INSPIRATION • October 2021
Sun-starved travellers rejoice, as this month we wave goodbye to the traffic-light system and say hello to the simple red list and ‘rest of the world’ list. Right now, we fly to 47 destinations deemed safe for travel, so here’s an update on which ones they are and why you should add these spots to the top of your holiday wish list…
Albania
For quaint coastal hamlets, and a taste of local raki (strong alcohol aperitif made with grapes and plums).
Algeria
For exploring the labyrinthine streets of Algiers’ ancient Casbah – the capital’s celebrated Unesco World Heritage Site.
Anguilla
For cool Caribbean rum and reggae.
Antigua and Barbuda
For stand-out sultry beaches and seafood sensations.
Swap the British weather for Bahamas' beaches
Bahamas
From the hustle and bustle of trendy Nassau to the vast mangroves of Andros.
Bahrain
The epicentre of the Gulf’s pearling past.
Barbados
A paradise for divers and aqua-fanatics – snorkel alongside two of the world’s rarest sea creatures: hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
Belgium
Brussels is the capital of Art Nouveau.
Canada
Home to the Canadian Rockies’ gleaming glaciers and craggy peaks.
Cayman Islands
For year-round sunshine, mystical crystal caves and footprint-free beaches.
Croatia
A haven for adventure-seekers and culture-cravers alike.
Soak up Cypriot cuisine
Cyprus
For a taste of deliciously moreish meze.
Czech Republic
Prague is home to the largest castle complex in the world.
Denmark
Where fairy-tale castles and remote fishing towns are just a bike ride away.
Explore icons in Egypt
Take inspiration from Germany’s gabled architecture
Guatemala’s ancient ruins of Tikal were once a centre of the Mayan empire
India’s awe-inspiring landscape
India
From the snow-dusted peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-splashed beaches of the tropical south.
Italy
From the north’s icy Alps and glacial lakes to the south’s fiery craters.
Jamaica
The island of rhythm and sway – delve into the cultural capital of the Caribbean.
Kenya
Ideal for safari first-timers and lovers of pristine coral reefs.
Take a dip in Mauritius’ sparkling sea
Lebanon
Beirut abounds with hipster cafés, trendy underground clubs and blissful beaches.
Madeira
For year-round temperate climate and luscious rainforest trails.
Malta
Home to one of the world’s best preserved prehistoric sites – the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum underground temple.
Mauritius
Brimming with dramatic volcanic peaks and more than 160km of stunning coastline.
Explore Sri Lanka’s lush hinterland by train
Spain
Home of Gaudí, brimming with artistic cities and luscious landscapes.
Sri Lanka
Explore spectacular tea plantations and wildlife-packed national parks.
St Lucia
Perfect for expert beachgoers, history buffs and luxury lovers.
St Kitts
Home to the colossal Brimstone Hill Fortress and a unique scenic railway that trundles around the coast.
Istanbul’s mosques are not to be missed
Sweden
Magnificent mountain vistas, midnight sun and the magical northern lights equal a nature lover’s dream.
Switzerland
Heaven for alpinists – explore Europe’s largest mountain range.
Turkey
For Istanbul’s ornate Ottoman palaces and unrivalled views of the mighty Bosphorus.
Turks and Caicos
Voted the Caribbean’s ultimate diving destination.
Embrace the green and the good in Switzerland
Ukraine
Kyiv’s eclectic cityscape is a must for architecture lovers.
United Arab Emirates
Home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
If you want to find out more about flying to safe destinations with British Airways, check out travel requirements on our map here
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