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Travel
Simon Calder

Simon Calder’s ‘Ask me Anything’: The Independent’s travel expert answers your questions live

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Ever since the latest travel update on 26 August, there have been hints that international travel is starting to open up again, albeit cautiously.

On Tuesday, Canada started receiving fully vaccinated international visitors, a move that countries such as Switzerland, Germany and Belgium have also embraced.

US travellers have had a step backwards, however, as the EU moved the country to its ‘unsafe’ list due to the high number of Covid cases - prompting countries including Italy, Denmark and Sweden to up their restrictions for testing and quarantine for travellers from the States.

Meanwhile, many of Europe’s most popular destinations remain on the amber list, with the country waiting to see if any will move to green at the next travel update - expected next Wednesday or Thursday (15 or 16 September).

So, should you ignore the risk and book your next holiday? Join me today, Friday 10 September, at 12 noon, when I’ll be on hand to answer your travel questions about all the latest rules and restrictions.

Register to submit your question in the Comments below. If you’re not already a member, click “sign up” in the Comments box to leave your question.

Don’t worry if you can’t see your question – they will be hidden until I join the conversation to answer them.

Then join us live on this page from 12 noon-1pm today, as I tackle as many questions as I can within an hour.

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