sunny summer at home or abroad and as travel restrictions lift even further across Scotland and the rest of the UK, many people will be planning a foreign escape for the first time in over a year.
While travel overseas is still limited, as more people are vaccinated and outbreaks of Covid variants are identified and controlled, restrictions will continue to lift.
Scotland is following UK Government guidance on travel, which it takes from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and while some destinations are opening up, many are still on the 'red' list - you can check the latest updates here.
However, before you start browsing travel firm websites for your next holiday, insurers are advising people to show caution and.
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