Simon Calder spoke to This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby about quarantine for travellers and potential holidays this year.
Simon, who has been criticised for pointing out travel restrictions loopholes in the past, said the new quarantine period for travellers will be "like house arrest".
He also claimed Brits would likely be able to go on holiday after Easter, though it is not yet known when restrictions will loosen.
Phil asked: "Is there any chance of a safe holiday this summer?" Simon replied: "Oh yes, things will change completely, at the moment let's be absolutely clear, nobody is allowed to travel abroad for fun. "I can go no further for leisure travel than my front door, and that will remain in force probably
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