Incoming visitors will no longer have to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before going on a kitesurf holiday to Mauritius. (Port Louis, 12 March 2022) The Republic of Mauritius drops the requirement for all incoming visitors to presenta negative PCR test before being allowed into Mauritius. Previously, fully vaccinated passengers had to […]

Effective from now (16 March 2022), fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to present a negative PCR test taken before arrival in Mauritius. Covid-19 testing is still required on arrival (day 0) in Mauritius, and it is mandatory to arrange Covid-19 insurance health cover. Fully vaccinated is defined at having had two doses of a […]

Portugal has some of the best kitesurfing in Europe, with a rare combination of flat water and superb waves. The two very best kitesurf beaches in Portugal are opposite ends of the country (Algarve kitesurfing in the South, and Viana kitesurfing in the North), easy to combine with a stopover in Lisbon, one of the […]

A kitesurfing holiday to Italy is back on the menu this autumn after Italy drops the quarantine rules for fully-vaccinated British travellers. As schools go back and the summer season is coming to an end, summer hasn’t yet finished for Italy as the country welcomes back British visitors looking for a much-needed post-lockdown break. With […]

The Algarve in southern Portugal is a superb kitesurf holiday location in the summer, but with so much more to explore, we have compiled a list of ‘must do’ experiences for first timers visiting the region. It offers a mixture of favourite places to visit, plus some off the beaten track locations that will enable […]

The Tamassa Hotel in Bel Ombre, right one of the best kitesurfing beaches in Mauritius, has had a complete (and much needed) facelift and re-design. Derived from the word tamasha which means party in Creole, Tamassa’s three syllables evoke the pounding beat of the tam-tam drum, a rallying call to gather family and friends to experience Tamassa’s […]

The Algarve is the southernmost region in Portugal framed by a 200km coastline. The region is home to award-winning beaches, authentic gastronomy and a range of outdoor activities from kitesurfing, windsurfing & surfing to cycling, walking, and birdwatching that attracts thrill seekers, nature lovers alike.   Lagos is a favourite summer kitesurf holiday destination from June […]

No PCR test required Within the last week, the Maldives Ministry of Tourism has announced travelers to Maldives who have completed two doses of Covid-19 vaccination (recognized by WHO) at least two weeks before travel are now exempt from the pre-arrival negative PCR test requirement and do not have to quarantine on arrival in the Indian Ocean […]

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2000 km off the southeast coast of Africa, is famous for its breath-taking nature, beautiful birds including of course the extinct Dodo, and magnificent coastline. The legendary Mauritian hospitality and the fabulous hotels have propelled Mauritius to being one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations. […]

  The Travel & Hospitality Awards is proud to announce that Planet Travel has been awarded as the winner in the 2021 European Travel Awards programme. “While this year has been the toughest the travel industry has ever faced, we endeavour to recognise those who deserve praise and to promote the hard work of tenacious […]