Hermes Travel

01/28/2025

When flying to Europe, you DO go through border control when arriving in the UK.

Therefore, even if you are transiting in the UK, we suggest you apply for the ETA or you may be denied boarding.

This applies regardless of whether you are staying in the UK or simply transiting through to another destination.

01/08/2025

Effective January 08, 2025, all non British citizens will require a visa or ETA to visit or make flight connections via London or other UK airports.
It is important to note that this even applies to travelers who do not have a stopover in the UK.
Please ensure you are in possession of this document prior to commencing travel or you will be denied boarding
and have to incur additional costs to rebook you flights.
Information on how to secure the documents can be found on this link-

Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful clients! We wish you all health and happiness with lots of travel for 2025 on the wings of Hermes Travel!

12/05/2024

Heading to Europe in 2025? New Visa Rules are going into effect.
First is the United Kingdom:
For travelers arriving in the United Kingdom before 8 January 2025: A visa is not required.
For travelers arriving in the United Kingdom on or after 8 January 2025: An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa is required. The ETA is obtained through the official UK ETA mobile app or online through the UK Government website. The cost of a UK ETA is $13 and it is valid for 2 years from the issue date. Processing times can take up to 72 hours. For more information click here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Please note: The UK ETA is required for travelers entering Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland.

For Europe: Schengen Area Countries:
- For arrivals beginning in May 2025, a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) travel authorization will be required to enter any of the 29 member countries that compose the Schengen Zone. The ETIAS travel authorization will be valid for stays up to 90 days and once issued, valid for multiple entries over 3 years or until passport expiration, whichever comes first. The cost of an ETIAS is $7.35. The EU has not yet released its ETIAS application form so please check back closer to your travel date for this form and cost. For more information click here https://www.etiasvisa.com/

Countries that will require an ETIAS: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries that will NOT require an ETIAS: Ireland

ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorization System. The ETIAS visa waiver will be available to all visa-exempt visitors.

11/27/2024

Wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/13/2024

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11/11/2024

Today we honor those Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen, who have served this nation in war and peace. Let us extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their selflessness and recognize the sacrifices they have made as members of the United States Armed Forces

10/02/2024

Wishing all our clients who celebrate a happy and healthy New Year!! @

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 God bless America!

06/04/2024

So excited to learn about the newest All Inclusive hotel in Cancun, the Ava Resorts

05/01/2024

Congratulations to our client Susan Kaufman Samuels for becoming the Grand-Prize Winner of the 2023 A A A World Photo Contest! Following her participation in Hermes Travel's Jewish Heritage Tour of Thessaloniki & Ioannina, we coordinated a mini-tour with a stop in Meteora for her and a small group on the way to Athens. They met up with our private guide and following their tour of the monasteries, she found herself "standing above the clouds, looking down on this architectural wonder." What an ethereal picture of Varlaam Monastery that she captured! Thank you for sharing it with the world, Susan!

05/01/2024

Congratulations to our client Susan for becoming the Grand-Prize Winner of the 2023 A A A World Photo Contest! Following her participation in Hermes Travel's Jewish Heritage Tour of Thessaloniki & Ioannina, we coordinated a mini-tour with a stop in Meteora for her and a small group on the way to Athens. They met up with our private guide and following their tour of the monasteries, she found herself "standing above the clouds, looking down on this architectural wonder." What an ethereal picture of Varlaam Monastery that she captured! Thank you for sharing it with the world, Susan!

05/01/2024

Thrilled to have such a supportive client base! Thanks for choosing us!

01/05/2024

Greek cooking event in NYC coming up if anyone’s interested!

Learn to cook delicious Mediterranean seafood dishes in this fun and interactive in-person class!

12/24/2023