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

Quote Times newspaper

'It emerged last night, that even destinations on the green or Amber list could be rendered off-limits,because the Foreign Office publishes its own travel advice, independently of the traffic light system.

Handy for the Government

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Quote Times newspaper

Handy for the Government "

Maybe sensible. It'd be good to have policies that prioritise disease elimination.

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

Isn’t the FCO advice just advice though ? It doesn’t stop u traveling to those countries that it warns about nor will it advise any quarantine etc

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

I'm guessing? That if Foreign Office advice is not to travel to that country, regardless of Government traffic light system, where does that leave you with travel insurance?Holiday insurance etc?

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

You can still obtain travel insurance, I did so last year year to a country that my usual insurance wouldn’t cover. It’s wasn’t particularly expensive and was simple but I had to use a specialist company

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

"You can still obtain travel insurance, I did so last year year to a country that my usual insurance wouldn’t cover. It’s wasn’t particularly expensive and was simple but I had to use a specialist company "

thanks !

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

Am I allowed to mention the company I used in the chat ? Unsure if that’s a rule break or not ?

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

"Am I allowed to mention the company I used in the chat ? Unsure if that’s a rule break or not ?"
I've no idea?

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

"I'm guessing? That if Foreign Office advice is not to travel to that country, regardless of Government traffic light system, where does that leave you with travel insurance?Holiday insurance etc?"

you just have to buy different more expensive insurance to cover the additional risk

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

i dont think any responsible package holiday operator will take tourists to somewhere against fco guidance though

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By *uboCouple
over a year ago

East kilbride

"Am I allowed to mention the company I used in the chat ? Unsure if that’s a rule break or not ?"

Sure you can.

Everyone mentions airlines they use. Jet2 ryanair etc. so no issues. Websites are different though

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

Ok well I used a company called Battleface for the insurance

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By *uriouslatexTV/TS
over a year ago

Suffolk

Standard before the pandemic, the foreign office always issue advice for travelling to certain countries. Especially for safety/security reasons and places to avoid etc. For the protection of UK citizens visiting that particular country.

Not handy for the government as it's always there, just the way the papers like to spin it.

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By *0shadesOfFilthMan
over a year ago

nearby

Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

The weather cant be guaranteed but I would say everyone should holiday in Britain this year not abroad.. at least that way it will put some well-needed coins in the hands of the hoteliers, camp sites and amusement parks, etc .. crazy thinking of booking anywhere abroad in my opinion ..,

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

No one without bottomless pockets is going on holiday and time soon.

£100 PCR test prior to flight. Quarantine most countries for at least 5 days with another PCR test to escape a longer 10-14 days... another PCR test before travel home. Plus have mandatory day 2 and day 8 test on return £150 plus another PCR to leave before 10 days. Basically £400/ person minimum and quarantine both side It’s unworkable right now

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

"No one without bottomless pockets is going on holiday and time soon.

** English PCR costs are coming down, that's already been published.

U.K package holiday companies won't take passengers to countries with any form of quarantine on either arrival or return to the U.K. Which leaves holiday passengers with the cost of any required pcrs and any additional insurance costs (if they do not opt to take the available insurance when they book). Traffic light system kicks back in within weeks.

A number of countries have already stated they won't be requiring pcrs or need vaccination proofs on entry. I expect Ryan air, Tui et Al will be landing, everywhere they can, within hours of the borders being opened.

We'll see soon enough.

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

If come September, and we are allowed to travel to 'Green countries 'I will.

I have had both jabs,I will adhere to all rules on returning.

Since first lockdown last year I've had 4 days off work, not including Christmas.

I've been sole carer for my mum,since beginning of February last year.

Blowing my own trumpet?

Yeah maybe

But if I'm allowed to travel and I deem it safe ,I shall

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

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic. "

We must be retards then. But retards with a tan and a nice beach to enjoy

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic.

We must be retards then. But retards with a tan and a nice beach to enjoy "

It should be illegal not to allow your sexy wife to wear her bikini, save me the sun bed next to her, I’ll pay for your fucking flights

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

As soon as we can travel we will be booking. Have worked almost all the way through this with only the initial 3 weeks off so feel i deserve a holiday and am not prepared to be ripped off with a staycation. 10 days in the sun abroad for the cost of a long weekend in a caravan its a no brainer

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Both our holidays were moved from last year so if they allow us to travel this year then we will

If not we will move them to next year

Like others we have not has any time off for over a year so need a holiday and no way will we pay stupid prices for a week in a caravan

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

We've got a holiday in the UK booked and if possible we'll be booking a holiday abroad as well.

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

Have to see what happens next month

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

Still happy going if it will cost you £400 each for Cov tests and 10 day stuck at home when you return? 10 days in the sun for cost of a weekend in a caravan? Who do you book with??

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

We were abroad last month. We paid £175 for our mandatory COVID tests upon return and an extra £110 for test to release. So £285 per person and had to quarantine for 6 days upon our return. Which we worked the Easter weekend into. So wasn’t bad at all. If that’s the price we have to pay for foreign holidays then so be it

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

"We were abroad last month. We paid £175 for our mandatory COVID tests upon return and an extra £110 for test to release. So £285 per person and had to quarantine for 6 days upon our return. Which we worked the Easter weekend into. So wasn’t bad at all. If that’s the price we have to pay for foreign holidays then so be it "
nicely done that on top of a cheap package deal somewhere like Lanzarote wouldnt even be that expensive probabky get an all inclusive with all them added costs for 1000pp for a week then just have a week at home so a two week holiday that would do me.where did you go?

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

We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

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

"We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

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awsome always wanted to go to mexico what was it like holidaying with the world how it is?

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Really not worth the hassle at the moment, as far as we are concerned. Perhaps next year if things calm down, but not so sure on that either. We can wait.

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By *aldyreynoldsMan
over a year ago

Oldbury

No way will I be leaving these shores this year.

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

"We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

awsome always wanted to go to mexico what was it like holidaying with the world how it is?"

Pretty much the same as before COVID. Airport was quiet and no alcohol being served in Heathrow was about the only difference. Flight was no different. Staff at resort were wearing masks but guests weren’t and no social distancing etc.

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

So which is the biggest insult. Calling someone a retard or a sheep.

This echo chamber of a forum is incredible.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Quote Times newspaper

Handy for the Government "

Hasn't it always done that though, particularly in line with other issues in certain countries such as political unrest and other stuff?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"The weather cant be guaranteed but I would say everyone should holiday in Britain this year not abroad.. at least that way it will put some well-needed coins in the hands of the hoteliers, camp sites and amusement parks, etc .. crazy thinking of booking anywhere abroad in my opinion .., "

Agree

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

Nurse and vaccinator..

Id Love a holiday, but not worth the risk yet, wkly I'm vaccinating the masses... looks like at this rate I will be doing it forever....

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By *asIsaCouple
over a year ago

harrow

"We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

awsome always wanted to go to mexico what was it like holidaying with the world how it is?

It's illegal to travel from the Uk unless for work, emergency etc so presume it wasn't a holiday

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By *uliette500Woman
over a year ago

Hull

"Nurse and vaccinator..

Id Love a holiday, but not worth the risk yet, wkly I'm vaccinating the masses... looks like at this rate I will be doing it forever.... "

I feel your pain!

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

"We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

awsome always wanted to go to mexico what was it like holidaying with the world how it is?

It's illegal to travel from the Uk unless for work, emergency etc so presume it wasn't a holiday"

Yes a holiday

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"Quote Times newspaper

Handy for the Government "
What do you mean?The government is better off if no restrictions,money from tourism comes in,travel industry creates loads of jobs and revenue goes up.

No government wants any restrictions unless needed

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By *asIsaCouple
over a year ago

harrow

"We were in Mexico. Wasn’t a package deal we always book flights and hotels separate.

awsome always wanted to go to mexico what was it like holidaying with the world how it is?

It's illegal to travel from the Uk unless for work, emergency etc so presume it wasn't a holiday

Yes a holiday "

A holiday? How? It’s illegal to leave the U.K. without a ‘reasonable’ excuse

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

At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling

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

"At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling"

so if nobody asks to check your bag when leaving a store is it ok just to fill it with items you are stealing? thats the logic you just used for breaking the law - nobody checked

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By *ockdownerMan
over a year ago

Preston

"At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling"

There lies the difference between government rules and not them not being enforced.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling"

That’s why in March they bought in the extra declaration to leave uk form for the list of exceptions, a false statement could result in a £5k fine

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

"At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling

That’s why in March they bought in the extra declaration to leave uk form for the list of exceptions, a false statement could result in a £5k fine"

Yes I had filled that form in. I had a reason to travel but no one asked for it. After doing what I needed to do in Mexico I then stayed an extra 2 weeks and had a holiday

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"At no point did anyone at the airport ask me the reason for our trip nor did they ask to see any documents detailing our reason for travelling

That’s why in March they bought in the extra declaration to leave uk form for the list of exceptions, a false statement could result in a £5k fine

Yes I had filled that form in. I had a reason to travel but no one asked for it. After doing what I needed to do in Mexico I then stayed an extra 2 weeks and had a holiday "

So the main reason wasn’t just a holiday, you had other reasons to travel, tagged a holiday on and assuming you travelled prior to 8 March.

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

No it was after 8th March.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"No it was after 8th March. "

Well that is just down to pure stupidity at the airports. I think it must depend who you get, I’ve had two friends that have had to travel since then, one to attend a funeral in another country and one leaving the country after a funeral in the UK. They both got questioned and had to provide proof of the funerals and for the one leaving the fact she doesn’t actually live here.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

Sorry but that's not impressing anyone.. Quite the opposite in fact!

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

Wasn’t written to impress anyone. Someone before posted the costs of PCR and the length of quarantines and was incorrect. So I was stating the true cost and times from someone that actually knows

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By *azmar62Couple
over a year ago

Hinckley

We had our flights cancelled, but the holiday company is saying hotel will be open and have refused to cancel our trip, it’s a package trip and they say it’s our responsibility to rebook air flights? How’s this?

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

I would challenge that . As if a package covered by atol. If flights canceled holiday cancelled ?

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Why does anyone want to holiday abroad during a global health crisis?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Why does anyone want to holiday abroad during a global health crisis?"

I do. Soon as it is legal to go I will be off.

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

"Wasn’t written to impress anyone. Someone before posted the costs of PCR and the length of quarantines and was incorrect. So I was stating the true cost and times from someone that actually knows "

lets be honest you were bragging about getting a holiday , while leaving out half the facts that you got around the law by recording it as a business trip

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By *ourNextAddictionMan
over a year ago

Somerset

Travelling/holidays for me are my sanity break, so soon as it’s legal I’m happy enough to take that risk to explore the world.

Sticking to direct routes, no work around to avoid off limit areas etc.. as we all know the gov will allow people to work around it for their pals to holiday.

But at the moment, I’m happy enough with a lil retreat down to Cornwall when the weather is like it currently is.

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By *ap d agde coupleCouple
over a year ago

Broadstairs

"Why does anyone want to holiday abroad during a global health crisis?"
Definitely be going soon as we can

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By *stwoCouple
over a year ago

anywhere

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic. "

What a disgusting statement

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

"Why does anyone want to holiday abroad during a global health crisis? Definitely be going soon as we can "

i will be buzzing to get away as soon as we are told its legal and safe , much like last year i know if anything goes wrong when i go then the cost of that will be on me etc

but i still think that is hugely different to taking advantage of your business to skirt round the law for 2 weeks on a beach in mexico when your country is in the middle of a legal stay at home order

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By *stwoCouple
over a year ago

anywhere

Off 16th June

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

"Why does anyone want to holiday abroad during a global health crisis? Definitely be going soon as we can

i will be buzzing to get away as soon as we are told its legal and safe , much like last year i know if anything goes wrong when i go then the cost of that will be on me etc

Wasn’t actually a business excuse I used but you crack on. I took the precautions I deemed necessary, if I want to travel at my own risk then I will. No bragging involved, just stating facts from a trip I actually took as opposed to people telling ‘facts’ based solely on what the media is telling them.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Can’t wait...... this time last year I just got back from Rwanda and Dubai, had a mini trip to Rhodes in June but there was a 10pm curfew but other than that haven’t been anywhere in a year !

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

U guys got anywhere in mind for your first trips ? We’ve booked another in July/August but are still a little bit dubious of going full pelt and booking loads until the gov reveal what the deal is gonna be

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

"U guys got anywhere in mind for your first trips ? We’ve booked another in July/August but are still a little bit dubious of going full pelt and booking loads until the gov reveal what the deal is gonna be "

We have nothing booked for this year but have booked Thailand for Easter hols next year

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Also that its still probably better and less of a potential burden on the NHS once we do get the all clear not to travel abroad.. Consider maybe to stay on UK shores and put some money back into the country instead?

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

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

I don’t think looking ahead to later in the year and booking trips is a bad thing. For myself, booking with airlines, I’m more selective now with who and how I book so I have flexibility to change or cancel with immediate refund in the event that I am unable to travel. Or would u all like to control our future choices as well as our current ones ? Get a grip man

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

We agree you have to look to the future not what is behind us. Obviously rules and regs and safety apply but if you are told it is safe to go then why not travel .

We can t keep locking ourselves away forever. Even though some doom mongers think we should

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Steady.. I'm not trying to control you. I am saying that the UK tourist pound needs a bit of a boost.. The ones who haven't lived on furlough for free and not worked for over a year.. They are the people who need the economic boost more than the Greeks or the Spanish I would say. So perhaps consider a stay cation this year than heading off abroad even just for this year ? Might help everyone a bit better don't you think?

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going

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

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

You said we shouldn’t be looking to book future holidays in other countries whilst we are still in a lockdown. That was the point I was referring to.

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

Not everyone goes abroad for a holiday. Some go to see family as well. We have not seen our kids in 18 months.

Also the government have now come out and said . Start looking at holidays for the summer.

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

"Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going "

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going "

Yup, I've been looking and even factoring in paying for covid tests. It's still cheaper to go abroad x

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Even the hotels are getting in on the act .

Parents had a 4 night stay in plymouth booked last year in may obviously cancelled due to covid but £58 per night breakfast extra.

Went to re book for this may £123 per night but they throw in breakfast ????

So basically extra £65 a night for 2 breakfasts

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going "

I’ve never understood this, people spend a grand to have caravan for a week is skag-ness playing bingo

That 450 can even cheaper if you if you go flight only , I have seen good all inclusive for 25 Euro per night and car hire for 10 Euro per week at the airport

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

"Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going

I’ve never understood this, people spend a grand to have caravan for a week is skag-ness playing bingo

That 450 can even cheaper if you if you go flight only , I have seen good all inclusive for 25 Euro per night and car hire for 10 Euro per week at the airport "

Sleep on the beach?

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

Seems daft sleeping on the beach when u have an all inclusive hotel room. Each to their own

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

"Seems daft sleeping on the beach when u have an all inclusive hotel room. Each to their own "

First part of his answer said "flight only".

I know that because I read it

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By *uliaChrisCouple
over a year ago

westerham

"Unfortunately the uk tourist marked is pricing itself out of contention. A 7 night all in holiday in gran canaria from £450 pp

A 7 night stay in a caravan in tenby self catering and cannot guarantee sun £1300 i know where we ll be going

I’ve never understood this, people spend a grand to have caravan for a week is skag-ness playing bingo

That 450 can even cheaper if you if you go flight only , I have seen good all inclusive for 25 Euro per night and car hire for 10 Euro per week at the airport "

And Skeggy is bloody fantastic

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

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Maybe a good idea if you don’t tell people how to spend their money. I’m aware not telling people what to do might be a challenge for you but give it a go.

You can call it the Big Reset if you want.

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

Not fussed if holidays come back or not abroad to be honest as long as everywhere Is open here that will do me spent enough time working abroad to last me a lifetime will say I think uk holidays are going to be very expensive this year as I cannot see many destinations being allowed abroad any think is better then being at work I guess

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Maybe a good idea if you don’t tell people how to spend their money. I’m aware not telling people what to do might be a challenge for you but give it a go.

You can call it the Big Reset if you want."

I don't think he was "telling people how to spend their money", just suggesting that people "perhaps consider" it. Personally I really hope that people do make the most of the UK's tourist industry this year, the hospitality sector has been really badly hit.

Obviously people WILL holiday abroad, it would just be NICE if domestic holidays are especially popular.

Cal

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

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Maybe a good idea if you don’t tell people how to spend their money. I’m aware not telling people what to do might be a challenge for you but give it a go.

You can call it the Big Reset if you want.

Obviously people WILL holiday abroad, it would just be NICE if domestic holidays are especially popular.

Cal"

lol well I’m suggesting he tones it down.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

I think you are missing the point here.. The general consensus is you probably shouldn't be looking to book holidays or visits to other countries when the whole country is in lockdown.

Maybe a good idea if you don’t tell people how to spend their money. I’m aware not telling people what to do might be a challenge for you but give it a go.

You can call it the Big Reset if you want."

I am not 'telling' I'm suggesting that's the most sensible thing to do for the economy, the mental health of the forgotten industries who did not get furlough and the country 'feelgood factor' a of which I would argue is a pretty good collection of good things to help everyone

Hopping on planes in closed spaces with randoms.. Being in countries that haven't handled the pandemic quite so well... Continually being in places and with people that are are not from the UK or live there..isnt that making things potentially more of a problem for the NHS and just about everyone else on your return?

Obviously if you have an argument that can prove I'm wrong shoot! But I doubt it quite frankly..

We are not in the clear yet and in my opinion people need to help keep things on the shores of the UK for a while to come

If that's telling people what to do with their money? I'd say its more appealing to their conscience wouldn't you?

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over a year ago

How about if I choose to do both ? I’m currently looking at UK weekend breaks for this weekend and the end of may bank holiday weekend. I also spend regularly in pubs and restaurants. Hopefully I’m deemed enough of a re investor in British hospitality to be allowed a trip in a fart can to somewhere exotic also

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"How about if I choose to do both ? I’m currently looking at UK weekend breaks for this weekend and the end of may bank holiday weekend. I also spend regularly in pubs and restaurants. Hopefully I’m deemed enough of a re investor in British hospitality to be allowed a trip in a fart can to somewhere exotic also "

You're entitled to do as you wish, within the law, of course, enjoy your holidays!

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

The arguement so far against uk tourism is the extortionate prices some are charging for basic accommodation. A family who are on a budget find it cheaper to go abroad than stay here in the uk. If they weren t too greedy people may give them more business.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"The arguement so far against uk tourism is the extortionate prices some are charging for basic accommodation. A family who are on a budget find it cheaper to go abroad than stay here in the uk. If they weren t too greedy people may give them more business.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

This is a very fair point.. It would make more sense for the pricing to be a bit cheaper rather than more expensive.. Would say the bookings would absolutely increase then..

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

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over a year ago

This is a very fair point.. It would make more sense for the pricing to be a bit cheaper rather than more expensive.. Would say the bookings would absolutely increase then.. "

Supply & Demand. The demand for UK breaks this year, as last year, will be so high that the prices will remain extremely high simply because people will pay it

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over a year ago

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere.. "

I was being sarcastic. Seeing as people seem to like suggesting reasons why we should not holiday abroad later this year. My conscience ? Nope I’ll spend my money where I wish. What a ridiculous statement

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

My conscience tells me even if I have to pay for PCR tests that I should take my children on the holidays we planned years ago and didn't get to do last year

They are not getting any younger, it's a big beautiful world and frankly I don't want them putting on wetsuits and paddle boarding off the coast of Crosby. I've no intention of snorkelling there either.

Iron men versus big Buddha, all the trash and a million face masks verses crystal clear waters, fish and corals.

I know what I've paid to see through my snorkel, and you can not even compare the cultural and food differences.

Fingers and toes crossed we can get some clarity and soon for vaccinated/non vaccinated and Brits/other Europeans travelling out from Manchester this summer and beyond.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

No conscience then you say! you trot off and spend your furlough savings then in whatever currency you chose and enjoy your little bit of John Denver by all means. Oh and don't get sick abroad whatever you do.. There's a love thanks ever so

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

We have a holiday booked for abriad in August. Really really hoping we can go.

We also have a week away planned in June and various other weekends away so we are supporting British tourism too.

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

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

I have a conscience, but don’t see what it has to do with me solely spending my holidays in the UK ?! Furlough savings ? What are u talking about, I’ve worked more weeks in the last 12 months than in any other 12 month period in my life. I’ve had COVID, next week I will receive my 2nd jab. I travel with insurance and I will take any precautions that I see fit. You stay in that safe house of yours, maybe we will see you again in a few years. We shall be traveling the world enjoying our lives. Not being terrified of a virus that now looking at the statistical risks associated with people our age, with previous infection and double doses of a vaccine, poses less risk than many many other things that could kill us on any given day !

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

We have insurance for it we get ill when abroad. We imagine most sensible people will have insurance too.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

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

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic.

We must be retards then. But retards with a tan and a nice beach to enjoy "
pmfsl

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over a year ago

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

What a piece of work you are.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

What a piece of work you are."

Thank you

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over a year ago

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

What a piece of work you are.

Thank you

You’re welcome. I guess as you’re a person with a conscience you don’t shop online, after all you wouldn’t want to be responsible for the downfall of the high street.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

People should make their own choices. We will go abroad when allowed and would holiday in this country, but it is very expensive, although I hear a lot of places are fully booked, so that's good.

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over a year ago

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Announcement on lbc that uk gov looking at making pcr test cost no more than £45

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over a year ago

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

What a piece of work you are.

Thank you

You’re welcome. I guess as you’re a person with a conscience you don’t shop online, after all you wouldn’t want to be responsible for the downfall of the high street."

Now Thats confused me! Why would I not be allowed to shop online? Given shops were closed.. Most of them anyway.. Those who were still retailing did so online.. So I'm not sure what your point is about conscience?

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Announcement on lbc that uk gov looking at making pcr test cost no more than £45"
still rather expensive when that is per person. Adding to a family of 4 nearly £400 and in Europe they have not reduced the tests yet. And some places want one before you go.. and one within 48 hours of being there... then the one for return to the UK.

It's why for now I wont be travelling as I normally only go away for 3 to 5 days max. X

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"Announcement on lbc that uk gov looking at making pcr test cost no more than £45"

That's more acceptable

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over a year ago

As someone else already said you can do as you please within the law.. I would just add that y I r conscience will also play a part in the decision making somewhere..

What a piece of work you are.

Thank you

You’re welcome. I guess as you’re a person with a conscience you don’t shop online, after all you wouldn’t want to be responsible for the downfall of the high street.

Ah so when you said people shouldn’t go on holiday abroad you meant during restrictions. I thought everyone was talking about after the government had lifted restrictions.

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

" Ah so when you said people shouldn’t go on holiday abroad you meant during restrictions. I thought everyone was talking about after the government had lifted restrictions. "

no there have been a few happy to find ways around restrictions and the poster he was originally posting in response to had 2 weeks in mexico already during the current lockdown while borders were legally closed to all non essential travel as i understand it

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

" Ah so when you said people shouldn’t go on holiday abroad you meant during restrictions. I thought everyone was talking about after the government had lifted restrictions.

He then went on to say it should be on your conscience if you don’t support the U.K. tourism industry. Apparently not supporting shops on the high street is not the same though.

To be fair he is consistent in telling/suggesting what random strangers should do on many of these threads.

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

" Ah so when you said people shouldn’t go on holiday abroad you meant during restrictions. I thought everyone was talking about after the government had lifted restrictions.

He then went on to say it should be on your conscience if you don’t support the U.K. tourism industry. Apparently not supporting shops on the high street is not the same though.

To be fair he is consistent in telling/suggesting what random strangers should do on many of these threads."

i mean i think once restrictions open fill your boots spend your money wherever you want , its not for anyone else to tell you where to spend your hard earned cash or what type of holiday you can/ should enjoy.

i would rather have no holiday than throw money at some over priced, (most likely this year also over crowded) uk break , high chance of rain, heaving with kids because peoples options for entertaining during school breaks will be much more limited

plenty other ways to support the uk economy and that seems to completely ignore the fact that we have uk travel companies and uk employees in the travel sector too that also need support

its the folk disappearing off now against a travel ban that i can’t get on board with - i love a holiday as much as the next person but there is no way our leisure time is more important than public health

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Think we all agree that those travelling under false pretence just for a holiday is wrong. But there have been quite a few nasty comments from people taking a pop at why we should not travel abroad at all this year. Life has to continue. I know a load of nhs workers (nurses, porters, cleaners.) who desperately need a break. And can t afford uk prices and who have their happy places abroad who just want a relaxing week in the sun is that so wrong.?

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

I don’t understand this constant obsession on why NHS workers are somewhat more deserving than any other person in the UK. It’s not about deserving a holiday.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Lots of us need a break for different reasons. I'm caring for 2 shielders still and I'm knackered, a break would be lovely

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

The reason i mentioned nhs workers is they are friends who have expressed a need to return to their happy place. Think we all have happy places nhs council education retail and just about anyone. My point was that even though to some they are in regular employment even they cannot afford the overpriced staycations

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I don't want a staycation whatever the cost. I want to go abroad.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Paid the balance of my September holiday yesterday. Already had 4 holidays cancelled so fingers crossed that this one goes ahead.

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

I’m waiting to see what happens next month before booking

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic. "

Only retard can say something like that, stick your head back in sand please

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By *ockdownerMan
over a year ago

Preston

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic.

Only retard can say something like that, stick your head back in sand please "

Bang on!

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By *izandpaulCouple
over a year ago

merseyside

"Only a retard wound book a foreign holiday in the midst of this pandemic.

Only retard can say something like that, stick your head back in sand please "

Well, call me a retard.

I've booked a flight to GC in September this year.

If the Canaries can't get their numbers down not much hope for the mainland.

Sad to see a funeral in Lazarote resulted in something like 17 infections with 2 ending in ICU, one of them only 30.

The few that travelled home to Fuertuventura and GC have been located and isolated.

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