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"Who thinks Cap will be open this summer and if it is we’ll be able to go without quarantine?" . We will probably have to wait unto Easter unto we are able to give a realistic answer to this question . My view is that the economy cannot be put on hold inefinitely so travel and quarantine restrictions will have to be lifted eventually . Even with vaccines we will probably need to still practice social distancing and wash hands regulrly . I would avoid all crowded areas but probably arrange a few 121 meets . ( these are probably far less risky than visiting crowded areas . ) . The sauna and the walkway outside Melrose would be areas to avoid . As per the poster above I would normally have booked about seven trips by now ( to date I have booked none ) . Out of curiousity I have just checked the Ryanair website . The flight schedule is a lot less than previous and you could fly for £60.00 return which would tend to indicate that very few people have booked. ( normally these flights would be a minimum of £160 return ) . If suitable flights are not available I may even drive . I will be travelling with Kelly for one trip and would consider a car share as well . Who has driven and how long is the drive ?. I am assuming it is a two day drive and would be interested to know where the best place is for an over night stop ( motel or bed and breakfast ) | |||
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" Who has driven and how long is the drive ?. I am assuming it is a two day drive and would be interested to know where the best place is for an over night stop ( motel or bed and breakfast ) " Leave London at 9.30am, catch the car shuttle at 12noon, arrive Calais 13.30 (inc one hour time change), at barrier Cap d'Agde 1.00am... Le Casa Bar for a drink before closing! Two of us shared the driving... totally exhausted the next day, slept the whole day on the beach! | |||
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" We will probably have to wait unto Easter unto we are able to give a realistic answer to this question . My view is that the economy cannot be put on hold inefinitely so travel and quarantine restrictions will have to be lifted eventually . Even with vaccines we will probably need to still practice social distancing and wash hands regulrly . I would avoid all crowded areas but probably arrange a few 121 meets . ( these are probably far less risky than visiting crowded areas . ) . The sauna and the walkway outside Melrose would be areas to avoid . " Agree. So France has just banned non-EU residents to enter the country indefinitely, so things getting worse but let's hope for a short while only but I doubt it. By the way does anyone know if tourists can actually get a coved test (and how much) in the Cap so they can actually return home if we are allowed to travel? | |||
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"Tricky question. We have booked our accommodation for July but not the flights and have a 60 day get out clause (usually 90 days). Also no insurance as yet, March will be the month we may be able to get it. Being vaccinated - GOOD chance - We'd be happier travelling having been vaccinated which is possible by July Travel ban by EU - HIGH - The EU may still have a non-EU countries ban in force as their vaccination plans are falling apart and they may want a percentage of the population vaccinated first before allowing visitors in but then the French don't want to be vaccinated! Test before going - HIGH - Can see that mandatory for non-EU countries but also airlines may impose it (well except Ryanair the main airline to the Cap) Test for returning (if you can get one in the Cap) - HIGH Quarantine coming back - HIGH - Although rates over Europe may well be down to manageable levels by the summer, new variants of Covid will almost certainly be around. There are now three distinct variants in 10 months and far more people worldwide are infected now so other variants will almost certainly be here by the summer. Insurance (you'd be mad to travel without it) - GOOD - there will be a good chance of getting proper insurance by the summer IF travel is allowed, if not then it's a moot point. Flights - GOOD - Ryanair will be flying but be prepared for sky high prices as you won't want to book too early and expect changes to flight times and cancellations (a problem to Beziers as they have so few flights). Local lockdowns - GOOD chance - It will all be in the timing and if you are lucky to go in the month infection rates are low and there is some sort of normal life. We have found the price of accommodation no different from last year but tests, insurance and flights could add anything from £200 to £800 to the cost of the holiday this year but then last year was cancelled and still got that money having not done what a lot of peeps have done and that is spent it on the house! Mind you the drinks cabinet has had a high turnover!" ThInk that’s a pretty good analysis, we’ve just paid our deposit and will look at the 60 days to go point as a make or break thinks probably 80/20 at the moment | |||
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"Ryanair have cancelled all flights from Luton to Bezier until June and then its only two flights per week on a Friday and Monday, but they have added a Stansted to Beziers flight on a Friday and Sunday from July... also all flights from Stansted to Carcassonne have been cancelled till start of May... This summer is looking less promising by the day! " Thanks to "Sensual but naughty" for pointing out, it appears to be an issue with the Ryanair App, I can see flights listed from Stansted to Beziers but when I click to purchase it gives the message "something has gone wrong" | |||
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"you can apply for momondo. but it is not a direct flight. it runs through Edinburgh" For now in momondo u can't find direct flight, but there usually is | |||
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"We wouldnt be so pessimistic. 2 million jobs rely on foreign travel.75% of population vaccinated by july. Sure cases will drop in the summer " Fingers crossed and lets hope you are correct . We cannot afford to let either the tourist industry or any airline collapse . Eurostar are already in difficulty . I am awaiting a substantial refund from time . One issue we all have is that no matter how optimistic we are are , none of us know what quarantine arrangements ( if any ) there will be . | |||
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"French people are notorious anti-vaxxers. It stems from their deep mistrust of anything to do with their government. They have a long history of that.. So the idea that 75% of the population will be vaccinated by the summer is very optimistic. A recent survey there indicated that only 60% of adults would take the jab. That's not to put the dampers on anything (we want it to start as much as anyone) but we reckon it will be similar to last year. " if the government was to introduce the need to have a vaccination if you want to travel, I think that you would see a sharp rise in take up ! | |||
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" if the government was to introduce the need to have a vaccination if you want to travel, I think that you would see a sharp rise in take up !" The French are notorious 'anti-travellers abroad' as well....! I think they are the near the top of the league regarding that. And to be honest, they have such a diverse country that you can't blame them for staying at home. | |||
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"French people are notorious anti-vaxxers. It stems from their deep mistrust of anything to do with their government. They have a long history of that.. So the idea that 75% of the population will be vaccinated by the summer is very optimistic. A recent survey there indicated that only 60% of adults would take the jab. That's not to put the dampers on anything (we want it to start as much as anyone) but we reckon it will be similar to last year. " Think there will be a massive difference between opinion polls and reality very soon in all countries ... no one can afford not to have the vaccine ...anyone without a ‘certificate will be in big trouble not only travel wise but employment wise . It’s obvious. They will become un insurable . | |||
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"The way things are going here in France the only people in the Cap this year that would have had their vaccinations will be the Brits!" You will catch up ! Soon there will be enough vaccine for everyone . By Spring it will be a totally different story all over Europe . Cap 2021? maybe just maybe ? | |||
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"We aren't going to Cap, but our ferries are booked for the summer as usual. We went to France last August & had to quarantine when we got home. Not a problem. This year we think it is 50/50 whether we'll be allowed to go. If quarantine is at home that's fine, we'll go. If it is in some expensive hotel we have to pay for, we won't." | |||
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"So hoping to get there this year. Have all the clubs survived the economic mess too though? " I don't think all clubs and bars will have survived but most will in one way or another rise from the ashes ! But Cap will take some time to recover and this year will be another unusual year me thinks and I don't think clubs will be open fully this year | |||
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"We have let out our apartment via Sylviane Byll for the last 15 years. Normally at this time of year the majority of the peak season is booked This year it is a big ZERO bookings. Even we cant make up our mind when or if we are going." Our agent AD James said everyone is waiting to book last minute as happened last year. | |||
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"We would love to be going to France in the summer but with current infection levels and still only just over 20% of the population having had their first vaccination the likelihood seems low. I can’t see France being on the green list for sometime yet and not sure I would want to go anyway " Hopefully things will get better on the vaccine front. As of yesterday there were 16.5m 1st jabs 6.9m 2nd jabs France has a target of 20m 1st jabs by 15th May but it may not hit it.. They are doing about 300,000 a day and hope to increase those numbers. Fingers crossed. | |||
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"Booked early July but if Boris insists on loads of test and or quarantine, will roll booking on, decision time soon. Flights can be changed no fee" We have already changed ours to next year. Cant afford to take a chance of having to quarantine and dont like all the uncertainty still. Will get our first trip in eventually ?? xx | |||
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