Madeira has joined the UK hall as of today, in a position for the British to seek the overdue summer and autumn holidays. The British government’s resolution has enthused the British with an increase in reserves since the announcement. According to Skyscanner, reserves for Portugal increased by more than 2000% without delay after the quarantine exemption was announced.
The site also noted that despite its absence from the UK’s list of brokers for months, Portugal has remained a favourite in recent months.
In fact, Luqa and Faro in Portugal have been among the top 20 most sought-after destinations on Skyscanner for the following month.
In addition to Portugal, Madeira is another popular holiday destination that has been banned from the British in recent months.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FCO) said that Portugal, Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores are “exempt from the opinion of the FCO opposed to all non-essential foreign travel”.
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“This is in the existing COVID-19 threat assessment,” he added.
Madeira is known for its subtropical climate, beaches, stunning landscapes and cliffs.
Nuno Vale, executive director of the Madeira Promotion Office, said of the UK announcement: “Madeira has a long relationship with the UK, the first British colony dating back to the 16th century, and is a key market for fate.
“Given that our reaction to Covid-19 and our control of the pandemic have been widely reported as one of the most productive in Europe, we are very relieved to welcome British tourists again.”
According to Skyscanner, flights to destinations in Portugal and Madeira by September are a deal.
A return flight in economy and elegance class from London Luton to Faro in September costs around 24 euros.
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While a return flight in economy and elegant class from Manchester to Porto in September costs 25 euros.
A return flight from London Gatwick to Funchal, Madeira in September costs around 84 euros.
And with 3-hour flights and a part of 4 hours, it’s a quick short-haul flight.
Jo McClintock, Senior Logo Manager at Skyscanner, said Portugal remained a “favorite” despite the country’s absence from the room list.
“Travelers in the UK react to adjustments as they happen and come to Skyscanner to search for and book their ebook as soon as they know they can escape within the limits of restrictions, regularly traveling within a very short period of time after electronic booking.
“Portugal is a favourite and the British have aspired to the Algarve in recent months, so we expect it to temporarily climb the search and reserve lists, and stay there as long as the restrictions facilitate the move to the UK.”
Twitter users have expressed their enthusiasm for the news on the social networking site and many have shared their plans.
One user said: “On Sunday to Portugal on the holidays of the house, the weather looks great.”
Another enthusiastic user said: “Holidays in Gran Canaria were cancelled at 9.30am.
“Holidays in Portugal booked before 11:30 a.m. Nothing prevents me from sunbathing this year.
Another said: “I go to Portugal the week. I love last-minute vacations.”
However, some users do not agree with the British who are booking a holiday in Portugal at the time they are removed from the quarantine list.
One tweeted: “I just read that electronic bookings for Portugal are expanding after being removed from the quarantine list, why would my first idea be to let me book a holiday in a country that was on a quarantine list 24 hours ago?”
Another said: “And idiots are starting to look for a holiday in Portugal. Other incredibly irresponsible and self-obsessed people who can’t do without their vacation during a summer!”