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5th March 2020

Coronavirus – Information and Updates

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Given the disruption that Coronavirus (Covid-19) is currently causing worldwide, many of you will be concerned regarding your existing holiday, cruise and travel plans. Please scroll down below for links to our partners’ pages for their latest re-booking, cancellation and refund policies, some without penalty, subject to term and conditions, along with dates regarding when travel is suspended.

Our travel partners are monitoring the situation carefully, and we recommend you check their websites directly for the most up to date information and FAQs.

There have been many changes to planned travel schedules and cruises. If you are travelling independently we strongly recommend you check the advice issued by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Any decision whether to operate a trip, cancel or make any changes will always be made in the interest of their customers’ safety and security.

If you choose to cancel your holiday at a time when there is no FCO warning against travel to your chosen destination, you may be subject to the company’s normal cancellation policy.

As always, make sure you have appropriate travel insurance in place from the time of booking and check the scope of your cover.

For up to date advice on symptoms, how to protect yourself from the virus and what to do if you think you have caught the virus, click on this NHS site.

For up-to-date news on the virus and the UK government’s response, follow the BBC News.

For the latest Foreign Office Advice about travel overseas

Department of Health updates on the virus

ABTA Advice for customers

Keep updated with the News on Silver Travel Advisor.

Many cruise lines are offering ‘Book now, cancel later without penalty’ reassurance. Read more

Escorted touring and other travel companies are also now offering Peace of Mind holidays so that you can book with confidence. Read more

Below are links to our partners’ pages for their updates on the situation:

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

G Adventures

GIC The Villa Collection

Grand UK Holidays

Greatdays Group Travel

Great Rail Journeys

Hebridean Island Cruises

Personal Touch Holidays

Princess Cruises

Railbookers

Ramblers Cruise & Walk Holidays

Ramblers Walking Holidays

Revitalise Respite Holidays

Scenic Escorted Tours

Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays

Selective Asia

Serenity Holidays – Cape Verde Experience

Serenity Holidays – The Gambia Experience

Warner Leisure Hotels

Wendy Wu Tours

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