FabSwingers.com forum: Do you think we will be able to holiday abroad this year

By *istressdandsubt OP Couple
over a year ago

caterham

How many people think that we will be able to havea holiday abroad and do you think it will be worth it

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By *empler the SaintMan
over a year ago

Ponta Delgada Madeira/Portugal/Spain/Canary iskands/Uk

Madeira Portugal very worth it!

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

I'll be waiting till next year I think. Although it would be nice I'm in no rush.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Yes, as long as you've had both vaccines.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

There is already a list of countries saying they will welcome Brits this summer

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I'll be waiting till next year I think. Although it would be nice I'm in no rush. "
I think this but I’ll try a day trip to Calais later this year to see what the queues and Brexit delays are like so if they goes ok might book next year in France and if it’s a total. Nightmare won’t bother.

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By *eirdscienceMan
over a year ago

Postwick

We can't wait to get on those European nude beaches !!!!

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By *aughtywifeandhimCouple
over a year ago

bedford

We have two booked , one on June one july but think same will happen as last year and will have to move them, starting to look for weekend breaks here now

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By *hiterosesCouple
over a year ago

Stafford

It will depend on how risk averse you are.

Outbound travel will open up to receptive countries within Europe by the summer.

The more reliant they are on our money for their GDP, the more likely they say yes......Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Cyprus etc, will probably take us back, with either negative tests or vaccine certs. Others will have their own rules, obviously.

The risk element will much more be on returning to U.K. and how destinations mitigate for new variants of Covid.....if one is found there while you are away, be ready for some serious quarantine and additional costs on returning home. That’s either your risk, or your insurance.

Personally, we love travel, and have already got plans to Dubai/Maldives in July, USA & Hedo for a month in October/November and GC in Dec. All are booked as cancelable upto a day or 2 beforehand.

The question isn’t can we go on holiday.....it will be “dare” we go on holiday?

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

If I go I’d rather go to Asia or something. Europe isn’t appealing to me this year

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By *entlecaressMan
over a year ago

Wakefield/ Beverley

Fuetraventura booked june and dec at the moment, I need the sun on my naked body again.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

cahoots

Staying in the UK this year as there's no way of knowing what will be happening in the destination countries in terms of further restrictions and lockdowns. Foreign travel can wait until next year.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Hopefully Majorca will go ahead for me in September.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Yes I think there will be holidays this year, with testing/proof of vaccinations.

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

wolves

"Yes I think there will be holidays this year, with testing/proof of vaccinations."
Feel this is correct. Already cancelled a trip to USA in June but may look a pure beach holiday (get there and do nothing type thing) in October

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Yes I think there will be holidays this year, with testing/proof of vaccinations. Feel this is correct. Already cancelled a trip to USA in June but may look a pure beach holiday (get there and do nothing type thing) in October"

That's what we are thinking

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By *etro1940sCouple
over a year ago

Kingston upon Thames

We are being cautious - and expect to have staycations across the UK. We would love to travel to Europe but the public health situation and border control measures suggest otherwise. x A & G

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

wolves

That's what we are thinking

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I'm thinking Dubai or similar, get to the hotel and not really have to leave. Done that on our last 2 beach holidays... so relaxing

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

That's what we are thinking

I'm thinking Dubai or similar, get to the hotel and not really have to leave. Done that on our last 2 beach holidays... so relaxing"

Hope you get there and enjoy!

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By *renzMan
over a year ago

Between Chichester and Havant

Not thinking of it this year. Hopefully next. Would have gone by now.

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

wolves

That's what we are thinking

I'm thinking Dubai or similar, get to the hotel and not really have to leave. Done that on our last 2 beach holidays... so relaxing

Hope you get there and enjoy!

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Been several times and it's just the guarantee of sunshine that appeals. Went October 2019 and it was 29 every day, just perfect for sitting around the pool

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

I think if infection rates continue the downward trend and if vaccinations carry on at the rate they are, then we will be able to have foreign holidays this year.

The question will be; will we want to if social distancing restrictions are in place when we get there?

I’m giving the holidays a miss this year as I don’t want to book and then go through the rigmarole of cancellation or changing for a later date if rates start to rise

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

We've booked our summer holiday already! If it's cancelled due to covid / restrictions in any way then we'll get a refund.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

That's what we are thinking

I'm thinking Dubai or similar, get to the hotel and not really have to leave. Done that on our last 2 beach holidays... so relaxing

Hope you get there and enjoy!

Been several times and it's just the guarantee of sunshine that appeals. Went October 2019 and it was 29 every day, just perfect for sitting around the pool "

Sounds lovely

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

Going to try and book for October probably just a short flight to Majorca / Santa Ponsa, all being well of course.

Her x

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

Keeping everything crossed we can get abroad this year. I can't push back both holidays another year

For one my youngest daughter crosses from child to adult (travel agent wise) to August

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I’ve no intention of travelling abroad this year.

Give everyone chance to get vaccinated and settle things down a bit.

Masks on the beach? No thanks.

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

i think you would be daft to tbh, plenty of lovly places in england, plus the uk travel industr needs our support

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By *icky and MandyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth

We have booked a holiday in September to visit Portugal ......Sun and fun ...

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

We are not looking to go abroad this year. We will be happy with staycations and enjoying the beautiful places in the UK.

Hopefully we can look forward to winter and summer holidays abroad next year.

Her x

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

Hopefully, we managed in November 2020 so hopefully 2021 holiday abroad be back on

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

I think this year will be stressful.

I'd rather wait till next year when restrictions and hopefully masks have gone.

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

I think it’ll be easier to stay in the U.K. this year. Holidays will still be there next year

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By *uurey CplCouple
over a year ago

Rustington

Have booked the channel tunnel for late June

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By *ophienRobCouple
over a year ago

bristol

We have just cancelled our trip to Cap d'Agde that we had booked for June (and shifted it to next year). We chose to do that now rather than leave it till the last minute and risk being both disappointed and out of pocket.

Even if overseas holidays are allowed by then we think the situation will be fairly volatile and there's no telling which countries will be open or closed to us. Also the anti-vaxers in France mean it will be a long time before they match us in terms of immunity.

We have booked a couple of breaks away in this country instead. We'll really miss Agde though!

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By *ecks74Woman
over a year ago

wrexham

"I’ve no intention of travelling abroad this year.

Give everyone chance to get vaccinated and settle things down a bit.

Masks on the beach? No thanks. "

You don’t need to wear masks on the beach. I went to Tenerife in December and once on sun lounger you can remove it

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By *ecks74Woman
over a year ago

wrexham

I have 3 booked so fingers crossed for July October and December

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

We plan to visit K's sister and new wife after not been able to go to the wedding a few weeks back. The live in America so realistically that visit will be 2022.

For 2021 its staycations in the UK. The band Suede just moved their April 21 gigs to Nov 21 so we have ordered our tickets tonight. Its the 2nd or 3rd time the dates have shifted now so we are hoping it goes ahead finally.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I usually enjoy holidaying in the UK, there are still plenty of places to visit that I haven't been to before.

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

"I'll be waiting till next year I think. Although it would be nice I'm in no rush. I think this but I’ll try a day trip to Calais later this year to see what the queues and Brexit delays are like so if they goes ok might book next year in France and if it’s a total. Nightmare won’t bother. "

I wouldn’t bother with Calais - it’s not very interesting now. Would suggest get Eurostar to Lille - better restaurants and a Fab coffee/chocolate shop/cafe - they have another in Paris.

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

I won't be flying abroad this year.

I don’t want to stand in line with God knows who, then sit in a close proximity to them , to go and have to pay even more attention while I'm meant to be relaxing. Then do the return.

Its going to be short breaks in England, where things are second nature and in self contained accommodation.

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

I'm going to support hospitality by spending my money in this country again this year with a big holiday planned for next year!

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Looking more likely I think

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I managed it last year and all being well I'll be able to this year. Probably November /December time.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm not going anywhere.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm assuming that holidays abroad will be possible, especially for those who have had the vaccine. Several countries appear to be ready to welcome us. The issues may be costs and barriers coming back and needing new tests and to isolate. It may be easier getting away than the return.

Availability of good trips may be an issue, with lots of those cancelled last year rebooked for this year, reducing free slots.

With flexibility, it could be a possibility. The UK could be expensive in comparison.

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

I am booked up for the 17th May golfing in Portugal

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By *etsplay68Man
over a year ago

beaconsfield

Spain have just announced that that will be welcoming Brits from mid May , sure a lateral test and vac might assure that but we will get a better idea on the 12th April

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

People need to remember that the UK is way ahead of most other countries with the vaccination program including all of Europe! Anyone booking a holiday abroad at the moment really need to stop and take a long look at what they are doing. You could be bringing all sorts of variant strains back. You could be responsible for a lot of people's deaths, do you need a foreign holiday that much?

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By *etsplay68Man
over a year ago

beaconsfield

"People need to remember that the UK is way ahead of most other countries with the vaccination program including all of Europe! Anyone booking a holiday abroad at the moment really need to stop and take a long look at what they are doing. You could be bringing all sorts of variant strains back. You could be responsible for a lot of people's deaths, do you need a foreign holiday that much? "

actually i can't wait to get away , so if i'm vaccinated and happy to take a lateral test on return to the uk , i'm not putting anyone at risk

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

This isn’t something that is going to go away though. We have to learn to live with it.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Yes and yes! Who's not waiting for a holiday?!!

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

Definitely not in Europe. They only want our cash.

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

No I don't want to be in stranded in another country when it goes into lockdown as they are so far behind us in vaccination, or have to quickly find my way home.

Do you really want to be on holiday and find the pubs and clubs are shut.

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By *wig1963Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Think may good living in Spain 18 years so hopefully we can get a bit of normal life

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

I'll be made up if I'm allowed to finally see my family in Scotland!

Wouldn't dream of going abroad this year, even though I'll be having my 2nd vaccine next month.

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By *wig1963Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Hopefully you can looking to get back soon

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By *wig1963Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Been a crazy time for everyone

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

Been looking the last few days prices are crazy.

Usually go away for 10 day 4 of us about 2.3k from Manchester.

About 3k now for end of June.

October break is same price.

Will wait till next year

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By *wig1963Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Don't know the price been back 4 times in 18 years so not up to speed guys

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

Im determined, but think it won't happen

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By *asques and boxersCouple
over a year ago

Ashford and dept16

We aim and hope to get to France this summer, we drive down to our place and are happy to just stay there. Purely for the sunshine heat!

If there are travel restrictions or lockdowns still we may defer, and or if we cannot return to UK without enforced hotel quarantine.

If we have to self isolate for a couple of weeks either way no problem.

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By *wig1963Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Lovely today hot normal just masks and time restrictions a lot better than it was

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By *eirdscienceMan
over a year ago

Postwick

Majorca beaches!!!

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By *olvesbigkMan
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

It's my 40th in Dec, and I'm planning on going to New York so hopefully things will be back to normal by then.

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

those who are going away, please re read your posts and see how selfish you are. Alot of countries are way behind us witht their vaccine programs, and have far less travel restrictions than us, is it really worth bringing a new strain back, just so you can have a bit of sun, as i said before, the english travel comunity need our money badly, some just dont think of others, what a sad world we live in, me,me,me

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

Yes I think it will be happening, Greece and Spain have stated they'll be open to receive tourists from may. Spain are bringing in an electronic proof of vaccine system

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

"It's my 40th in Dec, and I'm planning on going to New York so hopefully things will be back to normal by then. "

We went therr for our 40th,amazi g place canwe cum x

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

I went away to Costa Rica in December, it felt loads safer with covid over there than being here. Masks had to be worn everywhere - even outside in built up areas. Also you can't enter any premises without sanitising your hands first, and they're very strict on this. Unlike here...

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

Cancelled Gran Canaria for next year

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

The problem is we are ready to go with vaccines and lower numbers but other countries are not, so bags are packed but hardly anywhere to go is going to be a common thought

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By *edGrayCouple
over a year ago

Swindon

We are hoping to visit our family home in Portugal in late Summer yearly Autumn. Only 2 out of 3 of us have had the first vaccine, so hopefully all 3 of us would have had the full immunisation by then.

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By *asques and boxersCouple
over a year ago

Ashford and dept16

"those who are going away, please re read your posts and see how selfish you are. Alot of countries are way behind us witht their vaccine programs, and have far less travel restrictions than us, is it really worth bringing a new strain back, just so you can have a bit of sun, as i said before, the english travel comunity need our money badly, some just dont think of others, what a sad world we live in, me,me,me"

Read our post and beings that we would drive to our own property, stay at that property, in the a place 5k from the nearest town which has currently had 3 cases total throughout the entire thing. Return via car and if requested self isolate for 2 weeks yep reckon my Uk stay vacation would equally as dangerous or higher! We have made one bubble no other meetings only shopped for food when needed apart from medical trips for ourselves and or our one bubble that has been it. You feel free to judge but when we are told we are free we will begin our lives how we feel fit. Our mirror is very easy to look in and truly hope yours is too.

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By *eventysixCouple
over a year ago

glossop

Not worth the risk this year.

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

With tonight's news I think we can forget about overseas holidays for the rest of this year!

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

Maybe from November but doubt it before to be honest

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

I’ve changed my mind . Now I say , almost no chance

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By *innMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

They are introducing legislation this week to fine anyone who goes on holiday abroad - prisoners

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

I bloody hope so. As soon as the planes can fly, we will be on one to the sun

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

No holidays abroad till at least May 17th. However given slow vaccination rate elsewhere and the sudden increase of cases on the continent?

I would be looking at booking somewhere next year at the earliest...

They might stop showing that hugely misleading tourist advert about going to Turkey on C5 soon too!

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

Hmm but isn't that a bit like showing off? Saying you can do it but others can't.. Hardly showing any solidarity or support for everyone else

All in this together apparently.. Unless you are one of the ex Beatles that is..

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Looks like at least the end of June..hotel quarantine from red list countries, until August...

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By *allguynowMan
over a year ago

durham

NO!! UNFORTUNATELY

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

After just listening to the news, my thought process is a “great big fucking no”

This shit ain’t doing any of us any good... work, if yr still in work, then bed ... come the weekend, finish work and wait for it to begin again on Monday .... with nothing to look forward too ... let’s all join hands and just exist ... happy Tuesday

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Matt Hancock on BBC news, doesn't sound too good...

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

"Matt Hancock on BBC news, doesn't sound too good..."

Sounds awful ... couldn’t of announced it on a worse day, 12 mths today when we closed

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By *rancis6Couple
over a year ago

sale

NO WE WILL NOT AND WAY TOO MUCH FEAR HAS BEEN CREATED ????DONT FORGET WE IMPORTED COVID IN THE BEGINNING AND WE WILL NO DOUBTLY DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN TO CUT THE POPULATION DOWN DONT FORGET WE DO NOT HAVE ANY WARS ANY MORE RANT OVER PS LOVE YOU ALL

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Matt Hancock on BBC news, doesn't sound too good...

Sounds awful ... couldn’t of announced it on a worse day, 12 mths today when we closed "

Not great is it....

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Very depressing. One year on and still in lockdown.

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

Travelling is not an issue but you should also consider the crowd management at the airports due to social distancing measures in place .

It's chaotic . People been waiting for hours to be checked and entry exit gates . I don't want to get stranded at airport for hours just to get thru the security gates .

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Very depressing. One year on and still in lockdown. "

Yes Sally, but hopefully things will start to open up here soon..x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Easter weekend I can see my daughter in the garden. In my opinion not exactly massive progress.

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By *aseMan
over a year ago

Gourock

I wouldn't take the chance....

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By *eachcplCouple
over a year ago

blackpool/preston/normandy france

What is the point of thinking about going on holiday if when you get there nothing is open. Bars, restaurants, clubs are all closed and the countries you all seem to be wanting to travel to are rife with high covid numbers and a very poor vaccinations programme. Thinking of travelling is totally irresponsible and is likely to remain so for most of this year. Stop thinking of yourself and think of others for a change

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

Boris wants us to be lockdown till atleast October shhhhhhh

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

"Very depressing. One year on and still in lockdown. "

After yesterdays news i cant see anyone being able to travel this year and possibly even next year. Europes numbers are climbing again.

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By *acky RacersCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

"It will depend on how risk averse you are.

Outbound travel will open up to receptive countries within Europe by the summer.

Personally, we love travel, and have already got plans to Dubai/Maldives in July, USA & Hedo for a month in October/November and GC in Dec. All are booked as cancelable upto a day or 2 beforehand.

The question isn’t can we go on holiday.....it will be “dare” we go on holiday?

A very well thought out and articulate answer to a very complex question. We have to agree...you MAY be able to holiday, but do you take the risk?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

After yesterdays news i cant see anyone being able to travel this year and possibly even next year. Europes numbers are climbing again. "

What about long haul holidays to countries with rates far lower than ours ?

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

Simple answer...no, not this year and maybe not next year either but there's plenty of places in the UK to visit plus that'll help our economy too so I know where I'll be spending my money.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Easter weekend I can see my daughter in the garden. In my opinion not exactly massive progress."

I understand, we haven't seen our families for weeks, we have 8 grandchildren, but hopefully, that will change soon.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Easter weekend I can see my daughter in the garden. In my opinion not exactly massive progress.

I understand, we haven't seen our families for weeks, we have 8 grandchildren, but hopefully, that will change soon."

It is hard to stay upbeat and positive after so long. I hope you get to see them soon. I know my daughter won't dare hug me which is sad.

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

Caribbean just before Xmas??

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Caribbean just before Xmas??"

Yes please. Where do I book !

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

After yesterdays news i cant see anyone being able to travel this year and possibly even next year. Europes numbers are climbing again.

What about long haul holidays to countries with rates far lower than ours ?"

Looks like there will still be a red list still, if they are not on it, no doubt travel will be allowed, just when..is the question..

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Easter weekend I can see my daughter in the garden. In my opinion not exactly massive progress.

I understand, we haven't seen our families for weeks, we have 8 grandchildren, but hopefully, that will change soon.

It is hard to stay upbeat and positive after so long. I hope you get to see them soon. I know my daughter won't dare hug me which is sad. "

It's the hugs I miss..x

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By *eventysixCouple
over a year ago

glossop

Dunno what the rush is to holiday people are still dying everyday all over the world. It's a selfish want during this pandemic. Really getting to see family and friends should be priority not flying off to sunbathe. weve all been in lockdown isolated many wants we cant have. life is more important than the beach right now .

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Dunno what the rush is to holiday people are still dying everyday all over the world. It's a selfish want during this pandemic. Really getting to see family and friends should be priority not flying off to sunbathe. weve all been in lockdown isolated many wants we cant have. life is more important than the beach right now . "

I get what you are saying, but people will have different priorities, ours is family

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By *r. Pepper...Man
over a year ago

liverpool

Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

I hope you get to see her soon..

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

It must be so difficult for you

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

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

surely you can drive to poland, its only flights that are banned, my ex family lived in denmark and we offten drove there, it made it more of a holliday

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By *r. Pepper...Man
over a year ago

liverpool

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

I hope you get to see her soon.."

Hopefully this summer at the latest. I've just bought a little campervan to travel over in incase the flight situation doesn't improve

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"Staying in the UK this year as there's no way of knowing what will be happening in the destination countries in terms of further restrictions and lockdowns. Foreign travel can wait until next year."

We have made this decision as a family too. I came into some money that i want to use for a nice holiday but it can wait until next year.

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By *r. Pepper...Man
over a year ago

liverpool

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

surely you can drive to poland, its only flights that are banned, my ex family lived in denmark and we offten drove there, it made it more of a holliday"
that's my plan for summer. However Germany are being very strict on anyone passing through the country at the moment

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By *ebeccaHallTVTV/TS
over a year ago

BECKENHAM

The governement has made it illegal to take a holiday abroad and from today imposed a fine of £5,000 for anybody attempting to take a holiday abroad unless there are compelling reasons to go abroad like work or family issues, (but let us see how long the PM allows travel to Greece soon so his father can go to manage his holiday let.)

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By *havennaturistsCouple
over a year ago

Banff

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

surely you can drive to poland, its only flights that are banned, my ex family lived in denmark and we offten drove there, it made it more of a holliday that's my plan for summer. However Germany are being very strict on anyone passing through the country at the moment"

Slightly hypocritical of Germany who are allowing their citizens to flock to Canary Islands in huge numbers.

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By *r. Pepper...Man
over a year ago

liverpool

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

Slightly hypocritical of Germany who are allowing their citizens to flock to Canary Islands in huge numbers.

Indeed. They wouldn't even allow any European football to be held there this past few months.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

I hope you get to see her soon..

Hopefully this summer at the latest. I've just bought a little campervan to travel over in incase the flight situation doesn't improve

Bless you..good luck

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

surely you can drive to poland, its only flights that are banned, my ex family lived in denmark and we offten drove there, it made it more of a holliday"

I think it's all travel, not just flights..

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

"Matt Hancock on BBC news, doesn't sound too good...

Sounds awful ... couldn’t of announced it on a worse day, 12 mths today when we closed

Not great is it...."

Bloody awful

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Matt Hancock on BBC news, doesn't sound too good...

Sounds awful ... couldn’t of announced it on a worse day, 12 mths today when we closed

Not great is it....

Bloody awful "

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

"How many people think that we will be able to havea holiday abroad and do you think it will be worth it "

Not caught what Boris said yesterday but just saw 5k fines for those going abroad.

Looks like 3rd wave from abroad is the factor to our borders hopefully staying closed for now.

Tbh I'd rather wait for a holiday and be safe.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I think it's all travel, not just flights.."

Otherwise people would be driving to Spain and France for a holiday

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

I hope so but am very wary. I caught coronavirus early on in March last year just as lockdown started after a flight back from Majorca. We were aware that a young lady on the plane wasn’t very well but thought nothing of it at the time as infection levels were very low. A few days later we were called by the airline to tell us a few coronavirus cases had now been traced to our flight and a couple of days after we both had symptoms. We later found out that almost 50% of those on the flight had caught it! So much for safe filtered air on planes

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

I get what you are saying, but people will have different priorities, ours is family

Whos? Yours? Or everyone else's?

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

"How many people think that we will be able to havea holiday abroad and do you think it will be worth it

Not caught what Boris said yesterday but just saw 5k fines for those going abroad.

Looks like 3rd wave from abroad is the factor to our borders hopefully staying closed for now.

Tbh I'd rather wait for a holiday and be safe. "

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

surely you can drive to poland, its only flights that are banned, my ex family lived in denmark and we offten drove there, it made it more of a holliday

I think it's all travel, not just flights.."

I think it's a closed border situation coming across Europe certainly so that would include road and rail too probably.. Still difficult times for everyone it seems.

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

We'll happily take no holidays abroad this year if it means we get some normality back in the UK.

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham

"There is already a list of countries saying they will welcome Brits this summer

They will welcome us. But will our government allow foreign travel?

I also think there's a bit of gamesmanship going on between us and the EU. Them threatening slow downs on the vaccine in return us knowing they need us for tourism and all the time we are caught in the middle.

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"We later found out that almost 50% of those on the flight had caught it! ("

How did you find this out ?

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"We later found out that almost 50% of those on the flight had caught it! (

How did you find this out ?"

The airline asked us to let them know if we developed any symptoms. When I spoke to them after we tested positive the lady I spoke to said they already had almost 80 confirmed cases and expected more. The plane wasn’t full so her quote of 50% was probably about right.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"We later found out that almost 50% of those on the flight had caught it! (

How did you find this out ?

Wow. A shocking statistic

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

I will be on a plane to dubai ASAP when we can go and restrictions lift. Really just want to go back on regular holidays. Having said that I love staycations too. Main thing is WILL the road map actually stay in place with the same dates.

I went to Turkey last year during covid around September time. Had to clear it with my work (NHS) and made sure all the laws said it was okay. It was ace to see what other countries has put in place. All self check-in. Even for luggage etc. No contact with anyone other than security. The airline said they had put new air filtration systems in the cabins too. It was deffo more covid safe in turkey at that point as masks were mandatory everywhere. All our bags were sterilised going into the hotel. It was definitely an experience.

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

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

Won't that count as a childcare bubble? Parents are still allowed to travel for their kids.

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By *rednwilma1Couple
over a year ago

york

What's wrong with holidaying in the UK ?....

I know we all love our hols abroad but missing them out (which we do ) isn't a tragedy !!!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"What's wrong with holidaying in the UK ?....

The weather !

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"We later found out that almost 50% of those on the flight had caught it! (

How did you find this out ?

Wow. A shocking statistic"

It is but we weren’t totally surprised. We travel to Majorca regularly and have friends that do the same. In the cold/flu season ( October to March) it is amazing how many of us get on the plane perfectly healthy and find that we have a cold within a couple of days of arriving or when we get home. We regularly take a relative to hospital appointments as she has COPD and when we told the consultant there what had happened he wasn’t at all surprised. He described the air on a plane as ‘virus soup’ !

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

"What's wrong with holidaying in the UK ?....

I know we all love our hols abroad but missing them out (which we do ) isn't a tragedy !!!"

Prices for many staycations are ridiculous. In april 2018 I went to Istanbul, 5 nights, 4 star hotel, flights included for £380. Its my hobby to find good flights and hotels

Decent staycations in the UK can easily be 400-500 for a weekend. Booking hotels in cities can be cheaper but cottages, even glamping, or weekend breaks away are insane.

I found a lovely lighthouse to stay in for the weekend, £1.2k for the weekend!!! Though I understand that is something really different.

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By *ottoncandy42Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

Personal preference would be to support UK tourist businesses as they’ve had a very tough year. Too many people jumping on board the Dubai train, personally, I lived and worked there and I couldn’t think of a worse sand pit to go to, even the beaches are man made.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I get what you are saying, but people will have different priorities, ours is family

Whos? Yours? Or everyone else's? "

Pardon?

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

I get what you are saying, but people will have different priorities, ours is family

Whos? Yours? Or everyone else's? "

My priority is to see my family safely, we have cancelled our July holiday and will only travel when it is safe to do so..

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

"Personal preference would be to support UK tourist businesses as they’ve had a very tough year. Too many people jumping on board the Dubai train, personally, I lived and worked there and I couldn’t think of a worse sand pit to go to, even the beaches are man made. "

You are right. Dubai isn’t on my list of amazing places to visit and when you’ve been plenty of times or have worked there I think it gets quite boring. However their standards are quite high, their prices for usually expensive hotels are quite cheap at the moment and for people who have a halal diet there are endless choices of food. For me the food is the main thing if I want to just sit back and not do anything for a week

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

Won't that count as a childcare bubble? Parents are still allowed to travel for their kids. "

Not abroad, I don't think..

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

Not abroad before 12th April but it will be looked at on a 5 week basis

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

"What's wrong with holidaying in the UK ?....

I know we all love our hols abroad but missing them out (which we do ) isn't a tragedy !!!"
We prob wont be travelling abroad for a while ...so yeh lets support tourism in our Country ..they have all lost out so much ....from Hotels ..entertainment to ice cream sellers ...

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By *r. Pepper...Man
over a year ago

liverpool

"Really hope so. My daughter lives in Poland with her mum. She's 2 now and I've only seen her once since her first birthday

Won't that count as a childcare bubble? Parents are still allowed to travel for their kids. "

It's a tricky one for me. I'd have to isolate over there, then again on return to UK. Plus I'd have to get a test before I came home, which is easier said than done in a tiny Polish town in the middle of nowhere. Poland have just gone in to a new lockdown as cases have risen dramatically in the past month.

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By *ounds like funCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Hopefully if cases of covid continue to fall, as they are at the moment and if you have had both vaccines. Then by July or August at least, hell yes let's get on with our lives and part of that is a holiday.

By time we have all had both our vaccines,over a year of lock down. It's time to say we have done all we can.

I think it's almost time.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Nope as their will be a travel ban come next week

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

Yes but probably later this year, maybe October/November but hoping sooner because my business is really feeling the pinch of no travel.

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

"Hopefully if cases of covid continue to fall, as they are at the moment and if you have had both vaccines. Then by July or August at least, hell yes let's get on with our lives and part of that is a holiday.

By time we have all had both our vaccines,over a year of lock down. It's time to say we have done all we can.

I think it's almost time. "

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

By time we have all had both our vaccines,over a year of lock down. It's time to say we have done all we can.

I think it's almost time.

It's not just about UK having both vaccinations yes this would help to get a little bit of normality in UK but wouldn't be the case for traveling around who would be in a different category of number of people who have been vaccinated and the virus could mutate yet again and become out of control

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Abroad not around

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

"After just listening to the news, my thought process is a “great big fucking no”

Quite x

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

"What's wrong with holidaying in the UK ?....

I know we all love our hols abroad but missing them out (which we do ) isn't a tragedy !!!

Prices for many staycations are ridiculous. In april 2018 I went to Istanbul, 5 nights, 4 star hotel, flights included for £380. Its my hobby to find good flights and hotels

Decent staycations in the UK can easily be 400-500 for a weekend. Booking hotels in cities can be cheaper but cottages, even glamping, or weekend breaks away are insane.

I found a lovely lighthouse to stay in for the weekend, £1.2k for the weekend!!! Though I understand that is something really different. "

Quite , we started looking and UK prices are , quite frankly, fucking mental

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By *lamourpussyCouple
over a year ago

Cirencester

"After just listening to the news, my thought process is a “great big fucking no”

Quite x"

How about being grateful for what we have got, for the fact that we or our family and friends haven’t died. Millions around the world can’t do that. My parents both lived through WW2 and came out of it to live a long and happy life, the pandemic is a minor blip in comparison. Let’s stop whinging and make the most of what we have got.

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

"After just listening to the news, my thought process is a “great big fucking no”

Quite x

Yes but hilter didn’t close the pubs.. was going put more but it’s personal ... minor blip it isn’t, to what were use too ...

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

I’ ve sort of written off this year and just booked for February 2022 .

But being optimistic I’m hoping to be able to go to my birth country this year and see my parents, it’s been 18 months so far ...

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