The Times reports cautious optimism among ministers and officials working on plans to ease lockdown.
Citing a Whitehall source, the paper on Friday (19 February) said the outlook for foreign holidays was "increasingly positive".
According to The Times, vaccination certification will likely play a key role in any getaways.
It comes after health secretary Matt Hancock earlier this week gave the clearest indication yet such a regime would be brought into effect if sought by destinations.
