INSPIRATION • September 2021
Green lists and amber lists tell you where’s safe. Bucket lists tell you where’s next. Currently, we fly to 43 destinations deemed safe for travel, but which will make your list? Here, we give you the brief lowdown on which ones they are and why they deserve some love…
Anguilla
For cool Caribbean rum and reggae.
Status: Green
Antigua and Barbuda
For stand-out sultry beaches and seafood sensations.
Status: Green
Swap the British weather for Antigua and Barbuda’s beaches
Barbados
A paradise for divers and aqua-fanatics – snorkel alongside two of the world’s rarest sea creatures: hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
Status: Green
Cayman Islands
For year-round sunshine, mystical crystal caves and footprint-free beaches.
Status: Green
Croatia
A haven for adventure-seekers and culture-cravers alike.
Status: Green
Find the light in Gibraltar
Live the simple life in Norway
Turks and Caicos
Voted the Caribbean’s ultimate diving destination.
Status: Green
Albania
For quaint coastal hamlets, and a taste of local raki (strong alcohol aperitif made with grapes and plums).
Status: Amber
Algeria
For exploring the labyrinthine streets of Algiers’ ancient Casbah – the capital’s celebrated Unesco World Heritage Site.
Status: Amber
Kick back in Canada
Canada
Home to the Canadian Rockies’ gleaming glaciers and craggy peaks.
Status: Amber
Cyprus
For a taste of deliciously moreish meze.
Status: Amber
Czech Republic
Prague is home to the largest castle complex in the world.
Status: Amber
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s cycle-friendly capitals
Denmark
Where fairy-tale castles and remote fishing towns are just a bike ride away.
Status:
Travel permitted for double-vaccinated passengers from Wales only
Estonia
For its skyline of gothic-style spires and ancient mediaeval streetscapes.
Status: Amber
Finland
A fusion of wild natural beauty and culinary excellence.
Status: Amber
Feel the love in Paris
Hungary
Budapest is best known for its flamboyant architecture, myriad markets and array of hot springs.
Status: Amber
India
From the snow-dusted peaks of the Himalayas to the sun-splashed beaches of the tropical south.
Status: Amber
Italy
From the north’s icy Alps and glacial lakes to the south’s fiery craters.
Status: Amber
India’s architecture is second to none
Jamaica
The island of rhythm and sway – delve into the cultural capital of the Caribbean.
Status: Amber
Lebanon
Beirut abounds with hipster cafés, trendy underground clubs and blissful beaches.
Status: Amber
Mauritius
Brimming with dramatic volcanic peaks and more than 160km of stunning coastline.
Status: Amber
Is photogenic Barcelona on your list?
Spain
Home of Gaudí, brimming with artistic cities and luscious landscapes.
Status:
Sweden
Magnificent mountain vistas, midnight sun and the magical northern lights equal a nature lover’s dream.
Status: Amber
Switzerland
Heaven for alpinists – explore Europe’s largest mountain range.
Status: Amber
Embrace the green and the good in Switzerland
Ukraine
Kyiv’s eclectic cityscape is a must for architecture lovers.
Status: Amber
United Arab Emirates
Home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Status: Amber
If you want to find out more about flying to green and amber list destinations with British Airways, check out travel requirements on our map here
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