub in Prague's former industrial quarter Smichov. The Czech Republic, home to the original pilsner, consumes the most beer per capita in the world, and reopening its pubs for outdoor service is seen as an important step in its plans to relax its COVID-...

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Greek island Corfu welcomes first cruise ship of new season

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May 19, 2021875 Views

The Greek island of Corfu welcomed its first cruise ship of the new season on Tuesday, hoping much awaited tourists will help salvage losses incurred during 2020 due to the coronavirus. Corfu port authorities said some 600 tourists from countries including Italy, France and Germany were on board the Costa Luminosa, operated by Italy’s Costa Cruises, and all safety measures were being adhered to in the port. Passengers of the Costa Luminosa cruise ship wearing protective face masks make their way at the port of the island of Corfu, Greece, May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Adonis Skordilis Some of the passengers expressed their delight at being able to travel again. “It’s freedom, enjoying life, you really feel much better. You’re not in prison anymore, you’re free and that really does you...

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Britons seeking sun and sand return to Portugal as travel ban ends

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May 18, 2021870 Views

Sun-hungry Britons landing in Portugal on Monday after a four-month coronavirus travel ban between the two countries was lifted at midnight were elated to be back on holiday. "It's fantastic. The feeling is unbelievable. We got the sun, the people, the beaches, the bars. Can't wait," said British tourist Matthew Bolden, giving the thumbs up at the arrivals gate at Lisbon airport. Twenty-two flights from Britain were due to land in Portugal on Monday, with most heading to the southern Algarve region, famous for its beaches and golf courses but nearly deserted over the past months as the pandemic kept tourists away. People arrive at Faro Airport from Manchester on the first day that Britons are allowed to enter Portugal without needing to quarantine, as coronavirus disease (COVID-1...

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Portugal to allow EU and UK tourists with a negative coronavirus test

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May 16, 20211192 Views

Portugal will allow tourist flights from European Union countries with low infection rates and from the UK, but passengers must show a negative coronavirus test on arrival, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. The announcement came a day after the Portuguese tourism authority gave the green light to UK tourists to enter the country from Monday. FILE PHOTO: A couple is seen next to rows of empty hammocks during the coronavirus pandemic in Albufeira, Portugal. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante In a statement, it said the ban will be lifted on European countries with less than 500 cases of infections per 100,000 people. Tourists from Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland are also allowed to start flying to Portugal. Visitors will have to show proof of a negative test taken ...

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Greece formally opens to tourists

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May 16, 20211346 Views

Greece formally opened to visitors on Saturday, kicking off a summer season it hopes will resurrect its vital tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic. After months of lockdown restrictions, Greece also opened its museums this week, including the Acropolis museum, home to renowned sculptures from Greek antiquity. Passengers arriving from Germany and Switzerland stand with their luggage outside the terminal of the Heraklion airport, as the country's tourism season officially opens, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 15, 2021. REUTERS/Stefanos Rapanis "I feel really alive and good because it has been such a hard and long year because of COVID," said Victoria Sanchez, a 22-year-old student on holiday from the Czech Republic. "I feel again alive," she said, as she st...

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The trendiest UK staycations in 2021 revealed in new study

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May 15, 2021538 Views

* The UK’s trendiest holiday destinations in 2021 include York, Edinburgh, Cornwall, Devon and the Peak District, a new study reveals.*Peak Cottages’ Trendiest Staycations reveals the best UK holiday hotspots for Brits to experience top food and drink, decor, getaway and pop culture trends.*The study looked at where in the UK proved the most relevant for each trend, which included Netflix hit Bridgerton, Pampas Grass, Cottagecore and Mochi.*Taylor Swift fans should look to visit Elveden to recreate the picturesque Evermore album cover, while London is named the UK’s self-care capital. The top UK holiday hotspots in 2021 have been named in a brand new study, based on their relevance to top social media trends - including hit TV shows and interior decor styles. Peak Cottages’ Tren...

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Hotels, boarding houses may reopen as of May 24 in the Czech Republic

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May 15, 20211372 Views

Hotels and boarding houses may reopen as of May 24 in Czech Republic. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek said journalists after a cabinet meeting that he will submit a proposal to the government next week so that they can reopen without capacity limits. The government has been relaxing the economic restrictions based on six packages and on the number of new Covid-19 infections per 100,000 in the past seven days, which was 102 on last Sunday. Under the package number four, which was on the agenda in meeting, facilities and services including hotels and boarding houses might resume operations as of next Monday. A 25 percent capacity limit has been set for hotels and boarding houses. The condition was criticized by entrepreneurs, which is why the government decided to postpone the...

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Promoting innovation and sustainability as FITUR returns

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May 15, 20211080 Views

At FITUR- The International Spanish Tourism Trade Fair (Madrid, 19-23 May 2021), UNWTO will ensure sustainability, innovation and responsibility are a central part of the conversation. FITUR was the last global in-person trade fair to take place before the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the first one to return, sending a clear message of the resolve of the tourism sector for a safe and responsible restart. This year’s trade fair will continue the long-standing partnership between UNWTO and FITUR, with the United Nations specialized agency for tourism addressing the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector while also looking to the future and supporting the tourism talent of tomorrow. Sustainable development takes the lead The week kicks off with the 25 winners of the U...

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Italy lifts COVID quarantine for EU, UK and Israel from Sunday

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May 15, 20211151 Views

Italy will scrap mandatory quarantine from Sunday for visitors from the European Union, Britain and Israel who test negative for COVID-19, the government said on Friday as it looks to give summer tourism a boost. With vaccine roll-outs picking up pace in the EU, more countries are looking to ease travel curbs and restrictions on the hospitality sector to help it recover from the pandemic. “We have been waiting for this move for a long time and it anticipates a Europe-wide travel pass,” Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia. FILE PHOTO: Italian tourists visit the leaning tower of Pisa as it reopens to the public, following the ease of restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pisa, Italy, May 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini The EU plans to star...

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Anantara in Spain, Portugal reopen in time for a luxurious Mediterranean summer

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May 13, 2021447 Views

Anantara has announced the reopening of its resorts in Southern Europe with new gastronomic journeys, wellness programs and exclusive experiences. Anantara Villa Padierna Palace in Spain welcomes guests with a series of brand-new experiences that reconnect visitors to Andalusian allures whilst Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort entices with glamourous, family-friendly Portuguese escapes. Enticing Andalusian allure Anantara Villa Padierna Palace welcomes back guests with a series of carefully created journeys and experiences centred on the traditions, flavours and rituals of Southern Spain. New mindfulness experiences invite guests to live consciously and disconnect from the daily routine. From cruising the coastlines on a sailing boat with a guided meditation instruct...