FabSwingers.com forum: GC and possible green list.

By *otcouple4you OP Couple
over a year ago

nantwich

If GC is added to the green list this week, would it be worth risking a week to PDI for some fun in the sun on 12th June? Or will it take weeks to fill up with other lifestyle couples? West is the current status of clubs like Secrets, etc - closed still? Perhaps someone currently their might be in a position to offer some reliable guestimate and indicate if there’s much action currently, or not at all. The alternative is a vanilla holiday elsewhere, we only go to GC for one thing

Thanks in advance.

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By *anaryxMan
over a year ago

Gran Canaria

Hi,

I am in Gran Canaria, if GC is added to the Green List i think British will be coming a lot, also at the moment German, French, etc... are coming some Swinger clubs also opened here

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

Only some clubs are open but the hours are restricted as there is still a midnight closure for hospitality establishments in place.

There is a rumour of a 2am opening but this isn't expected until July.

This information is from the English newspapers in GC.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Secrets is open, we went a few weeks ago on a Saturday night and it was packed!

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

This article has an informative Q&A portion that answers a lot of common questions:

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/can-travel-canary-islands-when-green-list

This article says that any decision will be take effect from June 7 but Simon says 4:00am on the 10th. I guess we will know more about that later today...

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

Some good news coming in this morning, clubs can open till 3am, limited capacity (in level 1) and if fully vaccinated you nolonger need a test to check into accommodation.

Getting there...

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By *havfunCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Some good news coming in this morning, clubs can open till 3am, limited capacity (in level 1) and if fully vaccinated you nolonger need a test to check into accommodation.

Getting there..."

Just need to be able to get there

Really hoping for good news today

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By *unfun21Couple
over a year ago

Down

Think we still wait too October bound to be all good by then say the island will have all vaccine end of July xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just announced on BBC that no new countries will be added to the Green list today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No new countries will be added to England's green list for foreign travel, the BBC understands

There are fears that Portugal could be moved down to the amber travel list

The Labour Party is calling for the amber list to be scrapped altogether

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just seen on Sky News that no new countries will be added to the Green List and Portugal will go on the Amber List.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just shoot the lot of us now.....fucking covid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

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By *ess n BenCouple
over a year ago

Didcot

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By *uboCouple
over a year ago

East kilbride

We are last week Oct and first week Nov.

It will either be fine by then or back to lockdowns in the UK.

Not going to worry about it for a while yet

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

It is like living in a Police state being controlled by this useless PM and his nodding dog cronies

Bloody infuriating!!!

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away"

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Well we all live in hope

If it doesn’t happen then so be it

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to? "

I think people will still travel, personally..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So the sun newspaper was right , they called it last week , let’s see what happens in 3 weeks time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally.."

Me too. OK. It won't be HUNDREDS of thousands but better than nothing which is what is happening now.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally..

Me too. OK. It won't be HUNDREDS of thousands but better than nothing which is what is happening now. "

It is better than nothing, I'm still very surprised the Canaries weren't green listed..x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have trips booked for October and November/December....but with the option to cancel/postpone, at no cost. I think we will be able to travel on both occasions, purely down to the vaccination rates within UK. Everyone that wants vaccinated, should have had both doses by then. It's only the Antivax idiots that could screw things up.....but hey, Wakefield/Coleman/Cahill and Co appreciate the millions of £/€ you make them

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

See you in 3 and a bit weeks. Extra tests, whatever. 10 days at home, working from home naked in the garden, whatever.

If I have to book more flights via Dortmund or Zurich, whatever.

FCO advice still doesn't exclude Canaries. We have both worked our arses off for the last 16 months, all over the world. Still coming to GC come hell or high water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally.."

If you can afford to quarantine for 10 days then fair enough, the vast majority of people won’t be able to do that.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally..

If you can afford to quarantine for 10 days then fair enough, the vast majority of people won’t be able to do that. "

No of course not, I didn't say the vast majority did I...

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By *ussianbabeWoman
over a year ago

Belfast

What ever will be ..will be .. no worries ! Yes looking forward but if holiday doesnt happened it is not end of the world .. flights can be changed agen ( 5th time ha ha ) ..acomadations with free cancelation.. just see how all will be lol

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"What ever will be ..will be .. no worries ! Yes looking forward but if holiday doesnt happened it is not end of the world .. flights can be changed agen ( 5th time ha ha ) ..acomadations with free cancelation.. just see how all will be lol

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By *havfunCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

The stats for GC must already be very close to what would justify green status. Three more weeks of a good trend is needed.

The other thing is, that over the next couple of weeks it should become more clear as to whether the increase in infection rates is leading to a significant increase in hospitalisations.

If both indicators look good, then a data driven decision would have to be green.

Hopefully, it wont be influenced by all the negative scaremongerers and loud mouth politicians who would have us all locked in chains for ever.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The stats for GC must already be very close to what would justify green status. Three more weeks of a good trend is needed.

The other thing is, that over the next couple of weeks it should become more clear as to whether the increase in infection rates is leading to a significant increase in hospitalisations.

If both indicators look good, then a data driven decision would have to be green.

Hopefully, it wont be influenced by all the negative scaremongerers and loud mouth politicians who would have us all locked in chains for ever."

They want us spending ££££ in the UK and not abroad!

Our numbers are low and falling everyday.

24,000 vaccines were administered yesterday as well. It was a shock we didn't 'go Green' today but in 3 more weeks who knows....?

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally.."

We will, but I don’t see very many travelling. The costs involved with testing, insurance and post holiday isolation are significant and how many working people are going to be able to get an extra ten days holiday for post isolation or want to isolate for ten days?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"3 weeks time it will be reviewed again. And October is a long way away

In reality though it seems very unlikely that we will be going abroad for some time

People can still go abroad but have to weigh up the extra costs etc. If for that person/those people it's worth it than they will go abroad regardless.

Some people don't like StayCations. Or they don't want to buy a hot tub for their their garden and sit in that every night.

It's a massive blow right now for everyone on the island but sooner or later people will be able to come over.

Why not have SOMETHING to look forward to?

I think people will still travel, personally..

Look forward to meeting you on the island sometime then

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By *enandlisaCouple
over a year ago

Burnley'ish

"They want us spending ££££ in the UK and not abroad!

Our numbers are low and falling everyday.

24,000 vaccines were administered yesterday as well. It was a shock we didn't 'go Green' today but in 3 more weeks who knows....?"

I voiced the very same thing on here 6 weeks ago that the government wanted us to spend £££’s and not €€€’s.........the problem is there’s no bloody accommodation to be had, everywhere is already full, vastly overpriced or is not worth consideration.

Anyway we personally won’t get too disheartened just yet, our 4 weeks at La Mirage in August is still a possibility.

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Same here we are due in pdi in august. And even if it is cancelled have no intention of spending that money here in the uk. In an overprices caravan or wood prefab

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By *ornyfuckers66Couple
over a year ago

fife

The Portugal U Turn gonna kill any confidence for some time

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By *andJane17Couple
over a year ago

York

Found this on the bbc website re amber countries isolation.

How the Test to Release scheme works

If you have been in a country or territory on the amber list in the 10 days before you arrive in England you must quarantine for 10 days on arrival.

Under the Test to Release scheme you can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. If the result is negative, you can end your quarantine.

You cannot take your Test to Release test until you have been in England for 5 full days.

The scheme is voluntary and applies to those quarantining in England only.

If you do not want to opt into the Test to Release scheme, you will need to quarantine for 10 days.

You cannot take part in the scheme if you have been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England.

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By *illiedecCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

"Found this on the bbc website re amber countries isolation.

How the Test to Release scheme works

If you have been in a country or territory on the amber list in the 10 days before you arrive in England you must quarantine for 10 days on arrival.

Under the Test to Release scheme you can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. If the result is negative, you can end your quarantine.

You cannot take your Test to Release test until you have been in England for 5 full days.

The scheme is voluntary and applies to those quarantining in England only.

If you do not want to opt into the Test to Release scheme, you will need to quarantine for 10 days.

You cannot take part in the scheme if you have been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England."

Test to release is not a new thing that’s just been brought in

We’ve used it twice including Xmas from GC

It just means you have only 5 days to isolate instead of 10 so those that have limited holiday days at work have to incorporate this when booking

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By *otts24FunMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Yep, we used it at Christmas for PDI and it was fine.

We're booked to go to PDI again in August and will use Test to Release again if GC is still on the Amber list.

"Found this on the bbc website re amber countries isolation.

How the Test to Release scheme works

If you have been in a country or territory on the amber list in the 10 days before you arrive in England you must quarantine for 10 days on arrival.

Under the Test to Release scheme you can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. If the result is negative, you can end your quarantine.

You cannot take your Test to Release test until you have been in England for 5 full days.

The scheme is voluntary and applies to those quarantining in England only.

If you do not want to opt into the Test to Release scheme, you will need to quarantine for 10 days.

You cannot take part in the scheme if you have been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England.

Test to release is not a new thing that’s just been brought in

We’ve used it twice including Xmas from GC

It just means you have only 5 days to isolate instead of 10 so those that have limited holiday days at work have to incorporate this when booking "

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By *ricBananaManMan
over a year ago

Basildon

Well I hope so will be Green list in November and mid-December when I be going 28 days, It getting a bit silly now with our British government , Do you think they are stopping British people's going aboard so you have to spend money in United Kingdom ? , It make me think that

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By *irror15Couple
over a year ago

Liverpool

Love it… 100% the right attitude

"See you in 3 and a bit weeks. Extra tests, whatever. 10 days at home, working from home naked in the garden, whatever.

If I have to book more flights via Dortmund or Zurich, whatever.

FCO advice still doesn't exclude Canaries. We have both worked our arses off for the last 16 months, all over the world. Still coming to GC come hell or high water."

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By *oojCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

The next review is just before parliament summer recess, they will all want to visit their villas and holiday homes!!

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By *ral lover01Man
over a year ago

Altrincham & Portsmouth

"Some good news coming in this morning, clubs can open till 3am, limited capacity (in level 1) and if fully vaccinated you nolonger need a test to check into accommodation.

Getting there..."

Great news!

I've had both vaccinations. I suppose some benefits to working in healthcare lol x

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By *ike1469Man
over a year ago

torquay

I am hoping to go to gran canaria magnolias natura in August fingers crossed..

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By *ot whife hunterMan
over a year ago

Las palmas

From July 9, Gran Canaria abolishes PCR tests, a quick antigen test is enough and vaccinated and convalescent people do not need a test at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi Guys, hope well and looking forward to GC. We are out 23rd Sept for 10 days and staying at the Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa if that helps, may also book a night at Venus.

Keep in touch

Regards

A&C xx

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

Easyjet just cancelled my flights. I have booked new ones and added an extra couple of days for good measure.

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x"

If your double vaccinated?

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

Read this. Up to date information, whether you need a test etc depends where you are travelling from and also the requirements of your accommodation.

https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/travelling-to-the-canary-islands/

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By *forfuntimesCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

We have done same re tests - much cheaper than we thought - also seen the opening until 2am from 18th - fantastic as we arrive on 19th for 2 weeks... we are very happy people - lol

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By *ussianbabeWoman
over a year ago

Belfast

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

U need to check with your air company what rules they have and all what you need .. but it changing all the time .. air lingus from Dublin at the moment not accepting ,, covid vaccine passport ,, ..Ryanair from dublin regected pcr test for passengers ( my friends ) who had test done in Northern ireland .. they had to have pcr test done in South of ireland.. just check all information on your air company website before you fly ..

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

Good advise, RB..I understand some accommodation asks for tests as well..xx best to check everything so no nasty surprises, if you haven't got the correct paperwork.

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By *ddcplCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

Good advise, RB..I understand some accommodation asks for tests as well..xx best to check everything so no nasty surprises, if you haven't got the correct paperwork.

It's very confusing? We're flying from Edinburgh with Ryanair on the 19th. Just trying to make sure I've done everything right so we can definitely fly. I know the rules are slightly different flying from here so if anyone is flying from Scotland and can help, that would be great.

So... He's had both vaccines but I haven't had any yet so, just PCR for me going out I think and proof of his vaccines. Spanish health form for both. I think we both need tests for coming home? Day 2 and 8 tests booked on government website and passenger locator form for return flight. Have I missed anything? Thanks guys. K x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

Good advise, RB..I understand some accommodation asks for tests as well..xx best to check everything so no nasty surprises, if you haven't got the correct paperwork.

Antigen test for accommodationas well I think?

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By *edonist 2Couple
over a year ago

Fylde Coast.

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

Good advise, RB..I understand some accommodation asks for tests as well..xx best to check everything so no nasty surprises, if you haven't got the correct paperwork.

Antigen test for accommodationas well I think? "

And possibly a test in the resort before you fly home/get on the plane?

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By *ddcplCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Tests for day 2 and day 8 booked through Randox, £86 total.

Doubled vaxed, so no test needed to fly out. I can add day 5 test for another £40 to end quarantine sooner if required.

Cost of testing has come down quite a lot in comparison to what we were paying earlier this year.

It also looks like bars, clubs etc will be allowed to open till 2am from June 18th. I've just read this in The Canarian, should anybody wish to check.

3 weeks today, we'll be there to check!

Hi there , so no need for a pcr test to fly out or when you arrive in GC ? Have I interpreted this right?

Thanks in advance x

If your double vaccinated?

Good advise, RB..I understand some accommodation asks for tests as well..xx best to check everything so no nasty surprises, if you haven't got the correct paperwork.

Antigen test for accommodationas well I think?

And possibly a test in the resort before you fly home/get on the plane? "

Thanks guys. That's great x

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over a year ago

Thanks everyone, that's very helpful

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

If you are fully vaccinated you don't need a test for accommodation.

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tourism/canary-islands-allows-vaccinated-visitors-with-no-covid-test

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

There is a poster out there at the moment who had to provide a negative test, regardless, at his accommodation, so no harm in checking. This is what he posted:-

Yes but everyone needs to be aware that even though government guidelines are there some accommodation still want it for ssfety.

My accommodation wanted a pcr regardless of the travel laws.

Best to contact hotels individually to get an update on their own policies

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"There is a poster out there at the moment who had to provide a negative test, regardless, at his accommodation, so no harm in checking. This is what he posted:-

Yes but everyone needs to be aware that even though government guidelines are there some accommodation still want it for ssfety.

My accommodation wanted a pcr regardless of the travel laws.

Best to contact hotels individually to get an update on their own policies"

Depends how long ago it was written, the rules for vaccinated travellers were only relaxed last week on June 7th.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"There is a poster out there at the moment who had to provide a negative test, regardless, at his accommodation, so no harm in checking. This is what he posted:-

Yes but everyone needs to be aware that even though government guidelines are there some accommodation still want it for ssfety.

My accommodation wanted a pcr regardless of the travel laws.

Best to contact hotels individually to get an update on their own policies

Depends how long ago it was written, the rules for vaccinated travellers were only relaxed last week on June 7th."

No harm checking, things can change very quickly, as we all know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm staying in a private bungalow for a month , so no need for a test for that

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I'm staying in a private bungalow for a month , so no need for a test for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Canary Islands

The island chain, which include destinations such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, has been a long-time favourite with Brits wanting to get some sun and sand.

While it's currently classified as amber, its Covid rate of 38.4 (down from 34.7) and jab rate of 47.8 (up from 37.7) puts it on good footing.

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"Canary Islands

The island chain, which include destinations such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, has been a long-time favourite with Brits wanting to get some sun and sand.

While it's currently classified as amber, its Covid rate of 38.4 (down from 34.7) and jab rate of 47.8 (up from 37.7) puts it on good footing.

I think that info is a little out of date. Current IA7 is over 42 and it looks like Tenerife may be going back to level 3 to try and slow the cases.

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

"Canary Islands

The island chain, which include destinations such as Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, has been a long-time favourite with Brits wanting to get some sun and sand.

While it's currently classified as amber, its Covid rate of 38.4 (down from 34.7) and jab rate of 47.8 (up from 37.7) puts it on good footing.

I think that info is a little out of date. Current IA7 is over 42 and it looks like Tenerife may be going back to level 3 to try and slow the cases."

Just to put that into perspective the IA7 for GC stands at 23.85. The IA7 for Tenerife is 68.81.

So we just have one portion of the islands where the police clearly aren't enforcing Covid-19 measures.

In theory it's easily fixed. Just apply the regulations that have been so effective in this part of the archipelago elsewhere.

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Some possible good news. Lbc today reporting uk gov looking at allowing double dosed people to travel internatiknally to amber countries without return quarantine. So as long as the islands don t turn red . Pdi here we come ??

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ? "

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family."

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??"

Gosh..that is expensive...

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Cheaper to stay at home

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Cheaper to stay at home"

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By *parkybunnyCouple
over a year ago

Zurich. NOT London.

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??"

That really expensive! Tests in PDI are between 35 and 50€ and I paid £86 total for my day 2 and 8 tests, booked through my flight provider.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

When you have the PCR test in Spain 72 hours before you come home, if it is positive I presume you have to stay in Spain for ten days ? But then it is likely a subsequent test will also be positive ? My mother in law kept testing positive 8 weeks after she had Covid. How do you get home ?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"When you have the PCR test in Spain 72 hours before you come home, if it is positive I presume you have to stay in Spain for ten days ? But then it is likely a subsequent test will also be positive ? My mother in law kept testing positive 8 weeks after she had Covid. How do you get home ? "

Hmm...that could be a problem...

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??

That really expensive! Tests in PDI are between 35 and 50€ and I paid £86 total for my day 2 and 8 tests, booked through my flight provider.

Yes I think the one in Spain is expensive I need to see if there is a cheaper alternative,the price in UK includes a test at day 5 for early release which was about another £45 also through flight provider

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Cheaper to stay at home"

That is what Boris is hoping we all will do, but have you seen the price of a stay cation in the UK in the summer. Some people are making an awful lot of money out of all this

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

You don’t you have to stay in the sunshine. Happy Days

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??

That really expensive! Tests in PDI are between 35 and 50€ and I paid £86 total for my day 2 and 8 tests, booked through my flight provider.

Does anyone know if the rapid Antigen test is acceptable for returning to UK or does it need to be the more expensive PCR test ?

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By *ionrampant500Man
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Is it really as hard as it seems to visit Spain and return to UK a week later ?

Forms filled in online to get in to Spain and again to get back into UK

PCR test in Spain 72 hours before flight home

Pre booked covid tests at day 2 and 8 and quarantine for ten days unless extra test at day 5 for early release

Have I got this about right ?

Sounds about right to me..I think the cost of the tests is an issue for some especially if you are a family.

Yes I agree I looked and a test in Spain is about £110 euros and day 2,5 and 8 here is c£150 per person so very expensive if a family is thinking of going ??

That really expensive! Tests in PDI are between 35 and 50€ and I paid £86 total for my day 2 and 8 tests, booked through my flight provider.

Can you confirm if the rapid Antigen test is acceptable for returning to UK or does it need to be the more expensive PCR test ?

Antigen is 45 euros PCR is 110 euros

Thanks

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By *ricBananaManMan
over a year ago

Basildon

I hope so when I be going to the Green list in November and mid December when I be in Playa del Ingles , I cannot wait for this 28days I be in Playa del Ingles for 2 years Now and I will book March 2022 for a while month staying

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over a year ago

"Cheaper to stay at home

That is what Boris is hoping we all will do, but have you seen the price of a stay cation in the UK in the summer. Some people are making an awful lot of money out of all this "

What evidence have you got to back up your comments?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've moved my September break to March 2022

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

We might have to do the same but still living in hope

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By *rNaturistMan
over a year ago

Small Town

Just an update as im here now in pdi.

You don't need a pcr to fly back to the uk. An antigen is allowed and sufficient as long as it meets the % requirements. And they do. At a cost of around €25 where yiu get the certificate too.

Bars are now open until 2am including clubs.

Masks on the street are not required from Friday 25th june.. but still carry as shops still require them.

Sun is hot beach is sandy and the sea is wet...

What you waiting for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi mate , where can you actually get these tests done in pdi? Cheers

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By *rNaturistMan
over a year ago

Small Town

"Hi mate , where can you actually get these tests done in pdi? Cheers"

Many pharmacists or medical centre.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just waiting on Boris to say yes , then I will be there for two weeks from next Saturday, if jet 2 are flying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great, that should make it so much easier

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By *ifi and dunkieCouple
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Hi mate , where can you actually get these tests done in pdi? Cheers

Many pharmacists or medical centre.

Is the 2 pharmacies in the yumbo doing them ?

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By *rNaturistMan
over a year ago

Small Town

"Hi mate , where can you actually get these tests done in pdi? Cheers

Many pharmacists or medical centre.

Is the 2 pharmacies in the yumbo doing them ?"

Not checked those but most are.

I'm staying adjacent to the yumbo and the one over the road is doing them as is the one outside the cita on the roundabout

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes can only be good news for all !! We have booked from 23rd September for 10 nights staying at the Palm Beach hotel Maspalomas !!

Cant wait

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over a year ago

Chelmsford

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By *ifi and dunkieCouple
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Hi mate , where can you actually get these tests done in pdi? Cheers

Many pharmacists or medical centre.

Is the 2 pharmacies in the yumbo doing them ?

Not checked those but most are.

I'm staying adjacent to the yumbo and the one over the road is doing them as is the one outside the cita on the roundabout

Awesome thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks Boris , my holiday will be off again , looks like end of august if you have had both jabs

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Santa Cruz now has a higher infection rate than any city in Spain.

Tenerife has an infection rate 8 times higher than Gran Canaria.

Don't expect this to come down because the authorities have responded by increasing restrictions in bars etc. despite the fact that not one single infection has originated from these venues. It seems that the authorities are just imposing measures which are easiest to enforce rather than addressing cause. Pity that Covid-19 doesn't respond to PR exercises

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By *wingerstenerifeCouple
over a year ago

San Eugenio, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

"Santa Cruz now has a higher infection rate than any city in Spain.

Tenerife has an infection rate 8 times higher than Gran Canaria.

I agree, 99% off all infections come from family reunions and not from the bars and restaurants.

And people/residents can travel free in between the islands without test.... how stupid is that

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By *magine gcCouple
over a year ago

From Gran Canaria not

The United Kingdom will allow British citizens who are vaccinated to travel to destinations in amber in the European Union, as is the case of the Canary Islands, as of July 15, and not quarantine upon return. This was indicated by the president of the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of Las Palmas (FEHT) , José María Mañaricua. As indicated, the United Kingdom has not yet made this decision public but it will do so in the coming days, according to Mañaricua from sources close to the British Government

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By *ebsandkevCouple
over a year ago

Crowborough

Great news if true as in gran canaria from the 17th of July and still planning to go even if we have to quarantine on return

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over a year ago

Crowborough

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By *orknmindy40Couple
over a year ago

stoke

We have flights booked for the 1st July just praying they don’t get cancelled

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over a year ago

"The United Kingdom will allow British citizens who are vaccinated to travel to destinations in amber in the European Union, as is the case of the Canary Islands, as of July 15, and not quarantine upon return. This was indicated by the president of the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of Las Palmas (FEHT) , José María Mañaricua. As indicated, the United Kingdom has not yet made this decision public but it will do so in the coming days, according to Mañaricua from sources close to the British Government"

Sorry, but how does some Spanish official have that news? It’s been rumoured but not confirmed and if Frau Merkel has her way…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jet 2 have cancelled my holiday in the 3rd of July , will get a refund within 14 days and if I rebook I get £100 off , not going to bother till next year , I can’t see it changing anytime soon ,

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By *magine gcCouple
over a year ago

From Gran Canaria not

Sorry, but how does some Spanish official have that news? It’s been rumoured but not confirmed and if Frau Merkel has her way… "

it's on the biggest Spanish news paper... just copie it nothing more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are confident of our October and December holidays...vaccination is the key and the UK have the key most of the way into the lock

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By *orknmindy40Couple
over a year ago

stoke

Our flights just been cancelled by jet 2

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By *S_CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Near Leeds

We are so close to booking it now for late July. Little nagging but at the back of our heads and what ifs but think we are just going to ‘risk’ it that it surely wouldn’t go red. Amber is fine for us - don’t expect it to be as busy as normal but sure we’d still enjoy it x

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

"We are confident of our October and December holidays...vaccination is the key and the UK have the key most of the way into the lock

Just this

El Hierro is the first island to reach 70% of the target population vaccinated against Covid with at least one dose, and are on target to achieve herd immunity in mid-July.

The IA7 for El Hierro is 0.00.

Overall vaccinations are progressing at about 25 000 to 35 000 per day which means it won't be long before all the Islands have at least 70% first dose. As most doses seem to be Pfizer, it is logical to assime that 21 days later this will translate to 70% of both doses. So we're looking at end of July for this target to be reached (ahead of mid August as was previously anticipated).

So as much as it sounds like doom and gloom there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

A point raised by CW is that the Canary Islands have actually dodged a bullet here....

Had the Canaries been given the green light 3 weeks ago, the current spike in Tenerife would have almost undoubtedly been attributed to an increase in international tourism.

Also we would have gone green to amber which means that there would have been cancellations which would have further undermined tourism confidence.

As N&S have correctly pointed out, everything hinges on the vaccination rollout. We want to go green and stay green.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine too

, I'm going to have to get there somehow as the bungalow is paid for the month

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By *den_GCCouple
over a year ago

San Fernando, Gran Canaria

Sorry, but how does some Spanish official have that news? It’s been rumoured but not confirmed and if Frau Merkel has her way…

it's on the biggest Spanish news paper... just copie it nothing more "

Hopefully this gives more clarity...

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/hype-spanish-press-uk-tourists

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I moved my holiday from Sept to march2022

If green light given will rebook for Sept Oct

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By *S_CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Near Leeds

Hopefully this gives more clarity...

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/hype-spanish-press-uk-tourists

Thanks for sharing. We will be over regardless if still amber on July 23rd for 10 nights, looking forward to it now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just booked again for the 17th of July , please please please Boris put it on the green list , I’ve noticed the prices have jumped a lot from my cancellation on the 5th to the 17th , so maybe there’s some truth that it’s going on the green list

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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago

sandwell

"..... I’ve noticed the prices have jumped a lot from my cancellation on the 5th to the 17th ....."

School holidays

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