Thousands of UK holidaymakers are now prepared to jet away to 'amber' list destinations following speculation quarantine rules may be relaxed for double-jabbed travellers.
New research by travel insurance provider battleface has found that almost half (48%) of those polled said they would consider taking a holiday to Spain this summer.
The study, of 2,000 people, found that 64% of people in the 18-34 age range, and 52% of those aged 35-55, would think about taking a Spanish break despite the restrictions.
Other top destinations being considered are Italy and Portugal both at 46%; while 45% are considering Greece and 42% are thinking about a holiday in France. Outside of Europe, 37% of respondents said that they would contemplate a holiday to the USA this summer.
All these destinations are currently rated as amber by the British government. This means Covid-19 tests and self-isolation are required by travellers on return to the UK.
With many destinations also requiring vaccination passports for entry, almost three quarters (74%) claimed they are prepared to complete a full vaccination programme in order to travel internationally this summer.
Half of the respondents claimed that they would be willing to complete a quarantine for five days as well as the required Covid-19 tests, whilst just 19% are prepared to fulfil an enforced hotel quarantine for 10 days at the cost of £1,750 - the current requirement for red list countries.
Katie Crowe, director of Communications for battleface said: “The great news is that as expected, there is still a huge appetite for international travel this summer.
"It’s clear from our research that the vast majority are willing to be fully vaccinated in order to travel internationally.
"It’s reassuring to hear today that the UK government is planning to make overseas summer holidays a reality for fully vaccinated Britons.
"As always, we continue to give travellers peace of mind by providing travel insurance that doesn’t quit when circumstances change.”
