As Covid travel restrictions are set to ease in the UK from Friday 4am, it is likely more people will be looking to jet off for some sunshine.
From Monday 14, France updated their rules regarding face masks following Spain relaxation of rules.
As more people are vaccinated, governments around Europe and the UK are easing Covid restrictions in a bid to repair the economy in the travel and tourism industry after two years of various levels of lockdowns and mitigations.
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Just as the February half term break began in England, Spain announced that they would allow entry for under 18's who were not fully vaccinated as long as they provided a negative Covid test.
This followed from France who confirmed earlier that month that fully vaccinated UK arrivals would not need to provide a negative Covid test.
Those who are not fully vaccinated no longer need to isolate as long as they provide a sworn in statement, a negative PCR test and proof of essential reason to travel.
As face masks rules are dropping in England but remaining in Scotland for the time being, here are the latest face mask rules in popular holiday hotspots.
France
Face masks no longer are mandatory in places where Covid passes are required.
This will include venues, restaurants and sports arenas.
However, they will still be compulsory on public transport, in hospitals, for visitors in care homes and other health facilities.
Spain
According to Gov.uk: "The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of six years old on all forms of public transport in Spain and in many other indoor public spaces.
"Face masks are also mandatory at large, open air, standing events and seated events where social distancing of 1.5m cannot be observed. There are no other requirements to wear face masks outdoors.
You should carry a face mask with you at all times and be prepared to wear it during your stay. Face masks must cover the nose and mouth.
While not mandatory, the use of face masks on children between three and five years of age is recommended."
Turkey
Covid passes are accepted in Turkey for entry to to cinemas, concerts and events, and everyone is required to wear a face covering "outside the home".
This includes, public spaces, streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops.
Cyprus
Similar ruling, everyone over the age of six must wear a face covering in all indoor and outdoor public spaces.
Failure to comply with restrictions may result in a €300 fine.
For entry to venues including malls, catering establishments, some sports facilities, you must show proof of vaccination.
You can use their SafePass and Cyprus also accept the UK Covid pass.
