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

From March 29th a fine of 5k will be imposed for breaking covid new rules by travelling abroad apart from work.....shall we just accept that there will be normality till 2022? Thoughts....

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Not happy. I feel like a prisoner.

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


"From March 29th a fine of 5k will be imposed for breaking covid new rules by travelling abroad apart from work.....shall we just accept that there will be normality till 2022? Thoughts...."

It will be reviewed in April

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Given that their is a third wave something has to be put in place otherwise all the effort would be for nothing and could increase deaths and we never know what age groups it might target if the mutation changes

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

Won’t stop me from going to Barry island for two weeks

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny

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

What makes you think everything will be ok in 2022. I remember thinking that last year, I booked and paid for 2021 holidays. Still sat here in lockdown. We live in hope for 2022

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny "
You having the jab doesn't mean you can't go away, bring back some of the virus and infect us people who are still waiting. The more who go out and carry the virus the more chance it will mutate, this could mean mutating into a virus resitance strain. Is it not better walk the final miles together. I think there has been enough deaths.

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

I can understand why they are doing it.

I've been travelling a lot with work, there's a good number of people who are chancing their arm to get away.

It's hard enough for me getting exemption letters and tests at both ends, takes some balls to just wing it and hope for the best for a bit of sun.

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

basically

Her x

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By *illy_the_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

hoorn, Netherlands

Couldn't care less, if it means that we don't get a third wave from people travelling abroad then we can return to some form of normalcy sooner rather than later. Seems selfish that people think that holidays are a right rather than a privilege and would bemoan missing some for the greater good of the rest

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny You having the jab doesn't mean you can't go away, bring back some of the virus and infect us people who are still waiting. The more who go out and carry the virus the more chance it will mutate, this could mean mutating into a virus resitance strain. Is it not better walk the final miles together. I think there has been enough deaths."

The final miles are never ending and many people are beginning to crumble.

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By *incskittenWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny "

By being vaccinated you have less chance of dying from covid. That's a huge change to your life.

We are all pissed off with the situation.

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By *rancis6Couple
over a year ago

sale

hollidays dont forget we imported this virus in the first place remember reep what you sow be safe ???

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


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny

By being vaccinated you have less chance of dying from covid. That's a huge change to your life.

We are all pissed off with the situation. "

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

Should have been done at the very beginning as we were led to believe we'd taken back control of our "Borders" and welcome to "Plague/Brexit island" ?? and be fine if you are rich though or a rich boss flying off to your luxury pad that's been mostly paid for the plucky uk tax payers

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


"What makes you think everything will be ok in 2022. I remember thinking that last year, I booked and paid for 2021 holidays. Still sat here in lockdown. We live in hope for 2022 "
Okay let’s stay positive and roll on 2026 when we can get a tan and clubs re open woooohooooo!!!

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

On the private jets they'll laughter and joking about good old PPE or track & trace or ...

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By *ucker68Man
over a year ago

East Finchely


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny You having the jab doesn't mean you can't go away, bring back some of the virus and infect us people who are still waiting. The more who go out and carry the virus the more chance it will mutate, this could mean mutating into a virus resitance strain. Is it not better walk the final miles together. I think there has been enough deaths."

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By *ubby and naughty wifeCouple
over a year ago

kingswinford.

Shouldn’t travel agents, tour operator, plane operators etc be made apart of the blame. If they Aren’t banned from selling holidays I don’t Think family’s should take all the blame. We are thinking no foreign holidays due To feelings through Europe over brexit and feel we have beautifull coastlines so we’d rather boost our Own tourist economy.

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

What are they doing about the non UK residents coming in, we would have to stay in a hotel for two weeks do they, utter bs if you ask me another half assed attempt

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


"From March 29th a fine of 5k will be imposed for breaking covid new rules by travelling abroad apart from work.....shall we just accept that there will be normality till 2022? Thoughts....

It will be reviewed in April"
Do not believe that for one moment

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By *oody HuddsonMan
over a year ago

sexy town


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny You having the jab doesn't mean you can't go away, bring back some of the virus and infect us people who are still waiting. The more who go out and carry the virus the more chance it will mutate, this could mean mutating into a virus resitance strain. Is it not better walk the final miles together. I think there has been enough deaths."

There is no final mile.... the virus will mutate just as it did in London. We just have to accept that. We should all be doing things to limit our contact but by imposing these limits after leaving the door wide open for so long just shows how bad and crazy this government are. If I’m right we still have travellers that are coming to this country and should be quarantined but because of the lack of up take in a government plan..... there are still not enough hotel rooms to house those that are coming into the country. So what’s the point in putting this measure in place.

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

Glad I booked 2 U.K. breaks instead for this year and saving abroad for next.

Not happy about it but might as well make the most of it.

Plenty of day trips to the coast/meals out and days out with the kids instead this year.

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


"Glad I booked 2 U.K. breaks instead for this year and saving abroad for next.

Not happy about it but might as well make the most of it.

Plenty of day trips to the coast/meals out and days out with the kids instead this year. "
That’s the thing the coasts are going to be packed and prices are going to go through the roof, but really is it worth it x

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

That’s even if we’re allowed to then, probably not with the 3rd wave coming in! X

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By *dcumlover2Man
over a year ago

dunfermline

Quite sure if they had done that last year we would be a lot better of now

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


"Glad I booked 2 U.K. breaks instead for this year and saving abroad for next.

Not happy about it but might as well make the most of it.

Plenty of day trips to the coast/meals out and days out with the kids instead this year. That’s the thing the coasts are going to be packed and prices are going to go through the roof, but really is it worth it x "

I found a couple of deals for the weekends away so it’s not to bad at the moment but If it brings a smile to my kids face then it’s worth it for me. I am not taking them to weston super mare though. I hate it there x

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

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


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

"

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

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

I am used to 5 or 6 foreign trips each year and to not be 'allowed' does feel like a degree of liberty has been (temporarily) taken away

However, no one is saying we can't holiday, we just can't do it abroad at the minute

There are hundreds of resorts and getaways in the UK

Once we can travel more freely domestically, go and explore the wonder of the British Isles - keep some of your holiday pounds in our own economy

The issue we have here is so many people only regard it as a holiday if it includes the words sun, beach and cheap alcohol

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"Quite sure if they had done that last year we would be a lot better of now "

My thoughts exactly.

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

"
The threat of dying will never go away, believe it or not we are all going to die

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

'Merry Christmas'


"From March 29th a fine of 5k will be imposed for breaking covid new rules by travelling abroad apart from work.....shall we just accept that there will be normality till 2022? Thoughts...."

They have also said that it could be reviewed earlier though.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

"

You can do other things for enjoyment while you wait for overseas holidays.

I love a holiday abroad but I'm happy to wait.

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

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

"

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

The threat of dying will never go away, believe it or not we are all going to die "

Yes, but I'm not going to catch a heart attack from another passenger on a plane, or a waiter at El Ranchero restaurant in Spain am I.

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


"From March 29th a fine of 5k will be imposed for breaking covid new rules by travelling abroad apart from work.....shall we just accept that there will be normality till 2022? Thoughts...."

Maybe October break, but I'd far more like to see being able to travel to see loved ones within the UK safely rather than travel abroad.

Europe is seeing a 3rd wave, keep those out from Europe for me I'm afraid.

Cant be doing with another year of this, short term pain for long term gain I hope.

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

You missed out the bit about people can travel abroad to "buy or sell property" too.

Funny how there's always a 'loophole' added isn't ???

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

The threat of dying will never go away, believe it or not we are all going to die

Yes, but I'm not going to catch a heart attack from another passenger on a plane, or a waiter at El Ranchero restaurant in Spain am I."
But you have a much higher percentage chance of going on holiday and dying of something else other than of Covid

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


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny "
.

That's what prison is like,all routine

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


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it "

You can transmit it while I sit on a bus for an hour to go to the zoo or any other day out.

Can also transmit it going to the supermarket, going for a day out at the coast, walking around a museum, while sitting inside and having a meal, while out having drinks with a friend, while having a coffee in a coffee shop, cinema trip, etc etc

So it’s ok to do all those things and transmit it but if you book a holiday abroad then it’s ‘just a holiday’ and we should all think of the dead

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


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it

You can transmit it while I sit on a bus for an hour to go to the zoo or any other day out.

Can also transmit it going to the supermarket, going for a day out at the coast, walking around a museum, while sitting inside and having a meal, while out having drinks with a friend, while having a coffee in a coffee shop, cinema trip, etc etc

So it’s ok to do all those things and transmit it but if you book a holiday abroad then it’s ‘just a holiday’ and we should all think of the dead "

By going abroad, we risk bringing new strains in, which may be resistant to the current vaccines

So, it's not so much 'think of the dead', but think of the living, who once you get back, might brush past you in the supermarket or sit next to you on the bus

You might be lucky, they might not

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By *renzMan
over a year ago

Between Chichester and Havant

I've always thought a holiday abroad was a luxury not a right.

I usually go in February, when our weather is crap, never seen the point in going during our summer,managed to get one in last year but not this. We've had good summers here for several years, although never guaranteed there are plenty of lovely places within the UK.

Just accept that you may not be able to have your luxury again this year, whilst a pandemic could be the end of the world, a fortnight abroad isn't!

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


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it

You can transmit it while I sit on a bus for an hour to go to the zoo or any other day out.

Can also transmit it going to the supermarket, going for a day out at the coast, walking around a museum, while sitting inside and having a meal, while out having drinks with a friend, while having a coffee in a coffee shop, cinema trip, etc etc

So it’s ok to do all those things and transmit it but if you book a holiday abroad then it’s ‘just a holiday’ and we should all think of the dead

By going abroad, we risk bringing new strains in, which may be resistant to the current vaccines

So, it's not so much 'think of the dead', but think of the living, who once you get back, might brush past you in the supermarket or sit next to you on the bus

You might be lucky, they might not "

My think of the dead comment was due to the poster above saying we should think of all the people that have died.

New strains will happen regardless. Covid is here to stay. I’m not going to lead a half life.

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


"You missed out the bit about people can travel abroad to "buy or sell property" too.

Funny how there's always a 'loophole' added isn't ??? "
ooooooo!!! Yes boris just nipping to the algarve for two weeks to possibly* buy a plot of land......

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

who would want to go abroard atm, we very had very few holidays abroard as kids, to expensive, so you cant have your two weeks in lanzagroty, so live with it, as a country we are doing better than most to control this virus, i for one would like to keep it that way

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


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it

You can transmit it while I sit on a bus for an hour to go to the zoo or any other day out.

Can also transmit it going to the supermarket, going for a day out at the coast, walking around a museum, while sitting inside and having a meal, while out having drinks with a friend, while having a coffee in a coffee shop, cinema trip, etc etc

So it’s ok to do all those things and transmit it but if you book a holiday abroad then it’s ‘just a holiday’ and we should all think of the dead

By going abroad, we risk bringing new strains in, which may be resistant to the current vaccines

So, it's not so much 'think of the dead', but think of the living, who once you get back, might brush past you in the supermarket or sit next to you on the bus

You might be lucky, they might not

My think of the dead comment was due to the poster above saying we should think of all the people that have died.

New strains will happen regardless. Covid is here to stay. I’m not going to lead a half life. "

Well, for now then, factor an extra £5k into the cost of your week away

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

125000+ just in the UK, who will never get a holiday again, anywhere. Also there are loads of nice places to holiday in the UK, and you can help rebuild our economy. Many other countries aren't as far into their vaccination programmes as we are so probably won't be safe to travel to anyway. We are all fed up with it, but we are also still here!

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By *ev_1Couple
over a year ago

Bickliegh

And breath

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

People die all the time. It’s sad but life moves on. Shall we all not enjoy ourselves because others have passed away.

You missed (or ignored) the more pertinent part of Jojo's post - about continuing to transmit it

You can transmit it while I sit on a bus for an hour to go to the zoo or any other day out.

Can also transmit it going to the supermarket, going for a day out at the coast, walking around a museum, while sitting inside and having a meal, while out having drinks with a friend, while having a coffee in a coffee shop, cinema trip, etc etc

So it’s ok to do all those things and transmit it but if you book a holiday abroad then it’s ‘just a holiday’ and we should all think of the dead

By going abroad, we risk bringing new strains in, which may be resistant to the current vaccines

So, it's not so much 'think of the dead', but think of the living, who once you get back, might brush past you in the supermarket or sit next to you on the bus

You might be lucky, they might not

My think of the dead comment was due to the poster above saying we should think of all the people that have died.

New strains will happen regardless. Covid is here to stay. I’m not going to lead a half life. "

Foregoing a holiday for a year or two isn't living a half-life.

Better a half-life though than no life.

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow


"It's just a holiday.

Think about all the people who won't be going away ever again, because they died.

I don't want to go anywhere until the threat of dying, or transmitting it to someone who could die is very low, or gone.

The threat of dying will never go away, believe it or not we are all going to die "

Well that proposal for fines is all fair & well to prevent luxury abroad holiday travel (we can holiday here) but what about those like myself who have family abroad & haven't seen them in a decade never mind a year! 2 of which have died this year (not covid) too.

In total we've had 7 deaths & not one has been soley due to covid, there were many other serious issues with their health including age (2 of).

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm assuming that almost nobody has been abroad except for permitted reasons. The £5000 fine is for show, to placate the likes of Express readers etc.

As it stands, it's a few weeks until they announce more details of the relaxation of lockdown travel restrictions.

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

If stopping abroad holidays means the UK can open up, I am all for it.

We have some beautiful places here to holiday, lets restore our own economy first

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By *carletnsparksMan
over a year ago

halifax


"What makes you think everything will be ok in 2022. I remember thinking that last year, I booked and paid for 2021 holidays. Still sat here in lockdown. We live in hope for 2022 "

We did too, lost deposit after we canceled due to recieving an shielding notice, not booking again till this is definitely gone.

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


"I've always thought a holiday abroad was a luxury not a right.

I usually go in February, when our weather is crap, never seen the point in going during our summer,managed to get one in last year but not this. We've had good summers here for several years, although never guaranteed there are plenty of lovely places within the UK.

Just accept that you may not be able to have your luxury again this year, whilst a pandemic could be the end of the world, a fortnight abroad isn't! "

That is exactly what I’m thinking- holidays are a luxury. Also having been stuck last March in Gran Canaria when the flights first got cancelled on the day we were due to fly home and Spain imposed lock down seemingly overnight, what sorta holiday do you expect to have anyway? Imagine paying all that to stay in your hotel room. No excursions , no trips to the park or beach cos they’re closed.. some holiday. Global pandemics don’t just end in a year.

Enjoy england Scotland and Wales once we reopen. There’s so much to see here and help support our own tourist industry.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable


"Well i am pissed off with it all. Had my 2 jabs and not one thing has changed. My life is being controlled and i am not a happy bunny "
I feel what you mean.

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

Even though ,at the moment near half the adult population has had their first jab,with nobody going abroad and holidaying in the UK,let's hope there are no variations of covid floating around. Most popular UK holiday destinations are now fully booked,hotels, bnbs,self catering. There are waiting lists incase of cancellations, yes its great for UK businesses,not so great for Travel Industry. Personally I'd rather go abroad, and would rather carry on working than holiday here,especially as, at the best of times, this country is rammed come bank holidays school holidays

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